Must-try breads and pancakes
Are you someone who loves bread in all meals? If yes, then this piece of information is for you. While wheat flour dominates in the north and we happily relish roti, naan, paratha and more, the south has rice in the form of bread. Don’t you agree? Scroll below to know about 10 breads of south Indian cuisine that you can’t resist.
Pesarratu
It's another pancake or crepe-like treat of Andhra region and is made with green gram, green chilli, ginger, garlic and herbs. It is a combination of two words Pesara which means green gram and Attu, which means dosa or crepe. Served with ginger chutney, this breakfast treat is heavy and filling.
Dosa
This is one of the most famous breads of South Indian cuisine. You can also call it a pancake! Made with a specific proportion of rice and dal, this crispy, flaky treat is stuffed with masala aloo and is served with sambar and chutney.
Appam
This super thin rice flour and coconut pancake is one of the lightest breads and calls for a lot of practice to make the perfect one. It is best served with south Indian stew or curry.
Uttapam
Another popular bread of south Indian cuisine is Uttapam. This savoury pancake is made with rice, lentils, onion, tomato, herbs and spices. It is often served as a breakfast delight with sambar and chutney.
Adai
Celebrated in Tanajavur district of Tamil Nadu, Adai is a pancake recipe made with toor dal, chana dal and urad dal. The best thing is, this batter doesn’t require any fermentation and can be made in a jiffy too.
Idiyapam
Idiyappam, also known as string hopper/ indiappa nool puttu, or noolappam, chomai, is a rice noodle dish of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It consists of rice flour pressed into noodles, woven into a flat disc-like shape and steamed.
Puttu
It's another bread variation made with steamed rice flour and coconut shavings. It is cylindrical in shape and is also stuffed with a sweet or savoury filling.
Malabar Parotta
It is another famous bread of south Indian region and is made with maida, rava, sugar, salt, and ghee.
Akki Roti
This is a Karnataka delight and is made with rice flour, grated vegetables and spices. It is best served with coconut chutney.
Orotti
This one is made with rice flour and coconut and is often served as a breakfast along with curd, pickle or chutney. (Image: Instagram/butfirstchaai)