Varada - Aayi's Recipes

Finger Millet Sweetdish (Nanchne Duddalli / Ragi Manni) Without coconut

Finger millet duddali is usually prepared with coconut especially in coastal areas where coconut is grown and used in cooking. Since many people do not like to use so much…

Varada June 6, 2012

Konkani 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…

Varada May 14, 2012

Konkani 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…

Varada May 7, 2012

Konkani 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.…

Varada April 26, 2012

Breakfast or snacks Chaats and Street food Konkani Recipes

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.…

Varada April 16, 2012

Konkani 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…

Varada April 3, 2012

Konkani Recipes Simple and Easy Starters

Shallow Fried Colocasia Tuber (Maaddi Phodi)

Many tubers are used in Indian cuisine. They are full of carbohydrates and are easily digestible. Yam or suranagadde is known to many people. Maaddi - tuber from colocasia plant…

Varada February 27, 2012

Konkani Recipes Side dishes

Amaranth in Raw Coconut Masala (Bhajji Dente Sasam)

Amaranth - bhajji dento, is one of the very popular greens used at our place. Many people grow these in their gardens. Read more about it here. We also had…

Varada February 10, 2012

Gravy (Curry and daals) Konkani Recipes Side dishes

Teppal (Tirphal) Chutney / Tambli

Tirphal or teppal is used a lot in Konkani cooking. It has a very distinct flavor that goes very well in coconut dishes. You can read more about this spice…

Varada January 31, 2012

Konkani Recipes Sweets

Pappaya Sweet(Papaya Khadi)

In coastal Karnataka, we find Papaya trees in almost all the courtyards of the houses. We like ripe papaya fruit. It is full of A vitamin. As raw, it is…

Varada January 9, 2012