I remember in childhood feasting on Sugarcanes during Shankranthi festival as it is a custom in Karnataka to distribute a piece of Sugarcane to friends and relatives on this harvest festival. We kids … [Read more...]
Jaggery
"Bendekayi Thondekayi thotadallide Unde unde bella ella dabba dallide…" The meaning of this Kannada rhyme is Lady’s finger/ Bendekayi and Ivy Gourd/ Thondekayi vegetables are in the garden and … [Read more...]
Rasayana – Banana Rasayana – Banana Prasad Recipe – Balehannu Rasayana
Rasayana is a sweet dish prepared using ripe Banana and Jaggery. Rasayana is prepared as Prasada (offering) during festivals. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
Kayi Holige – Nariyal Poli Recipe – Kayi Obbattu Recipe – Thengai Poli Recipe
A sweet bread stuffed with Coconut mixture. Kayi Holige is prepared during festivals especially during Gowri-Ganesha festival. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 1 … [Read more...]
Dry Fruit Chikki – Lonavala Chikki Recipe
Dry Fruit Chikki are dry fruit squares prepared using nuts, sugar, and honey. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Almonds 2 tbsp Pistachios 1 Cup Cashew nuts 3/4 Cup Sugar 1/4 … [Read more...]
God Saru – Sihi Saaru Recipe – Sweet Rasam Recipe – Thili Saaru Recipe – Goddasaru Recipe
God Saru is a watery and sweet curry / soup prepared using Jaggery. This is best served when you feel like having something light. Goes very well with Sweet Lemon Pickle or Spicy Lemon … [Read more...]
Kayi Kadabu – Coconut Gujiya – Karanji recipe
A deep fried sweet with coconut stuffing. This is prepared during festivals and offered to god. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Wheat Flour or Chiroti Rawa (fine Semolina) 4 … [Read more...]
Steamed Modaka – Kuchichida Kadabu – Ukadiche modak
A sweet coconut filled in Rice flour wantons, which are steamed. This is also known as Kuchichida Kadabu (Steamed Kadabu) in Kannada. This is prepared on Ganesh Chathurthi and Bheemana … [Read more...]
Sweet Chutney – Tamarind Sweet Chutney – Chutney for Chat
Sweet Chutney is prepared using Tamarind and Dates. This is a tangy and sweet chutney used in preparation of Chaats. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Tamarind Pulp 5 … [Read more...]
