Sarson ka Saag is a traditional gem in the bouquet of authentic Punjabi vegetarian cuisine. It is the pride of Punjab and every Punjabi loves it. Sarson and Bathua are grown and available in the winter so that is the time it is used to make saag. Sarson is mustard in Punjabi and Hindi. The word “Saag” is greens. In the villages of Punjab it is slow cooked on wood fired clay stoves.To prepare it the traditional slow cooked way, you need tremendou…
…Whichever way you choose; it is super delicious and will give you a true, authentic experience of beautiful Goa. 🙂 It is always good to consider having a jar of homemade Goan Recheado Masala paste in your fridge. You can use it to stuff just a single whole mackerel or pomfret if you are cooking for yourself or stuff a large batch of mackerel or pomfret for a crowd. It is a versatile paste and can be used for stir fries and just a light applicatio…
We all know about authentic Punjabi Rajma Masala prepared with dry rajma beans which are pre-soaked until they plump up and then slow cooked to perfection. Die hard Rajma fans will surely vouch for the evergreen traditional way but we find Fresh Rajma Beans Masala / Gravy / Subzi is just awesome!! Have you ever eaten fresh Rajma Beans Masala? If not then you must. We love it especially my hubby and me. 🙂 There are plenty of variations but what w…
…or Khoya/Khoa is just solidified milk, which has very little moisture. The authentic mawa is created in a huge kadhai/wok. You have to stir endlessly with alertness & patience till the milk reduces to a thick solidified mass. Mawa is an essential ingredient in making most of the Indian sweets & desserts. The addition of mawa in a cake transforms it into a unique baked goodie. To experience the feeling of heaven, you need to take just one b…
…ditionally prepared with pork and is very popular. For a true traditional, authentic taste and flavor; pork is preferred. There are many who would loveto experience and relish this delicious gem from the treasure trove of Portuguese – Goan Cuisine but may hesitate to do so because they do not eat pork. You can use the essential spice paste to include your favorite fish, prawns, lamb, mutton, beef or vegetables and savor it. You can also try…
…Any feast celebration and Sunday meals are incomplete without it. In Goa, authentic Goan restaurants, small eateries and bakeries take great pride in serving these quick finger eats. Goan Beef Mince Croquettes are so simple and quick to make. They are delicious as a light work lunch, they taste good in rolls, burgers and sandwiches. It is a good option as a picnic lunch too. They taste fabulous with Goan Fenny and with cocktails. Be it breakfast,…
…satisfied with homemade wholesome eats prepared with love. Bring back the authentic flavor of delicious, fresh & traditional pancakes on your table & delight your family with the ever loved Alle Belle… 😀 Ingredients : For the Pancake : 250 gms. Maida 2 Eggs (lightly beaten) Salt to taste Water as required for the batter Oil/Ghee/Butter for coating the pan for each pancake Procedure for the Pancake Batter : In a sufficiently large bowl, si…
…is masala is also easily available in the supermarkets in Maharashtra. The authentic version is prepared with short grained but fragrant “ambe mohar” rice. You may use “sona masuri” rice which is also a good substitute. Enjoy this wonderful preparation with “koshimbir” which is raita.. J Ingredients : 200 gms Basmati Rice (pick, wash & soak in water for 30 mins.) 2 med. Onions (peel & chop finely) (optional) 3 tbsps. fresh Ta…
…s lovely dish not only made my day but I had it my way… So here’s my authentic Puneri Kande Pohe just for you … Ingredients : · 2 cups Pohe (flattened thick rice flakes) · 2 med. Onions (finely chopped) · 1 med. Tomato (chopped or sliced finely) · 3 fresh Green Chillies · 3 sprigs Curry leaves (Kadipatta) · 1 tsp. Mus…
…spice of the masala. · The authentic taste is enhanced with dollops of butter…more the merrier.. ( I use Amul Butter). · Pav Bhaji is always accompanied with laadi Pav. Laadi Pav are rolls of bread which are sold in entire slabs; rolls are gently separated whenever required. · For Plain Butter Pav: Melt so…