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Rontos

Rontos, a popular Konkani dish is usually prepared during festive occasions or on holidays as it is relished leisurely. Rontos is best served with ‘Dali Thoy’ (Konkani name for tempered dal) and pickle. This combination is served by placing Rontos on a plate and lavishly pouring the ‘Dali Thoy’ (tempered dal) over it. Ingredients 2 cupsContinue reading “Rontos”

Snake gourd fritters

Snake gourd or Padwal, is a rich source of dietary fibers to aid in digestion, it also has significant amounts of vitamins C and E and antioxidants, which improve skin and hair health and remove harmful free radicals from injuring the healthy cells in the body. Snake gourd fritters is a very simple dish you can prepare within halfContinue reading “Snake gourd fritters”

Kelya ambat

Kelya ambat is a sweet side dish generally prepared during festive occasions by the Konkani community. Ripe Nendran Banana (Kerala banana) is used to prepare this delicious recipe. Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, chopped 1/2 cup chana dal 1 cup jaggery syrup 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut 1/4 tsp red chili powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4Continue reading “Kelya ambat”

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”

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”

Ela Ada | Pan Patholi

Pan Patholi or ela ada is a popular steamed dessert in Konkani cuisine. Ela or pan translates to banana leaf, which is used to cover ‘ada’ that is prepared using rice, coconut and jaggery. The smell and flavor of banana leaf adds to the taste of this steamed dessert. The quintessential usage of jaggery andContinue reading “Ela Ada | Pan Patholi”

Ginger Chutney

Ginger is a popular spice. It is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ginger is very good for digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few. Ginger chutney or ‘Alley’ as we call it in konkani, is one of the traditional konkani dishContinue reading “Ginger Chutney”

Sprouted green gram and chanadal erissery

Erissery or ‘Elchakari’ as konkani’s call is a typical south Indian side dish which is very healthy, tasty and less spicy. It finds its way in many south Indian cuisines, including Konkani, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with minor variations. This dish has just the right blend of proteins and nutty flavor of coconut makes it aContinue reading “Sprouted green gram and chanadal erissery”

Koduvi polo | dosa

Koduvi polo or dosa is an authentic konkani style breakfast recipe. This dosa is prepared with batter made of rice, coconut and red chilies. The main ingredient in this dosa is ‘Koduvi’ which is basically a small, slightly bitter green leafy vegetable. Ingredients 1 cup washed and cleaned koduvi 2 cups raw rice 1.5 cup freshlyContinue reading “Koduvi polo | dosa”

Potato upkari

Potato upkari also known as batata upkari or kooka upkari is a simple konkani style potato dish which is very easy to prepare and requires only basic ingredients. This upkari is best served with with rice & dal or as a side dish with chapati or poori. Serves : 2. Ingredients 2-3 large Potatoes, cubedContinue reading “Potato upkari”