…r & vanilla essence but I like the Kerala/Mangalorean way of including rice flour/rice paste because it retains crispness for a long time. So here is the recipe I love… Do make it a part of your Christmas goodie platter… it will look pretty & taste delicious! 😀 Wishing you all ‘A very Merry Christmas.’ You will need : Roce/Rosette/Rose Cookie Iron mould/form A wide & shallow bowl/soup plate A balloon whisk preferably A wide & heavy…
…uce for the base of the pizza. Preparation of the Pizza Topping : Marinate chicken strips with ginger garlic paste for 10 mins. Heat 4 tbsps. olive oil in a pan on med. heat.To this add the chicken strips & stir fry for 3 mins. Then add sliced mushrooms & stir fry for 2 mins.Add capsicum, corn niblets, soya sauce, honey & stir. Sprinkle chilli flakes, oregano & add salt to taste. Keep the stir fry aside. Assembling the Pizza :…
…ta or bacon and half the quantity of garlic until brown and crisp. Add the chicken strips, sliced mushrooms, the remaining garlic and a sprinkling of pepper and thyme. Give a good stir and cook for 5 mins. Now comes the most important part of getting it right or your carbonara could be a disaster! Be alert, very brisk and quick!! Immediately, toss the drained pasta in the pan with chicken, bacon and aromatic flavors of garlic and thyme. Take the p…
…izers/starters to go with your cocktails & mocktails… ButterflyPrawns, Chicken Chilli, Chicken pate with Crackers, Chicken Satay, Chilli CheesePakoras, Corn & Oregano Cheese Balls, Creamy Chicken Kabab, Fish Chilli Dry, Fish Cutlets, Goan Stir Fry Prawns, Grilled Fish with Bell Peppers, Mini Savory Baskets. Here is a Christmas Special menu that you could consider for Lunch & Dinner… Goan Mackerel Croquetas Prawn Pulao Goan Pork Vindalo…
…aten eggs & milk in a bowl. Set aside for further use. Preparation of Chicken Mince : Make chicken mince using boneless chicken breasts to weigh 250 gms. or use packaged chicken mince. Wash the mince lightly once. Drain the water & keep aside. Next prepare soya mince by following packet instructions. Heat oil in a wok/kadhai/pot till hot. Reduce heat & add onions. Saute the onions till soft & translucent. Add the turmeric, gree…
…he prepared hakka noodles & toss well till well mixed. Serve hot with Chicken Pineapple Oriental or gravy of your choice. Tips & Variations : Julienned vegetables cook faster; retaining the crunch enhances the taste of the stir fry. While adding vegetables to the wok, maintain the order i.e. veggies which take longest to cook should be added first to the wok. It is better to add spring onion greens last; just before taking the wok off th…
…ook till it softens. Now add the rice & sauté on a low flame till well fried & glossy. Add the lightly fried prawns & sauté well. Reserve a few for garnishing. Finally add prawn stock, sufficient water, lime juice & salt to taste. Give it a good stir. Cook up to 2 whistles. Release steam immediately & completely. Open the pressure cooker. Let the pulao settle & cool down for about 10 to 15 mins. Do not stir. Melt butter or…
…li.. Tips & Variations : You may use a combination of one part boiled rice & one part normal/idli rice with one part urad dal. If the weather is cold & chilly then place the container in a conventional oven with the light on. Alternatively, place the vessel in another larger vessel & keep it in a warm place. You may even tie up the vessel with a warm cloth/flannel/blanket to help fermentation. Fermentation plays a very importan…
…A very Happy Feast & Independence Day.” Ingredients : 200 gms. Goa Red Rice or boiled rice 1 fresh Coconut (scraped) 2 cakes Goa Pyramid Jaggery (grated) 6 Green Cardamoms (peeled & powdered) 1 doz. Fresh Turmeric Leaves (Haldi ka Patta) 1/3 cup Water (optional) 1 tsp. Salt Procedure : Pick, winnow, wash the rice well & then allow to soak in water for about an hour. Drain the water & grind using a little water as possible to a thic…
…risp & lightly golden. Drain out excess oil, if any before transferring the pan fried fish onto a tray/plate. Serve with fish curry and rice/dal and rice or pulao garnished with lime wedges….