Vegetarian Recipes

Sweet Corn Kosambari – Sweet Corn Salad Recipe

Tomorrow is Rama Navami and the food of the day in Karnataka households is Kosambari and Panaka.  Here is a…

Orange Vanilla Cookies

This year was the year of Oranges in Bangalore.  They were available in abundance and I happily indulged cooking recipes…

Rice and Lentils stuffed Capsicum

An interesting Italian recipe.  Enjoy! Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 6 – 8 Small Capsicums 2 tbsp Chopped Capsicum 1…

Pineapple Saaru – Pineapple Rasam Recipe

This Kannada traditional dish is twisted with Pineapple to give a different flavor and taste. Serve it with plain rice…

Alasandekayi Palya

Alasande Palya is a side dish prepared using Chinese Long Beans.  This is a very common dish prepared in Mysore…

Mooli Bhaji Fry – Radish Leaves Stir Fry Recipe

A crispy side dish using Radish leaves. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Mooli / Radish Leaves 2tbsp Oil…

Curd Idli

Rice cakes with sweetened yoghurt. Great to have during summer and when recovering from tummy upset. Time Required: 5 Minutes…

String Beans Salad

Winter is the best time to buy tender string beans to prepare this salad. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 12…

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:…

Avalakki Bisibelebhath – Poha Bisibele bhath – Beaten Rice South Indian Pot Meal

A wholesome meal prepared using beaten rice, lentils, and vegetables. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup thick Avalakki /…

Menthehittina Raitha

You can prepare this without much hassle if you have Menthedittu ready. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp Menthedittu /…

Kumbalakayi Dose – Pumpkin Crepe Recipe – Dosai Recipe

Crepes prepared using Ash Pumpkin.  When Pumpkin is added, the Crepes or Dosas turn out very soft and light.  Since…

Brinjal Sambal

Brinjal when deep fried tastes fabulous and when coated with Malaysian style masala taste divine. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients:…

Avarekalu Dose – Avarekayi Dosa – Papdi Lilva Dosa Recipe – Flat Beans Pancakes

Dosa prepared with South Karnataka's favorite winter flat beans! Time Required: 20 Minutes + time to prepare dosa batter Cuisine:…

Kusuri – Sakkare Kalu – Shankranti Sesame Seeds Sugar

Sesame seeds coated with sugar is known as Kusuri – Sakkare Kalu.  These are distributed during Makara Shankranthi in Karnataka.…

Zafrani Pulao

Zafrani Pulao is part of Awadhi cuisine. Basmati rice is cooked with Saffron, Clarified Butter, and Nuts. The aroma that…

Tawa Pulao – Street Food Pulav Recipe – Mumbai Pulao Recipe – Pilaf Recipe

Rice dish, which is a popular street food in Maharashtra.  Cooked rice is stir fried with vegetables and spices on…

Plain Kulcha

Indian Bread using refined flour. Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Maida 1tbsp Curds ½ Cup Milk ¼ tsp…

Stuffed Parwal – Stuffed Pointed Gourd Recipe

Pointed Gourd stuffed with Onion, Potatoes and spices. Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 7 – 8 Parwal / Pointed Gourd…

Shavige Pakoda

The winter air penetrating into the warm homes makes one crave for spicy, crispy fritters with a cup of hot…