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Aug 18, 20222 min read
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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Apr 21, 20223 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 8, 20222 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 5, 20223 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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Dec 4, 20212 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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Jun 3, 20213 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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vee
May 9, 20212 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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vee
May 7, 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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Vee
Jan 22, 20213 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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Vee
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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Vee
Jan 2, 20212 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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Vee
Dec 11, 20202 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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Vee
Nov 21, 20203 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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Vee
Oct 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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Vee
Oct 15, 20204 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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Vee
Oct 2, 20202 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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Vee
Sep 18, 20204 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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Vee
Sep 16, 20202 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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Vee
Sep 14, 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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Vee
Sep 11, 20203 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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