Weddings, the celebration of the union of two souls, are in general, memories in making, and Indian Weddings emphasize this with a lot more glamour and color. When we think of weddings, the food is amongst the first thoughts to come to our minds. In the South of India, it is customarily known to serve food on the wedding day itself, in a hall where you will be served on a banana leaf whilst being seated on the floor. You may then proceed to taste the most aromatic of cuisines, where the simplicity and authenticity just celebrate the occasion in a prosperous way.
South Indian dishes served at weddings are known to be extremely delicious and homely making you crave for more experiencing complete satisfaction when stuffed. Click here to explore more about wedding catering services.
Here are a list of south Indian dishes that are a must-have at the wedding:-
Rice- Rice is the main food factor dish for south Indian weddings and cuisine. Every flavor you add next on your plate will be served alongside with rice.
Aviyal – A dish originating from Kerala consisting of a majority of vegetables like drumsticks, carrots, and beans. It’s healthy and tasty and makes for an excellent component to go with your rice.
Sambhar – A flavorful dish to add to your rice. Sambhar is an everyday dish that goes well even served at weddings.
Curry – Be it potato curry or Brinjal curry, a typical south Indian curry will go well with steamed rice or naan with an added mouthful of ghee.
Poriyal – One of the most common side dishes with authentic flavor and exotic taste. Can be made with beans, carrots, or ladyfinger.
Pappadam ( Appalam ) – the crispiness and crunchiness will leave people wanting more. This side dish is a simple must-have, as it’s the topper to the mixed rice fulfilling your hunger begging you to grab more.
Rasam – This does wonders for your digestion, tasting so good it is termed as a must-have at the wedding.
Pachadi – A dish made with curd and vegetables adding so much flavor in your mouth once eaten that it brings you to South India spiritually.
Payasam – this dessert is the perfect dish to complete your palate with the right touch of sweetness. Also known as Kheer in the North of India, it is much thinner and usually made with jaggery. Made from dal or vermicelli, payasam is deliciously known to give you the sweet taste of South India.
South Indian cuisine at weddings is a perfect touch. The dishes mentioned above are the most common dishes served at south Indian weddings… The meal is incomplete without these, leaving the guests stuffed up and satisfied and more so over glad that they decided to join in the celebrations of the union of two souls.
wow…what a mouth watering plate. I am a fan of South Indian cuisine. I have never attended any South Indian wedding but luckily I have always been surrounded with friends who are from Southern part of India so I get to taste many dishes. Idli Sambar and Rasam are my all time favorite comfort food.
Wow that south indian platter looking so amazing. would love to give this a try. I had never attended any south indian wedding. would love to be a part and try these amazing dishes some day in future.
What a drool worthy post love.I have grown up in Trichy and am in love with south indian food, your list is so worthy and so exhaustive
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Wow I have never attended a south Indian wedding, but in love with south indian food. I would love to try these dishes someday
Lovely. I am such a foodie who loves everything that I taste. But I have that special place about south Indian food.
Love the detailed write up on the South Indian marriage feast. You have covered almost all. The important dishes here that goes into a marriage feast. Makes me drool now
I love South Indian weddings and have attended many during my stay in Bangalore. No South Indian wedding can be complete without authentic South Indian fare served to the guests. I still remember how delicious the food was and wish I could attend another South Indian wedding again.
I’m a big fan of South Indian food and this whole menu and platter looks just perfect for me.Wish to attend some south Indian wedding!!
No Way!! How could you tantalize our taste buds by showing and explaining such a lovely cuisine? I can have south Indian cuisine any day any time. Glad to know about these meals in detail and caterers also.
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South Indian weddings and especially the food is in a different league altogether. Reading your post evokes nostalgia, as it has been some time since we sat in front of a banana leaf and were served one delectable dish after another in a south Indian wedding!
Thankfully staying in Bangalore I have easy access to this yummy fare. True that South Indian marriages are incomplete without these dishes.
. The important dishes here that goes into a marriage feast. Makes me drool now. A perfect post covering all the important dishes that make the meal in South Indian cuisine
This is a great way to have celebrations, I really have a huge love for the south Indian flam and gala. Thanks for sharing these wonderful details.
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Remembering these delicious South-Indian dishes I am already feeling hungry. No doubt these dishes are popular in marriages also. They are healthy as well as yummy.
After reading this, I am craving for a good South Indian wedding lunch. So delicious and there is so much variety. I love the rice and sambar with papad. They are sufficient for me to be happy at a wedding.
I am a South Indian. Specifically a Malayali you post is vmgiving me immense nostalgia.there was a time when we used to have wedding Sadya like every week.