…p aside for about 15 mins. In a sufficiently large pan/dekchi/handi or mud pot, heat oil & sauté chopped onions till they are cooked, soft & translucent. Add the above prepared masala paste & stir to cook on low heat till rawness disappears & you start getting a good aroma. Then add the reserved masala water & let it come to a boil. Add slit green chillies, a pinch of sugar & the tamarind paste/extract & stir well. Gent…
…o flavorful & divine. It is a superb one pot meal & excellent at a pot luck… or even at brunch / dinner with crusty bread. This casserole will steal the show at any party as the vibrant colors… red marinara sauce, green spinach, white shells & cheese will attract & impress your guests! You can use any combination of cheese & vegetables of your choice. Besides, the sauce is delightfully tangy & yummy… So enjoy this lovely ca…
…y grated) ¼ tsp. Salt To prepare the Basic Stock : In a sufficiently large pot , put in all the above ingredients & boil for about 5 mins. Turn off the flame & let it stand for about 2 mins. Pass the boiled mixture through a sieve & return the stock to the pot. The stock will be of a very light green color. Keep aside for later use. Ingredients to be added to the stock to prepare the soup : 2 leaves Cabbage (finely shredded) 2 Spinach…
…ons & fresh coriander. Tips & Variations : If using dekchi/handi/pot stir & check regularly. Cover the top of the pan with a damp muslin cloth replace the lid & cook on sim for last 10 mins. Pressure cooking takes off the load of checking whether the rice is cooked from time to time. Added bonus is that it helps to retain the flavor. Aged rice helps to retain separate grain better. Use your discretion & judgement while usi…
…hicken pork, fish and seafood, or even vegetarian, using mixed vegetables, potato, sweet potato, soya granules/chunks, tofu, paneer, etc. Kababs can be roasted in a clay tandoor or grilled on a grill pan, electric oven, charcoal grill, etc. Cuts of meat or even ground meat can be used to prepare kababs. Kababs can be served as an appetizer with cocktails along with a dip/chutney or as a side with Indian breads. We love kababs at our home just the…
…rinated in curds/yoghurt and aromatic spices and then cooked in a tandoor (clay oven).The key to tikka preparation is a good marination and very importantly the quality of chicken used. The chicken pieces should be tender and not fibrous. It is also important to use quality curds/yoghurt and well balanced spices. Today’s Oven Baked Chicken Tikka is super delicious even though it is prepared using an electric oven. Like all tikkas, it can be served…
…zed, excited & fascinated when I glanced through the flea section, the clay pottery section, etc. but the sausages which hung on lines would draw my attention the most. The shopping experience is very vivid & unforgettable…food stalls selling homemade sorpotel, vindaloo,sausage pulao, sannas, balchao, popular Goan sweets, savories & curries… the haggling inspite of good bargains, vibrant & colorful sale of clothes, trinkets, straw…
…ried with Indian spices in a kadhai or wok. In ancient times metal or clay pots, pans & woks were used for cooking. The whole process of cooking took place on raw coal, charcoal, clay or wood fired ovens & stoves. Now we want to get back to the old process of cooking utensils & ways of cooking & baking as we realize the quality of flavors are much better. Modern techniques do save a lot of time but do not help in bringing out the a…
…serve their special preparation almost everyday. It is usually cooked in a clay pot & served with a spoon made with the shell of the coconut. With pride we use the coconuts from our own coconut trees to make our curries, vegetables (foogath), savouries, jaggery & sweets. You can prepare curry using fish of your choice. Here is my post for the tastiest Goan Fish Curry… Ingredients : · 4 whol…
…water until syrupy in a sufficiently wide and thick bottomed dekchi/handi/pot/non-stick pot or in a pressure cooker body. (I used the pressure cooker body as it helps to grip the handle comfortably and firmly while stirring). Add the fresh coconut paste, a pinch of salt and stir to combine. Gradually, whisk in the roasted rawa; making sure that the mixture is smooth and without any lumps. It is preferable to use a wooden spoon with a long handle…