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Naati Oota

A non-vegetarian feast from Karnataka's kitchens — from Bengaluru's donne biryani to the village classic ragi mudde with naati koli saaru.

July 2, 3 & 4, 2027 Embassy Suites · Denton, TX
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Naati Oota

A taste of home, Texas-sized

Three days of hearty, non-vegetarian Karnataka cooking — village-style naati dishes, Bengaluru military-hotel classics and coastal favourites, served fresh at the convention.

Naati styleRagi mudde, saaru & village classics
Bengaluru classicsDonne biryani, kababs & pulao
Coastal flavoursGhee roast, fish fry & kori gassi
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The Convention Menu

Proposed non-vegetarian menu

Breakfast specialsಬೆಳಗಿನ ಉಪಾಹಾರ

  • Kheema DosaMutton

    Crisp dosa folded over spiced minced mutton

  • Mutton Paaya & IdiyappaMutton

    Slow-cooked trotter broth with string hoppers

  • Egg Burji & Neer DosaEgg

    Masala scrambled eggs with lacy rice crêpes

  • Masala OmeletteEgg

    Onion, green chilli and coriander omelette

Startersಆರಂಭ

  • Bengaluru Chicken KababChicken

    Street-style fried chicken with curry leaves

  • Mutton Pepper FryMutton

    Tender mutton tossed in crushed black pepper

  • Fish Rava FryFish

    Semolina-crusted fish, Mangaluru style

  • Mutton Liver FryMutton

    Pan-fried liver with onions and spices

Naati specialsನಾಟಿ ಶೈಲಿ

  • Ragi Mudde & Naati Koli SaaruChicken

    Finger-millet balls with country-chicken curry

  • Mutton BassaruMutton

    Rustic lentil-greens broth cooked with mutton

  • Boti GojjuMutton

    Tangy, spicy tripe curry — a village classic

  • Meen SaaruFish

    Coconut-tamarind fish curry

Biryani & riceಬಿರಿಯಾನಿ

  • Mutton Donne BiryaniMutton

    Green-masala biryani in a leaf cup

  • Chicken Donne BiryaniChicken

    The same Bengaluru classic with chicken

  • Military Hotel Mutton PulaoMutton

    Old-Bengaluru style pulao, rich and aromatic

  • Ghee Rice & Kori GassiChicken

    Ghee rice with Mangalorean coconut chicken curry

ChickenMuttonFishEggDishes and serving times are subject to final selection by the Food & Catering committee.
Serving schedule

Meals at the convention

Day-by-day serving times will be announced with the program schedule.

Jul02Fri
Day 1 · July 2, 2027
  • BreakfastTo be announced
  • LunchTo be announced
  • DinnerTo be announced
Jul03Sat
Day 2 · July 3, 2027
  • BreakfastTo be announced
  • LunchTo be announced
  • DinnerTo be announced
Jul04Sun
Day 3 · July 4, 2027
  • BreakfastTo be announced
  • LunchTo be announced
  • DinnerTo be announced

Dietary needs or allergies?

Let the Food & Catering committee know when you register, or write to us.

convention.chair@myvpa.org