Uppu saaru/sappe saari /uppessaru is traditional recipe of south Karnataka. It is a healthy and delicious dish made with vegetables, beans, greens, lentils, or pulses. Uppu Saaru with palya is a perfect dish to enjoy on a rainy day or to get rid of cold. In my previous post i had shared Uppu saaru with greens and green […]

Ash gourd or white pumpkin has many medicinal and nutritional properties and is one of the healthy vegetables. White pumpkin is low on calories but high in water content and is ideal for weight watchers. It helps relieve frequent colds and aids digestion. White pumpkin curry with buttermilk is a traditional south Indian recipe using ash […]

Foxtail millet methi pulao/Navane menthya bhath is a healthy one pot nutritious meal with the goodness of fenugreek leaves and fox millet, a quick and easy to make dish with simple ingredients. Millet’s are extremely good source of fiber and protein compared with white rice. Fox tail millet is a healthy grain and alternative to rice. Do include millet […]

Sprouted Green gram mushroom curry is a healthy and tasty curry made with a nice combination of sprouted green gram and mushroom. A healthy and spicy lentil curry made across India in different ways depending on the region, Its a coconut based curry, adding almonds and cashew nuts makes the curry rich in taste and […]

Today I’m sharing a healthy stir fry recipe with the greens of radish/ Mulangi soppu . A nutritious side dish, which makes delicious stir fry to enjoy with rice or roti’s. Radish leaves work great in providing many minerals and vitamins to our body. It helps for the smooth functioning of the body. Radish leaves are rich […]

Pepper rasam is a healthy and easy rasam recipe. An aromatic and tasty rasam, prepared with pepper, garlic, turmeric, and cumin. A spicy, tangy and hot rasam is good during cold winters, the best remedy to get relief from cold, sour throat or fever, a quick and easy flavorful rasam which can be prepared in a short […]

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 […]

Chitranna is one of the easiest and fastest rice dish to prepare. Bettada Nellikai chitranna is a healthy and delicious rice dish, though the recipe is similar to lemon rice,  gooseberries gives a special taste to the dish, The health benefits of Indian Gooseberry, also known as Amla, can be partially attributed to its high vitamin C mineral and […]

Stuffed mirchi bajji or menasinakai bajji is a popular street food. Khara mandakki, menasinakai bajji/mirchi bajji, benne dosa are popular dishes in Davangere. Stuffed chilli bajji is an aromatic , crispy and very tasty snack. The chilli’s are stuffed with crushed jeera and salt, then dipped in bajji batter, deep fried until crisp and again stuffed […]

Millet’s are extremely good source of fiber and protein compared with white rice. Millet’s are rich in antioxidants and micro nutrients and thereby help to maintain good immunity and other physiological functions. Millet’s are becoming popular as awareness about their health benefits. They have proved to be a useful diet for diabetic people, and also to reduce body weight. Fox […]

Chayote squash curry is a healthy and tasty curry to serve as a side dish for rice or roti’s. A traditional curry made in south Karnataka popularly known as Talda in rural Kannada, a regional Karnataka recipe usually prepared around Mysore region. Seemebadnekai (chayote squash), soaked channa dal, potato, brinjal is used in preparing the […]

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 […]