Avalakki Vaggarnae
Avalakki Vaggarnae, is a traditional Kannadiga dish made from flattened rice, also known as Poha. This simple yet flavorful breakfast dish is prepared by sautéing onions in a vaggarnae (tempering) of mustard seeds, urad dal, …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
Pitla Pudi
Pitla pudi is used with toor dal and vegetables like bitter gourd and snake gourd.
Palyad Pudi
Palyad pudi is used as a spice in a lot of kannadiga palyas. This can also be used as Vangibhath powder.