South Indian Cuisine

noun a type of savory rice cake originating from South India, typically eaten for breakfast or as a snack

• Idli is a traditional South Indian dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
• I could really go for some idli with coconut chutney right now.
• Let's grab some idlis for breakfast tomorrow.
• Her mind was as light and fluffy as a freshly steamed idli.

noun A South Indian dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter, typically served with chutney and sambar.

• The chef prepared a delicious dosa with a variety of chutneys.
• I could really go for a dosa right now, it's my favorite South Indian dish.
• Let's grab some dosa from that new food truck, I heard they make it really spicy.
• His storytelling skills were so captivating, it was like he was serving up a dosa of tales for us to savor.

noun a small snack or light meal, typically eaten between regular meals

• The catering service provided a variety of short eats for the event.
• Let's grab some short eats from the food truck for a quick snack.
• I'm craving some short eats, let's hit up that new street food joint.
• In times of stress, I find comfort in indulging in some delicious short eats.

noun a South Indian pancake made from a batter of lentils and rice

adjective describing word for the type of pancake

• Adai is a traditional South Indian pancake made from a batter of lentils and rice.
• I love having adai for breakfast on weekends.
• Let's grab some adai from that new Indian restaurant down the street.
• Her skills in the kitchen are like making adai - a perfect balance of ingredients and technique.