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Traditional Malnad Cuisine

Shivamogga is located in the Malnad (Western Ghats) region, known for its rich, flavorful, and spicy food influenced by its lush greenery and heavy rainfall.

Must-Try Malnad Dishes:

✅ Akki Roti – Rice-based flatbread served with coconut chutney.
✅ Kadubu (Steamed Rice Dumplings) – Soft rice cakes, usually eaten with spicy chutneys.
✅ Kotte Kadubu – Idli-like dish steamed in jackfruit leaves, giving it a unique flavor.
✅ Halasina Hannina Kadubu – A delicious jackfruit-based steamed sweet dumpling.
✅ Chakuli – A crispy rice and urad dal snack, similar to Murukku.
✅ Ragi Mudde (Finger Millet Balls) – A Karnataka staple, served with sambar or spicy curry.
✅ Bisi Bele Bath – A spicy, tangy rice dish made with lentils and tamarind.
✅ Koli Saaru (Chicken Curry) – A Malnad-style spicy chicken curry served with rice or neer dosa.