Bibbe Upkari
Veg
Vegan
Contains nuts
A seasonal dish made with tender cashew nuts and spiced with coconut and mustard seeds, typical of Mangalorean cuisine.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | tender cashew nuts (bibbe) |
| 1 cup | fresh coconut, grated |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | urad dal |
| 2 | dried red chilies |
| 5-6 | curry leaves |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 tablespoon | jaggery |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 cup | water |
Instructions
- 1 Soak the tender cashew nuts in water for 2-3 hours to soften them.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
- 3 Once the mustard seeds splutter, add urad dal and fry until golden brown.
- 4 Add dried red chilies and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds.
- 5 Add the soaked cashew nuts and stir well.
- 6 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 7 Add grated coconut and stir to combine.
- 8 Pour in water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 9 Add jaggery and continue to cook until the cashew nuts are tender and the water is mostly absorbed.
- 10 Serve hot as a side dish.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) along with the mustard seeds.