Vegetarian Recipes

Lachha Salad – Sliced Onion Salad – Sliced Vegetable Salad

Lachha Salad is a salad prepared using thinly sliced vegetables.  It is usually prepared with only Onions, but I have…

Hesarubele Muchore – Green Gram Savory

Here is a recipe O Hesarubele Muchore for the Gombe habba.  This crisp savory is prepared using Rice and Green…

Kashi Halwa – Kushmanda Halwa – Dumroot Halwa – Ash Pumpkin Halwa

Kashi Halwa is the most common sweet dish served during wedding breakfast in Karnataka. This is also prepared during other…

Stuffed Guntpongalu – Stuffed Phaddu – Stuffed Guliappa

Here is yet another variation of Guntpongalu. This time we are going to stuff it with the delicious alu palya…

Papad Boondi Subzi – Papadum Side Dish – Side dish with Chikpea Pearls

The first time I tasted the Papad Subzi was in school.  My classmate who was from Rajasthan used to get…

Maida Chakkali – Chakkali with refined flour

Maida Chakkali savory is prepared using refined flour. Children love Chakkali and usually put it on their finger and pretend…

Basundi Recipe – Milk Pudding Recipe – Rabri Recipe

Basundi was my dad's favorite dessert and mine least.  It is prepared using milk, sugar, and dry fruits.  This is…

Rose Tea Recipe

This aromatic tea is prepared using dry aromatic rose petals.

Matodi Palya Recipe – Methi Dal Subzi – Fenugreek Leaves with Lentil Recipe

Matodi Palya is a side dish prepared using Split Chickpea and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time required: 30 minutes…

Shrikhand with Fruits and Ice Cream

Srikhand with Fruits and Ice Cream is a great way to relish Srikhand.  Srikhand is a king of sweetened Greek…

Masala Guntpongalu – Masala Paddu Recipe – Masala Guliappa

Another variation can be created of the humble Guntpongalu by adding some ingredients to perk it up. This does not…

Mexican Bhel Puri Recipe – Puffed Rice Chat

Mexican Bhel Puri Recipe is twist to our desi Bhel Puri.  Serve with a tall glass of Lemonade.

Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju Recipe – Raw Mango Sweet and Sour Curry Recipe

Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju is prepared using Raw Mango.  Except for the cooked Mango, the rest of the ingredients used is…

Sukha Puri Recipe – Chat Recipe – Stuffed Sookha Puri Chat

One Sukha Puri is often given complimentary after you have eaten your fill of Pani Puri or Golgappa.  The Sukha…

Barley Summer Salad

Barley Summer Salad is a complete meal to cool the body during summer. Ingredients: 1 Cup Cooked Barley 2 Pods…

Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad

Red Cabbage and Apple Salad is a delicious and healthy salad. Great for summer.

Bonda Soup Recipe – Medhu Vada in Soup – Black Lentil Fritter in Lentil Soup

Bonda Soup is a delicacy served only in Bangalore and Mysore restaurants. If the Vadas are served laced with spicy…

Udupi Thovve Recipe – South Indian Lentil Soup Recipe – Tovve Recipe – Dal Recipe

Udupi Thovve is the watery version of the Thovve that is prepared during festivals. This is comfort food when eaten…

Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe

Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe is easy to make and can be eaten as a healthy evening snack!

Red Rice Idli – Red Parboiled Rice Cakes Recipe

Red Rice Idli is a healthy version of the already healthy Idli (steamed cakes). Try this to add variety to…