Surna Adgai ( Elephant Yam pickle )

Yam is called surnu in Konkani. Surna Aadgai or surna nonche ( elephant yam pickle) is an instant one which can be prepared with very few ingredients quickly . Such pickles are made usually during any festival or religious functions at home . They can be prepared a day earlier during any function without much…

Ambule Nonche ( Tender mango pickle )

Nonche is konkani name of pickle and ambuli is tender mango . Feast menu is not complete without serving nonche or adgai . It adds to the taste of the whole meal . Konkanis prepare and store this nonche for their year long requirements . Bharani ( baked clay pot ) are pilled up with…

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 )…

Vaduka Puli Naranga Curry (Wild Lemon Pickle )

This is  the traditional pickle of Kerala Sadya  during Onam Ingredients : Wild lemon -1 Green chillies – 4-5 ( cut in to small round pieces ) Garlic -10-12 pods. Chillies powder -4-5 tsp. Fenugreek -1/2 tsp.(crushed to powder ). Asafoetida -1/2 tsp. Curry leaves -2 springs. Salt to taste. Mustard – 1/2 tsp. Gingilly oil…