Goan Sorpotel is loved and relished almost all over the world. Goan Pork Vindaloo / Vindalho and Goan Pork Sorpotel are most loved and cherished pork preparations. The wonderful gems from the treasure trove of Goan Cuisine which is influenced by the Portuguese, are always enjoyed with steaming fresh sannas, Goan parboiled rice and with Goan breads like pao, poee from the wood fired ovens or with hot chapatis made with rice and coconut. “Sa…
…into Vindaloo. The alternative terms are Vindalho or Vindallo. Traditional Goan Pork Vindaloo is intensely flavored with fragrant spices & does not include potatoes. No celebration & festive occasion is complete without the Goan Pork Vindaloo. It is enjoyed with the most popular & loved accompaniment the Goan Sannas which is prepared with toddy! This Vindaloo is a favorite around the world. This speciality is served with pride in every…
…ingredient which is highlighted and given a place of pride in this classic Goan pork preparation is Bindi Sol / Sola / Kokum / Amsol. The popular and gorgeous Sola if used fresh; not only lends a mild pinkish hue but further enhances the taste with its pure sweet-sour notes in the gravy. Fresh good quality kokum / sola is the key to the awesome flavor of the gravy. It is also important to have good quality pork to prepare solantulem. Pork Solantul…
…h that we do not wait for festive occasions. I think the most loved is the Goan Roast Pork. We sometimes simply refer to it as Pork Roast. In Portuguese it is known as Assado de Porco and there are quite a few versions of preparing this delicious and lip smacking roast. A must at wedding banquets and all celebratory occasions but often prepared to relish at weekends. Leftovers are never wasted but used well to fix delicious sandwiches and salads….
…he surf on the beaches, is “Goan Sausages.” I feel the person who invented Goan Pork Sausages was a genius!! These flavorful & spicy sausages are a real blessing as they can be preserved well & used whenever you feel like. You can comfortably store them in your larder & use at short notice. They are so handy in the heavy monsoon season… you can fix a meal effortlessly within minutes & it will look like an elaborate one pot meal on…
…whole fresh Mackerel ½ tsp Turmeric powder Juice of 2 Limes Salt to taste Goan Recheado Masala paste (refer to Goan Stir Fry Prawns) ½ cup dry Wheat Flour or as needed Cooking Oil for shallow frying Procedure: Select fresh Mackerel and get it cleaned from the fishmonger. Slit the fish on either side so as to get deep pockets. You may do this or get it done from the fishmonger. Wash the fish well and drain completely. Apply turmeric, a little salt…
…it before then can you resist Goan Choris Pao? Enjoy! 😊 Ingredients: 8-10 Goan Choris Beads / Goan Bead Sausages 4 med. Onions 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 tbsps Goan Vinegar / Sugarcane Vinegar to taste A few tablespoons of Water or as needed Salt to taste To Serve: Pao Alternatively; can be served in Poee or with bread slices or even in burger buns. Procedure: Separate the Goan choris / beads from their casings. Peel, slice the onions vertically or h…
…potatoes and a whole lot of chillies then just go for this super delicious Goan Pork Roast Chilli Fry in minutes! Enjoy… Cheers!! Ingredients: 3 cups prepared Pork Roast with thick gravy (cubed/sliced or cut into chunks) 2 med. Potatoes (peeled, diced & soaked in water) (optional) 3 med. Onions (peeled & diced) 4 fresh Green Chillies (chopped) or to taste 2 fresh Red Chillies (chopped) – optional or use a mix of red & green 1 tsp. fres…
…, beef or vegetables and savor it. You can also try my earlier recipes for Pork Vindaloo and Fish Vindaloo. The quantity of ingredients differ a little to accommodate the flavors of meat and seafood. My hubby loves pork and I have a special preference for sea food but we all like beef. Today’s recipe is especially for all those who like beef. This post was long overdue! Enjoy this lovely preparation which is reasonably hot and spicy; has great fla…
…in Green Coconut Masala (Teesreo), Goan Crab Masala, Goan Pomfret Rechado, Goan Pork Sausage Pulao, Chicken Xacuti, Goan Roast Beef Chilli Fry, Mince Potato Chops, Pan Fried Masala Fish (Mackerals), Pan Fried King Fish, Pomfret Caldinho, Prawn Rissoles, Shark Fish Ambot Tik, Squid Ambot Tik, Fish Vindaloo, Green Fish Curry, etc. You could also consider some tasty & delicious appetizers/starters to go with your cocktails & mocktails… Butter…