South Indian Post-Wedding Breakfast: The Top Recipes

Post-wedding get-togethers have become popular in a lot of Indian cultures, and South Indian weddings are no different. These post-wedding occasions offer a chance for bride and groom, and their respective immediate families to mingle and interact.

Most South Indian post-wedding get-togethers happen over breakfasts and South-Indian Food Catering services are known to include the following popular South Indian breakfast items in the menu.

Appam

Appam is one of Kerala’s most popular local food and is known for its health benefits. An Appam resembles a white pancake, and is made from coconut milk and fermented rice batter. Thanks to its minimal ingredients, Appams are very easy to make and are best had with stews, curries and chutneys.

DahiVada

DahiVada is an extremely popular South Indian side dish that has a distinct name in each South Indian state. Vadas are soaked in thick yogurt for a couple of hours after they are prepared through deep frying and then putting them in water.South-Indian Food Catering services are known to add toppings such as chaat masala, chili powder and crushed black pepper to add more flavors.

Dosa

Dosa is undoubtedly the most popular South Indian preparation around the world and is available in numerous varieties. Essentially a fermented crepe, Dosa is made from black lentils and rice batter and is a fixture in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telengana. Plain Dosa, Masala Dosa and Rava Dosa are three of the most popular variants of this favorite South Indian food.

Idli

Idlis are cakes prepared from de-husked and fermented black lentils and rice by steaming their batter. Thanks to the fermentation, the starches are broken down, making it easier for the body to metabolize them. This makes digestion a much smoother process, which is why Idli is a very popular breakfast dish.

Poori

Deep-fried Indian breads that are puffed and round are referred to as ‘Poori’. These are best enjoyed alongside bhajis or curries, and are ideal items for breakfast.

Health Advantages of South Indian Food

• Thanks to the minimal use of oil, South Indian food contributes very little to body fat, and is ideal for those with high cholesterol levels.

• Lentils are commonly used in South Indian food, and these supply fiber, iron and protein to the body in abundance.

• Items such as Appam, Dosa and Idli are very easy to digest.

• People who have been advised to avoid salts can also have South Indian food, as salts can be replaced with spices such as cumin, garlic and ginger.

South-Indian Food Catering services can make your South Indian post-wedding plans come to life, and serve you and your near and dear ones with the best of South Indian food.