Monday, October 21, 2019

My Vijaya Dashami Festive Thali 159.



My Vijaya Dashami Festive Thali 159… Sharing my Vijaya Dashami / Dassehra Thali ~ Naivedyam with all my friends here ... During Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) among Konkanies lunch is prepared and offered to God which is known as Nava Jevuche meaning new harvest crop food … A special occasion in Hindu homes that is celebrated as a tribute to both Goddess Durga and Lord Rama for their victory over ending Mahishasura Demon (by Goddess Durga) and Ravana (by Lord Rama) …... 

** We, Konkani Saraswats are very well known for our passion of food and it is believed that we just need and occasion to relish them on. There are always many dishes prepared as Naivedyam on any given festive occasion and are always offered as Naivedyam to God before distributing the same. Navaratri is celebrated with great pomp with 9 days of festival where in tribute to Goddess Durga is given and the tenth day concludes as the Victory of Good over evil by killing ravana by Lord Ramaji and Mahishasur by Durga. The tenth day ie on Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra the festival is celebrated with great pomp specially in temples where the installed Devi Idols for 5 or 10 days are then taken on a procession with other tabalos and immersed in water. I will not run into the story, but it is also celebrated as Nave Javuche, that is the new harvesting celebration. New rice obtained is cooked and they are many more rituals connected with it. But I will conclude here wishing all of you a very Happy Dussehra, May there be always victory of good over evil and may God Bless us all with the strength to follow the path of righteousness. Stay Blessed, spread happiness. 

** The Dishes in Thali include ..."Naivedyam : My Vijaya Dashami- Dussehra Thali; Tandul- Sabudana Doodh Pak (Rice-Tapioca Pearls Payasam), Banana Wafers, Gosale Shire' (Ridge Gourd Skin) Chutney, Gosale Upkari (Ridge Gourd Bhaji), Bibbo- Tendle Upkari (Cashew Nuts- Gherkins Bhaji), Dalitoy (Spiced Dal), SheetHa (Rice), Karathe'- Keerlu- Ambade Gashi (Bitter Gourd- Bamboo Shoots- Hogplum Curry)" ... Stay Blessed~ Spread Happiness ... 

** Once again I will not be including the recipes here, but will be sharing the links to each of the dish in the thali below separately here, please do go through the link for that particular dish that you wish to try out. Enjoy these festive dishes with your family and friends and do give me a feedback if possible. 


** Following are the links to the items in the Thali presented above. Each link is given below the particular dish title ....

1.. For the “Sabudana Doodh Pak (Rice-Tapioca Pearls Payasam)” Recipe, Please follow the link given below …. 

2. For the “Banana Wafers” Recipe, Please follow the link given below …. 

3. For the “Gosale Shire' (Ridge Gourd Skin) Gooli/Chutney” Recipe, Please follow the link given below …. 

4. For the “Gosale Upkari (Ridge Gourd Bhaji)” Recipe, Please follow the link given below …. 

5. For the “Bibbo- Tendle Upkari (Cashew Nuts- Gherkins Bhaji)” Recipe, Please follow the link given below …. 

6. For the “Dalitoy (Spiced Tuvar Dal” Recipe, Please follow the link given below …. 

7. For the Recipe of "Cooking Rice Starch Free / Vanu ghalnu SheetHa", where the Rice is cooked and the water is drained off to remove excess starch, Please follow the link given below …. 

8. For the “Karathe'- Keerlu- Ambade Gashi (Bitter Gourd- Bamboo Shoots- Hogplum Curry)” Recipe, Please follow the link given below …. 

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** I am happy to inform you that I have also started a food group for by the name "KONKANI DELICACIES" which is over and year old, with about 22 K strong members. It is a pleasure to inform that you will find in the group many more recipes posted by our expert members and you too can share some of your own. The link to the group is posted on the left side of the blog page. Do join us in our culinary journey. I strongly believe in Sharing and always endorse that "Sharing Is Caring" Thank You.

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