Upma
Upma is a popular breakfast item. It's a kind of thick porridge made from dry-roasted semolina or a coarse rice flour. Vegetables and spices are added, paving the way for as many variations as you can think of. In Tamil Nadu, upma is served for dinner as well. Vegetables and spices are typically added to the mixture, paving the way for as many variations as a cook can dream up.
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Appam
Appam hails from Kerala. It’s an almost bowl-shaped pancake made from fermented rice batter. It’s often served with coconut milk or a curry-like dish called korma, typically made from vegetables and yogurt.