Hesar Undi

Hesar laddu or moong flour laddu is another of my favourites. The preparation process is exactly similar to the preparation of besan laddu. Btw, today my dad called it Amar, Akbar, Anthony day!! Coz today is Holi, Eid and Easter!! Enjoy y’all
Ingredients:
3 cups moong (hesar) flour, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 ½ cup ghee,  1 [...]

Red Chili Chutney (Ranjaka)

Well any native of Dharwad or Bijapur knows Ranjaka! Or the famous, aradidda khara. This is another recipe for folks who love spicy spicy food! This can be kept for 1 week at room temperature or 1 month in refrigerator.
Ingredients:
Fresh red chillies 200 grams, Garlic bulbs three (India size), Cumin seeds 20 grams, Fresh coriander [...]

Und kadabu

Und kadabu is a snack that is a specialty of north Karnataka too. This is steamed and so should not be confused with the usual kadabu. This is served with menthe – very healthy because of high iron in the menthe.
Ingredients: 1 cup Jowar flour, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 table spoon oil and salt.
Process:

Take [...]

Karindi

Karindi is another very very spicy chutney for those of you who like spicy food. This can also be stored for a long time in the refrigerator.
Ingredients:
Green / Red chillis 250 grams, 3 bulbs of garlic (whole – in India, 8-10 cloves in USA), 50 grams each of flex seeds, menthe seeds and mustard seeds, [...]

Kuchida Khara

Kuchida Khara is a chutney made of red/green chillies. It goes well with chapatis – especially if you like very very spicy foods! It can be stored in the refrigerator for a longer time.
Ingredients:
Green/Red chilies, Salt, Cumin seeds, White Til (sesame seeds), Methy seeds (Fenugreek), Dry coconut (grated or pieces), Garlic, Tamarind paste and brown [...]

Jowar Vada (Jolad Wade)

Jolad Vadi is another favourite of mine. My mami’s sister in Dharwad – Umakka is the expert in our family when it comes to this! Everytime we go to India, we have a program of going to her place to eat yummy vadis with curd! Slurrrrrrppp!! Do note that this is not a last minute [...]

Zunka (Jhunka)

Zunka is a quick recipe that is tasty and has high protein. It must be eaten hot. This is also called pitla. There is another variation called jhunkad vadi that I’ll post later. This is a good recipe to keep in your back pocket especially when unexpected guests arrive.
Ingredients:
2 cups besan flour, 2 medium size [...]

Phutani Chutney(Roasted Gram Dal)

Phutani chutney can be stored for the longest time. It really tastes good and has so many uses .
Ingredients:
200 grams phutani, 2 medium size garlic bulbs, 50 grams roasted peanuts or grated dry coconut,  1 teaspoon cumin powder, 2 table spoons red chili powder, 1 table spoon salt, 1 tea spoon sugar., dried curry leaves, [...]

Gural Chutney (Karal or Kare Yellu chutney)

Gural pudi is a specialty in north Karnataka recipes or even in lingayat recipes. The chutney made with gural seeds is also very yummy!
Ingredients:
200 grams gural seeds, 4 medium size garlic bulbs, 1teaspoon cumin powder, 2 table spoons red chilli powder, 1 table spoon salt.
Process:

Clean and peel garlic cloves. 

Roast gural seeds in a shallow pan on [...]

Dry Coconut Chutney

Dry Coconut Chutney also is a chutney that can be kept around for a longer time (in the refrigerator). This goes well with any meal.
Ingredients:
200 grams grated dry coconut, 4 medium size garlic bulbs, 1teaspoon cumin powder, 2 table spoons red chilli powder, 1 table spoon salt, 1 tea spoon sugar.
Process:

Clean and peel garlic cloves.

Mix [...]