Category: Snacks
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Golibajo
Golibajo is a very popular snack prepared in the Udupi Mangalore belt .Every small eatery and famous restaurants have this item on their menu. It is known by names like Mangalore bajji or Mysore bonda too in other parts of Karnataka and equally popular in Konkani households as everyone love…
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Masala peanuts / Tallel Nelkadlo
Masala peanuts called as tallel nelkadlo (peanuts in konkani ) or Nelkadle bajo is a very addictive snack. Very easy to prepare and even beginners in cooking can attempt this. Also it is always better to prepare such snacks at home as we have control over the ingredients and the…
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Mushti Bajjo
This is an age old recipe which she learnt from her Paternal grandmother . A very tasty snack with a unique combo of Sweet Potato , raw banana & potato. Makes for a great tea time snack . Ingredients :- Method :- Enjoy these hot with a steaming cup of…
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Bhimukk / Nelakadalo tallelle
View Post Most of us love to munch on fried peanuts or Bhimukk / Nelakadalo as its called in Konkani. It’s the most popular snack to have while watching a movie or reading a book or just for time pass – a anytime anywhere snack . It’s also the most…
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Chane/Chana usli ( North Canara version)
Today I am sharing yet another version of usli using black chana which is prepared in North Canara of Karnataka.This usli is prepared on festive days to distribute as ‘Prasad’ or as part of prasad along with other items. Also during” Vasant pooja” in temples this is always in the…
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Dhaya Ambado
Dhaya ambado is our own amchi version of the famous “Dahi vada.”..Dhaya is curd and ambado is the vada wherein it is shaped round like a ball.The batter remains the same as that…
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Groundnut Usli
Ground nuts or peanuts are called poor man’s almonds as they are easily available and have plenty of health benefits too when eaten in whatever form – raw , roasted or…
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Gabbya Vodis /banana stem sun dried fritters
It’s hot days again and so a flurry of activities are going on in GSB households – yes the vodi making & happollu making sessions are on ! Various veggies & batters are being made and spooned out…
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Kirla Dangar
Bamboo shoots are referred to as keerlu in Konkani. Keerlu both fresh and brined is used in many dishes in our cuisine and is a favourite with everyone. Though due to Its strong flavour and aroma a few…
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Thiksaniche Maskat
When joint families were the norm cooking food in large quantities had to be as quick as possible and yet filling and tasty for the many hungry family members . And mainly made without…
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Godda (Sweet) Chakkuli
Godda Chakkuli ! Yes ! you read it right ! Amazing isn’t it ? This is again a very rare recipe that I am sharing . My friend Anasuya V Prabhu has shared the recipe of her grandmother…
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Surna Balukk
Surnu / Elephant Foot yam is known for its wide medicinal benefits and nutritional profile.and its consumption is beneficial to health . GSB Cuisine makes ample use of it and we have several delicious recipes which have all been…
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Teek/Phanna Patholi (instant savoury/seasoned patholi)
Patholi is a sweet dish prepared in turmeric leaves. When steaming these patholis in turmeric leaves the whole house has a divine aroma . We already have various versions of patholi in this blog shared by my friends…
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Toushe muddo using Idli rava
Steamed dumplings are referred to as muddo in Konkani. Toushe is cucumber and hence the name toushe muddo i.e cucumber dumplings.The toushe muddo is steamed using turmeric leaves and is prepared around the same time like Nagpanchami…
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Phemparo Thollolo (Jackfruit seed skin/Aril )
Just some days back I had posted about another dish of Jack fruit seed skin here Now this part which most discard can be used to make another yum snack . Just try this out & you will never…
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Phemparo (Jack fruit seed skin) Upkari
We GSB’s are so prudent that we avoid wasting any part of any veggie as much as possible . Indeed what many throw away as waste is converted into very yum dishes…
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Cabbage Bhajja ( Cabbage Fritters )
Rainy season means hot deep fried snacks with some hot cups of tea !what better if such snacks can be prepared in just a few minutes and to see them disappear in lesser time into…
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Samidrapon/Rice papad
Samidrapon is almost similar to papad. This papad is prepared with rice which is soaked and ground to a batter and later shaped like small dosas/pan cakes. The special thing about this papad is,it is steamed on Channina…
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Pumpkin leaves Pathravodo
All GSB’s are bound by their common favourite and signature dish of the community – the Pathravodo ! You can find the recipe for the most famous one made with Tera or Arvi leaves here , For those…
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Bhajjilo Phovu
This is a very simple, tasty, traditional snack, which is very useful when unexpected guests come.I learnt this from my mom in law. Food was simple and healthy in olden days and so was life. So here is the…
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Ponsa Chari Fry
GSBians are well known for trying various tasty dishes from what are considered as vegetable waste. Today I am sharing this recipe of Ponsa chari (rind part of jackfruit and which is considered as a waste and thrown…
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Chevli Sukkelle
Something crunchy is always nice to have along with lunches- so also with evening tea especially during rainy season ! For long we GSBs are known for not wasting any veggie or fruit . Peels which are usually thrown away by most people…
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Batate Happolu
Fries with amchi jevan is always an integral part of it ! No jevan feels complete until you have some crunch while you are enjoying the most delicious curries & side dishes & when it is Battata happolu – there…
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Surna Ghari
There are a lot of varieties of Gharis prepared at Konkani Temples and homes. Surna Ghari is one such type of Ghari that is prepared in temples or during religious functions, especially when the use…
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Masala Bhimukk/Nelakadalo
Groundnuts being an important source of proteins ,minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. So for vegetarians including groundnuts in their daily diet is very essential , So groundnuts as a snack are welcomed by all –…
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Pappada Vada
Pappada Vada is a very famous evening snack among Kerala Konkanis which is prepared using Kerala Papads. This is very tasty and remains fresh a long time – Of course, if…
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Tender Raw-banana Phodis(deep fried)
I have already posted many phodis ..both tava fried and deep fried versions in the blog.There are few versions from my friends and co bloggers too which can be found in the Archives.Today sharing a unique one…
Konkani Khann Anik Jevan 