Posted inChicken
Chicken Gravy With Coconut And Yogurt
Last year in September when I visited India, my pachi (aayi's sister) came to visit us. I asked her for some of her favorite recipes. She promised to send them…
Posted inKonkani Recipes Sweets
Cashew Fruit Fritters (Kaju Modak / Mulik)
Generally these Muliks(as they are called by some Konkanis) or Modaks(as they are called at our place) are prepared with bananas. Some people prepare them using jackfruit also.The other day…
Posted inCake decorating Cakes, Cookies, Pies
Chocolate Cake – Second Birthday Cookie Monster Cake
Time truly flies. My baby is already two. I cannot believe it sometimes. We are busier than ever, but at the same time he is keeping us happy with his…
Posted inKonkani Recipes Sweets
Finger Millet Sweetdish (Nanchne Duddalli / Ragi Manni / Ragi Halubayi) With Coconut
In our region, finger millet is used by many people along with other cereals. It is called Raagi in Kannada and Nanchano in Konkani. It is healthy and nutritious besides…
Posted inCakes, Cookies, Pies
Saffron-Almond Flavored Cookies (Eggless)
Last time when aayi told me to eat almonds, I bought a big pack of it, put it in freezer and forgot all about it!. I have been thinking to…
Posted inKonkani Recipes Starters
Raw Jackfruit Shallow Fry (Kadgi Phodi / Chakke Phodi)
Jackfruits are easily available in this season. Raw jackfruit is called pansa kadgi or Chakke kadgi in Konakni. It is one of the very commonly used ingredients in Konkani recipes.…
Posted inParathas and rotis
Edamame Paratha
I had read/heard about edamame before and had tried it a couple of times in stir fries. This time when I bought a frozen pack of edamame, I wanted to…
Spicy Puffed Rice (Masala Mandakki / Chirmuri)
Mandakki or Churmuri or puffed rice is loved all people. It is used to prepare various dishes depending upon the individual taste. My mother used to prepare this masala mandakki.…
Posted inKonkani Recipes Munchies (dabbe khaaN)
Breadfruit Chips
We have a big breadfruit tree in our garden which gives big fruits, sometimes twice a year. My children loved this. We usually share them with our neighbors. Besides preparing…
Vermicelli – Vegetable Upma
During my childhood, aayi was always there for us when we returned home from school. She had a set of dishes that she made for breakfast and another set of…