Category: Konkani Curries

  • Godd Ambade Humman

    Hog plums are widely used in making pickles and as a replacement for tamarind in curries. But we Konkanis prepare so many variety dishes from the hog plums. The combination of hog plums and tender bamboo shoots make an amazing combo pickle called as “ keerlu- ambade nonche “. The…

  • Bikkand Thadsayilele

    Bikkand Thadsayilele

    Bikkand in Konkani means Jackfruit seed. These seeds are edible and highly nutritious. We Konkanis include it in many curries. Today I’m sharing a simple and spicy curry made with bikkand which is seasoned with garlic. This can be served as an accompaniment with rice or can be served with…

  • Betti Ghassi

    Betti Ghassi

    Save for a Rainy Day ! Goes the adage ! and how smartly our elders did it ! When there was plenty they would stock up for the days when food was scarce ! . Those days during rainy seasons vegetables were rarely available and households had to make do…

  • Bikkand ani Magge humman

    Humman is a coconut based spicy curry.This is a curry that can be prepared on satvik days as it is seasoned with hing (asafoetida) and raw coconut oil.This is a Mangalore style humman and we like to have it along with rice and also with shevain (string hoppers) This humman…

  • Batato Bibbo Humman

    Batato Bibbo Humman

    Here is yet another yumm curry shared by my good friend – Veena Nayak‎akka – Batato ,Bibbo , Bimbul (Potato,Tender cashew and Tree sorrel )spicy curry.This is a no onion no garlic,no thadka curry which you can make can make on Nagapanchami day as on that day we abstain from…

  • Matti gulla galnu soyi bajjunu sagle

                           There are many sagle recipes in this blog , Here is yet another one with roasted coconut –  Matti Gulla (brinjal) mashinga sangh galnu soyi bajjunu sagle! Recipe & pic are courtesy again my dear friend – Veena Nayak – So…

  • Chevli/Bagdo theppal galnu Gashi

                        Chevli/Bagdo gabbo,teppal galnu Gashi. This is a no onion no garlic traditional amchi curry specially made on the occasion of any amchi functions like wedding,u panayanam etc.You can make this curry with any pulses like Jainauro,thingalauro,kulithu and by adding,surnu,magge and kooka(chinese…

  • Gud gud alambe saungh

                           Gudgud alambe/Thunder mushrooms are a variety of mushroom which is available only during moonsoon season in southern part of Karnataka. Unlike other mushroom,these mushrooms do not have a stem and they are round in shape.The skin is very thick…

  • Keerla Neeli Sukke ( with bikkand & Ambado)

                   Come monsoons and a popular veggie is cooked in many GSB homes  – The Keerlu/Bamboo shoot . Although difficult to get many try to get atleast once during the season .You can learn about the method of preparations needed for cooking this veggie here  .…

  • Beansa Beeye Ambat

                         We get a lot of variety of beans in the market. There are a few varieties where the outer cover is matured but instead of discarding we still use it ! But how to ? – will be the question…

  • Bikkanda Saungh

                               Bikkanda Saungh is a spicy dish with a little gravy prepared with Jack fruit seeds. This curry goes well with rice and also with breakfast dishes like undi and panpolos. This curry is so yummy that no one…

  • Tallele Phedi (Pieces ) Galnu Ghassi

                                                  This is one of a series of rare dishes of Konkani food  that I will be posting – This simple but tasty dish is almost rarely ever…

  • Saalla Ghashi

                      Saal is nothing but brined jackfruit which is added to various dishes – recipes of which have already been shared on this blog.The detailed method of brining too have been added to the blog by my co-blogger friends .Check Archives for…

  • Thambidi Bhajje Ambatti ( Red Amaranth Curry)

                      Lucky are those who get Red Amaranth / Thambadi Bhajji (as it is called in Konkani ) to eat . The beautiful red leaves are a treat to see and the taste – just delicious . Also are the benefits –…

  • Jeev kadgi teppala ambat (Bread fruit curry)

                            Jeev kadgi or breadfruit as it commonly known is a favourite seasonal veggie for we Konkanis. We prepare variety of dishes using breadfruit like deep fried fritters, side dishes etc which can be found under various archives in…

  • Vaali Ambat ( Malabhar Spinach Curry )

                                       Vaali or malabar spinach is a tasty and nutritious leafy vegetable. Its very common in the backyards of konkani families.Today I am sharing one of the tastiest curries with malabar spinach and mixed…

  • Methi Leaves Ambat

                                                             This is a very traditional, healthy curry that our older generation used to do. In spite of its bitter taste both leaves…

  • Bette Koddel

                                 Koddel is a dish which is always made with coconut and there are many Koddel recipes in this blog which can be found in Archives under the category Main Curry .Today I am here with a…

  • Vaali, Papayaphala Ambat ( Malabar Spinach & raw Papaya Ambat )

                                    This is an authentic tasty and healthy GSB dish, which can made by using homegrown veggies like malabar spinach and raw papaya.This is a little bit thicker in consistency , compared to other ambats. And…

  • Ghari ani Umbari (shraddha Preparation)

                           Ghari and Umbari both are deep fried fritters prepared especially on shraddha/Death Annniversary or known as Varshik in konkani.                         Ghari is a savoury version prepared with urad…

  • Ponsa Elchikerri (version 2)

                                Ponsa Elchikerri is seasonal curry prepared with half ripe jackfruit,its seed and rind.There are various elichikerri recipe updated in this blog,which can be referred in konkani curry’s section.Here is my version which I learnt from my…

  • Bhajji Ambat with urida(udida) vodis

                     You can find many ambat recipes in this blog documented by me and my co-blogger friends. Most of the ambat recipes are with onion seasoning though there are times when mustard – curry leaves is also used to season the curry !…

  • Harve Ambya God Humman ( Raw Mango sweet curry )

                      Raw mangoes are used in a variety of amchi dishes in which one of my favourit is ” godd humman ” . I simply love this a lot when my amma prepares it. A lovely blend of sweetness , tanginess and…

  • Thori (black pigeon peas ) Thadsayillele

                                                   Kaali thori or black pigeon peas is one of the favourite pulses of amchi cuisine. Thori thadsayilele is one of the simplest dish from thori .You can…

  • Kooka /Batata Dhevi Ghassi

                             Here is popular  ghassi in Kochi style which will appeal to kids also because it has potatoes – an all time  favourite with kids. Usually ghassis are  broadly called dhevi & Kaalli to denote the type of  coconut masollu…

  • Karate Goon – Version – 2

                                                               I always used to wonder about  this peculiar name ” goon ” for this dish prepared with bitter gourds and green mangoes.…

  • Tingalavre Kolmbo ( version – 2 )

                Tingalavre Kolombo with a ground masala is a recipe I learnt from my mother ! so here I am sharing it with you all ! Ingredients :- To cook :- Tingalavaro  – 1 cup (soaked for atleast 3 hours) 1 small potato, chopped 1…