7 Refreshing South Indian Summer Dinners

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

Made with semolina and mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, and beans. Seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and garnished with cashews and coriander leaves. Light and satisfying.

Vegetable Upma

A summer delight made with cucumber and yogurt. This dish combines yogurt, cucumber, coconut, and is seasoned with mustard seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves.

Cucumber Pachadi

Known as Elumichai Sadam, an aromatic and tangy rice dish made with lemon juice, turmeric, mustard seeds, peanuts, curry leaves, lemon zest, and spices.

Lemon Rice

 Also known as Thayir Sadam, made by mixing cooked rice with fresh curd, veggies, and spicy tempering. Perfect for hot summer nights.

Curd Rice

A tangy and spicy soup made with tamarind juice, tomatoes, and homemade rasam powder

Rasam

A healthy dish made with a mix of veggies, spices, herbs, and tangy tamarind paste. Pairs well with rava dosa, idli, or rice.

Mixed Vegetable Sambar

A traditional mixed vegetable dish cooked in a coconut and yogurt-based gravy. Paired with steamed rice, Adai, or Appam.

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