5 South Indian Meal Ideas For Lunch 

By: Somdatta Saha

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South Indian cuisine is always comforting. It offers you a range of dishes to savour at any time of the day. Here, we got you South Indian meal ideas to try for a soothing lunch. 

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1. Tamarind Rice 

It is a tangy rice dish, made with chana and urad dal, infused with the flavours of tamarind pulp. Pair with achar and papad and rejoice. 

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2. Avial With Red Rice 

Avial is a traditional dish from Kerala, where drumsticks, potatoes and carrots are cooked in coconut oil. It is served with red rice. 

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3. Mango Kuzhambu 

This simple and delicious dish is usually made in Tamil Nadu during the summer season, using ripe mangoes. It's best served with rice. 

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4. Curd Rice 

Also called thayir sadam, it's a classic South Indian rice dish, made with curd and a tadka of mustard seeds, curry leaves et al. 

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5. Vegetable Stew

Usually served with appam, this South Indian dish is a wholesome combination of vegetables, cooked in flavourful coconut milk. 

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For classic South Indian snack recipes

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