Lentils: the Backbone of South Indian Cuisine
India is a huge county with a population of over 120 crores. There are diverse cultures and religions which prevail in the country. Because of all the diversity, people in India have come up with different, and tasty cuisines that change every 100 km. Nearly every state has its own cuisine, and all the food is always loved by everyone. South Indian cuisine is majorly influenced by 5 big states in the south Indian region. Tamil nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. South Indian dosa is one of the most widely consumed dishes in the entire world. Geography also matters in influencing the cuisine, as of course, the availability of spices and local ingredients do matter. Even the same Dishes in India change their style in different states. South Indian cuisine has many famous main dishes, Side dishes, Snacks, Tasty desserts, and drinks. Whether it being a main dish or side, South India as a whole has a very common and important ingredient – Lentils. Most of the tast