Horse Gram Idli (Kulitha Rononu)
Horse gram is ground and added to idli batter to make horse gram idlis. A very old Konkani breakfast. Delish idlis when had with loads of coconut oil.
Idlis Steamed In Jackfruit Leaves Baskets (Khotto, Hittu, Khotte Kadubu)
Khotte kadubu are a very popular breakfast in Udupi, Mangalore, Kundapur regions of Karnataka. Khotto/hittu are idlis are steamed in jackfruit leaves baskets.
Pumpkin Idlis (Dudde Muddo)
Pumpkin idlis are an age old breakfast. A traditional, healthy breakfast. It's flavourful, filling and delicious when had hot with a coconut chutney.
Cucumber Idli (Thoushe Muddo)
Instant cucumber idlis make a great breakfast with a coconut chutney. A quick, healthy breaky. Yummy replacement to boring idlis. No fermentation required.
Moong Bean Stir Fry And Seasoned Beaten Rice (Mugadali Usli, Phovu)
Moogadali usli and phovu are a classic Konkani breakfast. It's a stir fry of split moong bean served with spicy, sweet, seasoned beaten rice.
Seasoned, Steamed Rice Dumplings (Undi/Oondi)
Seasoned, steamed rice dumplings are called undi/oondi in Konkani. They are a popular Mangalore - Udupi breakfast. They are also called pundi gatti in Tulu.
Jackfruit Idli (Ponsa Idli)
Delicious, sweet idli's are made from ripe jackfruits. They are called as ponsa idli in Konkani. Here's the recipe to make yummy jackfruit idlis.
Biscuit Roti
Biscuit rotti is a popular snack from Udupi, Mangalore region. Biscuit roti are crispy, sweet, spicy, puffed up puris, similar to the kachoris of North India.
Goli baje/Mangalore Bajji/Mangalore bonda
Goli baje is a popular tea time snack of Udupi Mangalore region. They are super light, deep fried, fritters that are crispy on the outside and soft inside.
Rulanv Phovu/Sajjige Bajil
For Konkani's seasoned beaten rice with seasoned semolina is a common combination for breakfast and tea time snacks. It's called rulav-phovu in Konkani.