One of the most versatile ingredients, rice is quite a staple in India. Did you know that there are more than 40,000 varieties of rice? Shocking, right? In fact, rice is the most important food crop of India, covering around one-fourth of the total cropped area, providing food to about half of the population of India. That is news! And well, south India is amongst the top five rice producing states of India. And now we aren’t surprised with the generous use of rice in their meals. We aren’t complaining! 

The variety of delicious rice delicacies south India offers is simply amazing. If you love South Indian food, you would know that rice plays a very important role in most of the regional cuisines. They prepare different delicacies with rice ranging from fragrant biryanis to rich desserts. And if you still haven’t tried a south Indian rice dish, it’s time you do. Here are a few of our favourites!