Tag: Konkani food
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Ponsa gidigi / kadgi Dhevi Ghassi
Now is the season for Jackfruits . So now is the time to make various yum dishes with it . You can make a very easy to make yet very tasty ghassi with a young jack fruit. – called gidgi/kadgi.…
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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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Soyi Bajjile Ghashi Mashingasanga anik Batato Ghalnu
Ingredients: Coconut gratings, from 1/2 coconut Red Chillies, 10-12, or to taste Tamarind, marble sized ball Coriander seeds, 1 tbsp. Urad dal, 1 tbsp. Cooked Tur dal, 1/4 cup Potatoes, boiled and cubed, 2 Drumsticks, 2, (cut into 1 and 1/2 inch pieces) Salt, to taste Oil, as required. Method:…
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Mugadali ani Carrot Kismuri/pachadi
Kismuri is the Konkani word used for salads.I have already posted the Karathe(bittergourd) Kismuri and the Happala (papads) Kismuri which are mainly coconut based with onions .This recipe doesnt require too much of coconut and includes carrots and other veggies which makes it look colourful and favourite with…
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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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Karathe Kismuri/Bitter Gourd salad
Bitter gourds (Karathe in Konkani) is a vegetable which is either loved very much or just hated .It is no different in our family too, as I love it but others are not too fond of this vegetable.This is the only dish…
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Gabbiya Polo
There are so many healthy versions of dosas/polos in the GSB Cuisine . One such is the Gabbiya polo made with banana stem .this fibre rich breakfast is so very tasty ..you will make it a regular one in your breakfast list! Ingredients; Raw rice – 2 cups Grated coconut…
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Cabbage Idli/ Cabbage sanna muddo
Cabbage idlies or Cabbage Sanna Muddo as we Konkanis usually refer it, is a yummy dish which when had with drizzled coconut oil takes our meals to another level.Its very easy to make too and healthy as its steamed.Basically the Jackfruit tree leaves or Banana…
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Avalo Sukke
You can used brined avalos / gooseberries to make this sukke Ingredients :– Salted Avalo (goose berry) – 2 nos Grated coconut – 2 tbsp Chilly powder – 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder – a pinch For seasoning:- Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard – 1tsp …
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Nonchambya Sassam
This is served as a side dish. We can prepare within 10 minutes ! Ingredients:- Brined Mango -1 medium Green chilly – 1 nos Curd – 1/4 cup Salt …
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Pathrodo Phann Gallelo
Pathrodo being our most favourite GSB delicacy..we make a lot of it when we set out to make it !! & at times family members get tired eating it . So here is a little trick to get them to finish your stock of pathrodo ( For pathrodo recipe check here )…
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Kattalli Bhajjille Ghassi
Sometimes we get a very dry coconut or copra and Katalli bhajjilli Ghassi is what comes to mind immediately !! So when I got a copra & had a homegrown Kaachil (yam )I decided to do this very traditional ghassi This is the kaachil…
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Vaingana Phodo
Vaingana Phodo is a very traditional recipe of the Cochin GSBs. this calls for a special pitto / powder called Bhajja Pitto ! . This powder can be made & stored in advance & used whenever needed. You can use this to make a similar dish with brined ambullis /…
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Assorted Bajos/Phodis with Phodi masolu(ground batter)
Deep fried Bajos or phodis are liked by each and everyone.It is very difficult to explain the difference between bajos or phodis as the one with cauliflower is called bajos and the one done with sweet potato(kananga in Konkani) is called…
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Maggae Koddel
MAGGE (YELLOW CUCUMBER ) KODDEL Koddel are main course curries with coconut gravy and garlic seasoning mainly prepared by Mangalore side GSB people. We can prepare the…
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Kuvale Sasam
Kuvale Sasam….is a tasty and healthy dish of amchi Kodial. It is a satvik dish served in many amchi temple feasts in and around Mangalore. But in Manjeshwar temple this dish has got a special significance. One of the deity is Subramanya, Kuvale curry is traditionally prepared daily in this…
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Udida Ghari & Soppur Ghari
Udida Ghari is a typical cochin GSB’s tea time snack . this is done using white urad dal unlike the more famous Thirupathi Ghari which uses urad dal with skin . This is also made for some religious functions too. Ingredients ; Urad dal – 1 cup Black pepper –…
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Sabutandla Polo & Kothambari Meeren
Asha Satish Philar or Ashakka as we all call our much loved akka is author of Konkani Saraswat Cuisine cook book. So when we had a theme to try out recipes from her cook book , I chose this Sabudana ani tandla polo .As accompaniments for this polo I made our very…
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Batato/Potato Thoi
Batato Thoi is a speciality of Mangalore konkani’s. It is served as a accompaniment to rice and is served with some veggie dish. This is a simple yet delicious easy recipe. All potato lovers check out for this recipe.Ingredients: 1…
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Ovro surnu ghalnu ghassi
Another very tasty soyi bhajjilli ghassi can be made with Ovro / field beans . I have given the recipe for the basic masollu here Ingredients ; Ovro / field beans – about 1 & 1/2 cups Surnu…
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Tingalavre Bendi(without garlic)
I have already posted Vali tingalavre bendi .. with garlic seasoning. Usually the bendis are always seasoned with garlic but this recipe is an exception as this does not have any seasoning at all. I learnt this after my marriage from my mother in law and now it is always on the…
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Pathravodo
Pathravodo is the signature dish of Konkanis. This is a lip smacking popular healthy dish prepared using colocasia leaves (Alva Pan) or taro leaves (Therya Pan). The funny part of this dish is that if it is not prepared properly…
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Bondi pakkoda
Banana flower Pakkoda ( Bondi pakkoda) We GSB’s are famous for preparing delicious dishes from whatever vegetables we get … this pakkoda or ambado is such a superb recipe which I learnt…
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Phova Upkari
Come aarattu or family functions Gsb households are quick to stock up on this yum snack !This is very simple to prepare & can be done in stages too , so that you are not burdened . this is an excellent combination with tea/ coffee & liked…
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Cabbage-Dali Ambat
Ambat is a coconut based curry which is mainly used as an accompaniment to rice. Most of the Konkani curries are coconut based ones with the basic ingredients coconut,red chillies and tamarind / Bimbul / Karmbal to make the paste.…
Konkani Khann Anik Jevan 