Pedvo kothambari methi is again a traditional konkani seafood food preparation. Pedvo means Indian oil Sardines,kothambari means coriander seeds and methi means fenugreek seeds.This curry is specially prepared with baby sardines which we say as tharu bhuthai in the local language tulu. Sardines are abundant in Mangalore. A very tasty Mangalorean curry, traditionally prepared in a mud vessel,which we say as Mathi jhalke kulle in Konkani, which enhances ... Read More »
Seafood
Ginger prawns
I adapted this recipe from Kudpiraj’s Garam Tawa.When my dear friend Kudpi maam posted this dish in his blog I drooled at the first sight itself and wanted to prepare it immediately.This is indeed a very tasty dish and reminds me of restaurant style ginger prawns.I modified the recipe with slight changes as per my needs.For step wise details of this recipe please visit ... Read More »
Kolmino Patio
Kolmino patio is a Parsi/Iranian preparation. Kolmino patio is basically a sweet and sour prawn curry.I came across this dish from Nutans blog.We were given a task to prepare this dish in the Fb food group on bloggers day by Nutan .I just love trying new recipes and I was happy to see this recipe. Nutan has explained the recipe step wise beautifully. And ... Read More »
Kurle piyavu panha
Kurle piyavu panha is a traditional konkani preparation. Kurle means crab,piyavu means onion and panha means seasoning which means crab curry seasoned with onions.This curry goes well with boiled rice.My mamama and amma used to prepare this authentic dish very well,especially we used to eat this in the brass plate at my mamama’s house.The minute we used to go to my mamama’s(maternal ... Read More »
Assorted fish fries
Yesterday was Naraka Chaturdashi,2nd day of Diwali,and I was very busy cooking all delicacies and not to forget to mention, it is one of my favorite day of Diwali. The main reason to be my favorite is we Konkanis do Ganga pooja ,have oil bath,wear new clothes,light crackers,light diyas(oil lamps) and most IMPORTANT is we cook SEAFOOD,my favorite.And my menu was deep ... Read More »
Prawn green roast
Prawn green roast became our favorite ever since we tasted it in a restaurant called Maya international. No one can beat them in that dish.And today,keeping that taste in mind I experimented and succeeded and reached some what to the same extent, I think I just reached close to their signature dish.It came out absolutely divine.This dish is spicy and green in color.I could sense the ... Read More »
Fish rawa fry
Happy Halloween friends!Fish rawa fry is a very simple preparation. Rawa fry is a delicacy mostly prepared in North Karnataka and Maharashtra side.It is crisp and tasty.Any sea food lover will love this crispy fish.You can relish this as a starter too. Ingredients for the marinade: Seer fish slices(any fish)-4 Chilly powder-4 tsp Bengal gram flour(besan)-2 tsp Asafoetida-1/4 tsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Salt-to taste ... Read More »
Amritsari machi
Amritsari machi!I simple drool while I hear the name itself. Amritsari machi is a Punjabi preparation. Amritsari means a place called Amritsar located in Punjab and machi means fish.I can live 365 days on fish.But I sacrifice only on Fridays.This dish is a spicy preparation and the masala is is simple tasty.So as in Punjabi way Balle balle ho jaye which means an expression of joy ... Read More »
Raja Pannaphkari
Raja pannaphkari is a traditional Konkani preparation.This is a very spicy dish.Raja means Mackerels and pannaphkari means curry made with chillies.I’m a sea food lover and my loved ones call me “jhalke majjar” in our mother tongue Konkani which means I love fish as much as cat loves fish.This recipe is of my mother.So here goes the recipe. Ingredients: Mackerels ... Read More »
Clams Sukkha (Kubbe Sukkhe)
Clams sukkha or Kubbe sukkhe in Konkani is again a Konkani preparation.Kubbe means clams and Sukkhe means dry .They are surprisingly high in Iron.They are a good source of phosphorus,Zinc,Copper etc. Seafood is generally cooked in mud vessels in South Kanara as it enhances the flavor.Coming back to the recipe this is again my mom’s recipe.This dish is my son’s ... Read More »