Tag: Chana Dal

Rava Bhaat | Rava Masala Bhath | Rave Bhath

Soft, spicy and hearty breakfast, Karnataka special flavourful rava bhaat
01/19/2020 7:44:56 PM vindhyadesai

Simple breakfasts can be made extra special by making them in a different way. Either by adding different masala or by adding different vegetables. So, on this note, how about making a simple breakfast like upma/uppittu into a new dish and it is called rava bhaat. It is a Karnataka special dish and very delicious. Oh and I forgot, I have used my bhaat powder/pudi recipe as well in this rava bhaat recipe! ... “Rava Bhaat | Rava Masala Bhath | Rave Bhath”

Nucchina Unde | Bele Kadubu | Steamed Recipes

Loaded with protein and delicious flavour, steamed Karnataka special nucchina unde
12/22/2019 5:30:02 PM vindhyadesai

On a cold winter morning, imagine having a protein filled breakfast that is steamed and is very healthy for you. No, this is not some fancily described dish but our very own delicious Karnataka special nucchina unde. It is loaded with good protein coming from the dals and steaming these fun bundles makes them extra healthy. Nucchina unde is best enjoyed with bisi bisi paladya or kadhi. A chatpata pickle on the side elevates this dish even more.
For nucchina unde, I like to mostly use togaribele/toor dal, it gives nice body, it is easy to digest and has a sweet rounding taste. Other dals are added to enrich the dish and for different textures. The most important flavouring for nucchina unde is shunthi/ginger/adrak. It is essential for digestion and for the taste it brings out of the dals. I add jeera and black pepper, 2 of my most favourite spices. And I forgot to mention, I also add mustard, it gives a slight pungent taste and combined with coconut and green chilli makes it extra tasty. ... “Nucchina Unde | Bele Kadubu | Steamed Recipes”

Bahala Bhaat | Mosaru Shavige | Curd Vermicelli

Creamy and cooling, curd based shavige or Karnataka special bahala bhaat
08/03/2019 3:21:59 PM vindhyadesai

On some mornings when you are short on time and do not have idli or dosa batter on hand, simple breakfasts come in handy. But upma/uppittu or avalakki can be boring sometimes and their turn for the week is up then we need some more ideas up our sleeve. One such recipe is my favourite Karnataka special bahala bhaat or mosaru shavige.
Bahala bhaat or mosaru shavige is a cooling shavige/vermicelli dish. It is loaded with fun things like cashews and raisins and of course the main ingredient is cooling mosaru/yogurt/curd. In my experience most vermicelli varieties take about 3-4 minutes to cook or 5 minutes tops! This can be then quickly cooled and mixed with cool mosaru/yogurt/curd. ... “Bahala Bhaat | Mosaru Shavige | Curd Vermicelli”

Karibevu Soppu Chutney Pudi | Curry Leaves Chutney Powder

Spicy karibevu soppu chutney pudi, best eaten with hot steamed rice & a dollop of ghee
03/27/2019 9:39:04 PM vindhyadesai

A spicy chutney powder or pickle always makes a meal special. It makes your lunch/dinner extra special, literally finger-licking good! It cleanses your palate and makes the flavours of all the other dishes come through. Karibevu soppu chutney pudi or curry leaves chutney powder or podi is that exact condiment which will take your meal to a different level.
Karibevu soppu chutney pudi is made with fresh curry leaves fried till crisp and then powdered with other roasted ingredients and spices. This is used as a condiment to eat with steamed rice and some ghee. It can even be used on the side and tasted in between morsels of food. ... “Karibevu Soppu Chutney Pudi | Curry Leaves Chutney Powder”

Mixed Vegetable Kootu | Karnataka Style Kootu | Kootu Recipes

Masaledaar and loaded with vegetables, fresh Karnataka style mixed vegetable kootu
10/18/2018 8:14:59 PM vindhyadesai

A simple South Indian fare for lunch is the most satisfying meals one can eat. It can just involve a simple sambar/huLi or saaru/rasam along with some palya/thoran to with rice. A little curd to end the meal, and that is meals served! So let’s make this simple and humble lunch a bit more exciting. Let us learn the recipe of a Karnataka style mixed vegetable kootu.
Kootu is the richer cousin of sambar, it is generally a bit demanding than a regular sambar. They have freshly roasted and ground up masala added to a dal base. Any kind of suitable vegetable can go into a kootu. Here’s how about we make a Karnataka style mixed vegetable kootu with loads of fresh vegetables. ... “Mixed Vegetable Kootu | Karnataka Style Kootu | Kootu Recipes”

