Hoysala Karnataka Brahmin Explained
Hoysala Karnataka Brahmins are a community of Smarta Brahmins originating in the Hoysala Empire.[1] [2] The empire ruled most of what is now Karnataka between the 10th and the 14th centuries.[2]
Diet
The community has traditionally followed a strict vegetarian sattvic diet consisting of seasonal fruits and vegetables (except onions and garlic), whole grains, dairy, nuts, seeds, and oil. A typical breakfast item is uppittu (a thick semolina porridge with seasonings and vegetables). A typical dinner may include saaru (a thin soup made with lentils, tamarind, tomatoes, and spices) with rice, vegetable palya, and curd rice.[2]
Other Hoysala Karnataka dishes include:[3]
- Badanekayi-aloogedde gojju, a curry[4] made with eggplant and potatoes
- Bili holige, similar to the rice flatbread akki rotti but softer and suppler
- Gulpavate, a sweet made with dried fruit, ghee, jaggery, and toasted wheat flour
- Mysuru kootu, a Karnataka-style lentil and vegetable stew
- Nucchina unde, quenelle-shaped lentil dumplings
Titles and surnames
Common titles of community members include Bhat and Jois, which are also used as surnames. Rao is another common surname.[5]
Associations
The Hoysala Karnataka Sangha formed in 1908 but eventually disbanded.[6]
See also
Notes and References
- Book: K. S. Singh. [{{Google books|VBQwAQAAIAAJ|page=PA1334|plainurl=yes}} People of India: (3 pts.). Karnataka]. 1334.
- Book: Chitra Agrawal. [{{Google books|EJ8sDgAAQBAJ|page=PA6|plainurl=yes}} Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn [A Cookbook]]. 6–8.
- Web site: Cooking Hoysala Karnataka Food with Three Sisters. 15 April 2020.
- Book: [{{Google books|3jusEAAAQBAJ|page=PA193|plainurl=yes}} The Bloomsbury Handbook of Indian Cuisine]. 193.
- Book: K. S. Singh. [{{Google books|bfAMAQAAMAAJ|page=PA1784|plainurl=yes}} Communities, Segments, Synonyms, Surnames and Titles]. 1784.
- Book: Ramesh Bairy. [{{Google books|BTXgCgAAQBAJ|page=PA179|plainurl=yes}} Being Brahmin, Being Modern: Exploring the Lives of Caste Today]. 179–180.
