Condiments

Kurtakoti Saarina Pudi – Rasam Powder Recipe – North Karnataka Rasam Powder

Loved the change in cuisine when I visited my maternal grandfather's house in Kurtakoti. The Saaru prepared there was so…

Tomato Thokku

Tomato Thokku is very popular in South India.  It is usually very spicy and goes very well when mixed with…

Hunase Chigali

I have fond memories of spending my summer holidays with my cousins in my maternal grandfather’s house. That was the…

Gurellu Chutney Pudi – Huchellu Chutney Powder – Niger Seeds Chutney Powder

Gurellu Chutney Pudi is a spicy powder served along with Bhakri (Sorghum flour bread) in North Karnataka. Cuisine: North Karnataka…

Tomato Ketchup

Tomato ketchup is loved by one and all as a favorite accompaniment to a variety of dishes.  Though ketchup is…

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Serve sweet and sour sauce with Spring rolls or Money bags. Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 3tbsp Vinegar…

Grape Jam

I could not resist buying bunches of grapes on the way to Nandi Hills and my mom was more than…

Pineapple Jam

This is a perfect way to preserve Pineapple with its natural aroma and taste intact. I like to retain the…

Jamun Jam – Jamun Jelly Recipe

Jamun Jam is a preserve prepared using the Jamun fruit.  My mother loves to make this as she says the…

Bhath Powder – Spice Powder for Rice – Vangibhath Powder

Bhath Powder is a masala powder used to prepare a spicy rice dish along with vegetables like Vangibhath / Eggplant,…

Apple Mint Jelly

Recipe of mint flavored apple jelly. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bowl Mint leaves 1/2 bowl Water 1/2 Cup…

Amatekayi Uppinakayi – Hog Plum Pickle

Amatekayi Uppinakayi is a pickle prepared using Hog Plums. My mother used to narrate a story regarding a household wherein…

Agashi – Flaxseed Chutney Powder

People are now waking up to the health benefits of Flaxseed.  In North Karnataka where this is grown extensively, this…

Mamla

Mango pulp dried in layers.  Mamla is also known as Aam Ka Papad. Time Required:  1 or 2 days Ingredients:…

Bisibelebath Powder – Masala Powder – Mysuru Bisibele Bhath Recipe

Bisibelebath Powder is used to prepare the delicious and wholesome Bisibelebath a heady mixture of lentil, rice, vegetables and spices.  Recipe…

Pudina Chutney Powder

Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Pudina / Mint leaves ¾ Cup Kadalebele / Split Bengal gram 10 -12…

Andhra Gongura Thokku – Sorelle Leaves Chutney

A spicy chutney prepared using either red or green Sorrel leaves. Andhra Gongura Thokku served with Rice and Ghee is…

Bettada Nellikayi Rasa – Whole Gooseberry Pickle Recipe – Indian Gooseberry Pickle

Whole Indian Gooseberries are pickled in raw Tamarind extract.  Bettada Nellikayi Rasa pickle is prepared in regions of Mysore and Bangalore.…

Hari Mirch Ka Khatta Meetha Achaar

Sweet and sour green chilies pickles. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Green Chilies 6tbsp Mustard Oil 4tbsp Mustard Powder…

Hagalkayi Uppinakayi – Bitter gourd Pickle Recipe – Karela Achar

Spicy, sour, and bitter pickle prepared using Bitter gourd and Green Chilies. Time Required: 15 Minutes + Maturing time Ingredients:…