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Dosa to Idli-7 popular South Indian breakfast to try

Here are seven popular South Indian breakfast dishes you should try

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Thin, crispy pancakes from fermented rice and urad dal batter. Dosas come in various types like plain dosa, masala dosa, and others, often served with sambar and chutney.

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Upma

A savoury porridge-like dish made from semolina (sooji) or coarse rice flour, cooked with vegetables, spices, and sometimes nuts. It's a flavorful and comforting breakfast choice.

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Pongal

A traditional South Indian dish made from rice and lentils cooked together with pepper, cumin, and ghee. It's often served with a side of sambar and coconut chutney.

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Idli

Soft, steamed rice cakes made from fermented rice and lentil batter. Idlis are light, fluffy, and served with sambar (a spicy lentil-based soup) and coconut chutney.

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Appam

These bowl-shaped pancakes have a slightly sweet flavour and pair well with coconut milk-based stew called 'ish' or with spicy curries.

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Uttapam

Thick pancakes made from a batter of fermented rice and urad dal, with added toppings like onions, tomatoes, chilies, and sometimes cheese. 

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