Rava Idli | Step wise pictures

Rava Idli is a spicy South Indian Breakfast prepared from Semolina | Rava | Sooji.  It is prepared as a variation of normal rice idli.  According to Wiki, during world war II when rice was short of supply, the famous MTR restaurant of Karnataka created this rava idli. The best thing I love about this rava idli is no soaking, no grinding and no waiting for fermentation involved. Enjoy this rava idli with coriander chutney or coconut chutney. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian  Rava Idli.

Red chutney for Mysore Masala Dosa

The taste of  masala dosa is enhanced by applying red chutney also known as chana dal chutney while cooking dosa. Mysore Masala Dosa is a very common Breakfast recipe in Karnataka. My mom tasted this when she went for Bangalore trip during her college days. So she was keep on saying that the taste was unique. so this was one of the first recipe I tried when we settled in Bangalore. Check below for step wise instructions and pictures for preparing red chutney for Mysore Masala Dosa.

Bisi Bele Bath | One Pot Meal

Bisi bele bath is a Kannada word which means Hot Lentil Rice. This tasty yummy recipe is origin of Karnataka State.  This recipe is usually served hot along with coconut chutney, appalam, chips or onion raita. I usually prepare this recipe on Friday or Saturday, when I have to finish my remaining vegetables in Fridge before Grocery shopping. It is an easy one pot meal recipe. I used pressure cooker.Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for tasty Bisi bela bath | Hot Lentils rice recipe.

Rava Upma | Kara bath | Sooji upma

Sooji is prepared from durum wheat. Rava upma alias vella rava upma is prepared from sooji. It is one of the easiest breakfast that can be prepared within 15 mins. Rava upma is also known as Kara bath in Karnataka. Usually tomatoes are not added in this rava upma, but my mom adds tomatoes and it adds a little sour to the upma and it can be consumed withhout any side dish. It tastes good with pickle and curd or coconut chutney. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Rava upma | Kara bath.

Soft Mysore Pak | Diwali Sweet

 Mysore Pak is a famous Indian sweet and dessert from the state of Karnataka. It is prepared from besan flour, sugar and ghee. With only 3 main ingredients, Mysore Pak are usually made in two ways.  One with comparatively lesser ghee but harder version. The second version will be very soft and literally melts in mouth. It involves addition of more ghee, but the taste is unbeatable. Being a Coimbatorean, I am a big fan of Sri Krishna Sweets Mysore Pak.  Prepared this heart shaped Mysore Pak for Valentine's Day. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Mysore Pak Sweet.