Traditional South Indian Foods You Should Try
1. Dosa
Dosa is one of the preferred delicacies of South Indian states due to its thin and crunchy base accompanied with a mouthwatering taste. This is fermented crepe of rice and urad dal (black gram) and usually eaten with sambar, which is a lentil vegetable, and varieties of chutney. Derivatives such as the masala dosa, a spicy potato-stuffed dosa, are some of the other kinds. When dining in South Indian restaurants KL one cannot fail to order dosa, the crispy dosa is inviting and has a unique burst in the mouth.
2. Idli
Idli is a soft and porous steamed product obtained from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal. Dosa is a common breakfast dish primarily in South India and it usually comes with sambar and coconut chutney. Therefore apart from being tasteful, Idlis are considered to be healthy food because they have low fat content but high protein content. The idlis can be observed in break first eaters or as a snack; there are many South Indian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur.
3. Vada
Vada is a kind of snack food that is prepared and characterized by a process that involves the deep frying of a spiced lentil based batter. Available in different shapes, the most popular ones are medu vada which is round like a doughnut and the masala vada which is flat disc. Originally, vadas were accompanied by sambar and chutneys; therefore, they complement the typical South Indian meal rather well. Due to its crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside characteristic, vadas, which are a popular south Indian snack, are well received by food lovers in KL.
4. Sambar
Sambar is a delicious and invigorating lentil preparation that forms a part of the staple food of South India. It is a preparation made from toor dal also referred to as pigeon peas and vegetables accompanied by tamarind and a mixture of spices and condiments. This powder is generally used with rice, idli, dosa, and vada which are staple foods of South India. Sambar which is spicy and slightly tangy suits the taste of these dishes since they are not spicy and have a very mild taste. When it comes to cooking , sambar is always something that is easily seen and repeatedly used when one is exploring South Indian food KL.
5. Rasam
Rasam is a thin fluid dish with a sour and pungent taste prepared with tamarind juice, tomatoes and a selection of blended spices consisting of black pepper, cumin and coriander among others. It is usually taken as a first course, or as a side dish by most people, especially the cinemat7otate. ’ This soup has the ability to aid digestion and as such, is consumed more for the pleasure that comes with its rather refreshing taste. In various ‘Thali’ meals in South Indian restaurants in KL, rasam is also served as a burst of flavors to the lot of Sumptuous foods.
6. Pongal
Pongal is a traditional festive meal in South India specifically in Tamil Nadu, it is rice cooked with yellow moong dal, ghee, powdered black pepper and cumin seeds. There are two main variations of pongal: the Kane rich rice preparation can be either spicy (even pongal) or sweet (sakkarai pongal). Ven pongal is usually eaten as a breakfast item and mostly eaten along with sambar and chutney. Sakkarai pongal is another traditional dish prepared using jaggery, elaichi and cashews. Both are yummy and are samples of South Indian home made foods.
7. Biryani
However, South Indian biryani comes with its own set of flavors and method of preparation which is rather different to what one would get with a North Indian biryani. For instance, Hyderabadi biryani is a famous variety which combines aromatic basmati rice with marinated meat chicken or mutton and a mixture of spices, saffron and fried onions. This dish is a true marriage of spices and is usually accompanied by raita (yogurt side dish) and boiled eggs. If you are choosing to eat South Indian cuisine in KL, biryani is a dish that you should never miss because of its flavors which can be described as complex.
8. Chettinad Chicken
Chettinad cuisine is a preparation of food that originated from the Chettinad area of Tamil Nadu and is, therefore, hot and spicy. Chettinad chicken is one such tasty dish in which our Chettinad chicken marinated chicken is cooked with rich spices, coconut and curry leaves. This leaves the meal rich, aromatic curry that can well be served with rice or any Indian bread of your choice. Chettinad chicken is quite special to South Indian food, thus the restaurants in KL that offer south Indian food always consider it part of their food to serve their customers.
9. Appam with Stew
Appam is a smooth and soft pancake prepared by fermenting brown rice andground coconut milk and is originally from South India. It has a soft and spongy middle and crispy crust, which makes this dish rather exquisite and tasty. Appam is best eaten with a curry of one’s choice, but the most common are vegetable curry or chicken curry both of which are prepared from coconut milk and are also mild in spiciness. Their combination presents a rather delicate and tasteful meal that is quite popular among the masses. Talking about South Indian foods that can be found in KL, appam with stew is one of the best options.
Conclusion
The food they cook has a rich compilation of spices, different types of rices & flavors that makes it a treasure island of tastes. Of course, there are staple south Indian dishes like crispy dosas and soft idlis to some delicious Non Vegetarian dishes like the Chettinad chicken and the famous Biryani. In Kuala Lumpur, more specifically in the areas of Little India, there are plenty of South Indian restaurants KL where these specialities can be tasted. Therefore the next time you are in Kuala Lumpur do not forget to look for South Indian food and be ready to taste a wonderful food adventure.
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