SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE
SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE
Starters
Idli Varieties:
Mini Idlis with Sambar and Coconut Chutney
Rava Idli with Mint Chutney
Dosa Delights:
Mini Masala Dosas
Pesarattu (Green Gram Pancakes) with Ginger Chutney
Bonda & Bajji:
Mysore Bonda
Banana Bajji
Soups
Rasam Varieties:
Tomato Rasam
Pepper Rasam
Mulligatawny Soup: A rich and spicy lentil soup, perfect to start the meal.
Main Course
Rice Specialties:
Bisi Bele Bath: A spicy rice and lentil dish cooked with vegetables.
Coconut Rice: Fragrant rice cooked with freshly grated coconut and spices.
Lemon Rice: Tangy rice dish with lemon juice, turmeric, and peanuts.
Curries & Gravies:
Avial: Mixed vegetables cooked in a coconut and yogurt gravy.
Chettinad Chicken Curry: A spicy and aromatic chicken curry from the Chettinad region.
Malabar Fish Curry: A tangy and spicy fish curry from the Malabar coast.
Vegetarian Delights:
Kootu: A wholesome stew made with lentils and vegetables.
Poriyal: Stir-fried vegetables with grated coconut.
Accompaniments
Breads:
Appam: Soft and fluffy rice pancakes.
Malabar Parotta: Layered flatbread.
Chutneys:
Coconut Chutney
Tomato Chutney
Coriander Chutney
Side Dishes:
Papadums
Pickles: Assorted traditional South Indian pickles.
Desserts
Classic Sweets:
Payasam: A sweet pudding made with rice, milk, and jaggery.
Mysore Pak: A rich, dense sweet made from gram flour, ghee, and sugar.
Kesari Bath: A semolina dessert flavored with saffron and cardamom.
Beverages
Traditional Drinks:
Filter Coffee: Authentic South Indian filter coffee, rich and aromatic.
Buttermilk: Refreshing and spiced, perfect to cleanse the palate.
Tender Coconut Water: Fresh and naturally sweet, straight from the coconut.