Poha Rasayana

Poha Rasayana

Flattened rice, commonly known as poha, is rice which is flattened into flat, light, dry flakes originating from the Indian subcontinent. These flakes of rice swell when added to liquid, whether hot or cold. The thickness of the flakes varies between almost translucently thin to thick Poha 

Obbattu Saaru – Instant Pot

Obbattu Saaru – Instant Pot

Ugadi is a festival celebrated all across the Deccan regions of India with much fun and fervour. The word Ugadi has originated from the Sanskrit words – ‘yuga’ means era and ‘aadi’ means beginning. So it marks the beginning of the new era.  This auspicious 

Bele Obbattu – Instant Pot

Bele Obbattu – Instant Pot

Karnataka special Obbattu recipe for Ugadi festival !Obbattu/Holige/Boli/Puran Poli is an authentic delicacy from Karnataka made during the festivals. It is a sweet Indian flatbread made with a mixture of Chana dal / Toor dal and jaggery stuffed in maida dough and rolled. Obbatu is mostly served hot with Kaai rasa 

Millet Pongal – Instant Pot

Millet Pongal – Instant Pot

Ven Pongal / Khara Pongal is a popular South Indian one-pot meal, prepared with rice & moong dal especially during the harvest festival, Sankranthi. The best replacement for rice could be the highly nutritious Millets. I have used foxtail millet(Navane in Kannada) in this recipe. This 

Dill Lemon Rice

Dill Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is one of the most popular South Indian dishes, usually made with leftover rice. With a twist of Dill leaves in lemon rice, makes it more aromatic & flavorful dish.

Mango Rice

Mango Rice

Mango rice / Mavinakayi Chitranna is a classic rice dish made in south India. Typically cooked in festivals mainly during the summer season. Check out other festivals recipes..

Carrot Beans Stir Fry

Carrot Beans Stir Fry

Carrot beans palya/poriyal is a simple, healthy and delicious South Indian recipe that can be served as side dish for rice, sambar, roti/chapathi. Check out other festival recipes here…