Snacks – Page 2

Patharvodo

Patharvodo is an all time favorite delicacy from Konkani cuisine. This dish can be relished for breakfast, as an evening snack or even as a whole meal for dinner. Patharvodo are steam cooked hence they are healthy. Since it is so delicious and popularly accepted, it is even served as a premium snack during familyContinue reading “Patharvodo”

Uzhunnu vada | Medu vada | Vada

Uzhunnu vada or vada is a deep fried savory snack made of lentils. Vada is the most popular food in south India served for breakfast or as a snack. Usually they are made by soaking and grinding urad dal then small portions of this batter is deep fried into round shaped. Apart from coconut chutney,Continue reading “Uzhunnu vada | Medu vada | Vada”

Uddida ghari | urad dal fritters

Urad dal fritters or ‘uddida ghari’ as we call it in Konkani is a snack prepared with urad dal and basic spices. These are prepared for occasions like Nag panchami and is also offered to God as naivadeyam. Nag Panchami is held in honour of the serpent god, Nag Devta. It is celebrated in differentContinue reading “Uddida ghari | urad dal fritters”

Vegan pumpkin cake | Dudiya kadamb

A cake that is vegan, gluten free, requires no baking and no butter but still is perfectly moist and healthy. “Kadamb” as called in konkani is a healthy dessert prepared by steaming. The authentic version of this dish is prepared on turmeric leaves. Usually this dish is prepared by soaking rice for a few hoursContinue reading “Vegan pumpkin cake | Dudiya kadamb”

Dal Fritters/ Parippu Vada

Parippu Vada/ Dal Vada is a famous street food in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is peas dal/ yellow split peas ground into a coarse paste and mixed with onion, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves ,cumin and deep fried. Its crispy, crunchy and yummy usually washed down with a steaming hot cup of chai (tea).Continue reading “Dal Fritters/ Parippu Vada”