Description
A South Indian set meal using a large banana leaf as a plate, centering rice surrounded by multiple sides/soups like Sambar, Rasam, Poriyal, mixed and eaten by hand.
Restaurants serving South Indian Meals
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Indica rice
- Sambar
- Rasam
- Poriyal
- Kootu
- Plain yogurt
- Achar
- Papad
- Mustard seeds
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Coriander
- Red chilies
- Curry leaves
Instructions
- Prepare a banana leaf (or large round tray), mound cooked Indica rice in the center.
- Arrange multiple sides like Sambar (lentil soup), Rasam (sour soup), Poriyal (veg stir-fry), Kootu (veg/lentil stew) in small bowls (Katori) around the rice.
- Serve with yogurt, Achar (pickles), Papad; right before eating, mix rice and multiple sides gradually by hand, enjoying complex flavors.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
South India's unique aroma of curry leaves and mustard seeds
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable due to being a collection of various dishes)
Pairing
Chai、Lassi
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Meals' means 'set meal' in South India. Similar to North India's 'Thali', but South India features low-oil, thin curries, characterized by letting rice absorb them. Many shops offer unlimited refills.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] First check flavors one by one, in the latter half crush and scatter Papad, mixing all sides and yogurt messily with rice to eat!
Allergen
Dairy, Soy