Mosaru Avalakki | Dahi Poha | Mosaravalakki

Humble and simple, mosaru avalakki, or dahi poha, Shri Krishna Janmashtami special
09/01/2018 11:35:55 AM vindhyadesai

A must have dish, mosaru avalakki for Shri Krishna Janmashtami along with some some fresh butter churned up for ‘muddu’ (beloved) Shri Krishna. Fun snacks offered are such as kodubale, benne muruku, chakli, kobbri mithai, 7 Cups barfi, kalakand. But the most simple and humble dish required on the day is ‘mosaru avalakki’ or dahi poha.
You can choose to add some simple tadka/vaggarne ingredients to make it extra tasty. But in general you can even it keep it plain and quickly mix this up. After eating oily snacks a few spoonfuls of this mosaru avalakki is indeed cooling. So as I mentioned, ignore ‘For Tadka’ ingredients mentioned in the recipe and just follow the simple steps to mix poha with curd. ... “Mosaru Avalakki | Dahi Poha | Mosaravalakki”

Vangi Bhaat Masala | Bhaat Pudi | Homemade Bhaat Powder

Aromatic homemade vangi bhaat masala, a spice powder to make rice bhaat
08/26/2018 6:37:10 PM vindhyadesai

Homemade masalas are the best, they are fresh and aromatic. Such masalas are free from preservatives and artificial additives. That’s a good start to any dish especially rice based dishes. Different kinds of bhaat are made in South India which are based on some vegetable. Freshly powdered masala should be a part of such flavourful dishes. Vangi bhaat masala is very essential in Karnataka.
Vangi means brinjal or aubergine and a tasty rice dish is prepared with it called vangi bhaat. A special spice powder or masala that goes into it is vangi bhaat masala. It has a variety of spices mostly commonly available at home. These spices are lightly toasted till aromatic and ground into a powder.

... “Vangi Bhaat Masala | Bhaat Pudi | Homemade Bhaat Powder”

Akki Kadale Bele Payasa | Chawal Chana Dal Kheer | Payasa Recipes

Melt in the mouth jaggery based payasa, Karnataka special akki kadale bele payasa
08/23/2018 10:44:45 PM vindhyadesai

A staple sweet in Karnataka is varieties of payasa. Akki kadale bele payasa is a wholesome sweet dish and kids love it. It is a self contained dish on its own and works well in big feasts well. Soft rice and chana dal are cooked with ground coconut and elaichi. It is then mixed with melted jaggery.
Akki kadale bele payasa is adorned with crunchy cashews and soft raisins fried in ghee. Oh my word, the combination is delectable and tastes absolutely delicious. We love this dish at home very much and make it regularly for festivals or feasts. ... “Akki Kadale Bele Payasa | Chawal Chana Dal Kheer | Payasa Recipes”

Hotel Style Tiffin Sambar | Tiffin Sambar | Sambar Recipes

A must with idli, dosa and uddina vada, hotel style tiffin sambar
05/01/2018 9:45:27 PM vindhyadesai

Most hotels serve sambar with idli, dosas, pongal, and the ever popular uddina vada. Hotel style sambar also called tiffin sambar is an absolute must in tiffin centres and darshinis. Served with rice and a papad on the side is the saviour lunch for many people. It provides warmth and comfort to a hungry stomach. Daily office goers and factory goers depend on this tiffin sambar and rice.
So it is not only breakfast items but it is a staple in ‘tiffin’ boxes and carriers as they are called. Imagine dunking a piece of uddina vada in hot tiffin sambar, absolutely to die for! Plain tiffin sambar has pearl or sambar onions and tomatoes. A fresh masala is roasted and ground everyday and then simmered in a dal gravy. The more it boils the better it tastes. ... “Hotel Style Tiffin Sambar | Tiffin Sambar | Sambar Recipes”

Bendekayi Gojju | Okra Gojju | Gojju Recipes

Delicious and special gojju, Karnataka style bendekayi gojju
04/22/2018 5:44:14 PM vindhyadesai

Gojjus hold a special place in South Indian cuisine. Different regions and states have their own special and unique way of making gojjus. This bendekayi gojju from South Karnataka (Mysore style) is one such tangy and delicious gojju. The combination of flavours sweet, sour and spicy makes a very disliked vegetable like bendekayi/lady’s finger/okra look really good.
Bendekayi gojju can be eaten with chapathis or steamed rice. It is so delicious that it will leave you licking your fingers after eating a meal involving this gojju. As always with bendekayi/okra ensure they are not wet and damp. Wash them overnight, spread them on a kitchen towel and let them air dry. ... “Bendekayi Gojju | Okra Gojju | Gojju Recipes”