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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Study of traditional masalas in Shikaripura and Hirekerur
Authors
Dr. Manjula Rathod, Anjali S
Abstract
Traditional masala is a blend of natural spices and herbs prepared
according to regional culinary practices and passed down through generations.
It is used to enhance the flavour, aroma, colour, and taste of food and may
vary in composition depending on local traditions and recipes. In the present
work traditional masalas and their ingredients were studied in Shikaripura and
Hirekerur. Total 10 different types of traditional masalas namely Puliyogare
masala, Bisi-bele bath masala, Vegetable palav masala, Tomato bath masala,
Sambar masala, Vangi bath masala, Rasam masala, Garam masala, Chat masala and
Biryani masala were studied along with their ingredients, among all Puliyogare
masala and Bisi-bele bath masala were highly used in both regions as well as all
the parts of Karnataka. These masalas where prepared by using blended dry
spices such as Brassica campestris L, Capsicum annum L., Coriander
sativum L., Cuminum cyminum L., Curcuma longa L., Cinnamomum
vernum J. Pres., Elettaria cardamomum L., Ferula asafoetida L., Foeniculum
vulgare Mill., Murriya koenigii L., Piper nigrum L., Syzygium
aromaticum L., Sesamum indicum L. and Trigonella foenum L.
All these species are belonged to 14 plant species, 14 genera and 10 families,
dominant family include Apiaceae (04), Zingiberaceae (02), whereas
Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Lauraceae, Myrtaceae, Piperaceae, Pedaliaceae, Rutaceae
and Solanaceae represented by on species each respectively. From the study it
concluded that different regions have their own unique masala blends, showing
the diversity of food traditions and comprehensive understanding of traditional
masala practices across different ecological and cultural regions of Karnataka.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Manjula Rathod, Anjali S "Study of traditional masalas in Shikaripura and Hirekerur". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 10-14
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