…Today, sadly Goa is become so very commercial. Very few restaurants serve authentic Goan food and often, the price does not justify the portions and quality. Goa is synonymous with sea food but the best is available only in high end restaurants. The best fish is rarely available in the local markets. You will be really very lucky if you get the big catch of oysters, pomfrets, clams, mussels, prawns, lobsters, squids, etc. You will find all these…
…ith the popular branded sausages which are easily available & I wanted authentic homemade ones. On request, Fatu, our good neighbor helped me get these fresh, juicy homemade sausages which had the right amount of spice. I am not fond of pork or sausages. I have not been eating pork & its products for several years now. I cook without tasting as I have a good sense of smell & the right judgement. My hubby & sons wonder how I am able…
…odern techniques do save a lot of time but do not help in bringing out the authentic flavors. To re-create the original flavors we are returning back to the old ways to try & bring the authentic flavors we missed, back to our dining table. Cooking in a copper, brass or iron kadhai/wok imparts a special flavor & gives a new dimension to the dish. Today’s post is simple, quick, fragrant & spicy. The addition of refreshing green bell pepp…
…ate the festivities would be with Chirote. Chirote is a traditional & authentic Maharashtrian sweet, served as Faral during Diwali. Faral is an assortment of traditional sweets & savouries served during Diwali. In Pune, there are various shops which specialize in authentic festive delicacies but many take pride in preparing it themselves at home even though it is quite elaborate & time consuming. So here is this wonderful recipe for…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…od restaurants in Pune who prepare this dish really well. Making an almost authentic, traditional Murg handi at home is an experience to be savored. It turns out well cooked in a clay pot over wood fire as the smoke gets infused in the gravy. But I cooked it in a clay pot on the gas stove and it turned out fabulous! It turns out equally good if cooked in a brass/copper pot. How about trying out this rustic, uniquely flavored and deliciously mouth…
…moky flavor as food is cooked over wood fire. In Pune, we have quite a few authentic Punjabi dhabas which are run by Punjabis. The food is so delicious and awesome. Today’s recipe is Dal Tadka which is also popularly known as Tadka Dal/Dal Tarka, is healthy, hearty, beautifully textured, smoky flavored Indian preparation which is loved by many. Like most people who love dal, we too love it with Indian breads and rice but I love to eat it plain and…
…coated. Keep aside to marinate for two hours; preferably overnight. For an Authentic & Traditional Tandoori Flavor : Place 2 pieces of absolutely dry charcoal in a small katori/ metal bowl. Pour about ½ tsp. of desi ghee/clarified butter on the charcoal pieces & light it up. Let it burn for awhile. Place the katori in the marinated chicken. Add a little more ghee if required. Immediately close the bowl with a lid making sure no smoke escap…
…highly priced in the restaurants of Goa. Very few restaurants in Goa serve authentic classic preparations. To feel the satisfaction and relish excellent Goan food, you need to cook at home. When I cook these traditional delights, everyone is drawn to the table and it brings back wonderful, sweet memories of years gone by… Here is the recipe to this tasty and refreshing green chutney stuffing which is an absolute winner at every celebratory occasio…
…h or vegetables). I make Kismur with Sungta as well as with Galmo. For the authentic taste, the coconut oil is a must which I do use. Today, traditional cooking methods & traditional food is back in the limelight. It feels good to see the simple & humble Kismur which is a part of our daily diet & is an integral part of the day-to-day meal served in every Goan home, is given a pride of place in five star restaurants & served at buff…