Jaggery

Sugarcane

I remember in childhood feasting on Sugarcanes during Shankranthi festival as it is a custom in Karnataka to distribute a…

Jaggery

"Bendekayi Thondekayi thotadallide Unde unde bella ella dabba dallide…" The meaning of this Kannada rhyme is Lady’s finger/ Bendekayi and…

Rasayana – Banana Rasayana – Banana Prasad Recipe – Balehannu Rasayana

A sweet dish prepared using ripe Banana and Jaggery. Rasayana is prepared as Prasad/offering while performing pooja.

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:…

Dry Fruit Chikki – Lonavala Chikki Recipe

Dry Fruit Chikki are dry fruit squares prepared using nuts, sugar, and honey. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup…

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…

Kayi Kadabu – Coconut Gujiya – Karanji recipe

A deep fried sweet with coconut stuffing.  This is prepared during festivals and offered to god. Time Required:  40 Minutes…

Steamed Modaka – Kuchichida Kadabu – Ukadiche modak

A sweet coconut filled in Rice flour wantons, which are steamed. This is also known as Kuchichida Kadabu (Steamed Kadabu)…

Sweet Chutney – Tamarind Sweet Chutney – Chutney for Chat

Sweet Chutney is prepared using Tamarind and Dates. This is a tangy and sweet chutney used in preparation of Chaats.