The Best Dishes of Bangalore You Must Try Post COVID

Although we love our smartphones and the internet, 2020 made us realize the pleasures of traveling, meeting people and having new experiences. A great way to celebrate the waning of the pandemic is to visit Bangalore and try some of the most delectable dishes there. So, book air tickets to the heartland of the finest street food in India. If you thought Bangalore was just an IT hub, have a closer look at it. The name of this destination literally translates to ‘Town of Beans’. You should be already thinking Bisi Bele Bhath, Ghee dosas, and Obbattu. If you are not, let’s start with the basics.

Idli-Dip Sambhar

Mouth-watering idlis and dosas are far too obvious choices for Bangalore. But can you truly resist two steaming hot and soft idlis dunked in a bowl of fiery, spicy-sweet, and succulent sambhar? If the traditional style doesn’t excite you, try some exotic variations like peri-peri idli, idli 65 (for those who swear by chicken 65!), fried chilli idli and thatte idli (with dollops of butter).

Ghee Dosa

The crispy dosas loaded with ghee are served in a vertical conical shape. Try a plain dosa with generous helpings of coconut chutney or try a masala dosa if you’re hungry enough. Don’t forget to end the meal with some delicious south Indian coffee. .

Akki Roti

Hailing from the hinterland of Karnataka, the akki roti (rice bread) is everyday food for the locals. Usually enhanced with the flavors of onions, carrots, coriander, cumin, and sesame seeds, it is served with various chutneys. For the most authentic taste, you can find a place that is wrapping these rotis in banana leaves on a flat tawa. This dish alone can justify your booking an air ticket to Bangalore!

Obbattu

Obbattu or ‘Bele Holige’ (as it is commonly known in the city) is a sweet dish usually prepared at home during festivals like Makar Sankranti. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to find at local restaurants and street food carts. Made from maida and stuffed with jaggery/sugar and chana daal, they are the most sought-after desserts in the area.

Mysore Pak

Done with your return flight ticket booking? Consider carrying the legendary Mysore Pak with you for people back home. This famous dish was a favorite of the kings in the Mysore Palace.

Bisi Bele Bhath

You are not leaving this city without getting a taste of the ‘Bisi Bele Bhath’. This khichdi of daal, rice, and vegetables is topped with boondi or namkeen (sometimes even potato chips) at every local south Indian food joint. Head for Vasudev Adiga’s for a taste of this dish. Since this chain has more than two dozen outlets in the city, you’re sure to find one close to you.

If you’re craving non-vegetarian food, there’s a host of choices too. The biryani here is delicious. You could also try nati kurma, mutton fry and a range of kabaabs. So, book a flight ticket, step into the streets, and let the aroma of local delicacies pull out all the stops for you.

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