The Kodava Sahitya Academy in association with Kodava Samaja Pommakkada Kooda organised “Kodava Theeni Namme” to highlight the Kodava culture, at Kodava Samaja on Sunday.

Traditional delicacies of Kodavas — “Kadabuttu,” “Pandikari,” “Mange Pajji,” “Kurukari,” “Kumabalakari,” “Kembukari,” “Kaad mange,” “Koile meen,” “Thoppukari,” “Karjikai”, “Marakembu puttu,” “Berambuttu,” “Chitaniputt,” “Adikeputt,” “Book kajjaya,” “Sunti pajji,” “Bembalekari,” “Panakandekari,” “Kakkale,” “Kembukarri,” “Kaipuli chutney,” “Kenjarisuli,” “Ambatepara,” “Chorange para,” and others — were exhibited.

MLC Veena Acchaiah said, ‘Kodava Theeni Namme’ reminded her of the rich traditional mouth-watering delicacies. It is a good effort to create awareness on the delicacies among the younger generation, she added.

Stating that Kodavas are known for their hospitality, she added that the Kodavas are also known for their unique attire, tradition and culture.

Kodava Samaja Pommakkada Koota President Kannanda Kavitha Bollappa and Kodava Sahithya Academy President Pemmanda K Ponnappa were also present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> States> Districts / by DH News Service – Madikeri / July 29th, 2018