…nstipation & anemia, controls blood pressure, boosts brain power, is a natural antacid which helps soothe & relieve heart burn, helps in maintaining sugar levels & hence helps in avoiding morning sickness, helps in calming the nervous system as it is high in B vitamins, controls stress, & PMS as it is a natural mood enhancer, fights against intestinal disorders like ulcers, cools the body, promotes bone health, provides energy for…
…o the palate of my family. I also included the pineapple slices to get the natural flavor of pineapple. Finally, in my third attempt I made a large quantity. Wine making is popular since ancient times especially with fruits. Goans love making wine at home and take immense pride in serving it. Fruity homemade wines are apt for Christmas and are festive. For us Goans, it is customary to serve and enjoy wines at celebratory and festive occasions. We…
…t of spices; it is good to enjoy the true flavors of vegetables in as much natural and simplistic way. Cooking in a clay pot with the gorgeous coconut oil is something that one needs to experience and savor the earthy rustic flavors. Have you tried your hand at cooking in earthern ware on a wood fired stove with coconut oil? If not, I would say do grab the opportunity if you get one. You need to feel and experience the joy of traditional cooking a…
…h crunchy fruit. Natural, sweet and so pure… What a melon!!! Eat it in its natural form or enjoy the fresh juice… it is pure bliss! As a child, whenever I spent summer vacations in Goa, the watermelons gave us respite from the killing heat of Goa. There were some watermelon fields close to our house and the fruit was smaller than a foot ball so each of us would get a whole fruit. They had a dark green exterior and a dark red interior. They were th…
…s of mangoes but the ‘Alphonso’ rules! It is really wonderful to enjoy the natural mango just sliced but do you remember the times when you would just allow the sweet juice of suckling mangoes to swirl on your tongue as you savor the natural goodness while your fingers squeeze the juice? While some of it trickles down into your fingers and hands, you revel in this sweet indulgence with your mouth smudged with the golden yellow nectar. Nevertheless…
…ght the negatives of egg yolks. Sad but true, we trust medicines more than natural foods. If you have serious health issues, then it is better to avoid egg yolks in your diet and consult your doctor / physician. Healthy individuals especially children should enjoy it. Organic / gaunti (gaoran) / eggs are better especially from your own poultry farm. We nurtured our stunning fowls well with trimmings of vegetables and grains and they gave us very t…
…Sorpotel and of course the famous and familiar Goan Choris / Sausages. The natural fat in the meat makes the cooked sausages succulent. Smoking and drying the choris in natural sunlight enhances the flavor and shelf life. The process of making sausages from scratch is often lengthy and time consuming but once ready, those gorgeous beads make life in the kitchen much easier and consumption a pleasure! Goan Choris Pao is considered as street food bu…
…They are extensively used in culinary preparations or can be eaten in its natural form. You can have jam, marmalade, jelly, juice and prepare tarts, pies, etc. I think, Guava is most popular and relished as good old Guava Cheese! Guavas are high in pectin which is essential in canning and preservation. It is the pectin in ripe guavas which helps the cooked fruit to set into jam, jelly and cheese. Guava cheese has the firmness of regular cheese an…
…t also has minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron and amino acids. It has natural benefits and is of great culinary value. Ginger is extensively used in home remedies; especially in treating cold and cough. When I was a little girl I would look forward to this ginger candy which was sold at bus stands, railway stations, trains and in local trains . Whenever we would go on a picnic to Lonavla, Khandala, Malavli or Karjat or even travel to Mumbai o…
…of the number in a whole bunch … more the merrier! We do eat them in their natural form but since we buy a very big bunch every time, I make fritters or use them in a trifle/fruit salad or make banana muffins/bread. But our all time favorite is the Banana Milk Shake! We do have banana milk shake for breakfast & we are happy to enjoy it throughout the year. There is no specific time in a day to relish this magical fruit. Whenever I feel low on…