Category: Karnataka

  • Mixed Vegetable Palya –  Karnataka Style Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

    Mixed Vegetable Palya – Karnataka Style Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

    The term "Palya" in Kannada refers to  dry bhaji / Subji / Stir-fry / Poriyal /Thoran / Vepudu. Here is an unusual combination of vegetables stir-fried  and uplifted with fennel dalia powder making it palette friendly. Will this combination (Broccoli + Baby Soy beans + Green Peas +Carrot) work for you? Mixed Vegetable Poriyal / Porial /…

  • Vegetable Saagu – Karnataka Mixed Veg Sagu Recipe

    Vegetable Saagu – Karnataka Mixed Veg Sagu Recipe

    Vegetable Saagu is a coconut based gravy from Karnataka… more like our Vegetable kurma but with much more color and flavor, a great side dish for idli dosa poori or chapathi. This scrumptious recipe is adapted from Smithakalluraya ‘s blog was on my list for a long time and had a chance to try this…

  • Quinoa Pineapple Kesari – Pineapple Kesari recipe – Quinoa Kesari

    Quinoa Pineapple Kesari – Pineapple Kesari recipe – Quinoa Kesari

    Kesari Bhat is a popular and easy sweet dish from Karnataka. It is one of the easiest of all sweet preparations and its like every festive or special occasion will have this under the menu. Traditionally rava / semolina is used to make this dish… sometimes paired with fruits and nuts. Today I’m sharing the…

  • Quinoa Tomato Bath – Tomato Bath With Quinoa – Tomato Bhath

    Quinoa Tomato Bath – Tomato Bath With Quinoa – Tomato Bhath

    Quinoa is pronounced as “Keen-WAH” is a seed (wholegrain) originating from South America. It is considered a super food because of its high nutritional value.  Quinoa is very low in fat, very rich in fiber, calcium, omega and protein, making it an excellent choice for not only vegans and vegetarians but also for everyone in…

  • RAW MANGO RICE – Mangai Sadam recipe

    RAW MANGO RICE – Mangai Sadam recipe

    Mangoes are in season now and every market here has some type to offer. My favorite is the raw mango (we call it kilimukku) but unfortunately never ever get that here, but there are other raw mangoes which flock the Indian stores this time of the year and this week had a chance to grab…

  • IDIYAPPAM RECIPE ~ Kerala Style Instant Idiyappam ~ String hoppers recipe

    IDIYAPPAM RECIPE ~ Kerala Style Instant Idiyappam ~ String hoppers recipe

    IDIYAPPAM RECIPE / STRING HOPPERS RECIPE / KERALA STYLE IDIYAPPAM RECIPE / BREAKFAST RECIPES / DINNER RECIPES / NOOL PUTTU RECIPE / NOOL APPAM RECIPE / COCONUT IDIYAPPAM  / IDIYAPPAM THENGAI PAAL RECIPE / SEVAI RECIPES / SRI LANKAN RECIPES / TAMIL NADU RECIPES / ROASTED RICE FLOUR RECIPES / RICE FLOUR RECIPES / SOUTH…

  • Mirchi Bonda / Chilli Bonda

    Chilli Bonda – or Bajji as it is called in Karnataka. It is a pretty popular street side snack in Bangalore.

  • Mysore Bonda

    Mysore Bonda

    Bonda is a simple deep fried dal dumpling, a tiffin item originating from Mysore, Karnataka and hence the name Mysore Bonda. This is mostly popular in restaurants often served as an evening tiffin item with Kaara Chutney and sambar. Here is a little peek of its secret…Bonda / Plain Bonda / Mysore Bonda / Set…

  • Pineapple Kesari Recipe | Pineapple Kesari Bath

    Pineapple Kesari Recipe | Pineapple Kesari Bath

    Easy rava kesari using fresh pineapple!

  • Podale Cutlets – Stuffed Snake Gourd

    Podale Cutlets – Stuffed Snake Gourd

    Snake Gourd is called Podale in Konkani. Mostly this vegetable is stir-fried like poriyal or used with dal to make kootu varieties. But to my surprise.. one Goan restaurant served them as appetizer in a buffet and that's how I got the idea for this recipe. Well.. those were deep fried with semolina and stuffed…