Here are seven popular South Indian breakfast options.

Appam, a soft, fluffy pancake with a little crunchy edge, is created with fermented rice batter and coconut milk.

Pongal is a comforting and hearty dish made from rice and lentils, cooked together and seasoned with ghee, cumin, black pepper, and cashews.

Upma is made with dry-roasted semolina or coarse rice flour. It is prepared using vegetables and spices such as mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies.

Vada is a savoury fried snack made from lentil batter. It has a crispy exterior and a soft interior and is often served alongside sambar and coconut chutney. 

Deep-fried bread made from wheat flour dough. It is soft and fluffy with a crispy exterior and is often served with potato masala, chickpea curry (chole), or a variety of chutneys.