Patoleo

Click here to like! One thing I love about regional cuisine is how it manages to flawlessly incorporate seasonal food into traditions. Shravan, the month which is considered very auspicious among the Hindus has begun. With Shravan come different traditions and of course what follows are all the delicious foods and recipes linked with thoseContinue reading “Patoleo”

Aambadyaachi Uddamethi

Click here to like! Hog Plum, known as “aambade” in Goa, is a sour fruit that grows in bunches. These are usually in season during the monsoons and through the beginning of winter. Aambadyaachi Uddamethi is a mildly spiced recipe made in a coconut based gravy. Uddamethi is a recipe which uses urad dal andContinue reading “Aambadyaachi Uddamethi”

Vodyo

Click here to like! Vodyo, are small, dried nuggets (if you will) made with ash gourd (known as Kuvalo in Konkani) and urad dal mixed with spices. Ash gourd is usually available in the months of December through January in Goa. These are made in most Goan Hindu homes during winter. Since they last aroundContinue reading “Vodyo”