Ash Gourd Curry (Kuvale Sasam)
Ash Gourd Curry (Kuvale Sasam)

Kuvale means ash gourd in konkani and sasam means mustard seeds. Ash gourd is cooked in a coconut based masala and the masala contains mustard seeds.

 Eggplant/Brinjal Bhajji (Gulla Bajji/gojju)
Eggplant/Brinjal Bhajji (Gulla Bajji/gojju)

Roasted eggplant is a great accompaniment with rice/pyaj, prepared using matti gulla, a special type of eggplant/aubergine/brinjal found in udupi/mangalore.

Vegetables in coconut milk (Valval)
Vegetables in coconut milk (Valval)

Valval is a very popular Konkani dish made of coconut milk and lots of vegetables, with a flavourful cumin seasoning. A mild, delicious curry to go with rice.

Chinese Potato Stir Fry (Kooka Upakari)
Chinese Potato Stir Fry (Kooka Upakari)

Chinese potato stir fry (Kooka Upakari) is a Konkani favourite. A simple but great side dish.

Chinese Potato Curry (Kooka Randay)
Chinese Potato Curry (Kooka Randay)

Chinese potatoes are a favourite among Konkanis. We prepare yummy curries and dishes from Chinese potatoes. They are called as kook in Konkani.

Pickled Gooseberry/Amla Saru (Avale Toy/Saru, Nellikayi Saaru)
Pickled Gooseberry/Amla Saru (Avale Toy/Saru, Nellikayi Saaru)

A healthy, delicious saru prepared using pickled gooseberry. A very simple, easy to do recipe that requires very few ingredients and gets ready in no time.

Malabar Spinach In Spicy, Tangy Coconut Chutney And Curds Gravy (Vali Mosuru Bajji)
Malabar Spinach In Spicy, Tangy Coconut Chutney And Curds Gravy (Vali Mosuru Bajji)

Malabar spinach is cooked & is mixed with curds & a spicy coconut chutney. It is a very nutritious side dish to go with rice & makes a comforting meal.

Malabar Spinach In Coconut Chutney (Vali Sasam)
Malabar Spinach In Coconut Chutney (Vali Sasam)

Malabar spinach in coconut chutney is called as vali sasam in Konkani. A very nutritious accompaniment to go with rice. Side dish that makes a comforting meal.

Colocasia Leaves Pinwheels Stir Fry (Pathrode Upakari, Pathrade Usli)
Colocasia Leaves Pinwheels Stir Fry (Pathrode Upakari, Pathrade Usli)

Pathrado are spicy pinwheels prepared using colocasia leaves. Left over pathrade are stir fried with a flavourful seasoning, jaggery and coconut.

Banana Halwa (Kele Halvo)
Banana Halwa (Kele Halvo)

Banana halwa is amazingly yummy, soft and delicious. Banana halwa is also super easy to make. Trust me. It shouldn't take you more than 35 minutes to make.