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A collection of South Indian Variety Rice Recipes like Sambar Rice, Sukku Malli Rice, Tomato Bath, Pudina (Mint) rice and Tamarind rice.
South Indian “variety rice” (also known as Kalanda Sadam) refers to a broad category of flavorful rice dishes that are prepared by mixing cooked rice with various spices, vegetables, lentils, and flavor agents. They are popular as quick meals, travel food, and as offerings (prasadam) in temples.
Karamani Rice is a wholesome South Indian one-pot meal that combines fluffy rice with protein-rich karamani (black-eyed peas), tangy tomato, sweet onion, and warming sambar powder, finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, dals, red chilies, and curry leaves for a hearty, flavorful dish.
Lemon Coriander Rice combines fluffy rice with zesty lemon, fragrant coriander, warming spices, crunchy lentils, and peanuts for a bright, flavorful meal.
Tomato Pongal blends creamy rice and roasted moong dal with tangy tomato purée, finished with a fragrant ghee tempering. Serve warm with coconut chutney.
Learn how to make Paal Pongal, a delicious milk-based dish traditionally prepared during the Pongal Festival. Discover the modern-day cooking methods and ingredients used.
Indulge in a delectable rice dish made with cabbage, cow gram dal, capsicum, and mint. Its unique blend of flavors will leave you craving for more!
Discover the delicious flavors of Coconut Rice (Thengai Sadam) – a traditional South Indian dish perfect for festivals and lunch boxes.
Looking for a quick and delicious meal idea? Try lemon rice! This flavorful dish is easy to make and great for on-the-go lunches or picnics.
Like any variety of rice, vegetable tomato rice makes a good lunch or dinner. Try it with pickle, potato chips, or appalam (papad).
Healthy Sarkarai Pongal is a wholesome sweet dish made by pressure-cooking rice with roasted green gram dal, then simmering with strained jaggery syrup and cardamom. Finish with almonds and raisins, plus a touch of olive oil.
This peanut (verkadalai) rice is made with peanut podi and garnished with curry leaves.
A classic lunch dish with a twist. This version of Puliyodharai is made with grated carrots. You can also add chopped beans, green peas and other vegetables along with carrot and make vegetable Puliyodharai.
Kondai Kadalai Rice is a flavored rice served with any raita or pachadi. It’s very easy to make.