Category: Konkani Sweets
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Five star khadi (barfi)
This khadi gets its name because of the five main stars(ingredients) that go in making this barfi (or khadi as we usually say in konkani) The five main ingredients are Besan,grated coconut, milk, ghee and sugar. When such yummy ingredients come together,one doesnt…
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Pickalle Ambya Humman
Summer means the arrival of mangoes & GSB s have so many dishes to enjoy ripe mangoes – truly called – the King of Fruits !! So the next time you get small ripe mangoes of the local variety .- dont think twice…
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Hardhakoru
Hardhakoru….. this is a very easy & tasty recipe.. As it is rich in nutrients, its also eaten during Ekadeshi fasting as it is very filling…. Here is how to make this: Ingredients: Chopped Coconut pieces – 1/2 cup Nendarbale Kele/Kerala banana – 2 Assorted dry fruits like cashews, badam,…
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Godu Ambya Ghassi
“Godu Ambya ghassi” is a sweet dish of amchi kochi. This dish is made of ripe mangoes and is a gorgeous one, served in temple festival feast, marriage feast etc. Irrespective of age, amchi kochi loves this. Ingredients :- Ripe…
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Mando
Mando is a favorite sweet dish of a G.S.B, irrespective of age. It is a dish prepared during festival season. It is also served in grand occasions like marriage, upanayana, temple festivals etc. Mando occupies a unique space among G.S.Bs and it is with pride that they serve…
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Godda Appo
Godda appos need a special pan called appyan kayli or Aebleskiver pan .Appos are easy to make if you have a good one – a non-stick one or of heavy good quality metal ( mine is made of Hindalium & I got good ones right from day 1 of…
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Khichadi
Khichadi is one of the traditional sweets prepared by GSB community during the special occassion of Pushya Mahina (month) . A sweet prepared using raw rice and mung dal adding lots of jaggery is relished by…
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Amchi Kodiyal "Kelya Halwo"
I have already given you the recipe of our amchi kochi kelya halwo. Now I am giving the recipe of amchi Mangalore kelya halwo. Even though both are prepared by Nendra Banana both do…
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Gova kani godshe/Broken Wheat Payasu
Gova kano (broken wheat) is very healthy with lots of fibre . The whole wheat is broken to form small grains which is useful to prepare many variety of dishes.There are again many forms of broken…
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Govva Kono & Mugga dali Duddali:
Gova Kono & Mugga dali (Broken Wheat & Moongdal) Duddali: Ingredients: Broken Wheat – 1 cup Moong dal – 1/4 cup Sugar – 1 cup, or as per taste Milk – 1-2 cup Powdered Elachi – 4 Ghee – 2 tsp & also for greasing tray Method: Dry…
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Dali Vodo
“Dali Vodo” is a gorgeous dish of amchi Kochi GSB. It is usually prepared in the feast in connection with Simantha / Pounsavan. (Baby Shower ) . This is a sweet dish prepared by a sweet combination of two authentic recipes…
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Danthumbari
Amchi Kochi has an important celebration, when they see the first tooth of their baby and that function is known as “danthumbar”. For that function they invite their dear friends and relatives. In that occasion a special dish called “danthumbari”…
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Panchagadayi
Panchagadayi as the name suggests has five main ingredients – broken wheat , Moong dal , Chana dal , jaggery & coconut , This is to be especially prepared on Janmashtami and given…
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Duddhi Morgolu
This is a sweet side dish with Duddhi / pumpkin..& an almost forgotten dish !here is the recipe :- Ingredients:- Dhuddhi /Pumpkin – about 250 gm,- choose a ripe yellow one Jaggery – 100 gms, Coconut milk ( thick )- 1/2 cup, Red chilies – 2 Salt a…
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Basann oondo
If we say Godsaniche . the first item that we will remember is the Bassann Oondo / besan onndo .this is especially prepared during our important festivals like Deepavali ,, Samsarpadavo(New year) & weddings . When the temple aarattu is nearing , this will be made & stocked to serve the many guests…
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Phadi Kaleyli
This is an almost forgotten GSB delicacy. I remember my Grandmother making this as an evening snack for us. It is very simple and extremely delicious. Phadi means Pieces and Kaleyli means mixed. This is also called Surli…
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Chana Dali Muliku / Sukrundo
Chana dali muliku / sukrundo is an amchi favorite. And this muliku made with chana dal and sugar is a lip smacking one. In many GSB temples we get this as…
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Doodhpak
Doodhpak is a dessert made from rice and milk, something similar to the North Indian ‘Kheer’. This dessert can be found at most of the weddings in Udupi-Mangalore side.Its a rich and heavy dessert with rice…
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Ponsa Kakkambi
As the name suggests this dessert is made from ripe Jack fruit . Its made for marriages feasts especially when jack fruit is in season .Some temples too serve this as payasu during festivals .It is very easy to make . So do…
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Rava Laddoo
This is the most common Indian sweet.It needs no introduction as it is so popular among Indians.It is an easy to make sweets and available in all stores any time of the…
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Gonva kanacho godappo
Broken wheat sweet paniyarams ( Gonva kanacho godappo) I learnt this recipe from my aunt. She is an expert in making them and as a kid…
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Bondi Godd Sukke
Not only a spicy side dish Bondi / banana flower , it can be used to make a sweet dish too . This is an almost forgotten recipe . This used to made by my mother as an after school snack – a…
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Kelya Halwo.
Kelya Halwo / Banana Halwa is a very popular sweet of GSB. The main ingredient in this is Nendra Banana. Mangalore GSB prepare this with a different recipe by grinding Banana etc. Here I give the preparation of Kelya Halwo in cochin style. Ingredients Very ripened Nendra Banana – 8 Grated…
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Undlakaal…
A Sweet Dish prepared during Shravan Sunday Choodi & Tulsi Pooja. Ingredients: 1 Cup Rice Flour 3 Tablespoons Coconut Milk a pinch of Salt and Sugar to taste 1/2 Cup Water 1 Cup Fresh Coconut, grated 1/2 Cup Gud/Jaggery, grated 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder Method:- Mix the first Four ingredients…
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Churmundo
“Churmundo” is a very popular laddo in and around Mangalore. This is very easy to prepare. Generally a home made sweet. Enjoy with this laddoo on birthdays, festivals, other family get-together etc. Ingredients Wheat…
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Gova godu Appo
“Godu Appo” is an all time favorite sweet delicacy.This is a simple recipe but you need have an “Appo skillet “(Appya Kayili) . Ingredients; Wheat flour – 1 Cup Jaggery – ½ Cup Dry coconut…
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Ubbati/puran poli
It is definitely hard for me to imagine anyone who wouldnt like ubbatis/puranpolis. As we all know the fruits of labour are often sweet. We could almost say this quote was made for this dish as it is a laborious procedure but well worth…
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