Darshinis are always a savior for those who want a quick breakfast. After a morning walk in the park, the next stop that most people like to visit is these Darshini which are available in most places.
Every place has its own breakfast traditions and people love to eat their favorite breakfast dishes at their favorite breakfast spots. In a busy city like Bangalore, most people enjoy steaming idli with sweet and spicy sambar or crispy masala dosa topped with melted ghee during their early morning stroll in Lalbagh.
Things don’t end there, these Darshinis also offer a lot more like sweet and savory Chow Chow bath, piping hot bisi bele bath and they end with soothing strong filter coffee. They do have many famous dishes like goli baji, mangalore vada, bonda soup to satisfy your fried food cravings.
These Darshinis are served for all meals and similar food is served throughout the day. They are primarily known as breakfast joints because sales are greatest at this time. Darshinis cater to a wider customer base as their simple fare is best suited for everyone.
Here we have curated some of the most popular breakfast dishes from Darshinis and try them in your kitchen for a casual weekend breakfast.
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1. Ghee Masala Pancake Recipe
This is a dish you will never miss trying when visiting Karnataka. These are basically thin pancakes that are golden brown in color. The classic Udupi version has a red chutney spread on a dosa that is stuffed with masala potatoes and folded. Most darshini come with a dollop of butter on top, which melts as you indulge. The best Masala Dosa in Bangalore is from CTR (malleswaram), Taza Thindi, Mayias.
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2. Thatte Idli Recipe
Thatte Idli is another most commonly eaten food. They are rice paste that is steamed in a dish, giving it its shape. Thatte Idli is one of the famous breakfast dishes of Karnataka. This is a common dish in every household in Karnataka and is very easy and quick to prepare. It is usually served with hot sambar soaked in it and some coconut chutney on the side. Vegetarian Ravaidli This is also the most common variant of darshinis.
You can also check out this article to find out the best places offering Idlis services:
If you’re craving for soft Idlis, 5 places to visit in Bangalore
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3. Mangalorean Neer Dosa Recipe – Savory Rice and Coconut Dosa
Thin dosa, delicate and light, is a famous dish of Mangalore. The batter is very thin and fermented overnight with coconut water. That's how the name “neer dosa” came into existence. It is the perfect accompaniment to seafood and meat dishes. But breakfast comes with sweet coconut chutney.
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4. Karnataka Style Dosa Recipe
These fluffy rice pancakes are widely used in Darshinis. People who like thick and fluffy pancakes like to have it for breakfast. The crepe shape of the set meal is small, which is why it comes in sets of three.Usually it comes with a bowl of Vegetable sagu and Coconut Chutney Beside.
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5. Bisi Bele Bath Recipe – Spicy Mixed Vegetables Sambar Rice
Spicy Mixed Vegetable Sambar Rice is a traditional South Indian dish made of cooked rice and lentils mashed with spicy tamarind and vegetable curry/sambar and is delicious. The rice is topped with crunchy bwindi for extra crunch. Sometimes served with a plain tomato and onion raita.
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6. Mangalore Bajji Recipe – Goli Baje
These are quick snacks that you can eat in the evening with your hot coffee. Bajjis are made of maida, rice flour and curd, fried till crispy and served with spicy coconut chutney. They are irresistible and you will want more.
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7. Mangalore Bread Recipe – Puffed Banana Puris
Mangalore bread recipe is a sweet and fluffy puri bread made with banana pulp kneaded into puri dough. These puffed and fried delicacies are a popular afternoon tea snack in Udupi and Mangalore, where they are also known as 'buns' because their spongy and fluffy texture resembles bread.It can be served as south indian breakfast with vegetable sagu and Coconut Chutney.
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8. Khara Bhath Recipe (South Indian Rava Bhath)
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9. Pineapple Kesari Bhath Recipe (Sweet Semolina Pudding)
This is the most popular dessert you can get anytime in dharshini which is made from semolina and flavored with pineapple chunks. The flavor of the fruit may change depending on the season like jackfruit, banana, etc. kesari Bhat is usually kept on the side with Khara Bhat to make a complete dish and is known as “Chow Chow Bhat” in most darshinis.
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10. Prisagu
The perfect combination of fried Puri with spicy potato gravy is a sumptuous breakfast served at all darshini restaurants.this Potato/aloe sagu Prepared in typical Karnataka style with onions, green chillies, ginger and a blend of chana dal, urad dal and mustard seeds. This sagu has a bit of a gravy flavor, so it can be scooped up with a delightful piece of puffed poris.
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11. South Indian drip coffee recipe and drip coffee powder
In the morning, people drink drip coffee with their South Indian breakfast. Traditionally, coffee is served in small steel cups. It is also a favorite Indian drink after lunch. South Indians enjoy this coffee recipe in the evening and they are likely to pair it with various snacks or breads.
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12. Karnataka Banda Soup Recipe – Spicy Dal Soup Urad Dal Fritters
Karnataka Style Bonda Soup Recipe (Uraddhar Fritters in Spicy Dal Soup Recipe) is a favorite dish of all Kannadigas, especially Mysore. This dish consists of crispy urad dal fritters dipped in hot thin dal soup. Best consumed during the monsoon season when the piping hot soup also helps cleanse your taste buds.
