A South Indian meal is a culinary delight on many levels. Dishes like idli, dosa, upma, and uttapam tantalise the taste buds. They also come with the bonus of being relatively lighter compared to most Chinese or Italian delicacies. And guess who shares our love for South Indian flavours? None other than Bollywood beauty Bhagyashree! Wondering how we know? Bhagyashree kicked off her week with a delightful date with her husband Himalaya Dasani. She generously shared a few delicious moments with her Instagram family through a heartwarming video. The clip captured Bhagyashree and her husband enjoying a scrumptious South Indian meal at a restaurant. The video unfolded in a series of small clips, showcasing the couple savouring different treats, served on banana leaves. In one of them, we also see Bhagyashree feeding her husband one of the food items.
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On their plates, we spotted medu vadas, rava dosas, sambar, rasam, podi masala and an array of delectable chutneys. The couple wrapped up their date on a sweet note by indulging in payasam. Bhagyashree summed it up perfectly in her caption, "Mon-date! Begin your week well!" It's a wholesome reminder that good food and love can truly make any day special. Take a look at Bhagyashree's post below:
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After watching the video, do you also crave South Indian flavours? Worry not, we got you covered. Below are some South-Indian dishes you can easily whip up in your kitchen:
1. Dosa
Made from fermented rice and lentil batter, dosa is a yummy treat often served with various chutneys and sambar. Click here for the recipe.
2. Medu Vada
This deep-fried, round or doughnut-shaped fritter is made using lentils. Vadas are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with chutneys. Recipe here.
3. Uttapam
A South Indian pancake-like dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter. It's thicker than dosa and often includes toppings like vegetables or onions. Want the recipe? Click here.
4. Idli
Idli is a popular South Indian steamed rice cake, known for its spongy texture. Made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, it is generally served with sambar and chutney. Detailed recipe here.
5. Sambar
Sambar is a flavorful South Indian delicacy made with dal and vegetables. It features a unique blend of spices and tamarind, offering a tangy and mildly spicy taste. To get the full recipe, click here.
Tell us about your favourite South Indian dish in the comment section below.
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