…t thing to note is that at Christmas you will find people opt for the non- traditional goodies! I like to keep the tradition alive so I make few traditional sweets single handedly. Today’s post is the popular recipe for Kormolas which is an integral part of Kuswar. I hope you take time out to make this wonderful Sweet Flower Bud Cookies to give the distinct flavor of Christmas this season. They taste good & also make your goodie tray pretty! E…
Fish Curry Rice is a traditional Goan meal. It is cooked & prepared almost every day in every Goan home. Mackerel is known as ‘Bangde’ or ‘Bangude’ in Konkannim. Mackerel is cheap & easily available but above all nutritious! It is an oily fish which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is eaten & enjoyed all over the world. Besides, mackerel fish adds a lot of flavor to the curry. The perfect accompaniment to goan fish curry rice is re…
…ular as “KULKULS.” They are an integral part of ‘KUSWAR’ (tray filled with traditional Christmas goodies) which are served when friends & family visit during Christmas. They are also distributed to neighbours & shared as gifts along with other traditional sweets. There are slight variations in the recipe for Kulkuls depending on whether you like it crunchy, crunchy & soft, with or without glaze, frosted, lightly dusted with sugar powde…
…s prepared with it. Many people make idlis, laddus out of ragi. Puttu is a traditional breakfast of Kerala, usually made with rice powder can also be made with ragi powder, which is considered to be more nutritive. Tizann is a great comfort food & can be enjoyed as a breakfast in the form of a porridge or as a dessert in the form of a chilled pudding. Either ways, it is very tasty& delicious. It is flavorful, smooth & velvety. It is th…
…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 buffets/banquets. Tourists can enjoy Kismur as it is very often includ…
…sion which does not require a traditional clay tandoor and yet retains the traditional flavour. Try out this recipe and you will surely feel happy when you achieve the creamy, soft & melt in the mouth gravy which has a lovely color just like the way you see in your favorite restaurant. The mildly spiced smoky chicken pieces in a tangy tomato, yoghurt & soft buttery gravy will not only leave a lingering aromatic aftertaste but will soothe y…
…ope still flickers where many are trying to revive it… The Rava Ladoo… the traditional Indian speciality is so simple & easy to make. In Maharashtra the Rava Ladoo has a place of pride & is a must in the faral thali served during Diwali. This ladoo can be prepared in the microwave too… just follow the Microwave Besan Ladoo Recipe which I posted recently. I made the Rava Ladoo in the traditional way just because we had a little power proble…
…is replaced with substitutes & hence it may not even have the original traditional taste. But I feel one need not indulge in this lovely, traditional, pure & original sweets but one must eat in moderation, relish & enjoy the sweet moments. Diwali is the festival of lights & calls for celebration & festivities. It is the right moment to relish sweets & savories. So let us celebrate with fun, laughter & a microwave besan…
…create a village set up & take pride in serving bhakri as a part of a traditional & rustic meal. Keeping alive the culture & tradition of rural Indian villages is the theme which is followed & promoted at quite a few wedding & party venues too. Many Indians are bringing back the traditional meals back to their dining tables & many have retained it in their homes for years. Bhakri will always have a special place in the lis…
…before weddings (feeding the poor) & also at weddings where you follow traditional customs & serve a traditional meal. It is the coconut juice extract & Goa Pyramid Jaggery which makes it deliciously sinful. It is a great comforting warm dessert in the winter & rainy season. You may enjoy this lovely Vhonn whenever you feel like it as it is a very simple preparation. Vhonn tastes better in Goa… I think the coconuts, the Goa jaggery…