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31 South Indian Rice Recipes
Last Updated : 17 September, 2025
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South Indian Rice Recipes | different kinds of South Indian rice recipes | South Indian Vegetarain Rice Recipes
We have a large collection of 80 different types of South Indian Rice recipes. Yes, it's clearly evident that South Indian Rice and the different types of South Indian Rice recipes are super popular not only in South India but all across our lovely country.
Rice is the staple grain in South India. Enjoy our collection of South Indian Rice recipes.
Which are the most popular South Indian Rice recipes?
One of the best Indian comfort foods is curd rice recipe | South Indian curd rice | dahi chawal | thayir sadam. Yes, when you are a bit down then this is the recipe to make. I grew up as a kid having this recipe countless times. Did you know that curd rice is served at the end of a meal in South India!
lemon rice recipe | South Indian lemon rice | chitranna rice is a popular South Indian rice. lemon rice has a nice sour lemon taste. This is a easy and quick lemon rice recipe made with basic ingredients like lemon juice, boiled rice and Indian spices. Popular South Indian breakfast often is lemon rice also called chitranna rice often made with leftover rice.
Ghee Rice Recipe | How To Make Ghee Rice | Ghee Bhat | Ney Choru
Popular in Karnataka is Bisi Bele Bhaat served with lots of ghee.
An evergreen favourite, the Raw Mango Rice is prepared in South Indian homes at least once a week when the mango season is on. A traditional tempering and partially cooked raw mangoes give this rice a tangy flavour and exciting crunch.
bisi bele bhat recipe | Karnataka style bisibele bhat | how to make bisi bele bhat at home
coconut rice recipe | South Indian coconut rice | nariyal chawal | easy coconut rice Indian recipe | thengai sadam is a simple rice delicacy made in almost every household in South of India.
One Dish South Indian Rice Recipe
A traditional one-dish meal from the kitchens of Tamil Nadu, the Sambhar Rice is enjoyed so much by them that it is made on special occasions as well as lazy weekends!
sambar rice recipe | sambar sadam | Tamil Nadu sambar sadam
Did you know South Indian's have rice for Breakfast?
Ven Pongal | khara pongal | pongal South Indian breakfast recipe is South India’s equivalent of the North Indian khichdi. Cooked rice and moong dal are flavoured with ginger, crushed peppercorns and cumin seeds, and garnished with ghee-roasted cashew nuts and curry leaves.
South Indian Rice Recipes for festivals
Chitranna Rice | Karnataka chitranna rice | Karnataka nimbehannu chitranna | lemon rice is a very popular South Indian recipe, which is considered very auspicious and made on festival days as an offering to God. People don’t mind standing in long queues to get their share of Chitranna prasad at temples.
Healthy South Indian Rice Recipes
sama lemon rice recipe | little millet vegetable lemon rice | healthy barnyard millet lemon rice | sama lemon rice recipe, also known as barnyard millet lemon rice, is a delightful fusion of the nutty goodness of sama (little millet) and the zesty tang of lemon. It's inspired from a traditional South Indian lemon rice recipe.
What Souht Indian Rice Recipes are good for the tiffin?
Traditional South Indian fare, and a favourite especially with tamil brahmins, the carrot, cucumber and curd rice is a frequent choice for the ‘tiffin box’!
Tomato Rice tomato rice recipe | South Indian style tomato rice | thakkali sadam spicy and tangy rice preparation is ideal for packing in a lunch box, and sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.
Other popular South Indian Rice recipes are Peanut Rice and Tamarind Rice.
Enjoy our collection of South Indian rice varieties and South Indian Recipes articles below.
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raw mango rice recipe | tangy kachi keri rice | mangai sadam | raw mango rice Indian style … More..
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Gojjus or pastes are a popular component of Andhra cuisine. These spicy pastes, made with a combination of … More..
calories per serving
coriander curd rice recipe | South Indian coriander curd rice | coriander dahi chawal | with 13 amazing … More..
calories per serving
Sundal is a favourite with young and old alike in South India. Tossing this healthy snack with cooked … More..
calories per serving
Curd is probiotic and said to calm the stomach acids. We have made the classic South Indian curd … More..
calories per serving
This South Indian Mixed Vegetable Khichdi is fondly called as ‘kootanchoru’ or ‘kadhamba sadham’ and is often made … More..
calories per serving
Here is a no-fuss meal with a south indian flavour. You will love the aroma and flavour brought … More..
calories per serving
Here’s a zesty rice preparation dominated by the crunch and nutty flavour of peanuts, highlighted by notes of … More..
calories per serving
Yellu podi chithranna, flavoured with a special variety of malgapodi (chilli-based powder), is a raging contrast to the … More..
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On a busy day, a simple bowl of curd rice can come to your rescue by satiating your … More..
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