Here are 8 South Indian meals under 200 calories, perfect for a light and healthy diet.

Idli, containing approx. 39 kcal/piece are soft, steamed rice-lentil cakes, low in fat and easy to digest. pair with chutney for a filling meal.

Curd Rice, containing approx. 170 kcal per small bowl is a cooling dish made with yogurt and rice, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Kozhukattai, containing approx. 90 kcal per piece is a steamed rice flour dumplings, stuffed with coconut and jaggery, a light and tasty snack.

Tomato Rasam, containing approx. 50 kcal per bowl is a tangy, spicy south indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and spices, great for digestion.

Ragi Dosa, containing approx. 120 kcal per dosa is a nutritious, gluten-free dosa made with ragi, rich in fiber and calcium.

Sundal containing approx. 130 kcal per bowl is a south indian salad made with boiled chickpeas, tempered with mustard seeds and coconut.

Vegetable Upma, containing approx. 180 kcal per serving is a light, savory semolina dish cooked with vegetables and mild spices.

Pesarattu containing approx. 150 kcal per dosa is a protein-packed green gram dosa, crispy and filling without fermentation.