My Thali 79… 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 Dassehra, 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 ... 1. Cucumber~Coconut~Gooseberry Pachodi (Salda), 2. Kali Tori~Gabbo~Ambado Gashi (Black Pigeon Peas~Plantain Stem~Hogplum Curry), 3. Beans Upkari (French Beans Stir Fry), 4. Kali Tori~Tomato Saaru (Black Pigeon Peas~Tomato Saar), 5. SheetHa (Rice), 6.Amla Chitranna (Gooseberry Spiced Rice), 7. Nendrabale Kele~Sabudana Godshe (Ripe Banana~Tapioca Pearls Payasam), 8. Gananga Bajo (Sweet Potato Bajia), 9. Donne Mirsange Bajo (Capsicum Bajia), 10. Nendrabale Kele Bajo (Ripe Banana Bajia), 11. Apple, 12. Mosambi.
** 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.“Cucumber~Coconut~Amla (Gooseberry/Nellikai) Pachodi (Salad)” ... I simply love this crispy salad which has coarsely added masala ... This time I added amla for the tangy taste and it turned out tasty … A healthy combo salad that goes very well when served as side dish with chitranna, roti, pulav or any other dishes … Yummilicious …..
** Here is the link to the Recipe ….
2. “Kali Tori~Gabbo~Ambado ghalnu Gashi/Black Pigeon Peas~Plantain Stem~Hogplum Curry” … A delicious dish loved by all amchies from Konkani Saraswat’s Cusine that taste simply fantastic when served with either ukde sheetHa (red boiled rice) or plain rice, you can also relish it with chapati … Yummilicious …
** Here is the link to the Recipe ….
3. "Simple Green French Beans Upkari / Bhaji" ... Loads of fresh tender~round beans have flooded the market ... Here is a simple~lightly spiced upkari topped with just a little bit of freshly grated coconut ... It's a delicious~ nutritious~healthy side dish that should be included in your diet when in season .... Enjoy ... Yummmm ...
** Here is the link to the recipe........
4. “Kali Tori~Tomato Saaru / Black Pigeon Peas~Tomato Saar” … We never discard or make waste out of the saar obtained while cooking pulses, Do We ??? It mostly prepared into a yummy saar by addition of spice … Here is a delicious saar prepared from kali tori cooked water with the addition of tomatoes … tastes awesome … Yumz ….
** Here is the link to the Recipe ….
5. “Cooking Rice Starch Free / Vanu ghalnu SheetHa” … Rice cooked and the water is drained off to remove excess starch. The rice remains well cooked without sticking to each other … Do try this formula / method of cooking as it is very healthy.
** Here is the link to the Recipe .....
6. "Amla Chitranna" ... An awesome combination of dishs that goes very well when served freshly prepared. The tangy ~ spicy taste of Chitranna keeps lingering on your tongue giving you immense satisfaction .... yummy
** Here is the link to the Recipe .....
7. “Nendrabale Kele~Sabudana Godshe / Ripe Banana~Tapioca Pearls Payasam” … a lovely Payasam with the strong aroma of Nendrabale Kele / Bananas prepared during festive times as Naivedyam … Yumz ...
** Here is the link to the Recipe ….
8 and 9. "Sweet Potato Bajia (Fritters) / Kananga Bajo and Donne Mirsange Bajo (Capsicum Bajia)" ... A delicious bajos that can be served as a snack or with other dishes during lunch / dinner time ... Yumz ...
** Here is the link to the Recipe ....
10. "Nendrabale Kele Bajo / Ripe Banana Fritters" ... A delicious south Indian snack loved by young and old alike ... Hunu Hunu ruchi jatta ... konka jayee vaggi kanu gheyyachi ... Bajolicious ...
** Here is the link to the Recipe ..........
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