Top 10 Famous Dishes of Karnataka You Must Try


A classic meal made with rice, gram, vegetables, tamarind and special spices. This spicy and flavorful dish is a comfort food for many Kannadigas.

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Millet grains are commonly used in South Karnataka. Ragi mudde is usually served with spicy sambar or non-vegetarian curry, making it a healthy and filling meal.

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Crispy dosa with spicy potato filling and red chutney. It is a popular breakfast dish not only in Mysore but across India.

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A dish made from soft, thin rice flour from the coastal regions. Served with coconut chutney, chicken curry, or jaggery.

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A famous dish of Mysore district of Karnataka state. Mysore Pak is a sweet made with ghee, sugar and chickpea flour and is very tasty.

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A crispy snack made from rice flour, semolina and onion. Originating from the town of Maddur, it is a popular tea-time treat.

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Simple yet flavorful, this yellow-coloured rice is seasoned with mustard seeds, green chillies, peanuts and lime juice.

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Jolada rotti is a staple in North Karnataka, usually paired with stuffed brinjal curry (coconut) and spicy chutneys.

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Eaten for breakfast, this dosa is known for its delicious taste. Dosa is cooked with butter savari, and served with potato palya.

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A sweet delicacy made from milk and sugar originated from Dharwad. It is popular all over Karnataka.

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