People in South India enjoy eating idli and dosa with a combination of sambar or chutney on almost all days of the week, therefore rice-based idli dosa batter is an obvious morning food. It’s not just a breakfast, but a nutritious meal that’s high in minerals and nutrients. People in south India consume rice and prefer to make a variety of snacks with rice as the main ingredient. The region is also known for its vast choice of spicy dishes. Idli and dosa, on the other hand, are two of the most popular breakfast foods in the south and they are popular across the country.

Both idli and dosa batters could be used to make idli and dosa, however, there is a little variation in the urad dal and rice composition between the two. Idli batter has more urad dal than dosa batter, which results in soft and spongy idlis. Dosa batters, on the other hand, include more rice, giving them a crispy texture and great taste. Let’s see some of the South Indian staple breakfast to enjoy with idli and dosa batter:

Idli Rice or Parboiled Rice 

As the name implies, parboiled rice is boiled rice in its husk. The batter for idli and dosa is usually made using parboiled rice. This is also sold as idli rice at the market. Because it is easy and quick to digest, parboiled rice is used to make idlis and dosas, as well as soups and porridge for newborns and elders.

Poha Idli or Dosa

Poha is combined with rice and urad dal to make an idli or dosa batter. Chutney can be served with it, much like regular idli. Poha idli has a distinct flavour from ordinary idli. Need to try something different with Poha then Poha Idli is the right choice.

Rava Idli or Dosa

Another favourite breakfast item in the South is rava. Usually, we prepare upma out of Rava with a simple variation, we can try idli or dosa as well. The Rava idli mix gives fluffy and soft idlis.

Ragi Idli or Dosa

In addition to rice, ragi is used to make idli or dosa, which has a number of health benefits. Another variety of food that may be incorporated into your regular diet as part of a weight-reduction plan is the ragi idli. This gluten-free ragi idli batter is high in fibre and consuming it helps lower blood sugar levels.

Millet Idli or Dosa 

Millet idli or dosa batter is an excellent source of nutrients including magnesium, copper and phosphorus. It is used to make a variety of idli or dosas. Millet is helpful in weight reduction as it is low in calories.

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