Rama navami is the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu calendar month of Chaitra. This typically occurs in the Gregorian months of March or April every year. According to Valmiki Ramayan & other popular beliefs, Bhagwan Ram was born, or rather incarnated on Shri Ram Navmi.
This is a minor festival in Karnataka, but is celebrated in a unique way by preparing and distributing panaka (jaggery juice), thin spiced buttermilk and kosambari (dal salad). Some people will put up a temporary tent on the road side, and distribute to all who pass by the tent. So I have listed few recipes, which are prepared on Shri Rama navami below and I keep updating this.
Kharbuja hannina panaka or muskmelon juice recipe explained with step by step pictures. Kharbuja hannina panaka or juice is prepared using muskmelon, jaggery, pepper and cardamom. Kharbuja hannina juice or panaka is very common during the hindu festival Ram navami.....[Read more »]
Belada hannina panaka or wood apple juice recipe explained with step by step pictures. Belada hannina panaka or juice is prepared using wood apple, jaggery, pepper and cardamom. Belada hannina juice or panaka is very common during the hindu festival Ram navami.....[Read more »]
Kadlebele southekai kosambari or gram dal and cucumber salad recipe explained with step by step pictures. Kadlebele kosambari or southekai kosambari is prepared using gram dal, cucumber and fresh grated coconut.....[Read more »]
Masala majjige or Masale majjige recipe with step by step pictures. This is a tempered masala majjige or masale majjige. You can also check my another version of Masala majjige with no tempering. Masale majjige improves digestion.....[Read more »]
Spicy Buttermilk or Masale majjige is a refreshing summer drink. It also aids in digestion. It is made with plain yogurt, green chili, coriander leaves and ginger. Explained here with step by step pictures....[Read more »]
Bellada Panaka translates to jaggery juice in Kannada language. In Telugu language they call it as Panakam. This Bellada panaka is usually prepared and served with kosambari on Sri Rama Navami, a Hindu festival, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. ...[Read more »]
Mung dal salad is prepared using soaked raw green gram dal/Mung dal. This type of salads are called as "kosambari" in karnataka. This is salad is very common or sometimes cumpulsory in various occasions. Its a easy and quick recipe, which helps you to increase number of recipes on your menu card when you have guests..[Read more »]
Gojjavalakki recipe explained with step by step pictures. This is a Bangalore and Mysore style gojjavalakki recipe. Gojjavalakki is prepared using thick beaten rice, rasam powder, jaggery, tamarind, salt and coconut. This is a very tasty and quick breakfast recipe.....[Read more »]
Spicy kadle usli or black chana sundal recipe explained with step by step pictures. Kadle usli is a tasty and healthy snacks prepared using black chickpeas. This is a typical Bangalore and Mysore style sour and spicy kadle usli. This is perfect usuli recipe if you are looking for a spicy treat.....[Read more »]
Karabooja milkshake or kharabooja juice recipe explained with step by step pictures. Karabooja milkshake or musk melon milk shake is a simple and healthy recipe. Karabooja milkshake or musk melon milk shake tastes delicious and is one of the best summer coolers.....[Read more »]
Hesaru kaalu usli or green gram sundal recipe explained with step by step pictures. Hesarukalu usli or oggarane is a tasty and healthy snacks prepared using green gram or mung beans. This is a no-onion usli and is prepared using green gram sprouts. You can serve this along with a cup of masala tea.....[Read more »]
Sabakki payasa or sago kheer recipe explained with step by step pictures. Sabakki payasa or sabbakki payasam is prepared using sabudana, milk and sugar. Saabakki payasa or sago payasam is very tasty and easy to prepare. ....[Read more »]