South Indian Recipes

South Indian food refers to the outcome of the culinary heritage of four states along the southern Indian coast namely Karnataka, Kerala, Chennai and Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the most popular sub-cuisines from the Indian subcontinent and has made its presence felt all across the globe. South Indian food comprises of a wide range of dishes prepared using coconut, rice, fish and seafood, ingredients common to coastal areas, as most of the South Indian regions are along the coast.

South Indian cuisine can be traced back to as long as 3000-3500 years in history. South Indian recipes also gained some foreign ingredients as the trade of herbs and spices took place through the southern coast of India.  Foreign influence also came with the Muslim rulers who ruled Hyderabad and the Christian population of Kerela. {South Indian Recipes thus emerged as a huge variety of mouth watering dishes made using different types of coastal ingredients, with the method of cooking varying between the states.| With a wide variety of ingredients and different cooking methods across different states, South Indian cuisine adds a huge variety of delightful food preparations to India’s credit.

The Most commonly prepared South Indian recipes include starters such as idlis, dosas or medu vada, main course preparations like avial, fish curry, sambar or coconut curry, all served with rice. Rice has always been a staple in the South Indian Cuisine.  Filter coffee is the preferred beverage in Southern India, and there is also a variety of sweet dish preparations such as Ariselu and Unni Appam.  Rasam and Coconut chutney are commonly served with every meal. Vegetarian recipes require the usage of lentils, fruits like bananas and vegetables such as beans, cabbage and cauliflower, whereas the non-vegetarian recipes mostly comprise of fish and seafood dishes, along with poultry and lamb.  South Indian food is perhaps the most spicy food found in the Indian cuisine.  The states distinguish themselves on the basis of the amount of chili and spices used in preparing the dishes. Both red and green chili is used in abundance.

South Indian Recipes are well appreciated by connoisseurs of spicy food all over the world.  One can easily locate a South Indian eatery in any part of India, and South Indian food has also found its place in the global food scene. From the light and healthy dosas and idlis to the hearty Hyderabadi Biryani to the spicy prawn and fish curries, there’s a delicacy to suit everyone’s palate.

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