Konkan Klassiks.....

Its the weekend in some parts of the world today and for the rest, its the eve. I am suuuuuper excited because my weekend comes with great tidings! To start off,  a maternal family outing for a movie!! And I got to cook today!! A divine combination of simple food that will always be a signature in the Mangalorean and Goan households. Infact, in all the years that I have been one and also of all the various ones I've visited in this life of mine, this meal is a family favorite, for the ones in the gulf and abroad-a sheer craving, and in the natives-a staple of an everyday meal. I am not kidding but if u have even ONE Mangalorean or Goan friend(or if u dont then u can ask me), Just say these three magical words and you'll hear a slurp!! So much suspense and I'm irritated too! lol.

Boiled rice, Dal(Specifically of semi watery consistancy) and Fish fry/Masala....

Yes dal, rice and fish!!!

Surprised? Why? It sounds too simple to be true??

You go all the way to the blue blood Shettys and Rais to the loud D'souzas and Fernandes's.. They will run back to their home every time this is cooked. In fact my best girl friend, Nidhi Shetty, and me, have had the most amazing times while devouring this meal every single time in college.You offer us the most divine looking food in exchange,but no. And this combination is ANCIENT! The reason I am so pride filled about this meal is because even if  you ask the present generation and the ones younger, this is one meal they love too. This meal dates me to the times where we were 4 toddler cousins and our granny would make these dishes and our parents would suddenly transform from Grown ass men and women to Hormonal kids craving for chocolate!! And eat like there is no end to it!! and swooooon with every single morsel!! I know of sicknesses that have been compromised if this meal is made at my home(my dad let go of his gastro on the day his mom made this, I've asked for it when I was hospitalized!!). 

We never cook this on special occasions. We have too many other animals and their vitals to concentrate on during those days. But say you have to go to mangalorean or goan household every lunch- this will DEFINITELY feature on the menu. Its a dish that is the least complicated. Needs no effort. And most importantly, has the MOST number of variations in preparations and memories if you ask any one of them. Try and ask them! For those Mangaloreans and Goans reading they already know why!

My most vivid escapade was soo very recent. My dad was here for his half yearly vacation. And on the first Saturday,went and bought 4 different fish loved individually by each of us siblings. Mackerel,Silver and Black Pomphret and Prawns. And it was a Saturday!! So the D'souza household had full attendance. And that afternoon my mom decided to surprise us by frying and preparing a small portion of each of those fish. After an AGE, the 6 of us sat home without any of my family members suddenly dropping in(WHICH IS A MIRACLE WHEN MY DAD'S HERE AND A SHOCK ESPECIALLY ON A SATURDAY). And we pigged!! And ate till we could eat no more. It was the most wonderful time ever.

Boiled Rice, Dal and Fish Fry... This baby is going to the grave with me...(along with a slice of chocolate cake ofcourse!!)

I am sure you can have some yourself this weekend incase you haven't tried this. Each element works in perfect harmony and you won't need anything else to substitute.

And guess what's for lunch here today!!!!