Rice is the staple food in the whole of South India The similarities [citation needed] among the five states' cuisines include the presence of rice as a staple food, the use of lentils and spices, dried red chilies and fresh green chilies, coconut, and native fruits and vegetables including tamarind, plantain, snake gourd, garlic, and ginger. read more
A spicy and sour soup usually made with tamarind, tomatoes, pepper and other south Indian spices. Usually eaten with rice. It is a good starter for any south Indian meal. It is known to aid good digestion: Sakkara pongal: Sweet rice dish: Sajjige: Sweet dish: Sambar: Lentil soup cooked with vegetables and a blend of south Indian spices (masala). read more
50 Famous Indian Food Dishes A listing of 50 famous Indian dishes that North Americans are likely to have tried (primarily Mughlai dishes with a few dishes from the Punjabi, South India, Goa, Guejarat and Indianized Hakka). read more