6 Key Ingredients For South Indian Cooking

By: Vaishali Kapila

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Are you a fan of South Indian cuisine and eager to cook it at home? Find out the six crucial ingredients you should have in your pantry.

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Curry Leaves

Fresh curry leaves make South Indian food taste and look great. They add a distinct flavour that's hard to beat.

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Coconut

Coconut is used extensively in South Indian cooking, adding richness to many dishes. It's added to rice, curries, and even used as oil.

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Rice

Good rice is key to making great South Indian dishes like idlis and dosas. It should be soft and fluffy, every time.

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Lentils

Lentils are a big part of South Indian cooking, providing protein and nutrition. Toor dal, moong dal, and chana dal are good ones to start with.

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Sambar Masala

This spice mix is really important in South Indian cooking, bringing all the flavours together. Making it at home gives the best flavour.

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Tamarind

Tamarind adds a nice tangy taste to dishes like sambar and rasam. It's a great addition to many South Indian recipes, adding a burst of flavour.

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