Aloo ka Halwa is prepared when people restrict type of food consumed. This is known as Vrat ka Khana or Palahara or Falhar. This is practiced during festivals or certain rituals. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Kashi Halwa – Kushmanda Halwa – Dumroot Halwa – Ash Pumpkin Halwa
Kashi Halwa is the most common sweet dish served during wedding breakfast in Karnataka. This is also prepared during other festivals too. Rich with ghee floating around the crunchiness of the Ash … [Read more...]
Basundi Recipe – Milk Pudding Recipe – Rabri Recipe
This is the month of Shravana and a bunch of festivals follows. There is a never ending flow of sweets and savories during this month. Basundi was my dad's favorite dessert and mine … [Read more...]
Kheer Kadam Recipe – Ras Kadam Recipe – Khoya Kadam Recipe
Diwali the festival of lights is just round the corner and kitchens in India are in full swing making delicious sweets. Here is a recipe of Kheer Kadam to make your Diwali celebrations … [Read more...]
Kharjoor Yellu Holige – Dates and Sesame Seeds Stuffed Bread – Kharjoor Till Poli
Kharjoor Yellu Holige is prepared using dates and sesame seeds. A stuffing is prepared using dates and sesame seeds and this is stuffed inside the dough and rolled out. A very tasty and … [Read more...]
Singada Halwa
Singada Halwa is prepared using Water Chestnut flour. Singada is also known as Water Caltrop. Today is the commencement of Dasara and let us start the celebration by preparing Singada … [Read more...]
Sajjige Holige
Sajjige holige is a sweet semolina stuffed bread. This is not prepared on auspicious days. It is usually prepared during Pitra Paksha or on Mahalaya Amavasya day. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Kharjurada Holige – Dates Stuffed Bread – Khajoor Poli
Wish you all a very Happy Ugadi! What better way to usher the new year than Kharjurada Holige / Bread stuffed with Dates! Time required: 30 Minutes Cuisine: Karnataka … [Read more...]
Kharjoor Laddoo
Kharjoor Laddoo is prepared using soft dates, nuts, and dry fruits. This is best served to people who are on diet as it does not use Sugar or too much Ghee (clarified butter). Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Sukkina Unde
Tomorrow is Mahalaya Amavasya and Sukkina Unde is usually prepared on this occasion. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 30 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 1 Cup Urad Dal / Uddinabele / … [Read more...]
Sweet Kolkotte
Sweet Kolkotte is a dish where steamed rice balls are mixed with Coconut and Jaggery mixture. This is prepared as an offering to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi festival. Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Mudde Payasa
Mudde Payasa is prepared using cooked Rice and Ripe Banana. Cuisine: Dakshina Kannada Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Ripe Banana (Robusta / Pachabale), Chopped 1 Cup Raw … [Read more...]
Puri Unde – Puffed Rice Laddoo
Puri Unde - Puffed Rice Laddoo is a laddoo (sweet) prepared using puffed rice and Jaggery. It is prepared on all auspicious occasions and is distributed among friends and relatives. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Batavi Payasa – Rawa Balls Kheer Recipe
Batavi Payasa is a very unique payasa from North Karnataka. Batavi are small balls prepared using Semolina (rawa) and these are cooked in Milk. Why not surprise your folks with this payasa on … [Read more...]
Ammini Kozhukattai Payasa – Rice Dumplings Pudding Recipe
Ammini Kozhukattai Payasa is a pudding where steamed rice balls are dunked into a sweet coconut poppy seeds preparation. This is prepared as an offering to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi … [Read more...]
Ginger Burfi
A very simple to make burfi, having a small piece of Ginger Burfi everyday is good for keeping the tummy cool and acidity free! Cuisine: North Karnataka Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Dharwad Peda Holige
Wish you all a very happy Ugadi! May you have a wonderful new year with new joyous beginnings! Ugadi festival is the time when the kitchen is filled with the aroma of Mavinakayi Chitranna, … [Read more...]
Rasgulla
Roshagulla is how it is pronounced by people in West Bengal, it is indianized to Rasgulla in other regions. This delightful sweet dish is prepared using Cottage Cheese. Cuisine: West … [Read more...]
Palada Pal Payasa
Palada Pal Payasa is prepared using Ada. Ada is dried Rice flour flakes, which is available in any of the grocery stores. This is one of the five payasa served during Onam Sadya (festive … [Read more...]
Khoya Holige
Khoya holige is a sweet stuffed bread prepared using dehydrated milk, nuts, and jaggery. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 40 Minutes Happy Gowri and Ganesha festival! Ingredients: ½ … [Read more...]
