9 Best South Indian Snacks Recipes 

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Murukku

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This South Indian snack is extremely popular across the country. It is crunchy, spicy and perfect to munch on when hunger pangs kick in.

Stuffed Idli

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A healthy Udipi snack and breakfast option with a stuffing of dal, nuts and vegetables. A light meal to enjoy any time!

Chicken 65 Kerala-Style

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This is a Kerala-style Chicken 65- the sort of dish that can set your mouth on fire and kick the usual bread-coated fried chicken to the curb.

Pesarattu

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Pesarattu is a dosa-like preparation native to Andhra Pradesh. It is made with green gram, and is eaten as a snack or a breakfast meal.

Vermicelli Upma

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Try this quick and healthy snack next time you are hit by a sudden craving. It's light yet flavourful.
 

Aloo Bonda

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A popular tea-time snack! Potatoes mashed with salt, chillies, coriander leaves and lemon juice are deep fried and served with a tangy green chutney.

Banana Chips

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These banana chips fried in coconut oil are perfect to snack on while watching the rains. They are best stored in an air tight container and can last for days.
 

Kerala Fried Prawns

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Fresh prawns, fried in coconut oil, brim with the goodness of mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric and spicy chillies.

Medhu Vada

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This round, disc shaped fritter made of lentils like urad dal and chana dal is a must-try snack from South Indian cuisine. It is easy to make and tastes great.

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