4 Must-Try Foods on Your Karnataka Tour

The Karnataka tour is an ideal choice for wildlife enthusiasts, especially during the months of November to May. This is when the national parks and sanctuaries offer the best opportunities for animal sightings. Here you can enjoy your Karnataka tour packages along with your family or friends.  

There are some beautiful hill stations in Karnataka where natural beauty can be seen.  Coorg is one of the hill stations that offers a peaceful retreat for tourists. The native Kodava tribe residing here is famous for its hospitality and culture. 

Dosa 

Dosa is a famous traditional food of Karnataka. Traditionally, Dosa is served as a breakfast item but it can be enjoyed at any time of day. Your Karnataka tour packages including Dosa which is not just food, it is a part of the culinary heritage of South India with regional variations. The ancestor’s recipes have been passed down through generations and the authenticity of the Dosa can be tasted here. Dosa can be tasted with any variety of chutney like coconut, tomato, mint and spicy sambar. 

Jolada Rotti 

Jolada Rotti is a famous food in North Karnataka which is also known as Jowar roti. It is an unleavened Indian bread made of sorghum flour. It is like a roti and can be soft or hard in texture. It is like a Khakhra or cracker in terms of hardness. It is a staple diet in northern Karnataka and Maharashtra. 

To prepare Jolada Rotti, boil water and add salt. Sprinkle jowar flour little by little and knead into a dough. Allow the dough to cool slightly, then pat it directly on a hot Tava (griddle). It can be served with any type of chutney or curry. You can also serve it with a cucumber salad and onions. There more to explore Karnataka tour packages.  

Haalbai 

Haalbai is a delicious traditional sweet of Karnataka. It is made with coconut, jaggery and rice. It hails from the world-famous Udupi cuisine and is typically prepared for festivals and celebration feasts. This recipe is relatively simple and easy to make. It is also low in calories and doesn’t use sugar so it can be consumed by diabetics as well. You can't misses this sweet dish on your Karnataka tour.  

The first step is to grind the coconut along with water to a very smooth paste and filter to remove impurities. Next, add the powdered jaggery and mix well. Then add the rice flour and mix well to avoid any lumps. The mixture should resemble a dosa batter at this stage. When it starts to thicken and leave the pan, switch off the flame. Put the mixture on a greased plate and wait until it gets cool. Once cooled, cut into diamond shapes and serve. Enjoy! This is a perfect dessert for Nagara Panchami or any other special occasion. 

Ragi Mudde 

Ragi Mudde is a healthy and wholesome food from Karnataka, which contains finger millet or ragi flour. The dish is made by boiling ragi flour along with water and salt to form a dough. This is then rolled into balls and relished with buttermilk and raw small onion for the side. Ragi Mudde is very rich in nutrients such as fiber, calcium and iron. Include this mouthwatering dish in your Karnataka tour.  

Ragi Mudde can be served with a spicy vegetable or meat-based gravy. It is also a popular choice for babies as it provides all the necessary nutrients needed to grow strong. It is a staple food in the southern districts of Karnataka such as Mysuru, Mandya, Bangalore and Thumkur.