South Indian Recipes

South Indian food is based on lentils and rice, flavored with coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and sambar spice mix. Essential also is a rice and lentil batter that is used to make crispy, thin crepe-like flatbreads called dosas, idlis, and uttapam. Representing rice, my weeknight Instant Pot biryani is especially irresistible.

The best south Indian dishes have a unique spice blend. I am proud of my South Indian curry powder recipes (Goa & Kerala). Chicken curries are quite popular, especially ones with coconut milk (Goa & Kerala). Coconut also enriches a memorable lamb curry, and seafood and shellfish are well-loved. Last but not least,  South Indian potato curry makes a vibrant and flavorful side.