Bibbe Upklari or Harvi Biyye Upkari (easy method - without coconut and tendli)

Bibbe Upkari or Harvi Biyye Upkari (easy method – without coconut & tendli)

A delicious side dish, made of tender cashew nuts, potatoes and green chillies. A popular dish in Konkani cuisine, goes well with rice and thoy !!!

Serves: 3

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

½ teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)

½ cup (100 g) tender cashew nuts (harvi bee / bibbe)

2 potatoes (medium size), cut into thin slices

2 green chillies, slit lengthwise

½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

75 ml (less than ½ cup) water

Method

Wash tender cashew nuts and drain out water thoroughly. Cut potatoes into thin slices.

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add jeera. Fry on a low heat for 1 minute.

Add tender cashew nuts, potato slices, slit green chillies, salt to taste and 75 ml water (less than ½ cup). Mix all the ingredients well. Cover with a tight lid and cook on a medium to low heat for 15 – 20 minutes or until done / water dries up. Serve hot with rice and thoy (Thoy – Konkani style dal) or any other accompaniments of your choice.