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RECIPES


Khara Thellavu / Masala Neer Dosa
This is a variation of the regular neer dosa with a hint of spices. These are called Khara Thellavu in Tulu. With added spices, these can...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 14, 20211 min read


Bhindi TaLasani /Lady's finger stir fry
Ingredients 250 gms bhindi / lady's fingers / okra 5 tsp oil 8 crushed garlic cloves 3-4 red chilli bits Salt to taste Procedure Wash the...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 12, 20211 min read


Malabar spinach Navy beans curry/ Tingalavaro Vaali Bendi
Ingredients 1 cup white Tingalavaro / White navy beans . 1 cup finely chopped Malabar spinach / Vali / BasaLe soppu Salt to taste For...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 12, 20211 min read


Lobhiya and Malabar Spinach curry/ Alasande kaaLu BasaLe Koddel
Ingredients 1 cup white Lobhiya / black eyed beans/ alasande KaaLu 1 cup finely chopped Malabar spinach / Vali / BasaLe soppu Salt to...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 12, 20211 min read


Shevai/ Otthu shavige with potato curry
In the Udupi Mangalore region, Akki Shavige / String hoppers /Idiyappam is a remarkable breakfast that is not a staple. Some special...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 9, 20212 min read


Wheat flour Buns
Banana buns/poori is a very popular breakfast recipe. It is also a popular tea time snack. These buns are sweet in taste because of the...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 8, 20211 min read


AvarekaaLu Saung Hyacinth Beans Spicy Curry
Song/saung' is a very spicy, fiery red, popular Konkani side dish with potatoes and onions. Saung is a beautifully bright red, very...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 8, 20211 min read


Doodhi Sannan / Buttermilk Sweet Idli
Doodhi Sannan is sweet buttermilk idli, that can be served at breakfast. Tastes awesome when served hot with fresh ghee or butter. This...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 8, 20211 min read


Raw Mango Pineapple Sweet Curry
Ingredients 1/2 Tothapuri raw mango ( you can also use a semi-ripe one) 1/2 cup pineapple cut into chunks 2 slit green chillies Salt to...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 5, 20211 min read


Raw Banana Gojju
Ingredients 1/2 raw banana (banana that we use to make curries, bajji ) 1/2 cup fresh coconut gratings 2-3 red chillies roasted in half...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Jeevkadgi Phodi / Breadfruit Fritters
Breadfruits are thinly sliced & are beautifully coated with a bright red, spicy, rice batter. They are then delicately deep-fried to make...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 4, 20212 min read


Sugarcane and Pumpkin Stir fry / Dudde Upkari
This dish is a part of GSB Konkani cuisine. This combination of sugarcane and pumpkin is mostly prepared in temples of Dakshin Kannada...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Drumstick and Pumpkin Stir Fry
Ingredients 2 cups yellow pumpkin /doodhi cut into chunks 2 drumsticks cut into 2-inch pieces 3 tsp oil 1 tsp mustard 1 sprig of curry...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Kadgi Chakko / Raw jackfruit Dry Sabji
Raw jackfruit is also called Kadgi or Kathal. The fleshy part of jackfruit can be eaten as is or cut up and cooked when it is unripe. It...

Nandini R Kini
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Charmbure Upkari / Masala Churmuri
Charmbure upkari / Masala churmuri is very popular street food in Mangalore, Udipi regions in Dakshina Kannada. This is very simple but...

Nandini R Kini
Jan 31, 20211 min read


Chane Ghashi / Chickpea and Raw jackfruit Curry
Chane Gashi or Chickpeas curry with raw jackfruit in Coconut sauce is the most delicious Konkani style curry. The aroma of the chana and...

Nandini R Kini
Jan 31, 20211 min read


Pomfret Fry
Ingredients 1 pomfret / Maanji cleaned and cut into thin slices Oil for frying 1/4 cup Rice powder Ingredients for the red chilli paste:...

Nandini R Kini
Jan 13, 20211 min read


Pejje Polo
Pejje Polo is a very soft and thick dosa. I don't know why the name pejje polo. Peje in Konkani means rice cooked in a generous amount of...

Nandini R Kini
Nov 26, 20201 min read


Uppu Dpsa/ Odu Rotti
Uppu Dosa Odu Rotti is a dosa popular in the Coastal Karnataka region. It is a thick, soft, and spongy dosa, Cooked only one side. In an...

Nandini R Kini
Nov 24, 20201 min read
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