Here are 10 most popular South Indian dishes you must try and their speciality.

Dosa, this crispy, thin crepe made from fermented rice and urad dal batter is light yet filling. it comes in various forms, including masala dosa, paper dosa, and rava dosa.

Bisi Bele Bath, a karnataka special dish, it is a one-pot meal made with rice, lentils, tamarind, vegetables, and a unique spice blend, making it rich in flavor.

Sambar, a flavorful lentil-based stew with tamarind, vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices. it is an essential accompaniment to idli, dosa, and rice.

Rasam, a tangy, spicy soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, black pepper, and other spices. it aids digestion and is often consumed as a starter or with rice.

Chettinad Chicken Curry, a spicy and aromatic dish from tamil nadu’s chettinad region, made with freshly ground spices, coconut, and red chilies.

Appam with Stew, a soft and fluffy rice pancake with crispy edges, usually paired with a mild, coconut-based vegetable or meat stew from Kerala.

Idli, soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. they are easy to digest and often served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Puttu and Kadala Curry, a popular kerala breakfast, puttu is a steamed rice cake layered with coconut, served with kadala curry, making for a nutritious meal.

Pongal, a comforting rice and moong dal dish, cooked with black pepper, cumin, and ghee. it is often made during the Pongal festival as a thanksgiving offering.

Vada, a crispy, deep-fried snack made from urad dal or chana dal batter. medu vada is the most famous variant, often served with sambar and chutney.