Pathrode Gassi
Pathrode Gassi is an earthy Mangalorean breakfast that combines a unique combination of colocasia leaves, whole green moon, and rice dumplings in a mild coconut …
Peere tha Seepe da Chutney
Peere da choli/sippe da chutney or Ridge Gourd Peels chutney. The same recipe can be followed for pumpkin, carrots, radish, beetroot or mix of all …
Pelakai da Gatti
Pelakai da Gattis evoke lazy summer evenings in the chavadi (courtyard) of my grandparent’s home, where a huge pot of cha is served with pelakai …
Nei tha Nuppu
Ghee Rice or Nei tha Nuppu. This simple yet rich, mildly flavoured rice is made for every special occasion at my moms home. And I …
Kukku da Pajji Uppad
Kukku da Pajji Uppad / Raw Mango Pickle Mangalorean Style. This no-oil or sugar pickle is generally had with Ganji/Kanji (boiled red rice with it’s water) during …
Ale
Ale is a refreshing, traditional yogurt-based drink, ideal for cooling off during the sweltering summer months. Similar to lassi, which is a sweetened yogurt drink, …
Menthe Ganji
Menthe Ganji or Tarai da Ganji for Aati Amavasya today. This traditional rice and fenugreek seeds-based coconut milk porridge is eaten after drinking the super …
Puli Kodhel
This temple-style Mangalorean curry excludes onions and garlic, and is a festive favourite. Puli Kodhel can be prepared using a variety of vegetables, but the …
Basale Kodhel
With the end of summer and the advent of the monsoons, we start spotting Basale or malabar spinach in the market. Mom’s dal-based coconut curry …
Kori Gassi with Kori Rotti
If there is one Mangalorean dish that resonates with non-Mangaloreans, it is the Kori Gassi (Chicken Curry). This coconut curry has been spotted in many …