A Karnataka vegetarian thali is a home-style Kannadiga meal built around grains, lentils, vegetables, coconut, tamarind, curry leaves, mustard seeds, rasam-style broths, vegetable curries, chutneys, curd, ghee and sweets depending on the supplier. Common dishes include ಬಿಸಿ ಬೇಳೆ ಬಾತ್ (Bisi Bele Bath), ರಾಗಿ ಮುದ್ದೆ (Ragi Mudde), ಅಕ್ಕಿ ರೊಟ್ಟಿ (Akki Rotti), ನೀರ್ ದೋಸೆ (Neer Dosa), ಜೋಳದ ರೊಟ್ಟಿ (Jolada Rotti), ಚಿತ್ರಾನ್ನ (Chitranna), palya, saaru, huli, kosambari and vegetable sagu. A complete vegetarian Karnataka thali may include steamed rice or millet, a roti or dosa item, one dal or saaru, one vegetable curry, one palya, chutney, pickle, papad where available, curd rice or buttermilk, and sweets such as Mysore Pak or Dharwad Peda. Some dishes are naturally vegetarian, but dairy/ghee use should still be shown clearly for customers who compare vegetarian vs vegan options.
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