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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 !…

  • 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.…

  • Dhavi tori ghashi

                           Ghashi is a common curry in our cuisine and is a must on most of the religious occasions ,festivals and functions.There are already many combos of ghashis in this blog shared by my friends.Today I am going to show…

  • Happolu Ambat

                  This curry is just like Udida Vodi Ambat which is featured in this blog !This picture & recipe is courtesy my dear FB friend Jayanthi Kamath . In this picture she has shown both the happolu vodi & Udida vodi . You can get the recipe…

  • Varn ( Dal and coconut based thoy)

                           Varn is an authentic konkani dish like dali thoy.This is prepared with moong dal and coconut with an awesome flavour of jeera.                      In mangalore varn is an important dish…

  • Kadgi Uppat ( Raw Jackfruit Curry )

    This is a very old traditional GSB  recipe.This is a nearly forgotten amchi dish ! Lets see the recipe for this simple , seasonal delicacy. Ingredients :-  Kadgi cut & cubed  – about 15 medium sized pieces Grated coconut – 1 cup Roasted red chillies – 5-6 no. Tamarind –…

  • Tambdi beeye saarupkari (Rajma)

                 Saarupkari is the easiest konkani curry you can whip up.This is a simple to make yet delicious dish   seasoned with garlic and chillies.It is served with plain rice.                   This is the best way to…

  • Gulla Kolmbo

                   Kolmbo is our version of Sambhar.I have already shared Kolmbo recipe using Pumpkin Here .Today  I am sharing one more version which is a favourite with many because of the vegetable combo ..Infact it is said to be the classic combo and the best of…

  • Bhajji Bendi ( red Amaranth curry )

                                        ” Bhajji ” or red spinach is one of the very nutritious leafy vegetables. . Amchi cuisine has various recipes on the red amaranth and bhajji bendi is one such curry usually served with rice…

  • Alsande / chavli koddel

                              Koddel is a coconut based gravy dish using pulse from South Kanara. I have already shared Koddel recipe using red chavli( Bagdo) here .Today sharing another version using Chavli / Alsando.Each pulse has its own taste though the basic…

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