5 Exciting Ways to Recreate the Magic of Kannadiga (Karnataka) Cuisine

South Indian food is well balanced in terms of its diverse flavours. A typical Kannadiga thali meal, popularly known as Kannadiga Oota, is a rich blend of differing flavours. You have rice, which is teamed with sambar, and a wide variety of delectable dishes including fried items like bonda; pickle, dessert, ghee and gravy preparations such as kootu, saaru, huli, etc. These are meticulously cooked and served on a banana leaf.

Most people appropriate vegetarianism to Karnataka which would be a grave misconception. Karnataka's food scene borrows a great deal from its regional communities. The Brahmins - concentrated primarily in the Mangalore, Bangalore and Dharwad regions - are vegetarian and therefore the areas they inhabit exhibit noticeable vegetarianism.

Food in Karnataka brims with variety. It is an unending celebration of indigenous ingredients cooked in a variety of ways to wow the palate. If you fancy cooking some authentic Karnataka meals in the comfort of your kitchen, we have a bucket-list of some classic preparations from top notch chefs in the country.

Mysore Masala Dosa
The all-time favourite

Coorg Pandi Curry (Pork Curry)
Pork cooked in delicate flavours

Bisi Bele Bhat
Something you must not miss out on

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Mysore Pak
For the lover of desserts

Neer Dosa
The feather-light, dreamy staple