Tag: GSB

  • Gova kona Godd Sannan ( Broken Wheat steamed cake )

                   Anything made from broken wheat becomes very tasty ..So a sweet dish from broken wheat is simply amazing..Today I am posting a very tasty and healthy sweet from broken wheat . Ingredients :- Broken wheat  –  2 cups Grated coconut   – one and…

  • Bhende Thikshe (Bhindi Spicy Curry)

                                    “Bhenda thikshe” is one of the simplest yet tastiest side dish from bhindis  which can be prepared in a jiffy ! I learnt this from my mother in law. It has minimal ingredients and…

  • Chane dali Usli

                     Usli is a simple dish which uses either pulse like chana,mung etc or dals like mungdal, chanadal. My co-blogger friends have already shared a few versions of uslis in blog ..We also prepare usli using poha or leftover idlies. Basically usli is…

  • Birmikarmbala / Bimbla Nonche

                                Pickles are very much in demand at home ! So I try to make all varieties as & when each  ingredient is available in each season . The other day I got some fresh Bimbuls/ birmi…

  • 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…

  • Keerla Sukke

                             One of my hubby’s favourite veggie is Keerlu / Bamboo Shoots .I have already posted Keerla Upkari in this blog here  . Here is another of his favourite  – Keerla Sukke .  I made this with salted /brined…

  • Batate Talasani

                                                       Am back with yet another simple stirfry using garlic for seasoning with everyone’s favourite veggie potato. Amma used to do this often and we relished…

  • 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…

  • Idli Upma ( version -2 )

                                       Many of us love to have the healthiest breakfast – Idlis . Since it is quite easy to make quickly in large quantity – this is very popularly cooked up in large numbers…

  • Bhenda Upkari

                               We have already documented various upkari recipes in this blog..today sharing one more simple upkari i.e stir fry using bhenda i.e lady’s finger. Upkari is used as a side dish and is very easy and quick to…

  • Nimbuvo Chirdille

                                 We have already seen how to brine lemons here  . Now you can make this dish whenever you feel you need a tangy side dish . This is especially good for young children who are recovering from…

  • Dhudha Pongolu

                                   Dhudha Pongolu  is prepared as prasad in Dhanur masa /in Amchi konkani temples . This is especially special  at the TD temple Kochi. It’s made for the afternoon pooja prasad  in the temple and  one could…

  • Pendaro Upkari

                      Pendaro is a wild vegetable which is mostly found in coastal forests of Karnataka.. it is a well known seasonal vegetable which is only found when its almost end of the monsoon season and when the winter begins.. that’s when you…

  • Varai phanna (little millet upma)

                                   Varai/Samo is a  millet used like rice in vegetarian,vegan and gluten free dishes. It is a healthy grain that should be added to our diet, as it offers many benefits.It is high in source of…

  • Avalya Sassam

                                          Avalya Sassam used to be my childhood favourite  side dish , Brined gooseberries  / mitta gallelle avalos are used in this . So the sweet after taste of the avalos lingering…

  • Limbiya Kanchi

                     Pickles are always the demanding ones at every household.We are sure about the quality and hygiene when they are prepared at home.                           Kanchi is nothing but lemons that have…

  • 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 –…

  • Gulla Bajji ( without onions)

                          Gulla is a variety of brinjal native to Udupi district in South Canara. The famous one being Matti Gulla which is grown exclusively in a small village called Matti and hence the name. I have already posted Kolmbo and Sukke using Gulla.…

  • 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…

  • batato piyava upkari

                             Batato Piyava upkari means Potato and onion stir fry.This is a very simple and tasty upkari to be had with rice and dal or a good accompaniment with boiled rice porridge.               …

  • 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…

  • Mitta Gallche ( Brining )

    In days of yore – when every household had so many fruit trees around their homes – Mangoes , hog plums , gooseberries & the like would be bountiful in their yield . The clever women of the house holds would turn them into pickles , brine them , making…

  • Vastad Roti

                     Vastad Roti is a Mangalorean dish which is little sweet with mild banana flavour. It is thick but very soft in texture,normally prepared for breakfast.This is  a healthier version of well known Mangalore buns.The dough is the same of buns but instead…

  • Methi Dosa

                                    Methi dosa is a very traditional GSB recipe . The dosa flavoured by methi seeds /fenugreek is very healthy too Ingredients :- Raw rice   – 2 cups Grated coconut  – 1 cup heaped Methi …

  • Varai Idli

                                   Varai is a tiny white round grain belonging to the millet family.It is called little millet/Samo rice in English and  is an healthy  alternative to rice.They do not belong to the rice family so it…

  • Magge Upkari

                             Magge or Mangalore cucumber is a favourite veg of amchies .We use them in different dishes . I would like to share a very simple version of magge upkari prepared by my bappamma (grand mother ) .A simple…

  • Masala taak

                                      Taak is  buttermilk in Konkani .Buttermilk is used in various dishes in our cuisine apart from having it as such as an appetizing drink at the end of a meal. Some even have “takka sheeth “meaning…