Biscuit Roti

Biscuit Roti

Biscuit Roti or Biscoot Roti is a sweet and spicy mixed snack. This dish is famous in Udupi-Mangalore region and is a favorite among Konkanis. It is very similar to Kachori, with a crispy crust outside with masala stuffed inside. The stuffing mixture is made with lot...
Chicken Ghee Roast

Chicken Ghee Roast

Chicken ghee roast is a very popular Mangalorean dish and paired with Neer Dosa or Appam, it makes for an awesome meal. The ghee roast originated in Kundapur near Mangalore. The strong aroma of a mixture of spices fried in ghee, enveloping the chicken pieces make it a...
Urwa Mariyamma temple – a blissful experience

Urwa Mariyamma temple – a blissful experience

Urwa Mariyamma temple is about 5 km from Mangaladevi Temple in Mangalore city. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Mariyamma. This temple was built by the Mogaveera community around 800 years ago to the dedicated Goddess. It is believed that Mariyamma and...
Paddana, Tulu folk songs

Paddana, Tulu folk songs

.addana constitute an important aspect of the folklore of Tulunadu region. They are also referred to as Pardana, Paddano, Paddono and Padadana. The Tulu word “Paddana” seems to have a complex origin, probably borrowed and adapted from other languages in...
Bisu Parbha

Bisu Parbha

Bisu Parbha is one of the important festivals of the Tuluva culture,, especially the farming community of the coastal districts because it is related to agriculture which thrives in light. Light revolves around welcoming new life and hence, Bisu Parbha marks a new...