Tag: Konkani food
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Thazuthama bajji upkari
Thazuthama / Hogweed used to be found growing wild in every backyard in kerala . Now due to urbanisation this is hardly to be seen . Those days this used to be collected regularly & a tasty dish made from this becuse of it incredible medicinal properties as it an…
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Kananga(sweet potato) and Seemebadane(chowchow) phodis(Tava Fries)
Phodis are all time favourite for Konkanis.We usually like deep fried ones but everyone knows eating oily and deep fried food daily is not healthy. Tava frying the phodis is a best way to indulge without guilt.Its easy…
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Avale Kadi
This recipe is from our member Asha Satish Philar akkas Konkani Saraswat Cuisine cook bookKadis do not have dals or vegetables and are perhaps unique to saraswat cuisine. They are coconut based and generally use spices which have medicinal value .Kadis are served hot Ingredients ;- Avallos / gooseberries –…
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Ghosale Frys
Ghosale Frys – Crisp and spicy ridge gourd frys Ingredients: Ghosale-1full (make sure to get very tender and green ones) Salt-To taste Hing powder-1/4 tsp Chilli powder-1/2 tsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Rice powder for coating the ghosale pieces-1/2 cup Oil- For frying Method: Wash the full ghosale and peel out…
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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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Methi Palya Buthi
This is a semi dry curry prepared with methi leaves,potatoes and some spices ground with coconut.It is a side dish with rice and of course amchi dalithoi.Methi leaves contains good amount of Iron & improves anemia in expectant women & growing children.They have full of vitamins and dietary fibre.They…
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Topi Dosa / Cone Dosa
Dosa’s and Idli’s are the comfort breakfast menu for all of us Topi dosa or cone dosa is normally ordered in hotels and we can see the kids enjoying them .For every housewife it is a challenge to satisfy the family members with different items everyday.Here today I would…
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Jeere-Meere Kadi
Unlike the Solkadi or the Buttermilk Kadi, which can also be served as a drink, this is used as an accompaniment with rice.T his is a very simple dish to make and healthy too with the addition of cumin seeds (jeere) and pepper corns (meere…
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Allein ( ginger in curd )
Feasts means a lot of yumm dishes which we love to relish ! sometimes overeating or because of the rich foods most often this leads to stomach upsets & indigestion .So as a forethought our ingenious elders had introduced…
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Raw Tomato Bhuthi/Saungh
Raw Tomato Buthi/saungh is a little spicy side dish with coconut and onion gravy in it.It is a bit different from other saungh which we prepare.Normally buthi is prepared along with some cooked toordal in it.Here we use raw coriander seeds while grinding the masala,which gives a unique flavour.…
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Mixed Vegetable Sukke
Sukke is a side dish had with rice.It is prepared with various mixed veggies cooked in coconut masala.It is prepared on auspicious days as it does not have onion or garlic.Ingredients: Cucumber: 1/2 of 1 cucumber …
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Bikkand Galnu Ghassi
Soyi Bhajjilli Ghassis are a very favourite dish of GSBs . This is made for any special occasion , feasts or just when you want to have some special dish . The variety of this ghassi is endless…
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Mumbri/Keli panna cholkya vaili tandla bhakri
Mumbri or Keli panna cholkya vaili tandla bhakri is absolute amchi delight any time. Best made with red rice powder. If not available ordinary rice powder can be used. When made on fire wood burner…
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Alsande Upkari with peanuts
Upkari is simple stir fry which is common in any konkani household during lunch or dinner as side dish. It is simple , easy and quick to prepare .This can also be very healthy way of making the family members eat different variety of vegetables. Usually in Upkaris a…
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Kali Tori sukke
GSB is always a lover of whole grains. They have a definite idea of, on what day they have to cook a particular grain. For example Bengal gram on Friday, Horse gram and other black coloured grains on Saturday etc. This vision on grains which has been carried forward…
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Batato Piyava Song
“Batato Piyava song” is a lip- smacking unique dish of GSB Mangalore. This is an age old recipe carried forward from generation after generation. Enjoy it. Ingredients:- Big size potatoes – 2 Big size onion – 4. Grated coconut. – 2 Cups. Roasted red chillies -10 (Ramnad). Tamarind – 1…
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Batate Phovu
Batat Phovu is a simple and easy dish to prepare … good for lazy morning breakfasts or as an evening snack .Do try and enjoy. Ingredients: 1 cup thick poha(beaten rice) 2…
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Bondi Sukke
One of the traditional dishes of Konkanis is the Bondi ( Banana Flower) sukke ! Nowadays many don’t do this citing lack of time and even because they do not know how to proceed with this ! Here is a step by step procedure to make it ! A little…
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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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Kaarathe Sukke
Though many don’t like bitter gourd GSB’s have used it to make the most delicious dishes that can make anyone who tastes it into a fan of karate !! . Here is one such simple dish which will leave you asking for more ! Ingredients:- Bitter gourds – 3 small…
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Karathya Dhave Humman
This dish is a satvik one and often seen in Cochin GSB temple feasts, marriages, Upanayanas etc. as a side dish. This is so tasty one and favorite of many. You too enjoy this dish at home. Ingredients Potato –…
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Koot Humman
GSB never ever waste any thing in cooking. This dish is another example to it. When certain vegetables are in excess after the main dish, they mix all and cook this tasty dish. All the under mentioned vegetables…
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Kooka Sukke
Kooka or chinese potato as they are called in English are a favourite of the Konkanis in and around Udupi -Mangalore and in Kerela where it is called as Sopur Kook.This Kooka can be replaced in most of the dishes that require surnu(elephant…
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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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Kodiyalchi Chana Soyi Bajjili Ghashi
Among all the dishes of GSB “Soyi Bajjili Ghashi” owns a unique place. This dish is a favorite of all. There is a small difference in the recipe of Mangalore side and Cochin side. But frankly speaking both recipes are so heavenly tasty one.…
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