R. Madhavan's Go-To 7 Vegetarian South Indian Meals

Palak

Idli

Idli is a type of savoury steamed rice cake made from a batter of fermented rice and urad dal. It is commonly eaten for breakfast, typically served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Pongal

Pongal is a dish made with lentils, rice, and a generous amount of ghee. It comes in both spicy and sweet versions.

Dosai

Dosai is a type of savory pancake or crepe made from a batter of fermented rice and lentils. It is best served with sambar and chutney.

Puttu

Puttu is a traditional steamed South Indian breakfast dish made from rice flour and grated coconut and generally served with accompaniments like kadala curry and others.  

Medhu Vadai

Also known as Ulunthu Vadai, Ulundu Vadai, or Medu Vada, this is a deep-fried dish made from urad dal, onion, green chili, ginger, curry leaves, salt, and hing.

Kuzhi Paniyaram

Also known as Paddu, this dish is made from a batter of black lentils, fenugreek seeds, and rice. It comes in both sweet and spicy versions.

Neer Dosai

Originating from Mangalorean cuisine, Neer Dosai is made from a fermented rice batter and is typically served with coconut chutney and sambar.