…t could be beef, lamb, mutton or chicken stock. The perfect combination of meat stock, rice and meat yields a pot full of moist, fluffy and flavored rice with succulent pieces of meat. Yakhni Pulao is a fragrant one pot meal which is served and relished at celebratory occasions. The gorgeous golden brown color of this pulao comes from the golden crisp fried onions and aromatic whole spices. It is the yakhni (stock) which brings out the taste in th…
…sweet memories of our Goa vacations …Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients: 250 gms. large white Prawns (washed, shelled & deveined) 250 gms. White Pumpkin (peeled & diced into large chunks) 1 dry Kashmiri Chilli (remove stem & discard seeds) 1 cup fresh Coconut (scraped) ½ cup fresh thick Coconut milk (optional) 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely chopped) 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 1 ½ tbsp. fresh Garlic paste 1 tbsps…
…es & serve with fries. Tips & Variations : You may use a meat tenderizer or fresh raw papaya paste if easily available to tenderize the meat if you are not sure about how tender the cut of meat is….
…the meat and seal in the juices. Add sufficient water to pressure cook the meat until tender. Separate the cooked meat pieces in a bowl and reserve the stock for the curry. Preparation of Vegetables: 8 French Beans (wash, remove strings & break into 2 if large) 2 fresh Carrots (peeled & cubed) 3 Potatoes (peeled & cubed) Parboil the vegetables until tender. Do not overcook. Separate the vegetables in a bowl and reserve the stock for th…
…cooker cool down & then open it. If there is excess water then let the meat cook with the pan open. Reduce till the gravy is thick. Let the meat sit in the gravy till it absorbs the flavors. You may baste the meat with the thick gravy from time to time. When the chunk of roast cools down then proceed to prepare the chilli fry. For the Beef Chilli Fry : Ingredients : 2 cups Beef Roast (thinly sliced/julienned or cut into cubes) 1 med. Potato (p…
…re cook for about 4 whistles. Let the cooker cool on its own. Check if the meat is cooked. If the meat is not tender then pressure cook for another 2 whistles. Use your judgement for this. Adjust salt, sugar & vinegar to taste. Serve hot with plain steamed rice, bread of your choice or with Sannas. Tips & Variations : You may make fresh tomato puree & add it when you are frying the meat instead of grinding it along with the masala. You…
…arge thick bottomed pot or clay pot with oil. First gently saute the cubed meat in 2 to 3 batches until lightly fried and the meat releases fat. Do not over fry or is will turn hard. Adjust heat if necessary. Set aside in a separate bowl. Similarly, lightly fry the cubed liver until lightly brown. Adjust heat if necessary. Do not over brown or it will taste bitter. Set aside in a separate bowl. To the same pot, add the onions and saute until soft…
…Goan bread or any bread of your choice. Tips & Variations : To soften meat it is better to use a meat tenderizer which is also easily available in shops and supermarkets in Pune. If you prefer a natural and organic one then rub raw papaya paste before using the spice/masala paste. You may make fresh tomato puree or tomato paste if you prefer. You may fry the onions and then add the masala paste to it instead of grinding them with the masala….
…a + Cheddar or Pizza Cheese 1 ½ cup Tomato Sauce 1 cup thin Bechamel Sauce/White Sauce 1 cup sliced Onions 1 tsp. dried Italian herbs of your choice or a mix Black or White Pepper powder to taste 2 tbsp. Olive Oil Salt to taste Procedure : Cook the lasagna pasta sheets according to the packet instructions and set aside. Heat oil in a wide pan, lightly sauté minced garlic for a few seconds. Add the sliced onions, sauté until the onions are soft. Ad…
…and brings in a feeling of calmness and soothes you. The traditional pure white Agra Petha, transports me to the enormous Taj Mahal of Agra and reminds me of the first glimpse of the cool, marble monument which Shah Jahan built for his beloved Mumtaz. To give a little insight and availability of the essential ingredients… viz. alum / fitkari and kitchen lime / calcium hydroxide /chuna. *Alum is to retain the pristine white color of the beautiful…