By Nandini Bhushan*
The cuisine from the five southern states of India — Tamil Naidu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is grouped together as the South Indian cuisine. This cuisine offers a wide range of vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian delicacies that is sure to delight one’s taste bud. Let us explore the mouth-watering dishes from the Southern Indian states to experience the essence of each of these states.
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Dosa
Dosa is a staple dish and a wholesome meal that is made from rice and urad dal and its combination with sambar and chutney is a match made in heaven. There are wide varieties of dosa and such is its versatility that the dish changes its condiment with varied variations. This delightful dish is enjoyed most with the stuffing of mashed potatoes and onion.
Ingredients
Rice: 2 cups
Urad dal: ½ cup
Poha: 2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds: ¼ tsp
Ghee as required
Salt as per taste
Step 1
Wash the rice and dal separately. Soak the dal along with Fenugreek seeds and enough water for four to five hours.
Step 2
In a separate utensil soak the rice along with poha for four to five hours in enough water.
Step 3
Drain the excess water and grind the soaked dal and rice separately with a cup of water into a smooth batter.
Step 4
Transfer both batters into the same vessel and add salt and mix well.
Step 5
Cover and keep it in a warm place for eight to ten hours for fermentation.
Step 6
Heat a non-stick tawa and wipe with the help of a cloth.
Step 7
Take a ladle full of batter and spread it in the pan in a circular motion.
Step 8
Add a little ghee along the edges and cook it on a high flame till it’s crispy and golden brown.
Step 9
Roll it and serve with coconut chutney and sambar.
*Nandini Bhushan is a well-known food blogger
