The state of Karnataka has a scrumptious cuisine. It has a lot to offer to a foodie of any type. Various regions of the historically significant state specialize in different aspects of cooking. People in Mysore and its vicinity enjoy a typical pure vegetarian Karnataka meal while those living in the long coastal belt have devised delectable recipes with meat, fish and a huge number of other sea food.

Sesame and groundnut oil is used as the medium of cooking in the interiors of Karnataka whereas coconut oil is used by the people in the coastal region. Impact of cuisine of neighboring state of Goa can be seen on the Mangalore coast where people use milk of coconut as the cooking medium.

 Staple food for the people of Karnataka is rice, jowar (millets) and ragi. People in northern Karnataka use more of jowar or Jolada Roti while those in Mysore prefer ragi or Ragi Balls. Inhabitants of Coorg also have their distinct style of cooking. Influence of both Hindu and Muslim style of cooking can be seen here as the state had been under the control of rulers of both the communities from time to time.

Tradition Karnataka meals are served on a patravali (banana leaf) or muttuga (leaves stitched together). Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Masala Dosa are some of the commonly prepared delicious breakfast dishes. People sit on the mats or raised platforms to have the meal. Spoons or forks are not used as food is eaten with hands.

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