Health Benefits of South Indian Cuisine

If you happen to be a dedicated foodie, the palatable whiff of South Indian cuisine can push you to devour on some extra bites. After all, its too hard to resist the tangy and tantalizing taste of south Indian delicacies. 

And perhaps, the ones living in London might be in more luck to devour on these dishes as many Indian Chefs claim that the number of good Indian restaurants in London is higher than that of Delhi or Mumbai.    

So, is it just the exotic spices and toothsome taste of south Indian cuisine that makes it so unique? Not really! 

Besides triggering the taste buds, south Indian delights come packed with numerous health benefits. Perhaps, that’s the reason why most people can easily binge-eat on it without the worry of piling extra inches on their waist.

Here we present some legit health benefits of South Indian cuisine that you would be surprised to know.    

Packed with Proteins 

Sambhar, a tangy-spicy south Indian curry is an indispensable part of south Indian Cuisine. This toothsome curry is made from various Indian herbs and pulses (typically called Dal in India) and is a great source of vegetarian protein. In fact, since it is made with an assortment of vegetables and spices, it provides a large amount nourishment. In addition to proteins, Sambhar is also high on fibres and anti-oxidants. Some elements of a traditional Sambhar recipe are tomatoes, okra, pumpkin, brinjal, and drumsticks that provide the essential fibre element.     

The Delicious Dosas (Rice Pancakes) 

These thin crepe-like pancakes are both tasty and digestible. Looking for a healthy and wholesome breakfast? Dosas can be your perfect companion. A traditional south Indian dosa is rich with proteins and carbohydrates but low on fats. Since, a dosa is made from lentil or rice batter, it is extremely easy to digest.    

The easy-to-cook Uttapams 

Not only does it taste delicious, uttapam is also extremely easy to cook. Considered an Indinized concoction of Italian Pizza, uttapam might be a little high on fat content but is easy to digest as it is consists of cocunut oil. This scrumptious dish is made of rice batter and raw veggies such as tomatoes, onions, capsicum, carrots etc. which makes the content high on fibre. 

The Idlis 

These small pancakes made from fermented rice are high on both carbohydrate and proteins. Since, this dish is prepared by the process of fermentation, they are high on Vitamin B and proteins. Idlis are usually served with dal or sambhar which creates a great combination of amino acids extremely good for nourishment.  

These nourishing qualities paired with the mouth-watering amalgamation of spices ensures that anyone who tries South Indian cuisine becomes a fan and is left savouring a burst of flavours.