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Top 10 Must-Try South Indian Rice Dishes

Known as Tamarind rice, Puliyogare varies across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra. Featuring tamarind, spices, and gingelly oil.

Puliyogare

A rich, flavorful rice cooked with lentils and vegetables. Popular in Bengaluru and Mysuru, where it's often topped with boondi for extra texture.

 Sambar Rice

Coconut Rice

A mild, flavorful dish made with sautéed rice, grated coconut, cashews, and spices. Perfect for festive occasions and paired best with Avial or spicy gravy.

Lemon Rice

A lunchbox staple, Lemon Rice is tangy, zesty, and quick to prepare with lemon juice, turmeric, curry leaves, and mustard seeds.

Sesame Rice

Quick and delicious, sesame rice gets its flavor from toasted white sesame seeds and gingelly oil. Perfect for a quick meal with leftover rice.

Tomato Rice

A tangy and spiced rice dish made with tomatoes, often paired with yogurt or pickle.

Curd Rice

A cooling rice dish perfect for summers, served with creamy curd and often spiced with green or dry roasted chillies

Karuvapellai Satham

A healthy, nutrient-rich dish made from curry leaves or coriander leaves, packed with vitamins, calcium, and iron.

Vaangi Bath

A popular Mysuru dish, Vaangi Bath is made from brinjal and a unique spice mix. It’s often served with Mosaru Bajji (Raitha) or Sandige.

Bagara Annam

Telangana’s popular rice dish, Bagara Annam, is fragrant and flavored with coriander and mint. It pairs perfectly with mutton or chicken gravies.

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