This is a traditional Konkani dish prepared with tender cashews. Tender cashews are called BIBBO in Konkani. Any Konkani wedding lunch is incomplete without this dish. We get the tender cashews from February to May. You can prepare this upkari /sabji with gherkins/tendle . This combo is very popular in South Kanara.
Ingredients
100 tender cashews
3-4 slit green chillies
4 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
A pinch of asafoetida / hing pdr
Salt to taste
A pinch of sugar
3 tbsp fresh grated coconut
Procedure
Put the tender cashews in warm water for 1 hour and remove the skin from it
In a Kadai heat oil and put mustard,when it starts crackling add curry leaf,hing and green chillies and fry for 2-3 mins
Add cashews with salt to taste and sugar
Add1/4 cup water and cook with a lid covered
When it is done finish it by adding freshly grated coconut and serve hot with rice and dal
You can also prepare this in a cooker. Just temper with the ingredients in the cooker, add cashews, salt, sugar, little water and cook for 2 whistles.
Garnish with coconut gratings.
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