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South IndianVen Pongal (South Indian Rice & Moong Dal Porridge)
A simple, filling South Indian breakfast made from rice and split yellow moong dal. Cheap, creamy and spiced with black pepper, cumin and ginger — feeds four for very little.
30 min·easyVegetarianGluten-free
- South Indian
Masala Dosa with Homemade Fermented Dosa Batter (Vegan, Gluten‑free)
Crisp rice-and-urad dal dosas filled with a lightly spiced potato masala. Make the batter the night before, then fry fresh dosas for breakfast or dinner.
1 hr 10 min·mediumVegetarianVegan
- South Indian
Kuzhi Paniyaram (Savory South Indian Appe)
Crisp-edged, soft-centered savory dumplings made from fermented idli/dosa-style batter and tempered with onion, chilies and curry leaves. Great as a street-food snack or small-plate starter — make from scratch or use store idli batter for a shortcut.
50 min·mediumVegetarianVegan
- South Indian
Puliyodarai (Tamarind Rice) — make-ahead South Indian lunch rice
Tangy, spiced tamarind rice that keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better after a day. Make a batch and eat it across the week as a ready-to-eat lunch or alongside curries.
50 min·mediumVeganGluten-free