Karnataka’s cuisine takes influence from its neighbours like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. However, the flavours change from region to region. Mangalore and Uttara Canara are famous for their tangy seafood. South Karnataka is known for various types of Bath. North Karnataka food is much spicier in comparison to the other parts of Karnataka. Food grains such as ragi, rice, jower, urad dal, semolina are some staples. Palm jaggery is also an important ingredient in Karnataka’s cuisine. Traditionally, meals are served on a banana leaf.
FAMOUS FOODS:
1. Neer Dosa - Authentic Karnataka Food Item
The word 'neer' means water in Tulu language. Neer dosa is a very famous dish that consists of rice dosa. To make the dosa, rice is to be soaked overnight for a few hours in the water, and no fermentation is required. Since rice is easily available in Karnataka, Neer Dosa is found at many places and restaurants. Neer dosa is served with chutney, curry or sambar.
2 .Korri Gassi
Korri means Chicken and Gassi means curry. For this curry, succulent pieces of chicken are cooked with spices and ground fresh coconut. This is a famous Mangalorean recipe. It is usually served with set dosa, neer dosa or roti at the side.
3. Kundapura Koli Saaru
Kundapura Koli Saaru is another style of Chicken curry and is very popular on the Mangalorean coastal region. The gravy of the curry is made from onion, garlic, ginger and other spices along with coconut milk. The curry is perfect to have with neer dosa, roti or even rice.
4. Mysore Masala Dosa
The Mysore masala dosa is another form of dosa with chutney or paste applied to it. It is a crisp dosa with red chutney and mashed potato filling in it. The dosa is served with white and red coconut chutney along with sambar.
5. Allugedda
Allugedda is a dish of potatoes mashed with tomato, onion and black gram. They are usually served as a side dish with dosa or rice. Allugedda can be prepared as spicy and hot as one's preference.
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