Vegetarian Recipes

Dal Fry

Boiled lentils cooked in a seasoning. Cuisine: Punjab Time Required: 15 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Tur/Tuvar Dal/Split Red…

Lemon Pickle

A spicy Lemon pickle. Tastes great with Curd Rice. This pickle would always be serving next to the salt in…

Chakkali

A salty fritter in the shape of concentric circles, which is commonly prepared in South Indian homes and a favorite…

Kurtkoti Chakkali – Spicy Chakkuli Recipe – Chakli Recipe – Murukku Recipe – North Karnataka style Chakli

Fritters in the shape of concentric circles. These were our favorite snack during summer at my maternal grandparents house in…

Sweet Lemon Pickle

A favorite among kids as there is no trace of Chilies in this Sweet Lemon Pickle. Perfect when the doctor…

Kootina Pudi – Kootu Powder – Masala Powder

Kootina Pudi is a masala powder used to prepared a spicy mouth watering curry called Kootu with assorted vegetables or…

Masala Pudi – Spice Powder – Goda Masala – Kala Masala

This masala pudi (powder) is used in most of North Karnataka dishes like Badanekayi Yennagai, Masala Bhath, Saaru / Rasam…

Garam Masala Powder – Indian Spice Powder

Garam Masala Powder is used in most of the North Indian dishes. It gives a sharp flavour and taste. Time Required:…

Huli Pudi – Sambar Powder

Curry / Sambar is known as Huli in Kannada. Huli Pudi / powder is added to prepare a curry with vegetables…

Sambar Powder

Sambar Powder is a masala powder to prepare the ubiquitous Sambar a curry with vegetables. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients:…

Gojjina Pudi – Gojju Powder – Menaskai Powder – Gotsu Powder

Gojjina Pudi is masala powder used to prepare Gojju a type of sweet curry.

Conchigli Pasta Tomato

Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 Bowl Conchigli (Shell shaped) Pasta 1 Onion, Sliced 1/2 Cup Capsicum 3tsp…

Guntpongalu

It is a dosa in the shape of a ball, also known as Guliappa in South Canara (Karnataka) and Phad…

Sookha Bhindi – Okra Stir Fried with Spices

Sookha Bhindi is a dry side dish prepared using Ladies finger/Okra/Bhendekayi.

Salad Platter

Salad is nutritious and good for health.  A portion of salad eaten during one of the meals helps the body…

Phulka – Plain Indian Bread – Roti Recipe

Phulka is plain Indian bread. This is the most common main course at Indian homes. A very filling and healthy…

Pineapple Gojju – Sweet and Sour Pineapple Recipe

Pineapple Gojju is a sweet and spicy side dish prepared using Pineapple. Gojju generally means sweet, spicy, and sour gravy.…

Kayi Holige – Nariyal Poli Recipe – Kayi Obbattu Recipe – Thengai Poli Recipe

A sweet bread stuffed with Coconut mixture.  Kayi Holige is prepared during festivals especially during Gowri-Ganesha festival. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required:…

Annada Kesaribhath – Festive Rice Recipe – Zarda Recipe – Meethe Chawal Recipe

Annada Kesaribhath is a delicious aromatic festive Rice, prepared using whole spices, Sugar and Saffron.  This is prepared during festivals.…

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…