Oota in Kannada means a major meal of the day. The cuisine of Karnataka has a very long history of its own. Most of the famous South Indian dishes like Masala Dosa, Udupi Sambar, Mangalore Rasam, Mysore Pak traces its origin to Karnataka. A typical Kannadiga Oota (Karnataka meals) may include Chitra Annam, Palya, Gojju, Kosambari, Kaara Bath, Dessert…etc. Today, I am presenting my take on the traditional recipes.

Recipes

• Vaangi Bath
• Chitra Annam
• Bise Bela Bath
• Rice
• Udupi Sambar
• Pineapple Gojju
• Mysore Rasam
• Carrot Kosambari
• Beans Palya
• Sorekayi Palya
• Mysore Bonda
• Kesar Bath

Note For much more authentic touch…use sesame oil, jaggery, fresh coconut and lot of sour tasting fruits in the meals. The combination of salt-sweet-sour-hot is the punch in this particular cuisine.