Since these are seasonal and grow only during monsoons – there is a great demand for it . Also they have to be used within a day or they will turn black and poisonous. albeit being expensive – they are snapped up whenever they appear in the markets as the seasonal dishes could be done now only .
Since we get this fully covered with mud – put it in water & leave for some 10-15 minutes . Now wash well until they come out clean .
Now comes the most tedious part – peeling the alambe – It has a thin skin which must be peeled . you can use a pointed end like the back of a spoon or a pin to remove the skin . This has to be done very carefully so as not to break the alambe .Since this is time consuming the whole family comes to help in anticipation of the yummy dishes which can be made with this . Once cleaned – they show up as cute white mushrooms
Now for the recipe –
Ingredients :-
- Peeled Mushrooms (Gud gud alambe) – 2 cups
- Mangalore Cucumber / Magge ( chopped) – 3 cups
- Chopped Onions – 1 & 1/2 Cups ( half for cooking & half for seasoning )
- Turmeric powder – 1/4tsp
For the masala :-
- Fresh grated coconut –1& 1 /2 Cups
- Red chillies – 6-7 or as per taste( preferably Bydagi chillies )
- Bimbul /tree sorrel – 4 OR Tamarind – 1 gooseberry size
Method :-
- Cook the chopped magge , chopped onions & peeled alambe in a pan adding a little water , salt & the turmeric powder . see that it does not overcook & become mushy .
- Roast the chillies in a little oil.grind the coconut , chillies , tamarind / bimbul to a fine paste.
- Add this to the cooked veggies and bring to a boil . check for salt.
Konkani Khann Anik Jevan 
Dear konkani khann ani jevan, i ve been fan of the recipes since years and have tried most, you have been my first preference in choosing best konkani recipes, i love all sweet recipes posted here…
A humble request, there is an authentic konkani mangalorean recipe called “tuppa sheeth with masalas” which masala list even i dont know. I request you to please upload it if possible.
Its Excellent combination with this magge galnu alambe ambat..
Kudos for the efforts to give us authentic recipes, i m your gret fan in your youtube channel too…
Thankyou kkaj.in
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Thank you so much Vinutha for your so encouraging words for the blog & the you tube channel ,,will surely try to post ASAP ..thanks for the suggestion
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