Thazhuthama is a annual herb. In Ayurveda Thazhuthama is know for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Traditionally it is used for the treatment of various hepatic (liver) disorders. Ingredients : Thazhutham leaves, chopped – 4 cups. Thor dal – 1 tbsp Grated coconut – 2 tbsp. Shallots -15 – 20. Red chillies – 5…
Category: Main Course
Simple chicken curry for kori rotti
Kori rotti is a popular spicy coastal south Karnataka dish. It is a traditional tuluva (Tulu speaking people of south canara) dish made up of a thin gravy spicy chicken curry served over thin crisp rice wafers . Kori means chicken and rotti is the thin crisp rice wafers. I buy these thin crispy…
Karathe ( Bitter Gourd ) Pathrodo
This is the Kokani version of stuffed bitter gourd. Ingredients : Bitter Gourd – 2. Kashmiri Red chillies – 25. Coriander seeds – 3 tbsp. Tamarind – Big lemon size. Asafoetida – slightly bigger than a chick pea. Coconut oil – 3 tbsp. Salt to taste Method : Slice the bitter gourd into one…
Chicken braised in garlic sauce
Ingredients:- Cornstarch- 1Tbs Water- 1 Tbs Chicken breast- 500 g cut into thin long strips Onion -1 large cut into Chinese squares Garlic – 5-6 big pods chopped finely Mushroom (Cremini, shitaki or straw)- 1/4 C sliced Snow peas – a handful blanched Carrot- 1 thinly sliced blanched Broccoli – 1/2 cup florets blanched Capsicum- 1…
Magge ( Madras cucumber ) Ambat
Ingredients : Magge ( Madras Cucumber ) – 250 gms. Tender cashew nuts -10 -15. Tendle (gherkins) – 10 -12. Drum stick -1. Tuvar dal – 1/4 cup. Grated coconut – 2 cups. Red Chillies – 4-5 (fried in little oil ). Tamarind – one chana size. Salt to taste. For Seasoning : Oil –…
Avanas Ambe Sasam (Pineapple – Mango in mustard and coconut sauce)
Ingredients : Pineapple – 1 small. Mango – 1. Seedless Grapes – 1- 2 tbsp. Coconut – 1/2 or ( 2 cups grated ). Red chillies – 2 . Jaggery – 2- 3 pieces. Mustard – 1/4 tsp. Salt to taste. Method : Chop mango and pineapple into same size pieces. Grind coconut and…
Soyi Bhajjil Ghasi ( Fried coconut curry )
This is Kochi Konkanis Signature dish ,without this any feast is not complete. Ingredients For Masala; Coconut – 1 grated. Red chillies – 20 -22. Coriander seeds -2 tbsps. Urad dal – 2 tbsps. Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp. Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp. Curry leaves – 2 – 3…
Sprouted Bagade ( Brown Cow pea )Ambat
Kirlayaile (means sprouted in konkani ) bagade ambat is one of the favorite dish of konkanis. Preparing bagade for this dish is time consuming. Ingredients : Brown cow pea ( Bagado ) – 1 cup. Tender Cashew nuts – 15 – 20. Madras cucumber – small piece. Coconut – 1/2 ( 2 cups of grated…
Urad Coconut Chutney
Ingredients : Red chillies – 6 Urad dhal (dehusked black gram dhal ) -1 1/2 tbsp. Grated coconut – 1/4 cup. Garlic – 5 flakes. Tamarind – a little. Salt to taste. Oil as required. For seasoning : Oil – 1/2 tsp. Curry leaves -2 springs. ‘Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp. Method : Heat 1/2…
Mavina (Mango )Menaskayi
Menaskayi is a sweet ,tangy and spicy side dish served at every feast in Udupi. Ingredients : Raw Mangoes – 500 gms. Grated coconut – 2 tbsps. Coriander seeds – 2 tbsps. Black gram Dal (Urad dal ) – 2 tbsps. Fenugreek seeds ( methi seeds ) – 2 tsps. Sesame seeds (Black thill )…
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