Indulge In The Delicious 7 Dishes Of Southern Region In India
Indian food does not start and ends with naan and butter chicken, there is much more to it than you could ever imagine. After all, it is known for its diversity which can be easily seen in its dishes.
Contrast Between North And South India
North and south are sure going to give you a whole different experience. But one thing that is common among both is the love and respect towards food.
North Indian restaurant food is commonly known for its richness and creamy texture, it includes famous dishes like butter chicken, Kadai paneer and many others.
Whereas in the Southern Region of India, the dishes are more subtle yet complex with its various spices, apart from that the meal is also coked in coconut oil, unlike northern India where it is cooked in vegetable oil.
Let us delve into the unfamiliarity of South Indian dishes
South Indian Dishes That You Must-Try
- Dosa: it is a crispy crepe that is made out of fermented lentils and rice batter. Savoury in taste, it is served hot with some delicious sambar and coconut chutney to accompany it. It has various variants including masala dosa, in which mashed potatoes infused with some spices is filled in the middle.
- Idlis: it is a steamed rice cake that is made with the batter of fermented rice batter, it is so fluffy and delicious that you have to pick another one. A staple and light dish to eat for breakfast and goes well with some sambhar stew and coconut chutneys.
- Vadas: shaped like a doughnut but does not taste like one. It is a savoury affair of spices. A deep-fried crispy item that is made of black lentils batter and infused with light spices like peppercorn, cumin, curry leaves, chilli and onions. Smeared it with cool coconut chutney to fulfil your stomach.
- Uttapams: imagine if you mix two of your favourites items pizza and pancake what would it look like, well uttapam is a close look-a-like. It is a fluffy dish that is made of a lentils batter and topped with the toppings of tomato, onions, green chillies, carrots and coconut shavings.
- Banana Chips: wanted to devour a fried crispy and salty item. Well, unripe banana chips are a common snack item in the southern region of India.
- Malabar Parotta And Kerala Styles Beef: a flatbread that is so flaky presented with spicy dry beef is a menu of heaven. It is an incredibly delicious and spicy meal that is made of beef cooked in peppercorns, ground spices, green chillies and coconut.
- Biryani: if you love rice, this dish is the king of it. Every region in India has a different way to cook biryani. However, the main factors of the dish are the rice that is slow-cooked with some vegetables, meat and different whole spices as well as ground spices. You will fall in love with the complexity of the flavour and its aroma.
Final Comments
North or south, one thing that is guaranteed with Indian food is the love which you can get at The Grand Pavilion Sydney.
