Learn how to make Karnataka Akki Roti (gluten free recipe)

Akki Rotti

Akki Roti is one of the famous breakfast dishes in Karnataka cuisine.

Karnataka Style Togari Kaalu Saaru/Togarikayi Masala Gravy

Karnataka Style Togari Kaalu Saaru/Togarikayi Masala Gravy

Togari Kaalu Saaru is a Masala gravy with fantastic flavor prepared in a perfect Karnataka Style.

Karnataka special Bonda Soup (Restaurant Style) (No Onion No Garlic)

Karnataka special Bonda Soup 

Super yummy Bonda soup is an all time favorite for Bangaloreans. 

Hasi Togari Kaalu Masala/Togarikalu gravy/Tuvar sabzi (North Indian style)

Hasi Togari Kaalu Masala/Togarikalu gravy/Tuvar sabzi (North Indian style)

Tuvar/Hasi Togarikalu/Green pigeon peas Sabzi is a tasty North Indian style gravy prepared with protein rich Tuvar.

Ripe Beans Sundal/Hannu huruli Palya (Karnataka Special)

Karntaka special Hannu huruli  Palya/ Ripe beans Sundal is a protien rich palya. 

Avalakki upittu/Aval upma/Flattened Rice Upma (Karnataka special)

Avalakki Upittu is a healthy and easy to prepare break fast recipe for Busy mornings.

Hannu Huruli Sabzi (Karnataka Special)

Hannu huruli Kayi (Ripe beans) is available in plenty during its season in Karnataka. I tried this North Indian style Hannu Huruli Sabzi/gravy with these beans and it was a big Hit. This Sabzi tasted similar to Rajma masala and goes well with roti, paratha.

Green chickpeas Sundal/Hasi Kadale Kaalu Palya

Chickpeas is a protein rich legume which is used in many cuisines.

Togari kaalu Vegetable Rice/Tuvar lilva Vegetable rice

Togari Kaalu/ Tuvar lilva/Green pigeon peas is undried form of Toor Dal which is very famous in Karnataka. 

Rice rava upma with Green pigeon peas/Togarikalu akki tari uppittu/Arisi upma

Arisi upma/Akki tari uppittu/Rice rava upma is a common dish either for Breakfast or for Dinner in south Indian homes. 

Green pigeon peas korma/Togarikalu kurma/Tuvar lilva korma

Green pigeon peas is the fresh form of Toor dal (pigeon peas). The other names of this Green pigeon peas are Tuvar lilva and Togari kalu. 

Hitikida Avarekalu/Hitkin Bele Saaru

Green beans acquires lot of importance in Karanataka traditional cuisine.  After coming to Bangalore, I was fascinated to see fresh, green form of Mochai (Avarekaalu), Toor dal (Togari kaalu), Ripe beans (Hannu huruli) and Black channa/Chickpea (Hasi Kadale Kaalu). 

Avarekalu Huli

When the season starts we can hear the voice of local vendors shouting "Avarekalu" (Hyacinth bean) daily. These green beans acquires lots of importance in Karnataka and is a seasonal one.