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MANGALOREAN BEEF SUKKA

This Beef Sukka is a traditional Mangalorean Catholic style recipe. The recipe is adapted from the Chicken and Mutton Sukka preparations that are native to the coastal regions of Mangalore, Udupi and Kundapur. It is a semi-dry dish made with ground roasted spices and freshly grated coconut. The dish goes perfectly well with Neer dosas and boiled rice.   INGREDIENTS 1 Kg Boneless Beef  (Preferably with Little Fat)  1 Medium Sized Onion, Sliced 5-6 Cloves of Garlic, Bruised 1" Ginger , Bruised 4 Cloves  1" Cinnamon  1/2 tsp Whole Peppercorns   2 tbs vinegar  200 gms Grated Coconut For Tempering 2 tbs Ghee  2 Sliced Onions  2 Sprigs of Curry Leaves Salt to Taste For The Masala Paste   10- 12 Byadgi Chillies 3-4 Round Chillies  2 tbs Coriander Seeds 1 tsp Cumin Seeds  1 tsp Whole Peppercorns  1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds 1" Cinnamon 4-5 Cloves  1/2 tsp Tumeric Powder  Marble Sized Ball of Tamarind METHOD Clean and cu...
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Yellow Pumpkin Halwa

Kashi Halwa / Kushmanda Halwa is a traditional South Indian dessert made using Ash Gourd or Yellow Pumpkin. Usually served at weddings or other special occasions. It is really simple to prepare and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.  The Halwa is best served hot with some vanilla ice-cream.


 INGREDIENTS 

1kg Yellow Pumpkin 

400 gms Sugar 

1-2 tbs Cardamom Powder

2+3tbs Ghee 

Few Chopped Cashew Nuts and Raisins 


METHOD

  1. Peel and grate the pumpkin.
  2. Heat 2tbs ghee in a kadai (preferably NOT nonstick).
  3. Add grated pumpkin and cook till it starts to change colour.
  4. Now add sugar and mix till the sugar melts.
  5. Continue to cook on high flame, stirring constantly.
  6. Add in the Cardamom powder.
  7. Cook until the Halwa gets a nice dark golden colour and all the water has evaporated.
  8. In a separate pan heat the remaining ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins.
  9. Add this to the Halwa and mix.
  10. Serve hot with some vanilla ice-cream. 





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