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Udupi Brinjal Pan Fry Recipe (Easy, Tasty Gulla Phodi Recipe)
Udupi Brinjal Pan Fry Recipe (Easy, Tasty Gulla Phodi Recipe)

Udupi brinjals called as gulla with a GI tag are yummy, super soft when cooked. Make the most delicious pan fried phodis.

Ugadi Lunch Recipes - Sansarpadvo javan
Ugadi Lunch Recipes - Sansarpadvo javan

Find recipes you can cook for Ugadi lunch - Sansarpadvo javan.

Guide to using beaten rice/flattened rice/poha in GSB Konkani cooking (Phovu)
Guide to using beaten rice/flattened rice/poha in GSB Konkani cooking (Phovu)

There are varieties of poha available, different thicknesses, hope this post helps.

Chinese Potato Curry (Kooka randayi recipe)
Chinese Potato Curry (Kooka randayi recipe)

Kooka randayi is Chinese potatoes in a simple coconut curry with a simple tempering.

Malabar Spinach In Curds (Vali Mosru Bajji Recipe)
Malabar Spinach In Curds (Vali Mosru Bajji Recipe)

Mom makes this easy peasy side dish without much hassel using Basella that tastes delicious & is also quick to make. Here's its recipe.

Gooseberry Coconut Curry - Avale Khadi Recipe
Gooseberry Coconut Curry - Avale Khadi Recipe

One heck of a delish coconut curry using fresh gooseberries. They're called avale khadi in Konkani. Paired with rice you won't ask for anything else. It's yummm

Pan Fried Chayote Squash (Chow chow/Seemebadnekai Phodi Recipe)
Pan Fried Chayote Squash (Chow chow/Seemebadnekai Phodi Recipe)

Here's how to make seemebadnekai rava fry. Simple, easy to make, delicious pan fried chayote squash makes a nice appetizer/side dish. Seemethoushe phodi.

Chayote Squash Stir Fry Recipe (Chow chow/Seemebadnekai Palya/Upkari)
Chayote Squash Stir Fry Recipe (Chow chow/Seemebadnekai Palya/Upkari)

A simple, healthy stir fry of chayote. Chow chow/seemebadnekai palya recipe for you for everyday cooking. A good source of Vitamin C.

Lady's Finger/Okra Stir Fry Recipe (Benda Upkari)
Lady's Finger/Okra Stir Fry Recipe (Benda Upkari)

A simple, healthy stir fry of okra.

Simple Konkani Breakfast From My Granny’s Kitchen - Poha Recipe (Phovu Phaan Recipe)
Simple Konkani Breakfast From My Granny’s Kitchen - Poha Recipe (Phovu Phaan Recipe)

A simple Konkani breakfast from my granny’s kitchen - poha recipe. Phovu phaan in Konkani. This flattened rice dish can be served as a tea time snack too.

Konkani Style Field Marrow Stir Fry (Magge Upakari Recipe)
Konkani Style Field Marrow Stir Fry (Magge Upakari Recipe)

A simple field marrow stir fry recipe, Konkani style. It’s called magge upakari in Konkani.

Snake Gourd Stir Fry Recipe (Podale Upakari in Konkani)
Snake Gourd Stir Fry Recipe (Podale Upakari in Konkani)

A simple, delicious, healthy snake gourd recipe for you. A simple recipe for everyday cooking for you. 😇

Kohlrabi Stir Fry Recipe (Navilkos Upakari)
Kohlrabi Stir Fry Recipe (Navilkos Upakari)

An easy, healthy stir fry recipe. Kohlrabi is nutritious & are delicious too.

Jackfruit Seed Stir Fry Recipe (Bikanda Upakari)
Jackfruit Seed Stir Fry Recipe (Bikanda Upakari)

Delicious jackfruit seed stir fry - a summer treat. It's spicy, sweet & delicious. Called bikanda upakari in Konkani.

How To Chop A Raw & Ripe Jackfruit
How To Chop A Raw & Ripe Jackfruit

Steps to chop & prep raw and ripe jackfruits.

Drumstick Leaves Fritters Recipe (Mashinga Palle Ambado)
Drumstick Leaves Fritters Recipe (Mashinga Palle Ambado)

Crispy, crunchy, spicy fritters made using drumstick leaves. Delicious fritters to be served as a starter for lunch, dinner or as a side.

Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry (Mashinga Palle Upakari)
Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry (Mashinga Palle Upakari)

Include greens in your diet, eat healthy once in a while. Here's a super nutritious, stir fry of drumstick leaves. Called as mashinga palle upakari in Konkani.

