For a taste of rural Karnataka

If ever you get the craving for an authentic Karnataka meal, then Nagashree is the place to go. Situated just before the flyover on KH Road, it is one of those blink-and-miss places.Around eight tables walled in by green matting comprise the dining area. Be prepared to wait for a table and/or share a table as there is usually a queue here. There is nothing fancy about the place -- from the décor to the food, everything is functional and wholesome as the focus here is a nofrills meal.Started in 2007 by Santosh Dhananjaya, Nagashree is a family-run concern. The fare is simple and down-to earth. The USP of this place is a set menu which is not very extensive. There are few choices here and that makes it all the more easier when it comes to placing an order.Nagashree offers what one doesn’t find in many places – ragi mudde. For those not in the know, a mudde is a palm-sized dumpling made from ragi or millet flour. This is traditionally prepared in rural Karnataka. It is served hot and is usually accompanied by a spicy gravy. Bite-sized bits are dunked in gravy just like one would eat an idli. At Nagashree, one can choose from a couple of non-vegetarian gravies to go with the mudde. The popular choice for this dish is mutton pepper chops, as the gravy base goes really well with the mudde, as does the chicken gravy. However, while ragi mudde is available only in the afternoon , it can be made to order for dinner as well. Meatball dishes are also served here.The not-so-experimental can opt for rotis instead of mudde. All dishes come with a slice of cucumber, onion and lime and are served on leaf-lined plates.Biryani is served in the usual avatars – vegetarian , egg, chicken and mutton – and is not overly spicy. The flavours are well-blended and complement the rice as well as the meat.Standard vegetarian meals are also served here and one can opt for a non-vegetarian dish if they wish to upgrade. Fish dishes are subject to availability, as are the desserts. Nagashree also has a take-home option.Timings: 12noon – 4pm, 6.30pm - 10.30pm Open all days No cards or vouchers Meal for 3 – Rs 500 Call 93413 24184 to place orders