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Learn how to make Traditional Gaare & Umbari, a sacred GSB Konkani recipe prepared during Varshik, the annual remembrance ritual for ancestors.
Welcome back to Bapama’s Kitchen! Gaare and Umbari are traditional GSB Konkani fritters prepared during Varshik, the annual remembrance ritual performed in honor of ancestors. The combination of savory Gaare made from urad dal and sweet Umbari made from rice, jaggery, coconut, and banana has been a cherished part of Konkani culinary heritage for generations.
INGREDIENTS:
FOR GAARE (Savory Fritters)
– ½ cup Split Black Gram (Urad Dal)
– 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeere)
– ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
– Salt to taste
– Oil for deep frying
– Water as needed for soaking and grinding
FOR UMBARI (Sweet Fritters):
– ½ cup Dosa Rice (Polye Thandulu)
-½ cup Grated Coconut
– ½ cup Grated Jaggery
– 1 Ripe Banana
– 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeere)
– Oil for deep frying
– Water as needed for soaking and grinding
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