Bitter gourd and hog plums in coconut gravy is a Konkani cuisine speciality. A curry that’s tangy, spicy and sweet all in one bite . This curry is a must as part of the spread for Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Tag: Konkani Cuisine
Bread masala upma
Stale leftover bread? Make bread masala upma or as we Konkanis call it, bread-a usli. Tangy, sweet and spicy it makes a great breakfast or snack.
Pathrodo
Pathrodo is a Konkani delicacy made with colocasia leaves (Taro leaves ) stuffed with a spicy masala paste and steamed.
Papaya Sukke (Papaya in spicy coconut masala)
Veggies are cooked in a spicy coconut Masala to make a dry or some time semi dry delicious side dish called Sukke. This is my mother’s recipe she prepared this dish with half ripe papaya and onions. Ingredients : Half ripen papaya – 1 small . Onions – 2 medium . Grated coconut – 1…
Taushe God Idly ( sweet Idly of cucumber ) & cheppi Idly ( savory ) .
This is sweet Idly of cucumber and another is savory it is without jaggery . This is Mangalore Konkani dish prepare during Diwali festival on “Gopuja ” day. We prepare this and fed to cow as Prasad . Cucumber Idlys are prepared instantly and doesn’t required any fermentation . Ingredients : Raw rice – 250…
Sungta hinga uddak (Shrimp curry)
Sungat means prawn/shrimp and hinga uddak means asafoetida mixed with water. This is a classic konkani non-veg recipe. Extremely easy to make and turns out amazing every time.
Karathe Thalasan
Bitter Gourd and Garlic Stir Fry
Alvati (Colocasia/taro leaves curry )
Alvati is a Konkani dish usually prepared for Krishna janmashtami and Anantha Chaturthi festivals. This is made with colocasia/taro leaves.
Cucumber Ullel
Ingredients: Cucumber – 1 medium sized (Skinned, deseeded and chopped) Grated Coconut – 1/4 C Bedgi Red Chilli – 1 (pre-roasted in a little oil) Green Chilli – 1 Ginger – a small piece roughly chopped (probably 1/2″) Mustard seeds – 1 Tsp Tamarind pulp – a smidge (store bought pulp is a concentrate…
Crab Alle Piyavu Ghashi
Spicy Coconut Based Crab Curry
