Vegetable Pulao
This pulao is loaded with vegetables and a favorite comfort food in our kitchen. It is made with green beans, peas, carrots, and potatoes. Serve a side of raita, alongside a hearty main dish like …
Kayee Sasve Chitranna
This traditional Kannadiga rice dish features a freshly prepared spice mix of coconut, black mustard seeds, and dried red chilies. It is a special item often included in festive menus in Karnataka. I find it …
Menthya Hittu
Menthya hittu is eaten with hot rice and little bit of oil and salt. Make a quick raita to eat it with and you have a light and easy supper.
Molagai Pudi
Molagai pudi is eaten with a little oil mixed in. It tastes great with idli, dosa, toast and rice.
Masala Macaroni and Cheese
This is one of our favorite dinners. It is a play on a traditional mac and cheese with the flavor amped up with a mix of indian spices and the cheese dialed down to let …
Sooslu for Shavige
Rice sticks, or Shavige, is typically served with many side dishes. Chutney, Kai Halu, and Korma are some of the popular ones. In our family, we make two kinds of sweet powders, called sooslu, that …
Saarina (Rasam) Pudi
Saarina pudi is most commonly used to make Saaru or Rasam.
Huli (Sambar) Pudi
Huli pudi is most commonly used to make Huli or Sambar.