Tag: coconut

  • Cook a Thali in 30 Minutes

    We had a theme in our FB group – Cooking a simple thali in just 30 minutes . Some of our members have posted some very good really feasible thalis that can be cooked in just 30 minutes .Hope this will be useful to you all in getting ideas to…

  • Thali – 1

    Thali – 1

    This thali has sheeth with Kartya pachatti , Gabbya upkari , surna edigai & Kartya kismuri . for recipes – click on the links – Do try out all the dishes

  • Moong & Kelya saali sukke

    Moong & Kelya saali sukke

    Green gram / moong and the skin of Kerala Banana / nenderbale are used to make this delicious sukke !No doubts about the health quotient of this dish ! Ingredients :- Method :- A very tasty and healthy side dish is ready to be served .

  • Happla Guli Sassam

    Happla Guli Sassam

    Happla guli Sassam is a traditional dish of GSB Konkanis . When pappads were being rolled out by the women of the household , a few gulis were reserved to make this delicious dish .But this is hardly made these days as it involves happlu making which is quite time…

  • 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…

  • Rice Kakkambi

    Rice Kakkambi

    Kakkambi prepared with rice used to be one of my most favourite sweets prepared by my Bappamma.. I used to just love this simple dessert a lot. so here is the recipe – Ingredients :- Method:- Notes :- 1/2 cup raw rice is more than enough for a family of…

  • 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…

  • Avalya Boi

                                             Avallo / gooseberry  is a powerhouse of Vitamin C, Its is is also rich in iron, calcium, phosphorous. It supports liver function and flushes out toxins from the body. So including Avallo in our…

  • 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…

  • Taikila kadi

                                   Taikilo means tora leaves, which is a variety of green leafy vegetable that grow during the monsoon season and can be seen in backyards and barren lands.We have already updated more details about these plant…

  • Batato Phovu (version 2)

                                   Batato poha (potato, beaten rice) is a super quick recipe to make either for breakfast or as a evening snack.Especially when you are expecting guests,this is easy and delicious to whip up along with coffee…

  • Salla Sannapolo

                             Sannapolo is a mini spicy dosa. We Mangaloreans serve it as a side dish with lunch or with rice gruel/porridge for dinner both of which tastes great. Me and my friends have shared sannapolo recipes with various veggies…

  • 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…

  • Gulla Sagle

                             This recipe is all about Gulla (brinjal) stuffed with coconut masala,which is a dry curry served with rice in a thali.                      We have already shared the details and…

  • 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…

  • Masingha Phulla Buthi

                                     Masingha Phool means Drumstick Flowers.They are nutritious and organic as it is mostly seen in backyard of the houses.This is a coconut based semi gravy curry to be had as a side dish with…

  • Orva Pitto Kalleylolo ( Sweet rice powder Mix)

                    This easy recipe was a popular snack for all the young kids in those days .But is hardly made nowadays as kids seem to prefer store bought ones . Please try this out for a healthier snack for your kids and grown…

  • Bhajjille Kelya Chutney

                       Continuing with the rare recipes series – here is another one by my friend Sumithra K Rao akka , This is with raw banana – Mondan kele or Bangbale kele variety as it is called . so simple & easy and…

  • Ghosale Morgholu

                             Here is another one of the rare recipes that I promised to post ! This is credit my friend Sujatha Umesh who learnt it from her aunt Indira devi. We have seen many dishes with Ghosale / ridge gourd…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Podale Upkari

                              Podale or snakegourd is used in making upkaris & other side dishes .It has white spongy like seeds which are used for making sannapolo and bajo too. Snake gourd is a low calorie vegetable with fibre and water content. Though…

  • Godu Phovu (instant)

                           Godu Phovu is a traditional konkani naivedya prepared on  auspicious occasions and festivals. This is a very simple naivedya prepared with thin variety phova and jaggery, flavoured with cardamom. I have already shared the panka version (making with jaggery syrup)…

  • 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…