Geeta M. Baliga

I am Geeta Baliga born in Chennai and grew up in Calicut, Kerala.


I got married at the age of 21 to Mohan Baliga and moved to Hubli. I have 2 daughters and a son.


I was an entrepreneur and ran a very successful pre-school called Rose Bud in Hubli for 35 years. All my children are settled in North America. I have 5 grand children.We are now settled in the US to stay closer to our children.


Konkani cuisine is known for great fish curries and other seasonal delicacies like "Kadgi Chako" and "Keerla Sukhe".


We constantly had family visiting us for whom I helped cook barrels of curries, chakkulis and ubbatis, phenories, shevai, thile undo, halvas, etc. I had friends from various parts of India - Punjabi, Maharasthrian, Savji and Lingayat (Hubli locals) from whom I learnt to make other types of cuisines. Over time my reputation grew as a good cook in the family and circle of friends, particularly for seafood.


I update this blog as and when I prepare the dishes. If you find these recipes interesting please leave your comments in comment box below each recipe. and also add to my followers group . This will encourage me to continue with my efforts !


All the recipes are listed in alphabetical order on the right hand side and sorted by labels on the left side

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Beans Upkari | Konkani

Method -(UPKARI is a simple preparation of seasoned and cooked vegetables !)
1/2 kg green tender beans
 Cut in to thin slits length wise or in to small 1/4 " bits
Wash and keep
 Heat 1 tabspn oil
 Splutter 1 tspn mustard seeds
2 to 3 bits of red chillies
1 tspn asafotida powder ( optional)
1 pinch turmeric powder
add the cut beans to this
 add salt to taste
 Stir and mix thoroughly
 Close with  a lid and cook on medium fire adding very little water( less than 1/4 cup )
Do not over cook . should be 3/4 cooked and  crunchy  after done
I,f needed add to the taste add 1 tabspn or more grated coconut
Relish with rice and dhal
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1 comment:

  1. MamtaJuly 3, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Simple yet delicious! Thank you for all the wonderful recipes! I love having your authentic recipes around, just when I need them:)

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