Rulao (Plain Upma)

Rulao is a very simple breakfast. It is also popular as uppittu, upma etc. There are so many varieties of upma. They are prepared with or without veggies. I have already shared my version of vegetable upma.  Upma is a very popular breakfast and it is commonly made during many special occasions. I always loved eating them during those occasions (I would never eat at home). I would always...

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Rava Uthappa

Rava Uthappa is an instant and healthy breakfast. I got this recipe from a FB group. I always prepare Uthappa where the dosa batter needs fermentation. Never knew that there exists an instant version. I was so eager that I made it on the next day itself. It turned out very good and this made me happy that I got one more dosa recipe to share with you all. The best thing about this dosa is- its...

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Biscuit Rotti

Biscuit Rotti is a very popular snack of Mangalore. It is also served for breakfast in many hotels of Mangalore. Biscuit Rotti is a stuffed poori which is very crispy and taste wise- it is  little spicy as well as little sweet. Altogether I would say it is one of the best known Mangalore snack. Getting the recipe was not hard for me as my mother's brother own a small hotel in their...

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Udida Chutney (Split Blackgram Chutney)

Udida Chutney is a simple yet delicious chutney. In konkani, Udidu means urad dal. This chutney is basically coconut chutney with added flavors from the roasted urad dal.  I got this recipe from a very good friend of mine. He calls it Kempu Chutney, as the chutney has a red color. This chutney was in my to- do list from a very long time. Somehow I never got a chance to make it. This chutney...

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Magge Bhakri (Yellow Cucumber Flat Bread)

Magge Bhakri is another popular Konkani flat bread. In konkani, magge means yellow cucumber. The addition of grated yellow cucumber makes it very unique in its taste.  My mother used to make it once in a while and she used to say that it was her mother's favorite. You can also try another variety of dosa made using yellow cucumber- Magge Surnali. But this bhakri needs no fermentation...

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Spicy- Garlicy Potatoes

Spicy- Garlicy Potatoes makes a good accompaniment to rotis. I found this recipe in a cook book (by Jaya V Shenoy) and absolutely loved her idea.  The cute baby potatoes, the vibrant red color from red chillies and the flavor infused by garlic....hhhmmm...This is what I imagined after reading her recipe.  It turned out very good but was little spicy for us. Next time I...

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Masala Nelkadlo (Spicy Peanuts)

Masala Nelkadlo is a tasty deep fried snack. In Konkani, nelkadlo means peanut. This is very easy to make and requires only few ingredients.  In India(in our village), this is one of the snack which is commonly sold in petty shops. Small packets of these addictive ones are available. In this way even the poor people can afford and enjoy it. Try making this sometime and I am sure you...

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Alambe Ambat (Mushroom in Coconut based Sauce)

Alambe Ambat is one more popular konkani dish. In konkani, alambo means mushroom. This dish is made commonly, using a special variety of mushroom available in the Coastal Karnataka, in the month of June (when the monsoon season starts).  In general, dal is added while making ambat but in this dish it is omitted.  Mushroom is considered to be very healthy....

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Hayagreeva (Sweetened Chanadal)

Hayagreeva is a healthy, jaggery based dessert. It is simple and  doesn't require any special skills to make it. This sweet is rich in protein and iron. Hayagreeva can also be offered as a naivedya to god.  Ingredients: Chanadal- 1 cup  Jaggery- 1/2- 3/4 cup (adjust accordingly) Milk- 3-4 Tbsp Grated Coconut- 3-4 Tbsp Ghee- 3-4 tsp Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp Cashew and...

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Jeere- Meere Kadi (Coconut based Cumin- Pepper Soup)

Jeere- Meere Kadi is a very popular konkani dish. It is simple and very easy to make. In Konkani, jeere means cumin seeds and meere means pepper. Kadi is a thick coconut based sauce. I got this recipe from my MIL and was in my to- do list since so many months. Finally got a chance to make it today and it turned out very good. My mother never made this dish but she used to make a very similar dish...

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Rulao Bhakri (Semolina Flat Bread) -Version 2

Rulao Bhakri is a filling, healthy breakfast. In konkani, rulao means semolina and bhakri is a kind of flat bread which is made by patting. I have already posted my mother's version here. I found this recipe in a cook book (by Jaya V Shenoy). It was slightly different and hence thought of posting it.  This bhakri is an instant one and can be made within 15-20 minutes. Try...

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