Karnataka’s Beloved Winter Special | Avarekalu Curry | Simple, Subtle, and Full of Flavour

Avarebele (hyacinth bean or avarekalu) isn’t just a vegetable in Karnataka, it’s an emotion. Every year, when the winter season arrives - from December to February - homes and hearts across the state revolve around it. Calendars are reshuffled, and menus rewritten, to make space for this beloved bean.

Avarebele dishes mark the joy of winter in Karnataka - from cosy home kitchens to the famous Avarekai Mela on VV Puram Food Street, where this bean takes centre stage in countless dishes.
Whatever it’s added to - upma, palya, or curry - this humble bean turns every dish special.

In this episode, Chef Sihi Kahi Chandru celebrates the Avarebele with a comforting curry that’s subtle, flavourful, and deeply satisfying.

Bring the taste of authentic Karnataka into your home with this soulful Avarebele Curry, a dish made with love, tradition, and a whole lot of bean passion.

Cuisines of Karnataka Season 4 is an initiative by Prajavani & Deccan Herald.
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