North Karnataka Recipe

Subsige Padavalkayi Palya – Dill and Snake Gourd dish

Addition of Dill leaves to Snake Gourd adds a punch, which lacks in a Gourd.  Try making Subsige Padavalkayi Palya…

Girmitt – Puffed Rice Chat Recipe – North Karnataka Chat Recipe

Girmitt is a popular North Karnataka Snack. It is usually served with Mirchi Bhajji and finished with Tea.

Sihi Aralittu – Sorghum Popped Flour Breakfast Recipe – Jowar Pop Atta Sweet Mix

Sihi Aralittu is a very healthy breakfast prevalent in North Karnataka.  The Jower/Sorghum Seeds Pop is ground to a coarse…

Fried Coconut Chutney – Hurida Kayi Chutney

Fried Coconut Chutney - Hurida Kayi Chutney used to be served in its humble position next to the Salt everyday…

Kurtakoti Saaru – Rasam Recipe – North Karnataka Rasam Recipe

Saaru also known as Rasam in other parts of South India can be prepared in many different ways. While on…

Shenga Holige

Happy Ugadi! Shenga Holige is a sweet stuffed bread using Groundnuts and Jaggery. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 40 Minutes…

Gurellu Chutney Pudi – Huchellu Chutney Powder – Niger Seeds Chutney Powder

Gurellu Chutney Pudi is a spicy powder served along with Bhakri (Sorghum flour bread) in North Karnataka. Cuisine: North Karnataka…

Sudha Rasa – Fruits in Syrup

Sudha Rasa is a soothing dessert, which can be prepared quickly.  Mom used to make this on Thursdays when Grandpa…

Masala Sauthekayi Palya – Cucumber Side Dish Recipe – Kakdi Subzi Recipe

This dish is very popular in North Karnataka. The cucumber that is available there is very ideal to prepare this…

Kothambari Soppina Khara – Coriander Chutney Recipe – Dhaniya Chutney Recipe

An interesting North Karnataka style chutney recipe prepared using Coriander leaves. A very good accompaniment with dry rotis. Time Required:…

Capsicum Peanuts Masala

This side dish is prepared in North Karnataka and Maharashtra. Capsicum with the nutty flavor of peanuts makes this dish…

Pundi Palya – Gongura leaves Subzi – Sorrel Leaves Side Dish

Pundi Palya is a side dish very popular in North Karnataka. It is prepared using Sorrel leaves also known as…

Sihi Kumbalakayi Bun – Sweet Pumpkin Bun – Kaddu Bun

This deep fried dish is prepared using Sweet Pumpkin and this dish is from the kitchens of North Karnataka. Time…

Maledi Undi Recipe – Maldi Unde Recipe – Churma Laddoo Recipe

This is a sweet dish from North Karnataka.  This dish is offered to Lord Shiva during Shravana Somavara Pooja and…

Madki Kaalina Usali – Matki Chi Usal Recipe – Moth Beans Stir Fry Recipe

My mami used to prepare this dish for breakfast when we visited them for summer vacations in North Karnataka. The…

Sajji Roti – Bhajra Roti Recipe – Black Millet Flat Bread Recipe – Bhajra Bhakri Recipe

Sajji is known as Bhajra in North India. It is nothing but Black Millet and widely grown in Maharashtra, Gujarat,…

Masala Bhath – Spicy Rice with vegetables Recipe

Masala Bhath is usually prepared on festivals and occasions using a unique masala powder and vegetables. Cuisine: North Karnataka and…

Antina Unde – Dinkache Laddoo – Dink Ladu – Dry Fruits Laddoo

Sweet dish prepared using dry fruits and nuts and edible gum.  Antina Unde is prepared for lactating mothers in Maharashtra…

Menthedittu – Menthkoot – Aromatic lentil powder

Menthedittu is a flavored powder prepared using a mixture of roasted lentils. A spoon of this powder is mixed with…