Coconut - Aayi's Recipes

Okra Sidedish (Bhende Upkari)

Upkaris are the integral part of Konkani cuisine. We make upkaris with almost all the vegetables and they are a must in any Konkani meal. The vegetables are very lightly…

Shilpa July 4, 2016

Breakfast or snacks Dosa Corner Konkani Recipes

Banana Dosa (Kele poLe)

For a long time now, I am trying to include more fruits in our diet. But somehow it is one food group that is most neglected in this home.…

Shilpa November 16, 2015

Baby/Kid friendly Simple and Easy Starters

Spicy Steamed Corn Balls (Jolad Undi)

Corn or Jola(in Kannada) is in season now. I saw this recipe in a magazine a while back Since we all love corn, I have tried it many times at…

Varada September 21, 2015

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Beetroot – Black eyed peas Sidedish

While growing up, we ate lot of dried beans. Of late, beans have become side lined in my kitchen. I am trying my best to bring them back to table.…

Shilpa May 15, 2015

Fish Konkani Recipes

Lady Fish Gravy (Nagli Ambat)

Nagli or Kane or Lady fish is abundantly available in the river near our home. So we get very fresh ones in the market. It is considered as one of…

Varada November 21, 2014

Chicken

Chicken Curry with Black Cardamom

Last December when I was pregnant with Ayaan, I had invited few of my friends and their parents (who were visiting them) to dinner. I told aunty that I love…

Shilpa November 12, 2014

Chicken NonVeg

Venkat Chicken Gravy

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Naveen October 10, 2014

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Green Peas Usal (Usli)

A simple green peas usal (usli) that is garnished with coconut and coriander leaves.

Varada August 12, 2014

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Zunka (Pitla-Patal version of Zunka)

Zunka is a popular Maharashtrian dish and it is also very popular in Karnataka-Maharashtra border area. Though I got exposed to several dishes when I was studying at Belgaum, this…

Naveen June 17, 2014

Chicken

Chicken Curry with Garam Masala

Finally I have started cooking with bone-in chicken. I am yet to find already cut bone-in Organic chicken here in grocery stores. So I always cooked with boneless chicken. I…

Shilpa June 3, 2014