Mossappu saaru is a nutritious curry prepared with mixed herbs. Mixed herbs are cooked along with dal, mashed and made to a curry, so the name Mossappu – masida soppu means mashed greens/herbs, a South Karnataka specialty dish. Fresh greens like Amaranth leaves, Spinach, Mountain spinach, Fenugreek, Dill leaves… used in preparing this curry and served […]

Mutton Yakhni Biryani is a rich, aromatic rice recipe. This non-vegetarian Biryani recipe involves lamb mutton cooked along with some flavorful spices and condiments. Lamb meat is cooked with aromatic whole spices,  Yakhni means meat stock, rice is cooked in flavorful mutton stock, soaked Bengal gram is added in preparation which gives an unique taste to […]

Mandakki oggarne is a light breakfast dish, a popular dish from Davangere, got to learn this  scrumptious snack dish from localities, which I prepare often, my son’s favorite dish, it is commonly known as Thoisida mandakki means rinsed/soaked puffed rice served with hot hot mirchi bajji’s, which makes a delightful combination with mandakki. Loved to have […]

Baingan ka bharta is an authentic Indian recipe, an easy to make side dish to serve with any Indian flat breads. Preparation of this curry varies from region to region. Egg plant/Brinjal is grilled over charcoal or direct fire, This infuses the dish with smoky flavour, mashed eggplant is then mixed with aromatic spices, deliciously mild […]

Shankarpali is a deep fried traditional sweet, which can be easily prepared at home, it is a simple and easy to make recipe with wheat flour or maida/all purpose flour. Flour is kneaded with milk, sugar powder and ghee, then rolled and cut into desired pieces, deep fried until golden brown, which turns to be […]

Mysore pak is an authentic sweet dish prepared in Ghee, from South India, usually served as dessert. It originated in Mysore. It is made of generous amounts of Gram flour, sugar and Ghee. Mysore pak was first prepared in the kitchens of the Mysore palace. Paaka shastra (short paka) in Kannada means cooking procedure or cooking techniques. Also […]

Bassaru is a traditional saaru/curry of South Karnataka, prepared by herbs dal with simple spices, which taste finger licking good when served with rice or ragi mudde. A curry/ Saaru made from vegetable stock, different variety of vegetable or greens makes unique taste and flavor to the curry/saaru … Indian Flat beans are referred as chapparada […]

Mutton curry is a hot and spicy curry prepared with lamb mutton, an authentic Karnataka recipe followed from generation popularly called Hasi Masale Mutton Saaru means a curry prepared without frying the spices (to grind), an easy to make recipe with fresh coriander, green chilies, onion, ginger, garlic and other ingredients, its a coconut based […]

Dindigul Biryani is a popular south Indian main course, an aromatic special south Indian Biryani made with aromatic spices and jeera samba rice in preparation, which makes a flavorful and delicious rice dish. An easy to make recipe compared to other south Indian Biryani,  A traditional and unique way of making Biryani. A lip smacking rice dish to all […]

Fish curry using sambar powder is a tangy tasty Simple fish curry, goes good with rice, idli or dosa’s, It is a tamarind and coconut based south Indian style traditional fish curry made using sambar powder, an quick and easy to make recipe, a traditional south Karnataka recipe followed from generations, which goes good for both river fish or sea […]

Ganesha Chathurti is the Hindu festival celebrated in honor of the elephant-headed god, Ganesha. This is a very auspicious day celebrated to pray to the god so that every new activity that is started is successfully completed without any obstacles. Ganesha Chaturthi or Ganesha Festival is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of […]

Steamed vada is a low cal and healthy vada recipe which is able to incorporate the benefits of chana dal or Bengal gram. It is a healthier version of a deep fried masala vada/ fritter. A traditional Karnataka dish popularly known as Havi vade/habe vade. An easy to make recipe with simple ingredients.