Ragi Hurittu

Ragi Hurittu

For centuries, the region of Karnataka has been the highest producer of Ragi(Finger millet). There are a couple of dozen dishes prepared out of Ragi in this region! Ragi is a very rich source of nutrition, especially calcium and iron. Its high dietary fibre content helps in slow digestion and hence is a suggested diet for diabetics. It is also used as a healthy substitute to milk-powder based food for infants of six months and above.

"Ragi Hurittu" is made from finger millet which is soaked and shadow dried, then roasted and ground. There are many ways to consume Ragi hurittu:

*Take 2 spoons of Ragi hurittu in a glass, add about 2 spoons of powdered jaggery, add water, stir well, and your healthy cool drink is ready to rejuvenate you!

*Take about a cup of Ragi hurittu, add about half a cup of freshly grated coconut, mix about 4 spoons of coarsely crushed jaggery, add tiny drops of milk or water and roll it into a ball. A healthy snack is ready to be packed.

*If you are the kind that do not like sweet dishes, then mix about 2 spoons of Ragi hurittu with a glass of buttermilk, add in a pinch of salt and gulp it away...

*Alternatively, mix about 2 spoons of Ragi hurittu in a cup full of water and stir well to make a solution. Heat a glass of water in a pan, add the solution of Ragi Hutittu slowly by constantly stirring the water. Add a pinch of salt, a pinch of coarsely powdered pepper and a pinch of coarsely powdered cumin to it and continue to cook on low flame. Bring it to a boil. Voila! a tasty and healthy "Ragi Malt / Ragi Ganji"(Porridge) is ready.

Karjikai

Karjikai

"Karjikai" also known as "Kai Kadubu" or "Karigadubu" is a sweet dish made with coconut and jaggery filling.

This dish is part of festivals like "Bheemana Amavasya" and "Ganesh Chaturthi". It is customary to offer 21 pieces of Karjikai to Lord Ganesha during the festival. Kids enjoy the festivities and merrily sing the song : "Ganesha banda, kai kadubu tinda, chikka kereli bidda, dodda kereli edda" !!

Alternatively, this dish can be prepared with a filling of powdered roasted bengal gram, powdered sugar and copra.

Nippattu

Nippattu

"Nippattu" is a savoury snack prepared with rice flour, sesame seeds, roasted bengal gram, groundnuts, garlic and chillies. It is deep-fried in oil and can't be resisted because of its lip-smacking taste!!

Have it along with your favourite drink : hot masala chai, south indian filter coffee or even with a glass of your favourite red wine!!

Avalakki Puri UnDe

Avalakki Puri UnDe

"Avalakki Puri UnDe" is a sweet dish made using avalakki puri, groundnut, roasted bengal gram, sesame seeds, copra and jaggery.

This dish is part of the festive decor during "VaramahaLakshimi Habba", "Ganesha Habba" etc. It is customary to give this dish along with "Chakkali" as a return-gift during weddings.

There is an interesting story behind this dish. As kids, we were asked to help "Ajji"(Grand mom) to make this dish. In the final stages of the preparation, the hot unDe is put into a Jaradi (sieve) and we have to gently roll it around, so that we get a smooth finishing to the unDe. But, sometimes, they used to split-open... and that's what we kids wanted.. we used to shout out with joy "Nakki Bidthu"("It Smiled") and put it into our mouth and gobble it up!! The hot unDe tastes so yummy... There was so much joy and laughter when we made these dishes at home. They were prepared and stored for our 4 pm after-the-school snacks.

Kadale Beejada UnDe

Kadale Beejada UnDe

"Kadale Beejada UnDe" is a sweet dish made up of ground nut, roasted bengal gram, sesame seeds, copra and jaggery.

It is one of the popular dishes made during ceremonies and festivals in South India. For the "VaraMahaLakshmi Festival" it is used as part of the festive decor and is a must-have dish!

UccheLLu Chutney Pudi / Khursani Chutney Pudi

UccheLLu Chutney Pudi / Khursani Chutney Pudi

"UccheLLu Chutney Pudi" also known as "Khursani Chutney Pudi" is made from Niger seeds, which is rich in its oil and fibre content.

This chutney pudi makes an excellent companion for JoLada Rotti and is very popular in North Karnataka!

Kadale Beeja Chutney Pudi / Ground nut Chutney Pudi

Kadale Beeja Chutney Pudi

"Kadale Beeja Chutney Pudi" is mainly made up of roasted ground nut / peanut and garlic. Ground nut is high in its protein content and is rich in antioxidants. Consumption of garlic is known to reduce the accumulation of cholesterol content and hence has cardiovascular benefits.

This chutney pudi makes an excellent companion for JoLada Rotti and is very popular in North Karnataka!

Antina UnDe / Dry fruits Laddu

Antina UnDe

"Antina UnDe / Dry fruits Laddu" is a sweet dish prepared using dry fruits like almonds, cashews, raisins, walnuts, dates, fig along with edible gum, poppy seeds, ghee and jaggery.

It is a rich food loaded with nutrition. Dry fruits, especially dates, is an excellent source of iron. Edible gum is said to be good for females as it helps strengthen their backs. Young girls are given one UnDe / Laddu each day at the time of puberty(starting on 90th day, for about 3 months) and women are given one UnDe / Laddu each day as part of their postnatal diet(starting on 40th day, for about 3 months) to compensate for the blood loss.

This dish can be prepared by omitting the edible gum, and can be consumed by both men and women as a tasty snack.

Aam Ka Panna

"Aam Ka Panna" concentrate

"Aam Ka Panna" drink

"Beat the Heat" with the tangy and tasty "Aam Ka Panna"... It is a cool drink made of raw mango, jeera, pepper, asafoetida, sugar and salt.

This seasonal drink is loaded with vitamins and not only quenches your thirst, but also helps you fight against the harsh Indian summer with its heat resistant properties.

Take a spoonful of the concentrate in a glass and fill it up with chilled water, stir well and serve!!

To make awesome cocktail with an Indian twist, mix about 2 tablespoons of aam panna concentrate with soda, so you are testing the taste for your liking. Then add about 30ml of Tequila to it. Rim your glass with salt and enjoy your margarita experience!!

The "Aam Ka Panna" concentrate available with us can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a week.

KadalePoppu / Hurigadale ChutneyPudi

Kadale poppu Chutney Pudi

"KadalePoppu / Hurigadale Chutney Pudi" consists mainly of roasted Bengal gram. Spices and herbs are added to it and blended to form a powder which is ready to eat!

It is an excellent companion side-dish for hot rice with ghee, chapathi, dosa, idli etc.

KadaleBeLe ChutneyPudi

Kadale BeLe Chutney Pudi

"KadaleBeLe Chutney Pudi" is mainly made up of Split pea, which is high in protein and low in its fat content. It is also known to contain some of the highest amount of fiber. Another main component is Black gram, which is again high in its protein content. It is added with some spices, and blended into a powder, to get a ready-to-eat, healthy side-dish.

This dish makes an awesome companion for Chapathis, idli, dosa, rice and many more!

Kharada Pudi

Kharada Pudi

Kharada Pudi : A curry powder / spice powder loaded with the goodness of grains, pulses, herbs and spices!!

Prepare tasty curries, sambar, bisi beLe bhath, saaru, rasam, and much more using "Kharada pudi".