Here are ten popular South Indian breakfast dishes.

Idli are soft, steamed rice and urad dal cakes, usually served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Dosa are thin, crispy crepes made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, served with chutneys and sambar.

Poha is flattened rice cooked with onions, mustard seeds, turmeric, and chilies, garnished with coriander and lemon juice.

Vada are savory, deep-fried lentil doughnuts, typically served with sambar and chutney.

Upma is a savory semolina dish cooked with spices and vegetables, often garnished with peanuts and curry leaves.

Appam are soft, spongy rice pancakes with a crisp edge, usually served with vegetable stew or coconut milk.

Pongal is a creamy rice and lentil porridge flavored with black pepper, ginger, and ghee, garnished with cashews and curry leaves.

Kichadi is a spiced rice and lentil dish with vegetables and yogurt, often served with coconut chutney.

Rava dosa is a crispy crepe made from semolina and rice flour, typically served with sambar and chutney.

Medu vada are crispy, deep-fried urad dal fritters, soft inside, often served with sambar and coconut chutney.