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S1 E2 South Indian Breakfast Supremacy: Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma & Pongal

Rahul Shrivastava Season 1 Episode 2

Season 1 Episode2 South Indian Breakfast Supremacy: Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma & Pongal

It’s said that a great day begins with a great breakfast—but the South perfected that art centuries ago. I’m Rahul Shrivastava, and this is Episode 2 of Season 1 under our new series, Cuisine Culture & Regional Battles—where India’s most loved culinary rivalries take center stage.

Today, we’re diving into the breakfast legends that define South Indian pride: idli, dosa, vada, pongal, and upma. On this episode, we explore how centuries of tradition, technique, and taste shaped what many believe is India’s most balanced—and unbeatable—morning ritual.

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