6 South Indian Veg Winter Delicacies To Warm Your Soul

Winter Food From South India

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1. Milagu Kuzhambu

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2. Avarekalu Saaru

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3. Beetroot Thoran

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4. Ulavu Charu

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5. Ragi Manni

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6. Kadamba Kootu

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