Horsegram gravy and sidedish(Kulitha saru and kosambari)
Konkanis use Kulith (horsegram) very frequently in cooking especially in cold season. It is supposed be to be garam - i.e. warming effects on body. We normally don't use it…
Posted inSide dishes
Malai kofta
This winter has turned out to be a bit extreme. This week it was manageable, but last week we had very low temperatures. It was one such Sunday when the…
Posted inSide dishes
Undhiyu
It was some 1 year ago, I was chatting with my friend Aruna and as usual we started discussing about food. She asked me if I have tasted the popular…
Posted inSide dishes Simple and Easy
Mashed potatoes with buttermilk and peas
Few years ago, I was in San Diego for a short business trip. That was my first travel outside India. One dish that I clearly remember from that visit is…
Posted inSide dishes
Stuffed capsicum
Everyone has their own recipe for stuffed capsicum. I have tried atleast 4-5 varieties so far with besan filling, potato filling etc. Each one of them has a unique flavor.…
Posted inSide dishes
Dried val – ridgegourd sidedish
AvrekaLu or val is very new to me. I started using it from last year, but since then, we have been great fans of this. I had many recipes which…
Posted inSide dishes Simple and Easy
Rajma with yogurt
At my home, I think I am the only one who loves rajma. I had this for the first time in Belgaum and ever since then, I have been a…
Posted inKonkani Recipes Side dishes
Pineapple-peas sidedish (Ananas vatane randayi)
Randayi is a Konkani sidedish which has juicy coconut paste. Different vegetables, lentils are used to make randayis. Pineapple and peas is a very unique combination which tastes great. When…
Posted inSide dishes
Okra(bhindi) tava fries (Bhende phodi)
Phodis - vegetables spiced and rolled in rava(samolina) and shallow/deep fried, are very popular among Konkanis. We make these from most of the vegetables. Some examples can be found in…
Posted inSide dishes
Peanutty eggplants and potatoes
This is another quick fix dish that I have come to love. I am a fan of ennegayi which has a combination of eggplants and peanuts. But I had only…