Karnataka is a beautiful southern Indian state. The culinary habit of the state is influenced by the local produce and lifestyle. The state can be divided into six major parts on the basis of the culinary habits. They are North Karnataka, South Karnataka, Kodagu, Udupi, Navayath and Mangalore. The neighbouring states also have a profound impact on the cuisine. Ragi is produced abundantly in Karnataka. You would find ragi as a major ingredient in almost every food item. Palm jaggery is an integral part of the cuisine. Moreover, Karnataki cuisine is comparatively bland. They use much less spices than the rest of India. Every food item is really easy to digest and delicious.
The following is a list of some of the most famous Karnataki dishes you would drool over during your Karnataka vacation. So, now you have a ready list of dishes you must choose to eat after leaving your hourly hotel in Bangalore.
- Mysore Masala Dosa:
The Dosa is an essential part of south Indian cuisine. Every Dosa has a unique ingredient or filling to distinguish it from the other recipes. The Mysore Masala Dosa consists of smashed potatoes and red chutney stuffing. The red chutney provides the unique spicy taste. When you visit the regal city of Mysore during Vijayadashami, you should plunge into a plate of the Mysore Masala Dosa. You can always order a plate in your hourly hotel in Mysore or your couple friendly hotel near Mysore railway station during your stay in the city.
2. Neer Dosa:
The word “neer” literally means water. Rice is soaked in water overnight to prepare the dosa batter without fermentation. Neer Dosa has a unique spongy taste and you absolutely cannot miss a plate of Neer Dosa for a meal outside your hourly hotel near Kempegowda International Airport or couple friendly hotel near Kempegowda International Airport.
3. Kundapura Koli Saaru:
Mangalore is famous for their wide variety of chicken curries. Among a plethora of recipes, Kundapura Koli Saaru deserves a special mention. A variety of spices are mixed with coconut milk to make the rich and delicious gravy. The coasts of Mangalore are beautiful and you must visit them and enjoy the delightfully with rice or roti in your hourly hotel in Mangalore or couple friendly hotel in Mangalore.
4. Korri Gassi:
Another famous Mangalorean chicken curry is prepared with a set of selected spices and coconut. Vinegar is a major part of the Mangalorean dishes to add the tangy flavor. The tangy spicy chicken curry is very delicious and wholesome.
5. Mangalorean Biriyani:
Mangalorean Biriyani is as strikingly delicious as Hyderabadi or Lucknowi Biriyani. The spices form an orange coloured paste which generate the aroma and the delectable taste of the Biriyani. Coconut is an essential part of the Biriyani preparation. You can savour your plateful of the Biriyani in your hourly hotel in Mangalore or couple friendly hotel in Mangalore.
6. Pandi Curry:
Pandi or pork is very popular in Coorg. A local fruit named kachumpuli is mixed with a paste of spices to prepare the tangy and delicious curry. It is a one of a kind recipe and you absolutely cannot miss enjoying a bowl of the delicious curry. So, when you visit the hill station of Coorg remember to savour the curry in your hourly hotel in Coorg or couple friendly hotel in Coorg.
7. Allugedda:
I guess potato is the most popular vegetable in the world. Similarly, it is very popular in Karnataka. A popular favourite food item is Allugedda. Potatoes are mashed with black gram, onion and tomatoes to prepare the delightful side dish. You can a always relish a plate of Allugedda with rice or roti at the end of the day, before checking into your hourly hotel in Indiranagar or couple friendly hotel in Koramangala.
8. Kane Rava Fry:
Fish is marinated with red chilli and fried with a coating of rava or semolina. It is crunchy and tasty. You would definitely enjoy it with each bite. You can always munch on the tasty snack before checking into your hourly hotel in Yelahanka or couple friendly hotel in Electronic City.
9. Bisibele Bath:
You absolutely cannot be in Karnataka and miss the Bisibel bath. It is one of the most authentic and famous rice recipes of Karnataka. Coconut is a major ingredient along with a variety of vegetables and spices. The bath definitely is a sumptuous meal to start the day after checking out from your hourly hotel in Whitefield or couple friendly hotel in Marathahalli.
10. Udupi Sambhar:
The udupi sambhar is comparatively sweeter than other sambhar recipes in south India. Contrastingly, coconut is an essential ingredient of the Sambhar. Udupi is a coastal city with beautiful beaches. You must visit Udupi and stay in an hourly hotel in Udupi while savouring a sumptuous meal of Sambhar and rice.
11. Mysore Bonda:
The closest cousin of the fritters is a deep fried tasty snack. All purpose flour is mixed with curd and fried to prepare the delicious snacks. Mysore Bonda is very popular and you will find it almost at every corner of Bangalore. You can always snack on Mysore Bonda in a stall near your hourly hotel in HSR Layout or couple friendly hotel in BTM Layout.
12. Mysore Pak:
The dessert prepared of gram flour, sugar and ghee will melt in your mouth. The texture is so soft and rich that the heavenly taste lingers along. Trust me, you can never have enough of the delicious sweet. You will find plenty of sweetmeat shops in Bangalore selling delicious Mysore Pak. But, Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall in Chickpet is particularly noteworthy. You can stay in a couple friendly hourly hotel in Chickpet.
13. Haalbai:
The deliciously deadly combination of rice, coconut, coconut milk and jaggery is used to prepare the dessert. It tastes equally good when hot or cold.
14. Rava Kesari:
The dessert prepared of semolina has a rich and glossy texture. Kesar or saffron is added for the colour and rich aroma. Semolina is cooked with ghee, sugar and dry fruits to make the dessert. Often fruits like pineapple and mango are mixed for the distinctive flavor and taste.
The list is not exhaustive as every village in Karnataka has an authentic recipe. Each food item is as delicious as the other. Beyond the tranquil beaches, quaint hills and majestic cities, you should visit Karnataka for a gastronomic adventure.