…cake for my 5th Blog Anniversary. It is a pleasure to share all the lovely food that excites me; especially all the Goan food that we relish each day and with enthusiasm look forward to share many more. Even though we love all cuisines and I keep posting them; Goan Cuisine tops the list for us. How many of my Goan recipes have you tried till date? Do continue to visit and try out if you haven’t as yet. My journey of food blogging has just begun… i…
…short while I had my very own food venture called “Pick-a-Bite”. It was a fast food and Goan food outlet. The food we served had my own touch and a special twist to it. Now I am a full time home maker and dedicate myself to a lot of cooking and baking. I also indulge in my other hobby, of making candles. It was in early 2011 that my younger son suggested I begin blogging so that I could share my recipes with everyone. I don’t know why I did not s…
…ave to rustle up something in the kitchen plus I do not want to indulge in fast food or oily snacks when I am hungry. It saves time, energy & fuel. This is the way my grandmother handled my hunger & cravings. She told me that it is really good for school & college kids, working people, athletes & people who are trying to cope up with so many health issues. She explained the importance of eating bananas in such a simple way… I never…
…8; Vada Pav is so tempting that I have it atleast once a week. I need this fast food when it is raining.. when it is cold & chill.. in fact it is welcome any time!! It is great coupled with a cup of my favorite Masala Chai or Adrakwali Chai. It is easy to buy from a cart but easier & wholesome if made at home. So here is my version of this popular special Puneri fast food.. Enjoy! J Ingredients for the Filling : 4 med. Potatoes ½&n…
…lish other delicacies too. Besides, we have always enjoyed authentic Parsi food at Parsi weddings & Navjote. You won’t believe this but I must share with you…for me the most soul satisfying experience of Parsi food has been in ‘Jehangir Nursing Home’ in Pune before the hospital was taken over by ‘Apollo Hospitals.’ The hospital was run by the Parsi Trust. It lived up to its name… it was truly a home. The food served was of Five Star quality &a…
…n enjoying Parsi food ever since I was a child & I just love it! Parsi food is not only simple but exotic in its simplicity. Parsis love to eat & relish good food. Their cooking has that combination of subtle & delicate flavoring of spices – which is almost considered a divine art…Their food preparations are so delicious & mouth watering. The use of sweet aromatic spices, dry fruits, milk & eggs in various dishes and methods of…
…ng the Fish Biryani : Soak saffron in warm milk & crush it. Mix liquid food color in a little water. (Mix both colors separately). In a casserole or a deep pan, assemble the fish biryani by alternating layers of rice with the fish masala. The final layer should be plain rice. On the final layer sprinkle the reserved fried onions, some chopped coriander & mint leaves & some lime juice. Now sprinkle crushed saffron along with milk. Then…
…gives you the much needed warmth. During the monsoons, it is this comfort food that makes you feel cozy. In summer when your appetite is at its lowest, this one pot meal is a delight, mingled with curds. When you are down with fever, or have a stomach ache or just feel under the weather, it is this magic food which soothes you. The khichdi prepared in rural households & the villages of India is the most soul satisfying. The people are so pure…
…paniments I have listed above. During the season of Lent when some may not fast but only observe partial fast or abstinence, do consume Pez with vegetarian pickles and seafood accompaniments. Today’s post is especially for Holy Week. You can cook Pez with any rice you like as all may not have access to the Goan Parboiled Rice (Ukde Tandool). Ingredients: 2 cups Goa Parboiled Rice (Ukde Tandool) 1 ½ litres Water or as needed (depending on how thin…
…oa 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 listed on the m…