Kuvalo Recipes

Lamb/Mutton Polov

Lamb/Mutton Polov

This is a deliciously flavourful and much loved Mangalorean pre-wedding ceremony curry. This signature Polov comprises a blend of earthy spices (bafat powder), paired with onion, garlic, lamb or mutton, coconut and bottle gourd or ash gourd. Its delicious served over a bed of boiled rice. Equally delicious with Mangalorean rice breads such as pan polay, mutlim or sannas.

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Ash Gourd Polov|Kuvalo Bafat

Ash Gourd Polov|Kuvalo Bafat

Ash Gourd Polov, also known as Kuvalo Bafat is a popular traditional Mangalorean ash gourd curry.  A roasted masala blend made from a mixture of coconut and bafat powder adds fantastic flavour to the dish, as well as giving the sauce its inviting colour.  This curry is traditionally served on a bed of hot boiled rice at Mangalorean Catholic celebrations, particularly weddings, as a part of a banquet. I prepare this wonderfully comforting dish even on the weekends!!

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Ash Pumpkin (Winter Melon) Curry with Tumeric

Ash Pumpkin (Winter Melon) Curry with Tumeric

This is a brand new ash gourd curry recipe which is simple, full of flavour and you need very little prep time. The only hero spice used in this recipe is the priceless turmeric powder. In this easy curry, the gentle heat coming from the green chillies is balanced beautifully by the addition of little creamy coconut milk and enhanced by the flavour of the curry leaves. Serve with steamed fluffy rice and papads for that perfect weeknight vegetarian dinner option.

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Lamb/Mutton Polov

Lamb/Mutton Polov

This is a deliciously flavourful and much loved Mangalorean pre-wedding ceremony curry. This signature Polov comprises a blend of earthy spices (bafat powder), paired with onion, garlic, lamb or mutton, coconut and bottle gourd or ash gourd. Its delicious served over a bed of boiled rice. Equally delicious with Mangalorean rice breads such as pan polay, mutlim or sannas.

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Ash Gourd Polov|Kuvalo Bafat

Ash Gourd Polov|Kuvalo Bafat

Ash Gourd Polov, also known as Kuvalo Bafat is a popular traditional Mangalorean ash gourd curry.  A roasted masala blend made from a mixture of coconut and bafat powder adds fantastic flavour to the dish, as well as giving the sauce its inviting colour.  This curry is traditionally served on a bed of hot boiled rice at Mangalorean Catholic celebrations, particularly weddings, as a part of a banquet. I prepare this wonderfully comforting dish even on the weekends!!

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