Vegetarian Recipes

Sajjige – Kesaribhath – Shira Recipe – Kesari Bhath Recipe – Sooji Halwa Recipe

Sajjige is a pudding prepared using Semolina, Pineapple, Nuts and Clarified Butter.  I love the way mom prepares Sajjige and…

Shenga Burfi – Groundnut Burfi – Peanut Squares

Shenga Burfi is a sweetmeat prepared using Peanuts. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Shenga/Kadlekayi/Peanuts/Groundnuts 1…

Brinjal Patchadi

Me and my friend used to swap our lunch packs in school on days when she would get soft Idlis…

Kharabhath – Khara Bath Recipe – Masala Bath Recipe – Rawa Masala Bath Recipe

A variation of Uppittu/Upma.  This is a tasty breakfast or evening snack prepared using semolina and vegetables.  When this is…

Tomato Churmuri – Tomato Salad Recipe – Street Food Recipe

Tomato Churmuri is a tasty evening snack prepared using raw vegetables.  It is also a great snack for calorie watchers.…

Ragi Dosa – Finger Millet Crepe Recipe – Nachni Dosa Recipe

Crepes prepared using finger millet flour. Cuisine: Karnataka. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking time and Fermentation time Serves: 4…

Fenugreek Salad

Fenugreek Salad is prepared tossing Fenugreek leaves along with Cucumber and Onions. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves:…

Vegetable Khichdi

A Rice dish prepared using split Green Gram and assorted vegetables.  A very healthy and complete meal. Time Required: 40…

Papdi – Papdi for Chat Recipe – Flat Poori for Chat

Small round and flat deep-fried bread.  Papdi is used in preparation of many varieties of Chaats like Papdi Chaat, Masala…

Methi Paratha – Fenugreek Leaves Flat Bread Recipe – Methi Thepla Recipe

Methi Paratha is a type of Indian bread prepared with Fenugreek leaves.  This paratha is very good to pack while…

Hesarukalu Kosambari – Sprouted Whole Green Gram Salad

Hesarukalu Kosambari is a South Indian salad with sprouted green gram. A very healthy dish, this is usually prepared for…

Moong Dal Halwa – Split Green Gram Sweet Dish – Moong Dal Shira Recipe – Hesarubele Sajjige Recipe

Moong Dal Halwa is a rich sweet dish prepared using split Green Gram.  This is prepared during winters in North…

Pani Puri

Pani means water and Puri means small deep fried puffed bread. This is an extremely popular street side snack originally…

Thalipeeth

Thalipeeth is a type of bread prepared using Jower/Sorghum flour. Cuisine: North Karnataka and Maharashtra Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 4…

Steamed Nendrabale

Nendrabale is a type of Plantain widely grown in Kerala, South India.  The ripe fruit is steamed and served  during…

Bhindi Pakoda – Okra Fritters – Ladies Finger Fritters Recipe – Bhindi Pakora Recipe

Light and crispy Lady's finger/Okra fritters. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 10 to 12 Bhindi/Bhendekayi/Okra/Lady's finger 1 tsp Chili Paste…

Hagalkayi Kootu – Bitter Gourd Curry – Karela Curry Recipe

Hagalkayi Kootu is a curry prepared using Bitter Gourd.  I tasted this for the first time in Ramana Maharshi Ashrama…

Pudina Khajur Chutney

Mint and palm Dates chutney. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Pudina/Mint leaves 6 Khajur/Dates 2” piece Tamarind 3…

Chaat Masala Powder Recipe – Chat Masala Powder

Chaat Masala Powder is a powder prepared using an assortment of spices, which is used to add to snacks, fruits,…

Dal Raitha

Dal Raitha is cooked lentils in curds.  Tastes good with Indian bread. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 minutes Serves: 4…