Soya chunks methi masala
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Soya chunks methi masala

When I was doing my Bachelors in Belgaum, I tasted soya chunks for the first time. We used to get our lunch/dinner from a local "mess" (small restaurant). These soya…
Kadamb - Cucumber Idli
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Cucumber idli (Kadamb)

"Kadamb" is another dish that always I wanted to include in Aayisrecipes. But like hittu/khotte, for this, the 'turmeric leaves' were not available here. So I always prepared either tausalli…
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Curry leaves chutney (Karibeva chutney)

This chutney is known as "kushil narla chutney" (kushile-spoiled, narlu-coconut). Yes, it is basically made of a bit smelly coconuts, not the completely rotten ones though. Sometimes when the coconut…
Bottle gourd burfi(Gardudde khadi)
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Bottle gourd burfi(Gardudde khadi)

We call Bottle gourd as 'Gardudde' in Konkani (there are other names also). 'Dudde' is pumpkin, I wonder if it is related to pumpkin in someway?? I loved these burfis…
Chalk piece sweet(Ganti)
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Chalk piece sweet(Ganti)

This is a specialty from my native Kumta. I have not seen anyone making them at home. These are readily available in the shops. The best "Ganti" are available in…
Gharyo
Posted inFestival food Munchies (dabbe khaaN)

Gharyo

This traditional dish is almost forgotten. I have not seen anybody preparing it these days. When I was a kid, aayi prepared them occasionally. It requires a lot of patience…