Split Mung Bean/Moong Dal Rasam (Mugadali Saaru)
Split Mung Bean/Moong Dal Rasam (Mugadali Saaru)

A very easy, quick, scrumptious split mung bean stew with steaming hot rice makes a delightful dinner. It's hearty and comforting.

Konkani Style Sweet Potato Stir Fry (Kanga Upakari Recipe) - An Age Old Tea Time Snack
Konkani Style Sweet Potato Stir Fry (Kanga Upakari Recipe) - An Age Old Tea Time Snack

Sweet potato stir fry called as kanga upakari in Konkani is an age old tea time snack from my grandparents times. They're healthy & delish.

Shallow Fried Leftover Pathrado (Pathrade Fry)
Shallow Fried Leftover Pathrado (Pathrade Fry)

With the love for pathrado that we Konkanis have, we definitely don’t waste any leftovers. We shallow fry pathrode slices with oil to make them crispy & enjoy!

How To Pickle Raw Jackfruits (Mitta Ghalel Ponsa Sali)
How To Pickle Raw Jackfruits (Mitta Ghalel Ponsa Sali)

Raw jackfruits are pickled in salt to store the season's glut for year long's use. They are then used to make Konkani delicacies.

Pickled Raw Jackfruit Stir Fry (Salla Upkari)
Pickled Raw Jackfruit Stir Fry (Salla Upkari)

Pickled raw jackfruits are made into a Konkani delicacies. A stir fry called as salla upakari in Konkani is also prepared using pickled raw jackfruits.

Chinese Potato Side Dish (Kooka Sukke)
Chinese Potato Side Dish (Kooka Sukke)

A delicious, spicy, Konkani side dish with earthy Chinese potatoes in it, to go with rice and dalithoy.

Seasoned Chickpeas (Chane Usli)
Seasoned Chickpeas (Chane Usli)

This dish has a huge fan following. When they serve this hot as prasadam in temples, people line up for them. :-)

Colocasia Leaves Curry (Alvati)
Colocasia Leaves Curry (Alvati)

Alvati is a Konkani rainy season delicacy. It is a delicious curry prepared from tender colocasia leaves.

Types Of Colocasia Used In Konkani Cuisine (Alva Paan)
Types Of Colocasia Used In Konkani Cuisine (Alva Paan)

Here are the types of colocasia that we use in Konkani cooking.

Moong Bean Stir Fry And Seasoned Beaten Rice (Mugadali Usli, Phovu)
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.

Taro Roots Fritters (Kaale Alvaa Maddi Phodi)
Taro Roots Fritters (Kaale Alvaa Maddi Phodi)

Colocasia tubers called as kaale alva maddi make yummy fritters when shallow fried or deep fried. These are called maddi phodi and are a Konkani favourite.

Seasoned, shallow fried, roasted ivy gourds (Tendle Talasani)
Seasoned, shallow fried, roasted ivy gourds (Tendle Talasani)

Tendle talasani is a Konkani speciality. Ivy gourds are crushed, seasoned, shallow fried and roasted to make a yummy side dish for lunch, dinner.

Bread Fruit Shallow Fry (Jeev Kadgi Phodi)
Bread Fruit Shallow Fry (Jeev Kadgi Phodi)

Here’s a simple recipe for pillowy soft, yummy, shallow fried, breadfruit rava fry. Called as kadgi phodi in Konkani.

Tender Cashewnut Side Dish (Bibbe upkari)
Tender Cashewnut Side Dish (Bibbe upkari)

An all time Konkani favourite is bibbe upakari, a stir fry made of tender cashew nuts with ivy gourds and potatoes. Customary side dish for the Ugadi festival.

Bread Upma (Bread Usli, Bread Upakari/Phan)
Bread Upma (Bread Usli, Bread Upakari/Phan)

Having leftover bread at home? Here's a quick and easy recipe to empty any leftover, stale bread. A nice breakfast, tea time snack.

 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.

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.

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.

Pathrode or Patrade Gashi
Pathrode or Patrade Gashi

Patrado is a very popular konkani dish prepared using colocasia leaves. Left over patrados are cooked in a spicy coconut curry called as gashi.

Malabar Spinach Stir Fry (Vali Upakari)
Malabar Spinach Stir Fry (Vali Upakari)

A flavourful, simple, healthy stir fry of basella/Malabar spinach. Called as vali upakari in Konkani which is served as a side dish in Konkani cuisine.

Malabar Spinach Masala (Vali Sukke)
Malabar Spinach Masala (Vali Sukke)

A coconut based spicy side dish prepared using malabar spinach (vali sukke in Konkani) is paired with dalithoy & a bowl of steaming hot rice. Comfort food!!

Malabar Spinach Tambli (Vali Tambali/Thambali)
Malabar Spinach Tambli (Vali Tambali/Thambali)

Tambli, a type of yoghurt and coconut based curry can be prepared using numerous spices and greens.

