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Karnataka Recipes

Various regions in the state like Uttar Karnataka including Dharwad, Hubli and Dakshin Karnataka like Bengaluru and Mysuru have their traditional recipes. Try the authentic Black Pepper Rice or Tomato Rasam.

Here is a collection of Best Karnataka Recipes from various regions. You would love them all.

Neer dosa served on a plate.

Indian Breads

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Neer Dosa Recipe (Authentic Mangalorean Soft Rice Crepes)

Beans poriyal served in a bowl.

Veg Curries

VIndian Vegan

Beans Poriyal Recipe

Rava idli served on a plate.

Global Breakfast

Rava Idli Recipe (Semolina Idli)

Beetroot Rasam (Beetroot Saaru) is a delicious take on the classic tomato rasam made by adding beetroot puree to it (vegan, gluten-free).

Veg Curries

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Beetroot Rasam Recipe (Beetroot Saaru)

Black Pepper Rice (Milagu Sadam) is a delicious South Indian-style rice dish flavored with freshly ground black peppercorns. Here is how to make it.

Rice

VIndian Vegan

Black Pepper Rice Recipe (Milagu Sadam)

Mint Coconut Chutney is a delicious take on the classic South Indian coconut chutney where fresh mint leaves are added to it for a refreshing taste. Serve it with idli, dosa or uttapam. Here is how to make it.

Chutneys

Mint Coconut Chutney Recipe (Pudina Nariyal Chutney)

Lemon Rice (Chitranna) is a popular South Indian rice preparation where cooked rice is flavored with lime juice and a few other simple ingredients. Try my easy recipe here.

Rice

VIndian Vegan

Lemon Rice Recipe (Chitranna)

Elumichai Oorugai is an instant lemon pickle from the southern part of India. It is sweet, tangy and will definitely tickle your taste buds with its incredible taste. Here is how to make it.

Pickle Recipes

VIndian Vegan

Elumichai Oorugai

Tomato Rasam is a spicy and tangy South Indian-style soup made using tomatoes, tamarind, and a spice mix called rasam powder. It is a staple in most South Indian households and is served with steamed rice for everyday meals. Make it using my easy recipe.

Veg Curries

Tomato Rasam (Thakkali rasam)

Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) is a delicious South Indian rice recipe where cooked rice is mixed with yogurt and tempering is done to it. Make it using my easy recipe.

Rice

Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)

Rajma Sundal is a South Indian dish where cooked red kidney beans are stir-fried in a simple tempering and mixed with grated fresh coconut. Make it using my easy recipe (vegan, can be made gluten-free).

Indian Snacks

VIndian Vegan

Rajma Sundal

Beetroot poriyal served in a bowl.

Veg Curries

VIndian Vegan

Beetroot Poriyal Recipe

Beetroot curd rice served in a bowl.

Rice

GFIndian Gluten Free

Beetroot Curd Rice Recipe

Shankarpali served in a bowl.

Indian Snacks

Shankarpali Recipe (Sweet Diamond Cuts)

Paneer ghee roast served in a bowl.

Veg Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Paneer Ghee Roast Recipe

Sakkarai pongal served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sakkarai Pongal Recipe (Chakkara Pongal)

Pudina rice served in a bowl.

Rice

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Pudina Rice Recipe (Mint Rice)

Ellu Sadam (South Indian Sesame Rice, Til Rice) is a traditional South Indian dish prepared with rice, sesame seeds, and a few more simple ingredients. Make it using my easy recipe (vegan).

Rice

VIndian Vegan

Ellu Sadam Recipe

Goli Baje (Mangalore Bajji, Mangalore Bonda) are soft and spongy deep-fried fritters made using all-purpose flour, rice flour, and chickpea flour. Serve them as tea time snack with tea or coffee.

Indian Snacks

Goli Baje (Mangalore Bajji, Mangalore Bonda)

Vegetable Rava Upma (Sooji Upma, Savory Semolina Porridge) is a popular Indian breakfast dish made using fine semolina, onions, mild spices, and a few more ingredients. It is filling and nutritious and comes together in under 20 minutes. My recipe makes the best fluffy and non-sticky upma in a jiffy (vegetarian).

Indian Breakfast

Vegetable Rava Upma (Sooji Upma)

Sambar is a spicy and tangy lentil and vegetable stew that is a staple in South Indian homes. Sharing my most sought-after sambar recipe with you all in this post. Serve it with dosa, idli, uttapam, or pongal for a hearty meal (traditional pressure cooker & instant pot versions).

Dal

Sambar

Green Mango Rice is a South Indian green mango-flavored rice. This variety rice is a lovely variation of the popular lemon rice but with a tang from green mangoes. Here is how to make it.

Rice

VIndian Vegan

Raw Mango Rice (Mavinakayi Chitranna, Mamidikaya Pulihora)

Cabbage Pachadi (Muttaikose Chutney) is a spicy and savory South Indian chutney that comes together quickly using simple ingredients. Serve this versatile accompaniment with idli, dosa, or vada (vegan, can be easily made gluten-free).

Chutneys

VIndian Vegan

Cabbage Pachadi (Muttaikose Chutney)

Mullangi Sambar (Radish Sambar) is a traditional South Indian curry made using radish, lentils, and a few spices. You can serve it with steamed rice, idli, or dosa. Here is how to make it (vegan).

Dal

VIndian Vegan

Mullangi Sambar (Radish Sambar)

Ven Pongal (Khara Pongal) is a South Indian savory porridge made using rice and yellow moong lentils. It is served at temples as prasadam or made in homes for breakfast. Make this temple-style protein-packed dish in a traditional pressure cooker or instant pot (vegetarian, can be made gluten-free).

Rice

Ven Pongal (Khara Pongal, Ghee Pongal)

Coconut Chutney (Thengai Chutney, Nariyal Chutney) is a classic South Indian condiment that is served with dosa, idli, vada, and also as a part of a meal. Made with fresh coconut, it is one of the most versatile chutneys that pairs well with any South Indian snack or breakfast.

Chutneys

Coconut Chutney (Nariyal Chutney)

Popular in Karnataka and Maharashtra, Jowar Bhakri makes for a great roti for your everyday meals. It's healthy, filling, and most importantly, gluten-free. Here is how to make it.

Indian Breads

Jowar Bhakri

Mangalorean Chicken Sukka is a dry dish made using fresh chicken, masalas, grated fresh coconut and it is generously tempered using ghee as well as onions.

Chicken Curries

Mangalorean Chicken Sukka (Kori Sukka)

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