Enjoy A South Indian Diwali Lunch Feast

• Diwali South Indian lunch menu offers diverse, easy-to-make recipes.
• Payasam options include Kadalai, Semiya, Elaneer, Paal, Caramel, Javarsi.
• Recipes range from Akkaravadisal to Makhane ki Kheer and Pasi Paruppu Payasam.

Diwali is a time for joy, family, and, of course, delicious food. This festive season, create an authentic South Indian lunch spread that will impress your loved ones. This menu features a variety of dishes from the author's website, all designed to be easy to make, even for those new to South Indian cooking. Get ready to savor a flavorful and unforgettable Diwali feast!

Diwali Lunch Menu

This menu presents a comprehensive list of South Indian dishes, perfect for a Diwali lunch. It's an assortment of traditional recipes that include rice and dal and offers a range of options from Payasam to Pachadi, ensuring a balanced and flavorful meal.

Kadalai Paruppu Payasam

This section details the ingredients and instructions for making Kadalai Paruppu Payasam. The recipe provides a sweet treat with chana dal, jaggery, and coconut milk. This dessert is a popular choice during South Indian festivals.

Semiya Payasam Recipe

The next section covers the making of Semiya Payasam. With vermicelli, milk, sugar, and ghee, this dessert provides a sweet treat with a creamy texture and delicate flavor, often prepared for festivals and special occasions.

Elaneer Payasam Recipe

Elaneer Payasam is a refreshing dessert, that highlights the natural sweetness of tender coconut. The ingredients and instructions provide a perfect treat for special occasions or whenever you crave a light and refreshing dessert.

Paal Payasam Details

This recipe shows the steps for making Paal Payasam, a classic South Indian dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar. This recipe ensures that you can make a creamy, traditional sweet dish to conclude a festive meal.

Caramel Payasam Recipe

This recipe explains how to make Caramel Payasam. The recipe provides the method to prepare a sweet, creamy dessert using caramelised sugar, cooked rice, and milk. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with nuts or saffron strands.

Javarsi Payasam Preparation

This section describes the Javarsi Payasam (Sabudana Kheer) recipe. This recipe with tapioca pearls, milk, and sugar is a dessert that is served warm or chilled, garnished with nuts or saffron strands.

Akkaravadisal Recipe

This section gives directions on how to prepare Akkaravadisal, which is prepared with raw rice, moong dal, jaggery, and ghee. This recipe provides a traditionally prepared dish, made in a bronze vessel to make a simple and easy recipe.

Makhane ki Kheer

This part of the article describes the steps for preparing Makhane ki kheer, which is made with makhana, milk, sugar, and ghee. Serve this dish either warm or chilled for those less concerned about calories.

Pasi Paruppu Payasam

Pasi Paruppu payasam is made with moong dal, jaggery, and coconut milk, along with cashews and raisins. The preparation and ingredients for this recipe are mentioned.