Idli-Sambhar, Appam-Stew, and more: 5 classic South Indian dishes that we all love

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana – all these beautiful states are what make South India so special! South Indian cuisine brings the best flavors of all these states, which makes it exquisite and loved by all. Sambhar, idli, dosa, uttapam – all these delicacies just scream indulgence! This vibrant and lively cuisine is enriched with food combos that take the delicacies of two dishes to make it one mouth-watering meal. If you love South Indian food just as much as we do, then we are quite sure that South Indian food combos are your special treat.

Here are the 5 most popular classic South Indian food combinations:

1. Idli Sambar (our recommendation)

Go to any part of the country and you will always find idli-sambhar as part of the breakfast buffet! This evergreen blend from South India never fails to impress us with food. The fluffy idli rice absorbs the aromatic flavors of the sambar and makes it melt in our mouths.

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2. Abham Stowe

Straight from the coasts of Malabar in Kerala, the appam with chicken or vegetable stew is truly delicious! A South Indian breakfast classic, soft and tender appams complement the earthy and creamy flavors of the soup.

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3. Meadow Vada Chutney

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this South Indian pie is a classic among foodies. When paired with coconut chutney or onion chutney, it becomes quite the delicious food combo! Made from a fermented rice-dal mixture, meadu vada goes well with all kinds of chutneys.

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Read also: 5 South Indian Chutney Recipes You Must Try

4. Rice painter

Classic comfort food among South Indians! The spicy drawing goes well with the steamed rice as the fluffy rice absorbs the flavors of the rasam. Healthy and delicious rasam rice is easy to prepare and very convenient.

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5. Masala Dosa and Sambar

Thin and crunchy dosa stuffed with musladdar aloo goes well with sambar! Just dip a piece of masala dosa in hot sambar and your mouth will enjoy an unparalleled array of flavours! This south Indian blend goes well with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Try these classic South Indian food combos and tell us which one is your favorite in the comments section!