Black Chickpeas Stew (Chane Saaru)
Black Chickpeas Stew (Chane Saaru)

A soup like gravy is called saar/saru in Konkani. This chickpeas saru is a very flavourful saar that makes a scrumptious meal when eaten with a bowl of hot rice

Potato Stir Fry (Batate Upakari)
Potato Stir Fry (Batate Upakari)

Batate upakari means potato stir fry. If you love poatoes you'll love this stir fry. An easy to prepare side dish that gets ready in no time.

Fenugreek Leaves Stir Fry (Methe Palle Upakari/Methi Sabzi)
Fenugreek Leaves Stir Fry (Methe Palle Upakari/Methi Sabzi)

Stir fry with fenugreek leaves, onions, capsicum is an amazing side dish that is sweet and spicy.

Shallow Fried Colocasia Tuber (Maaddi Phodi)
Shallow Fried Colocasia Tuber (Maaddi Phodi)

Colocasia tubers/maaddi are a favourite among Konkanis. Maaddi is used to prepare yummy phodis, by shallow frying(tava fry /rava fry) or deep frying them.

Beans Stir Fry (Beans Upakari)
Beans Stir Fry (Beans Upakari)

Stir fries are called as upakari in konkani. Upakaris are very easy to prepare, make a simple, healthy, side dish with a flavourful seasoning.

Horse Gram, Tender Plantain Stem Curry With Garlic Seasoning (Kulta Gabbe Koddel)
Horse Gram, Tender Plantain Stem Curry With Garlic Seasoning (Kulta Gabbe Koddel)

This curry makes a simple meal heavenly and tasty, when this curry is had with steaming hot rice.

Malabar Spinach Coconut Curry (Vali Randayi)
Malabar Spinach Coconut Curry (Vali Randayi)

Malabar spinach in a spicy, coconut curry. It's called vali randayi/vali ambat in Konkani. Delicious, healthy, comforting.

Okra Stir Fry/Lady's finger chilli fry
Okra Stir Fry/Lady's finger chilli fry

Tender lady's fingers are tossed in oil, sprinkled with some salt and red chilli powder when they get a little crispy to make a yummy appetizer.

Kadai Mushrooms
Kadai Mushrooms

An Indian style mushroom stir fry recipe to go with Indian flatbreads. Quick and easy to make. Highly nutritious, high in proteins and antioxidants.

Steamed Colocasia Leaves Pinwheels (Pathrode or pathrado or pathrodo)
Steamed Colocasia Leaves Pinwheels (Pathrode or pathrado or pathrodo)

Pathrado is a very popular Konkani dish. Pathrado is usually prepared using colocasia leaves.

Sweet, Sour, Spicy Mango Curry (Ambe Upakari)
Sweet, Sour, Spicy Mango Curry (Ambe Upakari)

An all time favourite of konkani's is ambe upakari. This thick mango curry is spicy, sweet, sour at the same time! It is to die for! Slurp! Slurp!

Stuffed Brinjal/Eggplant Konkani Style (Gulla Sagle)
Stuffed Brinjal/Eggplant Konkani Style (Gulla Sagle)

Udupi Brinjal or Matti Gulla are used to prepare sagle. A spicy, sweet coconut masala is stuffed into tiny brinjals and cooked. A great side dish with rice.

Cumin Pepper Gravy (Jeere Meere Khadi)
Cumin Pepper Gravy (Jeere Meere Khadi)

Jeere meere khadi is cumin, pepper coconut gravy with sour buttermilk/yoghurt. This khadi is tangy, spicy with a nice, flavourful garlic sesoning.

Cabbage Stir Fry (Cabbage Upakari)
Cabbage Stir Fry (Cabbage Upakari)

Cabbage stir fry the traditional konkani style. Called as cabbage upakari in konkani. A side dish to complete a meal.

Sambar (Kolmbo)
Sambar (Kolmbo)

Here's a very easy, simple sambar recipe, perfect for beginners. The simplest, easiest sambar you can make using sambar powder.

Alsande Upkari (Long Green Beans/Yardlong Beans stir fry)
Alsande Upkari (Long Green Beans/Yardlong Beans stir fry)

Upakari's are called stir fry in konkani. They are simple, tasty, healthy and easy to prepare. An everyday side dish with rice in every konkani household.

Cabbage, potato masala (Cabbage Batate Sukke)
Cabbage, potato masala (Cabbage Batate Sukke)

Sukke is a spicy, dry side dish with vegetable/s in a coconut based masala. Steaming hot rice, cabbage potato sukke and piping hot dalithoy make a heavenly meal