Konkani

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Terms in Konkani 161-170 of 301

लिम्बियो(limbiyo)

[Konkani]

Lemon or lime. These seem to be interchangeable. Since the lime grows much more readily than the lemon in India this is more likely to be a lime.

लोणि(loni)

[Konkani]

Butter

लोसुण or लोस्सुण or लोसुणु(losuna)

[Konkani]

Garlic

luski

[Konkani]

Sucker fish. Could you send details (and a picture) to queries@whatamieating.com if you know more?

mankio

[Konkani]

Squid

mantav ghosale

[Konkani]

Sponge gourd. Smooth gourd. When it is old it becomes coarse and fibrous and is actually the loofah you use in the bath. However, it is eaten throughout Asia. It resembles a cucumber when it is young and needs to be salted to reduce the bitterness before use.

marga pallo

[Konkani]

Mint

मशिन्गासान्ग or मशींगा सांग(mashinga sanga)

[Konkani]

Drumstick bean. A long, stick like pod. It is a delicacy used in fish stews or mixed vegetable dishes.

maskacho

[Konkani]

Drumstick bean. A long, stick like pod. It is a delicacy used in fish stews or mixed vegetable dishes.

मेथि(methi)

[Konkani]

Fenugreek. The seeds impart a distinctive, smoky flavour to dishes. Both the leaves and seeds are used, in the same way as they are for coriander (US: cilantro).