Curries n’ Dal

Mavinakayi Saaru – Raw Mango broth

Mavinakayi Saaru is a curry prepared using Raw Mangoes. This type of curry is prepared in Mangalore - Udupi region…

Tomato Rasam – Tomato Saaru Recipe

A thin curry prepared using lentils and Tomatoes. Tomato Rasam is known as Tomato Saaru in Kannada.

Hesarubele Tovve – Moong Dal – Dal Recipe

Hesarubele Tovve is a curry prepared using split green gram with either Cucumber or Ridge gourd. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required:…

Kempudantina bolu huli – Amaranthus Leaves Curry

"Bolu" in kannada means nothing and "Huli" means curry. As tuvar dal, Huli Pudi/Masala powder or fresh coconut is not…

Vendekayi Mor Thalippu – Okra simmered in yogurt and spices

Vendekayi in Tamil means Lady;s Finger/Okra, Mor means yoghurt and Thalippu means seasoning.  So it is basically Okra simmered in…

Hesarukalu Saaru – Whole Green Gram Rasam – Moong Rasam

Hesarukalu Saaru is a thin curry prepared using whole green gram.

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…

Huli – Sambar Recipe – South Indian Curry – Brahmin’s Sambar

Curry prepared using vegetables. In Karnataka it is called as Huli and in the other southern states it is known…

Onion Sambar – Eerulli Huli Recipe

Curry prepared using Onions or Shallots. This is best eaten with plain Rice, Idlis/Rice Cakes and Pancakes/Dosas. Cuisine: South India…

Mixed Vegetable Kootu – Vegetable Dal Recipe – Vegetable Lentil Curry

Curry prepared using assorted vegetables. It is prepared during auspicious ceremonies like Upanayana / Sacred thread, Weddings etc., Time Required:…

Halasinakayi Huli – Raw Jackfruit Sambar – Chakka Sambar – Raw Jackfruit Curry

A Curry/Sambar prepared using raw Jackfruit.  This curry is very popular in regions where Jackfruit is grown abundantly like coastal…

Avarekayi Tovve – Lilva Beans Dal Recipe – Dal Recipe – Thovve Recipe – Surti Papdi Dal Recipe

Avarekayi Tovve: A mild curry prepared using Karnataka winter flat beans! Extremely healthy. Rich in protein.

Masala Masoor Dal

Curry prepared using Red lentils. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Whole Masoor Dal/Red…

Saaru – Mysore Rasam Recipe – Lentil Soup Recipe

Kannadigas call this dish as Saaru, this is Rasam in other parts of South India. This curry is prepared using…

Dal Fry

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

God Saru – Sihi Saaru Recipe – Sweet Rasam Recipe – Thili Saaru Recipe – Goddasaru Recipe

God Saru is a watery and sweet curry / soup prepared using Jaggery. This is best served when you feel…

Thovve – Dal Recipe

Cooked split Red Gram with seasoning. This is a very auspicious dish among the Brahmin community and is prepared during…

Huli Thovve – Hulthovve – Daal with Vegetables – Dal Recipe

Huli Thovve is a curry prepared using lentils and vegetables. It is a popular dish during festivals and celebrations like…