Rava - Aayi's Recipes

Breadfruit Phodi (Palapansa phodi)

Different people call it by different names - Palapanas, Neerpanas, jeev kadgi to name a few. Many years ago, we had a long discussion about Konkani name of breadfruit. When…

Shilpa August 31, 2015

Breakfast or snacks Simple and Easy

Rava Khichdi (Sooji Khichdi) with Mint Chutney

Few months ago, I had invited some of my friends for dinner at home. Like always, they insisted on having a potluck so that I don't have to cook so…

Shilpa March 5, 2014

Breakfast or snacks Idlis Konkani Recipes

Dill Leaves Idli (Shepi Idli)

There are many recipes that are passed on from one generation to another generation. However there are few out of them, which are not liked by this generation... at least…

Naveen February 24, 2014

Breakfast or snacks Simple and Easy

Vermicelli Thalipeeth

My love for the popular Maharashtrian dish Thalipeeth started in Belgaum. They are healthy, very delicious and the best part is, they are easy to make. As much as I…

Shilpa January 25, 2014

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

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 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

Breakfast or snacks Idlis Konkani Recipes

Idlis with wheat rava (Ganva rave idli)

As I have mentioned earlier, rice is an important and main item in our food. So during the fasting days, we eat rice only once a day and avoid it…

Varada January 11, 2009

Side 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…

Varada July 21, 2008