Kadle Manoli / Ivy gourd sukka

OK I think my blog will be incomplete without Manoli kadle....Its a traditional Mangalorean side dish, served with rice. Ingredients Print t...

Gujje Kadle Aajadina / Raw Jackfruit Sukka

Classic Mangalorean dish.......Okay confession.......not my favorite, I always pick out the jackfruit and eat the chickpeas.....I sometimes ...

Kempu Appala Chutney - Red Pappad Chutney

This dish falls into our comfort food category.............Kempu appala chutney with piping hot ganji......egg omelette and pickle.. ....per...

Thouthe kodel -Mangalore Cucumber Curry

I have always maintained that I am a hardcore Non Vegetarian.......I just realized that I do not enjoy vegetarian food for a reason.....its ...

Manoli Bheeja Upkari - Ivy Gourd and Cashew Sukka

I respect this dish......well there is a reason.....though my mom makes this dish .....I am the one who does the tedious job of peeling the ...

Marvai Pundi - Clams and Rice Dumpling Gravy

This one was long due......My Mangalorean recipe index will be incomplete without Marvai Pundi... Marvai Pundi is one of those...'Once i...

Nungel Meen Ghassi - Dry Fish Curry

According to mom, this is what she would call 'Comfort Food'....if its raining and cold outside....I know what exactly my mom would ...

Chicken Green Chops

There are different versions of chicken chops .As long as I remember this is how we have been making chops at home,its been pass down to me ...

Uppad Pachir Aajadina / Raw Jackfruit(preserved in salt water) Sukka

South Canara is famous for its fresh fish..... beaches......coconut trees......greenery......Kori rotti....... Kambala (buffalo race)......j...

Diwali Special- Manjol Eeretha Ghatti/ Sweet Rice Dumpling Steamed in Turmeric leaves

Diwali and no Manjol Eeretha Ghatti......no way....Diwali is incomplete without this for us Mangaloreans. Aroma of turmeric leaves being ste...

Diwali Special - Thekere dosa/cucumber pan cakes

Wish you all a Very Very Happy Diwali....Every Diwali we start our day with oil bath and something sweet. Thekere dosa /Cucumber dosa for br...

Diwali Special- Tukdi /Shankerpalli

One of the most simplest  snacks ....very few ingredients.....can make it quick.....and tastes great. These Tukdis/Shankerpalli are like - D...

Diwali Special- Manni / Rice Pudding

Okay let the fireworks begin....Diwali celebration starts ........Now  Manni is a famous sweet dish for us Mangaloreans...something that use...

Ghenda da adde / Nesel Adde / Cucumber Cake

I know , doesn't look appetizing for those who don't know what it is.....but for those who do.....its a delicacy.. Nesel adde  also ...

Kane Rava Fry / Fried Ladyfish

Kane Rava Fry is one dish which is very closely associated with Mangalorean Cuisine. You go to any Mangalorean restaurant...you cannot leave...

Brown Rice Pundi - steamed rice balls

Pundi is an authentic Mangalorean dish.......its usually served with   kori ghassi (chicken curry) Pundi can also be made with  white rice  ...

Krishna Janmastami Special - Moode/Mudde (steamed rice cakes)

We Bunts celebrate very few festivals. Apart from Diwali and Ganesh Chathurthi .........its Krishna Janmastami ........nothing big. More flo...

Padpe aajadina / Greens Sukka

Okay to tell you the truth...I did not want to put this up. Not a big fan of greens(I like greens curry  though). Iam married I have a two y...

Mangalore Buns

I have fond memories whenever I think of Buns, my dad is from Bailur (small village near Karkala, South Canara). Every summer vacation a vis...

Egg curry with Appam (with video)

Whenever there is idli for breakfast at home, everyone knows its Sunday. That is  how it has been for years. If my mom makes idlis on any ot...