Thakka Ambat (simple curd curry )

This is simple curd based curry adding mostly tubers vegetables. This kochi G S B Konkani style dish . Served in temple feast during Karthik month . During Deepavali day most of kochi Konkanis prepared this dish in their home. Thakka ambat is prepared with vegetables like ash gourd, potato , mande ( colocasia or…

Devasthana Saaru

Devasthana Saaru the name literally translated from konkani my mother tongue means , Saaru ( a kind of rasam ) from the temple ( devasthana ) . As the name suggests this dish originates from the saaru ( rasam ) served with rice in the traditional lunch served in our Mangalore Side G S B…

Masala Boiled Egg

This amazing side dish is a game changer when you crave some spice with your dinner. I usually enjoy this with dal fry and rice. Ingredients: Method: 1. In a bowl, mix salt, cumin powder, turmeric powder and red chilly powder with a little bit of water to make a paste. 2. Cut the boiled…

Amritsari chole

In this blog I am sharing another version of chole . In my one of the oldest blog I shared the Pindi chole recipe . Many people confuse Amritsari chole with Pindi chole. They are similar a lot of aspects. Amritsari chole belong to its namesake city in Panjab India . Pindi chole is believed…

Simple Rajma Curry

This simple rajma curry is good for the soul in winter. This pairs beautifully with plain white rice for that quintessential rajma chawal vibe that everyone loves on cold winter nights.

Methi Malai Matar Paneer

Methi malai matar paneer is a vegetarian dish made with fresh Fenugreek leaves, green peas and soft chunks of paneer. This is north Indian dish that comprises of a mildly spicy creamy curry made with fresh Fenugreek leaves and green peas topped with heavy cream. With only a hint of spice this delicious dish makes…

Mahalaya Amavasya Special

Mahalaya Amavasya also called ” Pitra Moksha Amavasya is a Hindu tradition dedicated to the pitra or ancestors . It is observed on the amavasya ( new moon day ) of the Bhadrapada  month . Mahalaya Amavasya is the last day of the 15 day long shrada rituals . This day is considered to be…

Batate song (spicy potato and onion curry )

Whenever taste buds go bland I make batate song to revive them. Song is a dish which sounds like English but derived from amchi word ‘sang’ ( chillies). This dish has mild sweetness of onions, spicy and tangy too. The same masala can be used to make song from mushroom, cauliflower, ladies finger etc. Ingredients:…

Mutter Paneer

Most kids love any dish made with Paneer . Paneer is high in protein and calsium enriched . When I made Naan , I decided to make Mutter Paneer as side dish . Fresh green peas , tanginess of the tomatoes and creamy paneer makes this dish loved by all . Ingredients : 1 ….

Garlic Naan

At home we mostly prepare our Konkani G S B cuisine on a regular basis . But once in a while I prepare North Indian or Indo – Chinese cuisine . My kids love the tandoori naan at restaurants . So I tried Nisha Madhulika ‘s video online . Normally if we order in Naan…