7 South Indian Breakfasts
For Lockdown

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Before you start wondering what to rustle up for that first meal of the day during lockdown, here are seven south Indian options for you.

Uttapam

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This is a traditional delicacy which means 'poured appam' in Tamil. It is a breakfast pancake made with lentils, rice, onions, herbs and spices.

Appam

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Add a little luxury to breakfast with these fluffy pancakes. A very popular south Indian dish, it is made with rice and coconut milk, fermented overnight.

Banana Coconut Idli

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This is a sweet twist to the classic idli. Made with banana, coconut and jaggery, it's an amazing and healthy breakfast option.

Ven Pongal

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This popular south Indian porridge is made with rice and yellow moong lentils, and laced with the flavors of spices, herbs and ghee.

Rava Dosa

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This dosa is made with semolina, rice flour and plain flour. Its batter is thin and crispy when compared to the traditional rice-based dosa.

Moong Dal Pesarattu

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A traditional Andhra Pradesh dosa made with moong dal and rice flour, these loaded crepes are made with a lightly spiced moong bean batter.

Puttu

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Steamed rice cakes cooked with coconut shavings - this dish is extremely popular in Kerala and can be relished with curries and ripe bananas.

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