Category Konkani

Magge Koddel

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

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,…

Harve Popashapla Amshe Kocholu

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…

Bondi Upkari/Banana flower Sabzi

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.…

Mooga Upkari/ Sprouted green gram

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…

Taushe/Thoushe Muddo

Thoushe Muddo – a favorite dish of mine, though we don’t make it often. Traditionally, it’s prepared after the Vaina Puja ritual using leftover cucumbers, rice, and banana leaves. You can prepare using idli moulds, and it’s best made with…

Patholi

Resharing the reel again in the space. Hope you ll like it.Nagarpanchami celebrations are incomplete without Patholi! I’m thrilled to remake the reel this year. Here’s our traditional recipe. Today, we also prepare Cheppi Kheeri, similar to Menthe Ganji but…

Kirlu Thallale /Bambooshoots fritters

Bamboo shoots are in season, and we’re making the most of it! 😊 I’m loving the chopping part off late . It’s been ages since we’ve had fried bamboo shoots – my sister and I just can’t get enough of…

Pathal Bhaji / Goan style/ Chana Ross

This dish brings back childhood memories of relishing it in temple canteens with Kadak pav. Recently, we had it in a Madgaon restaurant during our Goa temple visit, and it sparked a desire to recreate it at home.P.S. If you…