Sep 12, 2024
BY: etimes.in‘What to cook’ for dinner after a long, hectic day may seem like the most daunting question! Especially when you want to relish something delicious, comforting yet healthy that too without wasting all your time in the kitchen, then follow us through these simple South Indian meal ideas for a comforting dinner!
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Soft, fluffy and delicious Idli is basically steamed rice cake, which tastes best when paired with sambar and chutney. Made with a melange of veggies, aromatic spices and lentils, sambhar makes this meal a great option for health enthusiasts.
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Appam, a soft, spongy pancake with a lacy edge, is typically paired with a hearty stew made from vegetables or chicken. The appam’s slight sweetness and airy texture complement the rich, spicy stew beautifully. This meal is both comforting and elegant, making it perfect for a special dinner.
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South Indian Vegetable Biryani is a flavorful rice delight cooked with a melange of vegetables and aromatic spices. The addition of ingredients like saffron and fried onions enhances the dish's complexity and aroma. Served with a side of raita, this biryani is a comforting dinner delight.
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Puttu is a traditional Kerala dish made from steamed rice flour and coconut, often served with Kadala Curry, a rich and spicy black chickpea curry. The combination of the soft, crumbly puttu and the robust, flavorful curry makes for a comforting and fulfilling meal.
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Rasam is a spicy, tangy South Indian stew made from tamarind, tomatoes and a blend of aromatic spices. It’s often enjoyed with steamed rice and pappadam, which makes for a wholesome choice for dinner.
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Ven Pongal is a warm, savory rice and lentil dish, often seasoned with black pepper, ginger, and cumin. It is topped with ghee, cashews, and curry leaves. This dish is incredibly comforting and easy to digest, which makes it an ideal choice for a light yet filling dinner.
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Curd Rice is a comforting dish made with cooked rice mixed with curd topped with a tadka of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies and mild spices, making it a perfect choice for a relaxed evening meal or dinner.
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Dosa is a classic South Indian crepe made with a batter of fermented rice and lentils, which makes for a healthy and tasty meal when paired with a spice-rice peanut chutney. This chutney and dosa together makes for a low-calorie and high-protein delight.
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