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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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....
Vee
Dec 11, 20202 min read
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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
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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...
Vee
Oct 21, 20203 min read
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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...
Vee
Oct 15, 20204 min read
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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...
Vee
Oct 2, 20202 min read
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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
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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...
Vee
Sep 16, 20202 min read
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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
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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
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