** “Sutta Punnav (Rigupakarma)” is celebrated by Konkani Saraswats by changing of the Sacred Thread / Jannave by the Male Brahmans of the community. The Jannave is a thin hand spun cotton thread worn across the chest and resting on one’s left shoulder. Wearing of the ‘Jannave’ for the first time after the munji / thread ceremony involves teaching the young boy the sacred Gayathri Mantra and providing a three-threaded Jannave. After the man is married, the three-threaded Jannave is replaced by a six-threaded one, symbolic of the additional responsibility ...
** Sharing my Naivedyam of coconut based dishes for the day ... Cheppi and Godi Kheeri with coconut milk and turmeric leaves, Seasoned coconut rice with sweet corn kernels and Sweet Coconut~Jaggery Rice ... Sharing the links below to each of the items posted elsewhere in the blog without repeating the same again. Please do check on the links for the particular recipe, prepare them and enjoy with your family and friends. May God Bless all of us with his choicest Blessings ….
1.. “Sweet Kheer with Turmeric Leaves/Godi Kheeri Haldi Paan Ghalnu” … A delicious dessert prepared during festive times during monsoon season when plenty of haldi (turmeric) leaves are available and many a festivals that follow during that time …. Yumz …
** Here is the link to the Recipe …
2.. “Cheppi Kheeri With Haldi Paan / Bland Rice Kheeri Cooked in Coconut Milk with Turmeric Leaves” … This is a traditional GSB / Saraswat Konkani dish prepared during many festivals around rainy season when turmeric leaves are available in plenty. Legend has it saying that Goddess Parvathi prepared this with lots of love to Lord Shiva who relished this with great desire. So may be the other main ingredient in this dish is “cooking it with love”….
** Here is the link to the Recipe ….
3. “Sweet Coconut Jaggery Rice / Sweet Narli Bhaat” … This is a Maharashtrian style delicacy prepared during auspicious functions specially during Narali Poornima ie Sutta Punnava (Rigupakarma) as coconut is the basic ingredient used during this festival … Tastes awesome …
** Here is the link to the Recipe ….
4. “Seasoned Coconut~Sweet Corn Rice/Podnichi Nariyal Bhaat Jolu Ghalnu” ... a simple dish prepared on festive occasions along with sweet rice too as Naivedyam, the only twist I gave here was I added on some sweet corn kernels which are available in plenty now … This dish is simply delicious and can be relished any time of the day … Yummy Yummmmm ……
** Here is the link to the Recipe ….
** There are many more “Naivedyam” dishes posted in this Blog, you can choose the label or go through search option for the same where you will get detailed recipes. Do try them out and enjoy with your family and friends and remain Blessed.
** An Earnest Request : There are many more recipes of different types in the blog. For all my Recipes, use the search option or the label section in the Blog. If you are still not able to find it or have a query, please leave a message in comment section or mail me the same. I will try my best to get back to you as soon as possible. Do try out various types of dishes included in the Blog and Enjoy them with your family and friends and do give me a feedback if possible. I have also started a food group for by the name "KONKANI DELICACIES" where in you will find many more recipes by 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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