Raw Mango, Squash in Green Chilli Coconut Curry (Mirsang Ambat)

Raw Mango, Squash in Green Chilli Coconut Curry (Mirsang Ambat)

Typical Konkani cuisine involves lots of coconut in everyday cooking. It is not uncommon to see 2 coconuts being used the same day even for regular cooking. Thick chutney for morning breakfast of idli/dosa, coconut based curry for afternoon lunch, along with lavish sprinkle of 

Gulya Ambat (Steamed Besan Koftas in Coconut Curry)

Gulya Ambat (Steamed Besan Koftas in Coconut Curry)

  When Shri Subodh Mathur of DadiNani Foundation requested me to write a recipe for DadiNani cooking I agreed without hesitation. Call it a strange co-incidence, but that request came just a day before my maternal grandmother’s 4th year death anniversary. So I thought that 

Pumpkin Coconut Curry (Dudhi Ghashi)

Pumpkin Coconut Curry (Dudhi Ghashi)

 Last week, we had a visit to the local Pumpkin Patch. Dear Son’s school had a trip there and we had a fun time with the other kids and the parents. The weather was good and the kids had a great time playing, exploring, and 

Tendli Sukke | Tindora Recipe

Tendli Sukke | Tindora Recipe

      Konkani Sukke is a dry coconut curry that has roasted coriander seeds and urad daal while making the masala along with coconut, tamarind and red chillies. This recipe here is only a method and can be used as a basic guideline; use any 

Red Chori and Squash Curry

Red Chori and Squash Curry

I found Red Chori (Azuki bean) in the Indian grocery a while ago and totally loved it.  This is different from Rajma (Red Kidney Bean), they do have similar color but the shape and taste are totally different. When correctly cooked Red Bean taste like 

Poori and Vegetable Saagu (Karnataka Style)

Poori and Vegetable Saagu (Karnataka Style)

Growing up, Poori (fried flour flatbread) was always my first choice whenever we dined out. Of course, I often skipped the accompanying chutney, Potato Bhaji, Korma, or Potato Masala back then because they felt too spicy for my young palate. Over time, I grew accustomed 

Bhindi in Spicy Coconut Curry/ Bhendi Masala Curry/ Okra Curry

Bhindi in Spicy Coconut Curry/ Bhendi Masala Curry/ Okra Curry

  I am not exactly an electronic or a gadget buff unlike the other half who literally drools over anything that has “technology” written over it. But then after some deliberation I brought this sleek Media Player by Creative and I am so glad I