Rice is, of course, the basic Indian staple, but although it is eaten throughout the country, it is all-important only in the south. The best Indian rice is Basmati. Indian breads are varied but always delicious.
Simplest is the chapattiroti, which is simply a mixture of flour and water.
Found all over India, but originating from the south, are dosas. These are basically paper-thin pancakes made from lentil and rice flour.