Kambala

Kambala

Kambala is derived from the word ‘kampa-kala ‘, where ‘Kampa’ is a slushy and muddy field. It is a traditional simple sport, which entertains rural people of Tulunadu region. The racetrack is a slushy paddy field when its not sowing season, and...
Menthe Ganji

Menthe Ganji

Menthe Ganji (in Tulu) is a rice and fenugreek porridge. It is simple to prepare and extremely nutritious from a health standpoint. Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of Vitamin B. It purifies blood, helps prevent pimples and wrinkles.  The coconut milk in this recipe...
Kule Madime

Kule Madime

Kule Madime is a custom prevalent in Tulunadu since time immemorial and is an important one among the many traditions followed in this region. In Tulu, it means a “marriage between spirits of the dead”. This ritual is practiced in the belief that it would...
Egg drop curry

Egg drop curry

Egg drop curry,  a flavorful coconut based curry is a popular dish in Mangalorean cuisine. It is reasonably quick to get done and a simple process. Eggs are dropped in boiling coconut gravy to make this, egg drop curry, a rich curry that goes excellently well with...
Bajil bella-tharai

Bajil bella-tharai

Bajil bella tarai (in Tulu literally means beaten rice or poha, jaggery, coconut) is a sweet dish eaten as breakfast in the Tulunadu region.. It is a tasty no-cook breakfast dish that can be prepared in 15 minutes. The end result is a slightly chewy and filling dish...