...my journey & experiments in the kitchen
By now, from my earlier posts, you must be acquainted with 2 very popular puttus (Kaddambuttu and Paputtu) that are staple in Coorg. And today I bring to you the third most popular puttus called Nuuputtu or Noolputtu (Coorg rice noodles). Nool means thread. Like the …
Against the backdrop of coffee plantations is a staggering bounty of indigenous greens, weeds, flowers, fruits, berries, nuts, mushrooms and shoots, many of which play a starring role in the local cuisine. Coorg’s jungle bounty includes wild pepper, wild ginger, wild cloves, bitter local oranges …
I am writing you a piece of my heart today. I say my heart because this comes from my happy place, Coorg! A rush of childhood memories come gushing from a place full of fragrant flowers, wild berries and gorgeous lush rice fields. Home to …
This mouthwatering chicken curry drenched in coconut base and seasoned with kachampuli ( black vinegar) is very unique to the character of Coorg. This versatile curry goes well with possibly anything you can think of – rice, akki rotis, kadambuttu, paputtu, bread, dosas, idlis, appams, …
Akki Rotti (Rice Roti) is a rice-based flatbread unique to the state of Karnataka and common in every Coorgi household. Essentially constitutes of rice flour and knead to soft dough. It is a filling and versatile accompaniment to a variety of vegetarian or non – …
Coorg is more than just coffee and its beautiful landscapes. It is about classic heirloom recipes that make way onto a plate that reflect the luscious seasonal bounty of the Coorg landscape. Pandi curry recipe or Coorg Pork curry is one of the classic and …
Kodagu or Coorg as it is popularly known, was derived from the words ‘Kod’ means ‘Give’ and ‘Avva’ means ‘mother’, referring to Mother River Cauvery, one of the seven sacred rivers of India. She graciously falls and flows among lush mountains and valleys. This cascading …
