Top South Indian Lunch - Part 3

Discover authentic South Indian Lunch recipes. Perfect for any occasion, from everyday meals to special celebrations.

South Indian
Lunch
South Indian
Medium
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Yellow Cucumber Pachadi

4.3
(135 reviews)

A traditional South Indian Pachadi made with yellow cucumber, spices, and tamarind. Serve with rice and sambar for a complete meal.

25 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
South Indian
Medium
A

Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu

4.1
(970 reviews)

A South Indian recipe featuring chayote squash (chow chow) cooked in a dal and coconut curry with tomatoes and spices.

25 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
South Indian
Medium
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Carrots, Dill, and Peanut Sadam (South Indian Stir-Fried Rice)

4.4
(1137 reviews)

A flavorful South Indian stir-fried rice dish with carrots, dill, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

30 min
400 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafoetida)
80%
75
South Indian
Medium
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Moolangi Tavve

4.1
(995 reviews)

A traditional South Indian radish and lentil curry, also known as Moolangi Tovve or Moolangi Tavve, featuring the unique flavor of radish combined with moong dal and spices.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafetida)
85%
65
South Indian
Medium
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South Indian Banana Stem Curry (Vazhaithandu Poriyal)

4.3
(905 reviews)

A traditional South Indian dish made with banana stem, spices, and no onion or garlic. This Vazhaithandu Poriyal is a healthy and flavorful side dish.

50 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
60
South Indian
Easy
B+

Red Capsicum Poriyal

4.4
(1282 reviews)

A quick and easy South Indian stir-fry made with red bell peppers, coconut, and spices.

20 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65
South Indian
Medium
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Orange Peel Kuzhambu

4.1
(392 reviews)

A South Indian curry made with orange peel and tamarind.

30 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
60
South Indian
Medium
A-

Kongunadu Style Betel Leaves Rice

4.0
(1280 reviews)

A flavorful South Indian rice dish from the Kongunadu region, featuring the unique taste of betel leaves combined with aromatic spices and crunchy nuts.

25 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
South Indian
Medium
B+

Raw Mango Thokku (Tamil Nadu Style)

4.4
(308 reviews)

A tangy and spicy raw mango pickle from Tamil Nadu, perfect as a side dish with rice and sambar.

30 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
70
South Indian
Medium
A

Tirunelveli Buttermilk Broth

4.3
(425 reviews)

A traditional South Indian buttermilk broth from Tirunelveli, featuring ash gourd, coconut, and a blend of spices.

50 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
South Indian
Medium
A-

Vazhakkai Varuval (Raw Banana Roast)

4.1
(1189 reviews)

A South Indian style raw banana roast, also known as Vazhakkai Varuval, made with plantains and spices.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
South Indian
Medium
A-

Milagu Keerai Poricha Kootu

4.5
(262 reviews)

A flavorful South Indian kootu made with amaranth, moong dal, and a spicy coconut-pepper masala.

50 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
South Indian
Medium
A-

Mysore Rasam

4.3
(943 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic South Indian rasam recipe from Mysore, featuring tamarind, spices, and lentils.

15 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
South Indian
Medium
A-

Vazhakkai Milagu Kootu (Plantain Pepper Curry)

4.0
(1354 reviews)

A South Indian curry featuring plantains and black pepper.

20 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
65
South Indian
Easy
A-

Keerai Masiyal (Stir Fried Greens)

4.2
(1252 reviews)

A simple and flavorful South Indian stir-fried greens dish, Keerai Masiyal, featuring spinach or other leafy greens tempered with mustard seeds, cumin, urad dal, and curry leaves.

35 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
80%
65
South Indian
Medium
A-

Kathirikkai Thogayal (Spicy Brinjal Chutney)

4.4
(473 reviews)

A spicy and flavorful South Indian chutney made with brinjal (eggplant), lentils, tamarind, and spices. Perfect as a side dish with rice or dosas.

50 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
60
South Indian
Medium
C+

Foxtail Millet Lemon Rice

4.3
(1739 reviews)

A South Indian dish made with foxtail millet, lemon juice, and aromatic spices. This recipe provides a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional rice dishes.

60 min
300 cal
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
80%
75
South Indian
Medium
A-

Kongunad Chicken Fry

4.3
(1844 reviews)

A flavorful and spicy South Indian chicken fry recipe from the Kongunad region, perfect served with rice and rasam.

40 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
75%
70
South Indian
Medium
C+

Ellu Sadam (Sesame Rice)

4.4
(1158 reviews)

Ellu Sadam, a flavorful South Indian rice dish, is made with sesame seeds, coconut, and spices. Perfect for lunch or a satisfying meal.

50 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
70
South Indian
Medium
A-

Lemon Rice

4.1
(225 reviews)

A quick and easy South Indian rice dish flavored with lemon, spices, and peanuts.

30 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
70