Tamarind Poha: A Tangy Twist on a Classic Breakfast Poha, a beloved breakfast dish in India, typically features flattened rice sautéed with spices, vegetables, and sometimes nuts. One delightful variation is Tamarind Poha from Karnataka , which adds a tangy twist that elevates the traditional flavors. It is no onion no garlic breakfast recipe.This dish is not only quick to prepare but also a fantastic way to kickstart your day. Here’s how to make this delicious Tamarind Poha at home. Ingredients Flattened rice (poha) : 2 cups (thick variety) Tamarind pulp : 2 tablespoons Oil 2 tbsp Red chilies : 1-2, (adjust to taste) Mustard seeds : 1 teaspoon Curry leaves : 8-10 Hing 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder : ½ teaspoon Salt : to taste Peanuts : ¼ cup (optional) Jaggery 1-2 tbsp Methi powder 1/2 tsp Sarina pudi / Rasam Powder 1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves : for garnishing Oil : 2 tablespoons Instructions Prepare the Poha : Rinse the flattened rice in cold water until it so...
Mirchi Bajjis or Anaheim pepper Bajjis are one of the most popular street snacks from Karnataka, India. These are basically Split Anaheim peppers stuffed with chopped onion and spices, dipped in a besan batter and deep-fried till crisp. These are absolutely yummy and served hot with green chutney. Right from childhood, I have such fond memories associated with this dish as these were such a special treat for us to have on the weekend evenings which my mom prepared at home along with Churmuri which is the best combo. The chilies/Anaheim peppers are basically long and are not too hot/spicy. That is the reason these are used in making the bajjis. But definitely, they have a distinct flavor which is enhanced when deep-fried. There are so many varieties of this bajji prepared differently in each state of India. All the varieties taste equally good! Here I have made a simple stuffing of chopped onions and spices. These can be made quickly when the guests come over or ...