Karnataka, the southern state of India, offers some of the most sumptuous food items. In fact, the food is also a major contributor of the tourism in the state. And that is why there is food delivery in nearly all stations, like food delivery in Gulbarga station. Here are the top dishes of Karnataka.
Mysore Paak – This is one recipe, which has been the favourite with the locals as well as tourists. A very tasty and sweet dish, it is prepared using Bengali gram, ghee, sugar, cardamom and milk and as you may have guessed already, is named after the beautiful city of Mysore. The sweet dish has an even consistency, and it simply melts in the mouth. You can store it for up to weeks. The dish is an important item during all festive occasions.
Uddina Vada and Idli – When it comes to South India, how can we forget the so very famous idli and vada? This deadly combination for breakfast is an essential part of most households in Karnataka. Not only is it very filling but also very healthy. It is made from dal and rice, which are soaked in water overnight. The idli is available in many varieties, such as rava idli, thatte idli and also button idli. It is served with delicious chutney and the white sambar. Idli is especially great for all those who are calorie conscious.
Chowchow bath – Yes the name is quite funny. But this dish is a traditional dish and most people prefer eating it for breakfast. It is very easy to make, from sooji or rava. It is available in both sweet as well as spicy form. The sweet form tastes exceptionally delicious with ingredients like nuts, ghee and a fruit like pineapple.
Dosa – Because South India is all about Dosa! It is the King of the breakfast menu in South India. The favourite of people is the crispy masala dosa. It is prepared from a fermented batter of lentils and rice. The sambar and chutney are also served alongside. The aloo stuffing along with the red chutney gives dosa a generous taste. Other varieties of dosa are onion dosa, raga dosa and rava dosa. These will be found in nearly every restaurant in Karnataka. This dish is so famous that now it has a variety of at least fifty types, which are prepared daily in various joints of the state.
Maddur Vada – This is another popular snack of the state which is very tasty. The dish originated from a small village in Karnataka called Maddur. It is served hot and is as tasty as the dosa or any other form of vada. For an even better combination, you can enjoy the dish with coconut chutney. For another great combination, which is sure to make your day, enjoy the vada with a hot cup of coffee! The duo together dance on your taste buds.
So, the next time you visit Karnataka, do not forget to miss out on these scrumptious dishes.