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A classic Karnataka breakfast platter featuring two semolina delights in one! Enjoy the savory, spicy Khara Bath alongside the sweet, fragrant Kesari Bath for a perfect balance of flavors.
For 4 servings
Roast Rava & Prep Saffron (10 mins)
Prepare Kesari Bath (Sweet) (12 mins)
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A classic Karnataka breakfast platter featuring two semolina delights in one! Enjoy the savory, spicy Khara Bath alongside the sweet, fragrant Kesari Bath for a perfect balance of flavors.
This south_indian recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 601.16 calories per serving with 4.14g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prepare Khara Bath (Savory) (15 mins)
Assemble and Serve (3 mins)
If you don't have Vangi Bath powder, you can use Bisi Bele Bath powder or even a good quality Sambar powder with a pinch of garam masala.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the Khara Bath, such as bell peppers (capsicum), potatoes, or sweet corn.
For a different flavor profile in the Kesari Bath, you can replace half of the sugar with jaggery powder.
Add a tablespoon of grated fresh coconut to the Khara Bath at the end for extra texture and flavor.
Semolina (rava) is rich in complex carbohydrates, which provide a steady release of energy, making this a filling and energizing breakfast.
The inclusion of various vegetables like carrots, peas, and beans in the Khara Bath adds dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes gut health.
Ghee and cashews in the Kesari Bath are sources of healthy fats, which are essential for brain function and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Semolina is a good source of iron and magnesium, which are vital for blood production and muscle function, respectively.
Chow Chow Bath is not a single dish, but a popular breakfast platter from Karnataka, India. It consists of two dishes served together: Khara Bath (a savory, spicy semolina upma) and Kesari Bath (a sweet, saffron-infused semolina halwa).
Chow Chow Bath offers a mix of nutrients. The Khara Bath provides fiber and vitamins from vegetables, while the Kesari Bath is high in carbohydrates and sugar, providing quick energy. It's a hearty meal, best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
A single serving of Chow Chow Bath, which includes both the savory and sweet components, contains approximately 700-750 calories. The calorie count is high due to the combination of semolina, ghee, oil, and sugar.
The key is to roast the rava (semolina) well on low heat until it's fragrant. Also, using the correct ratio of hot water to rava (typically 1:2.5 for Khara Bath and 1:2 for Kesari Bath) and adding the rava slowly while stirring prevents lumps.
Yes, you can make it vegan. For the Kesari Bath, replace the ghee with coconut oil or another neutral vegetable oil and skip the milk for soaking saffron (use warm water instead). The Khara Bath is already vegan if you use oil instead of ghee.
Store leftover Khara Bath and Kesari Bath in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, sprinkle a little hot water over the top and microwave for 1-2 minutes or gently heat in a pan on the stovetop.