Easy to Cook South Indian Snacks

Savory, crispy lentil donuts, often served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Medu Vada

Deep-fried banana fritters, a popular teatime snack.

Banana Bajjis

A light, protein-packed salad made with boiled legumes, spices, and grated coconut.

Sundal

Steamed semolina (rava) cakes, a quick variation of traditional idlis.

Rawa Idli

A green moong dal (mung bean) pancake, often eaten with ginger chutney.

Pesarattu

Soft, spongy rice pancakes, typically served with coconut milk or curry.

Appam

Savory rice and lentil dumplings, made in a special paniyaram pan.

Kara Kuzhi Paniyaram