Spicy Rice Toor Daal Cabbage Onion Dosa (Sanna Polo)

Published On 26 Jun 2008 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Konkani Recipes.

This is a specialty in our Konkani (predominantly South Kanara) cooking. There is no good way of naming this recipe; the name that I have used is actually the description of this ‘Polo’. Even though I call it a Dosa, it is not the usual Dosa with urad daal and ... Read More

Beans and Dill in Coconut Curry ( Beans Ambat)

Published On 21 Apr 2008 By redchillies. Under Daal Rasam Sambhar varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Konkani Recipes.

Dill is a favorite at our house and so I put it in things like curries, rice, rotis etc. Dill is available in bulk during the Fall and Spring season in the Indian groceries and so we use it the most then. Dill is not only nutritional but adds a ... Read More

Healthy Breakfast: Pumpkin Idli (Dudhi Idli)

Published On 27 Mar 2008 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Idli Varieties, Konkani Recipes.

I was introduced to the new concept of Pumpkin Idli only after my wedding. My mother-in-law had prepared it early in the morning for breakfast and I had it with some ghee. Suffice to say that the taste was totally out of this world and I became a big fan ... Read More

Bitter Gourd Curry/ Karate Ghashi

Published On 02 Sep 2007 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Konkani Recipes.

Bitter Gourd I feel is a funky vegetable, so different in its taste and texture as compared to any other vegetable. The bitter taste is what sets it apart and you either love it or hate it. Luckily everybody in my family loves it and we cannot have enough of ... Read More