Raw Jackfruit in dry coconut curry (Kadgi Sukke/Susal)

  Raw Jackfruit called ‘Kadgi/Chakko’ in Konkani plays an important role in Konkani cuisine. The raw jackfruit has mild flavor, with unique texture and unlike the ripe fruit does not have a sweet taste and goes well in making curries. Growing up, this used to be one of my favorites and I used to love anything made from it. For all those aware of Konkani cooking, my favorites used to be Kadgi in Teppal curry, Kadgi phodi, Chana Kadgi ghashi, Kadgi sukke etc. For all those unaware of Konkani cuisine I can only sigh and bemoan what you have missed…

Green Moong Daal Dry Curry (Mooga Usli)/ Whole Moong Stir Fry

Whole Moong Stir Fry is a dry curry in which cooked Whole Moong bean is stir fried along with onion, garlic and other spices like cloves and cinnamon. This is not only easy to prepare but delicious and nutritious too.  I was mentioning to a friend that I made this Moong Stir fry for dinner the previous night and it turned out that she happened to make the same thing as well, but with subtle change in the recipe. Both of us were very surprised and wondered about the co-incidence.   Speaking of co-incidences I do have to relate this…

Dry Potato Bhaji (curry) and Potato Sandwich

Things have been pretty hectic and crazy both on the home and work front. The New Year has begun and new projects, meetings, deadlines keep piling up. I am also preparing for our upcoming trip to India this weekend and we are all very excited and looking forward to that.  It was one of those Saturdays when I did not have the mood cook anything elaborate. The weather was pretty good for cold wintery days and I mostly spent my time cleaning and doing other sundry chores at home. We were invited to a friend’s place for dinner in the…