Coorg Cuisine Recipes

Kodava Kootu Curry Recipe - Mixed Vegetable Stew is similar to the vegetable stew that we often make in South India except for the difference in flavour. This recipe is taken from the kodava community which is a part of the coorg district in Karnataka. When the monsoon season begins, people begin to celebrate the festival of "Kaveri Shankramana" which is the rebirth of River Kaveri. This is a major festival celebrated by the kodavas with a lavish vegetarian feast in which Kootu curry stands out ...

Kodava Ellu Pajji Recipe - Sesame & Tamarind Chutney is a quick breakfast side dish that can be made in just 10 minutes. The chutney has got the nuttiness from the toasted sesame seeds and is quite tangy and spicy as well. In this recipe we have used the small onions which are also called shallots that gives in the depth of flavour into the dish.  Serve the Kodava Ellu Pajji Recipe - Sesame & Tamarind Chutney along with Akki Roti and Masala Chai by the side for your ...

Kodava Thalia Puttu Recipe - Steamed Rice & Coconut Cakes is an authentic recipe from Coorg. The batter is made using soaked rice, fenugreek seeds, urad dal and fermented overnight with some coconut milk and sugar. This makes the batter quite soft and fluffy when it is steamed over an Idli steamer. Authentically the Thalia Puttu is fermented using some Toddy water which helps to give the right aeration in the batter. These Thalia are quite similar to sana but the only difference is the addition ...

Kodava Pacche Baale Barthad- Raw Banana Stir Fry a simple stir fry of raw banana that is toasted well on the pan and mixed along with ground masala. The flavour from ginger, garlic, green chillies, pepper corns and curry leaves goes really well with the raw banana. Tamarind adds in a slight bit of sourness and helps balance the whole flavour of the dish. In kodava cuisine, anything that is stir fried with ground masala is called as “Barthad”. Raw banana is rich in dietary fibre and is very good ...

Kodava Mudi Chekke Barthad Recipe-Raw Jackfruit & Black Chickpea Stir Fry is a classic combination in kodagu district. The jackfruit seeds are widely in most of the South Indian cooking. In this recipe we have combined boiled black chickpeas and jackfruits seeds that is mixed along with ground coconut masala and simmered with tangy tamarind water. Jackfruit seeds are rich in iron and is an important component of haemoglobin. It also solved any digestive problems. It is very good for skin and ...

Kodava Kummu Curry Recipe- Spicy Mushroom Gravy is an authentic recipe that hails from kodava district which is a part of Coorg. Mushrooms are locally known as kummu in their local language. The curry is made with ground coconut, jeera seeds and garlic that is simmered with sautéed onions and tomatoes. Mushroom is a good source protein and it is filled with dietary fiber. It is also low in calories and will make an excellent diet for weight loss. Serve the Kodava Kummu Curry Recipe- Spicy Mushroom ...

Coorgi style chicken curry is one of the specialty and the use of kachampuli makes this authentic and delicious. Coorgi style chicken curry is best served with steamed rice for a hearty lunch. Best known are the non vegetarian dishes of chicken, pork and meat. The gravies are generally coconut based, spicy and tangy made with kachampuli which is a type of fruit based vinegar very common to the coorgi cuisine. In case kachampuli isn't available this can be made with tamarind as well.  Coorgi ...

Coorg Style Kaad Manga Curry Recipe which is a Sweet & Spicy curry made with tiny wild mangoes available locally in and around Coorg & Madikeri. Though it is a very very simple dish with just a few ingredients, the mango curry tastes absolutely delicious and has both the flavours of sweetness and tanginess flared with just a bit of spice. Serve this lip smacking good Coorg Style Kaad Manga Curry along with steamed rice, Mangalorean Neer Dosa Recipe or Coorg Style Kadumbuttu and Sabudana ...

Coorg Mange Pajji Recipe is a delicious raita recipe made using the ripened mangoes. Traditionally, it is made using the wild mango variety which are available in abundance during the summer season in the Coorg region. However, you can use any variety of mangoes of your choice. It is a simple raita, where the mango slices are mixed in curd flavoured with coconut masala and finished with a garlic tempering. The savoury and sweet flavours amalgamates beautifully.  Serve the Coorg Mange Pajji ...

Coorg Style Kulae Puttu is a traditional Coorgi dish made from seasonal fruit - Jackfruit. Jackfruits cakes are steam cooked wrapped in a banana leaf. Soft and flavourful with distinct aroma of jackfruit, they taste just divine. They are best had steaming hot with ghee on top and / or honey on side.  Do not throw away the jackfruit seeds while making this dish with the fruit. You can make yummy side dish like Kerala Style Jack Fruit Seeds Stir Fry Recipe or Konkani ...

Coorg Kumbala Curry Recipe (Pumpkin Sabzi) is an authentic dish from Coorg where in diced pumpkins are simmered in a coconut base resulting in a creamy, mildly spicy, tasty curry. The mild flavor of Cumin seeds and garlic enhances the flavor of the curry. Serve Coorg Kumbala Curry Recipe (Pumpkin Sabzi) with Akki Rotti Recipe (Spicy Gluten Free Rice Flour Flat Breads ) and steamed rice. If you like this recipe, try more recipes like Kerala Kootu Curry Recipe (Pumpkin with Desi ...

Coorg Koli Curry Recipe (Chicken In Gravy) is a flavour packed chicken curry from South India. Coorg is a distinct cuisine in Karnataka that is a lot towards natural and locally available ingredients. It has a typical tangy but soothing flavor due to the addition of tamarind and poppy seeds. Serve Coorg Koli Curry Recipe (Chicken In Gravy) along with steamed rice, Yogurt (Curd), Chapati and a Hesaru Bele Southekayi Kosambari Recipe on sides. If you like this recipe, try ...

Bollari barthad recipe is a simple stir fry using Mangalore Cucumber made commonly in Kodava and Coorg household. Mangalore cucumber are green-yellowish cucumbers with or without stripes. These Mangalore cucumber is a vegetable widely used in Karnataka, especially in Coastal Karnataka recipes. Here is a Coorg Style Bollari Barthad which is a stir fry made with Mangalore Cucumber. Serve Coorg Style Bollari Barthad Recipe (Mangalore Cucumber Stir Fry) along with steamed rice, Nuggekai ...

Coorg Style Kadumbuttu/Kadambuttu Recipe (Steamed Rice Balls Recipe) is a staple food in coorg which belongs to the Karnataka region. The dish is made from broken rice and coconut which is boiled till it becomes mushy and then shaped into round balls and steamed again to hold its shape. These are prepared in many of the special occasion in coorg. It is usually accompanied by Pandi Curry which is also one of the delicacy found in that region. Serve the Coorg Style Kadumbuttu/Kadambuttu Recipe (Steamed ...