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Jackfruit Idlis

A jackfruit tree produces large fruit, and a mature jackfruit tree produces about 200 fruits per year, with older trees bearing up to 500...

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Aug 18, 20222 min read

Horsegram (KuLith) Koddhel

Horse gram is called the miracle pulse, since it is very rich in protein, calcium and is full of antioxidants. It is known to be an...

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Apr 21, 20223 min read

Jackfruit/KaDgi Chakko

Jackfruit is a favorite in most Konkani households, and many preparations are made. The raw jackfruit /kaDgi is used in curries and...

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Apr 8, 20222 min read

MadgaNe

MadgaNe is the traditional sweet dish/dessert of Mangalorean GSBs (Gowda Saraswat Brahmins) or Konkanis (as we speak the Konkani...

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Apr 5, 20223 min read

Fenugreek Coriander Fish Curry

In Konkani, it is called "Methi Kothambari zhalke ghashi". Zhalke is fish, and ghashi is curry in Konkani. This preparation is made with...

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Dec 4, 20212 min read

Udad and Mung dhal Idlis

These fluffy soft idlis are also known as 'Protein Idlis' at our house. We could eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Mung Dhal/Mung...

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Jun 3, 20213 min read

Sweet and Spicy DhoDDak

Rula'nva dhoDDak, this is what we Konkani Amchis call it!! Logging these tried and tested recipes brings back so many sweet memories for...

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May 9, 20212 min read

Sprouted Mung beans Ambat/Ghashi

Konkani curries are cooked mostly with coconut, and even though the sea food dishes are quite popular, the vegetarian side dishes are...

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May 7, 20212 min read

Air fryer Cabbage Vada/Ambadaw

Cabbage Vada was one of my Dad's favorite crunchy foods. My dad was the one who shopped for the vegetables, as his office was in Byculla,...

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Jan 22, 20213 min read

Cabbage VaDa/Ambadaw

Cabbage Vada was one of my Dad's favorite crunchy foods. My dad was the one who shopped for the vegetables as his office was in Byculla,...

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Jan 22, 20213 min read

Instant TaikiLe ambaDaw/Vada

TaikiLaw/Cassia Tora/Senna Tora leaves can be used to make many tasty preparations. Details on these leaves can be found on another...

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Jan 2, 20212 min read

Mushti PoLLaw(Dosa)

Ever wonder why this dosa is called Mushti poLLaw (dosa)? I have a theory or may be a guess. A mushti in Konkani translates to fist....

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Dec 11, 20202 min read

Fish PhaNNa Upkari

PhaNNa upkari made with various fish is my hubby's favorite. He particularly likes trout here in the US and prefers it cooked nice and...

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Nov 21, 20203 min read

Jackfruit Gharayi

The Jackfruit is a big fruit with a rough, spiky and thick outer skin, and it's hard to believe, that it comes from the fig and mulberry...

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Oct 21, 20203 min read

Ladyfish (Nogli) Wrap Tawa Fry

Ladyfish Tawa Fry - Both my husband and I love Ladyfish and the Konkan coast is where we can be guaranteed that the fish is absolutely...

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Oct 15, 20204 min read

Kodo Millet Semolina Upma/Rula'nv

This is an accidental find at the Indian grocery store, the best find for sure! I am so excited that I can finally eat Upma, since I...

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Oct 2, 20202 min read

Konkani DhaLitoi

Dhalitoi, or DDT (dhaaT dhaLitoi) or thick dhal as one of my brothers always liked to call it, is a staple in most Konkani households....

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Sep 18, 20204 min read

Mangalore Special MooDe

Another first for me!! Made MuDe using screw pine /pandan leaves. In India, these are almost always bought premade from the market and...

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Sep 16, 20202 min read

Phova/Poha/Beaten rice Usli

A quick, easy, healthy and tasty breakfast I enjoy is Phova Usli. Few ingredients that are almost always available in my kitchen are used...

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Sep 14, 20202 min read

Daily Stir Fry with Assorted Veggies

Vegetable Stir fries are also called Upkari or TalasaNi (if seasoned with garlic instead of mustard seeds) in Konkani. An Upkari or...

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Sep 11, 20203 min read