Konkani Recipes - Aayi's Recipes

Mango Rasayan / Seekarane (Ambe HashaLe)

This is almost the end of mango season here. This must be one of the easiest and very popular dishes prepared with mango. It is usually made with coconut milk.…

Varada June 23, 2011

Fish Konkani Recipes

Dried Fish Gravy (Bhobshe / Dhandshe Ambat)

We were not fish eaters until two generations back. Now, even though we like fish, we never liked the dried fish because of distinct and strong smell. Dried mackerel, shark,…

Varada June 15, 2011

Konkani Recipes Munchies (dabbe khaaN) Sweets

Mango Burfi (Ambe Khadi)

During mango season, we prepare so many dishes of mangos. Mango burfi is one amongst them. These are liked very much by all at my home. My grandmother was preparing…

Varada June 4, 2011

Baby/Kid friendly Konkani Recipes Side dishes

Shallow Fried Sweet Potatoes (Kananga Phodi)

These days my cooking is inspired by what my little baby eats. There are two vegetables that he totally adores - sweet potato and butternut squash. I try and add…

Shilpa March 20, 2011

Konkani Recipes Starters

Drumstick Flower Cutlet (Maska Phulla Phodi)

We find drumstick tree in garden of almost each and every house in our area. They provide full iron and so used by everybody especially women to supliment their need…

Varada January 29, 2011

Konkani Recipes Munchies (dabbe khaaN)

Plantain/Banana Chips (Kele Balka)

Banana chips are a very popular snack. We grow many varieties of bananas in our garden. Some of these are consumed ripe and some are mainly used for cooking (also…

Varada January 17, 2011

Konkani Recipes Prawns(Shrimp)

Prawns In Spicy Coconut Sauce (Sungta Sukke/Dhoddak)

The specialty of Konkani seafood dishes is - they are almost always quite spicy and made with coconut. A drizzle of coconut oil on top of these, with hot rice…

Shilpa January 13, 2011

Baby/Kid friendly Konkani Recipes Simple and Easy

Sweet Potato Stir Fry (Kananga Talasani)

Sweet potato has become a regular at home these days for us. I initially started buying it to make baby food for Ishaan. Then soon realized his lack of interest…

Shilpa December 19, 2010

Konkani Recipes Sweets

There are many payasams/payasas that we make for festivals/special occasions. By modifying the ingredients/method slightly, entirely new sweetdish is made. Check out doodh paank, tandla paays, madagane. These all recipes…

Varada November 10, 2010

Konkani Recipes Sweets

Sanjuri/Sanjori (Sheerachi Poli)

5 years ago, aayi gave me this recipe and I wrote it down on my diary to make it sometime. Every time I would look at it and think about…

Shilpa November 5, 2010