Konkani Cuisine

Konkani cuisine is the cuisine of the Konkani region of coastal western India, mainly in western Maharashtra State.

Mumbai is a cultural center. Goa is a major city as well. Kolhapur is also a significant culinary city.

Ingredients

Rice is a staple ingredient. A variety of fragrant rice known as ambemohar is grown in coastal Maharashtra.

Yellow pigeon pea(toor) and chickpea are popular legumes. The term dal refers to split legumes.

garlic, onion

sugar cane, jaggery

coconut

chili

taro(आळू aloo)

cow and water buffalo milk, yogurt(dahi)

Dishes

• steamed rice
• bhakri: flatbread, usually made with rice
• amti: thin lentil soup
• usal: sprouted legume curry