Magge Koddel done right!Today I’m sharing another classic from our GSB cuisine – Magge Koddel. This is one of my son Pratham’s absolute favourites, and my Amma makes it the best. I simply follow her recipe, and this is how…
Kali Thori Bhendi is a traditional delicacy from GSB cuisine, typically paired with Magge (Mangalore cucumber) and infused with a robust garlic seasoning. The dish has a beautifully balanced flavor—spicy with a hint of tanginess. Since bimbul is in season,…
This is a simple post capturing summer scenes of Mangalore and a slice of childhood nostalgia. Back then, summers meant making papads and sandige, and drying large batches of chillies, tamarind, and kokum at home—something almost every household here did.Running…
Harve Popashpala – raw papaya dish made with homegrown papaya! Pratham helped me pluck and chop it . My paternal granny, Aayi, used to make this often, and now Amma does. I got the recipe from Amma, and she says…
Leya / Starfruit ChyawanprashThis homemade Leha is our version of Chyawanprash – a beautiful traditional remedy for cold and cough. During childhood, this was always our favorite over bitter syrups and medicines.This batch of starfruits came straight from my brother’s…
Moringa leaves has many health benefits and rich in iron. We usually make dal, sannapolo( spicy dosa) with its leaves and flowers. This time we tried this chutney and it turned out yummazing! Made with homegrown leaves, and the groundnut…
Soyi Muddo is yet another authentic Konkani dish that carries so many memories for me. Whenever my aunt prepared it, she would lovingly bring some for us and for her mother-in-law, who fondly called it Kavali Poli in Konkani.During my…
Bondi is a special treat! Whenever it’s brought home, Amma always saves some upkari for me. Usually, we use homegrown or if someone shares ,but this time I picked some up from Spar to create a chopping reel featuring Amma.…
This one’s a Konkani classic . Made with kirlaile(sprouted green gram), we play with variations . This time, I soaked sprouts in water to remove the skin. You may add curry leaves for better flavour. Goes well with rice and…
Just received some delightful Doddak video clips from my aunt! She’s an amazing cook, and her skills remind me of my Mamama. During COVID, she’d send us cooking videos in our family group – way before reels were a thing.…