…cookie balls bursting with succulent fresh coconut mixed with the perfect crunchy binder rulao / suji and that sweet aromatic flavor of green cardamom and nutmeg is a wonderful Christmas treat. Eggs add that oomph to these delectable baked golden cookie balls. The combination of egg yolks with egg whites or just egg yolks to the Bolinyas batter is what makes the magical cookie enriched with fresh or dessicated coconut not only rich but super deli…
…t and deep orange carrots are popular and easily available in India.Small, crunchy and light orange carrots grown in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani are famous in Maharashtra.Regular Indian carrots are deep orange, long and not as firm. Both varieties are equally good to make these lovely ladoos. Being a Goan, I love Coconut and I use it liberally in all my traditional Goan sweets, curries, savouries and salad. People from Konkan coastal belt and all…
…the local paanwala. This is an essential ingredient to get firm, ice like crunchy petha from within. It retains the structure and texture of the white pumpkin / winter melon / petha /ash gourd pieces. So dear visitors, if you share my sentiment of making a little something for the ones you love and share homemade joy then this long awaited post for the Agra Petha is for you. Agra Petha makes a great no mess dessert. Great to enjoy and gift at all…
…ite besides some sweets. Murukku is a South Indian snack which is a savory crunchy twists. Murukku means twisted in Tamil. The town of Manapparai in Tamil Nadu is particularly known for its murukku. It is made in many varieties as a traditional treat for festive & auspicious occasions. It is often served on special occasions within Iyer (Tamil Brahmin) families. There are several varieties of Murukku & has different names in various states…
Bright orange carrots, sweet apples & crunchy nuts come together to make your morning come alive! A wonderful way of making yourself alert & encouraging you to make a great start to an active day at work, school or play. These muffins are moist due to the carrots & apples. They keep well & make excellent snacks or breakfast muffins & are a healthier addition to a lunch box than cake or biscuits. It is also a tasty way of gett…
…rent fillings too. I like it fried but you may bake it if you prefer. This crunchy munchy snack is perfect for any occasion. I’m happy to share this lovely recipe with all you lovely people who visit my blog .. Enjoy! J Ingredients for the Mince Filling : 250 gms. Chicken Mince 3 med. Onions (peeled & finely minced) 4 fresh Green Chillies (deseeded & minced) 1 large Red Tomato (blanched, peeled, deseeded & finely chopped) 2 t…
…pakoras. We relished these yummy pakoras with hot cups of tea. Enjoy these crunchy munchy pakoras with your favorite green chutney or ketchup. Here is a recipe for crisp pakoras which you will love.. J Ingredients : ½ fresh Cabbage (sliced finely) 3 Onions (peeled & sliced finely) 1 tsp. Cumin pwd. 1 tsp. Ajwain (Bishop’s weed) 1 tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. A pinch of Baking Soda A pinch of Sugar ½ cup fresh Coriander leaves (ch…
…his salad, the pomegranate is the highlight. Enjoy this fresh & crunchy salad… J Ingredients : 10 leaves Iceberg Lettuce (torn roughly) 1 med. size Broccoli (blanched) ½ cup fresh Pomegranate seeds 2 med. size Apples (sliced ) 1 Yellow Bell pepper (sliced) 1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced) To Blanch Broccoli : Fill sufficient water in the pan so as to cover the Broccoli. Wash the Broccoli & separate into flo…
…and uplifts your spirits. It is so delicious when you bite into the fresh crunchy fruit. Natural, sweet and so pure… What a melon!!! Eat it in its natural form or enjoy the fresh juice… it is pure bliss! As a child, whenever I spent summer vacations in Goa, the watermelons gave us respite from the killing heat of Goa. There were some watermelon fields close to our house and the fruit was smaller than a foot ball so each of us would get a whole fr…
…e) in Mumbai by a North Indian immigrant from Punjab. These deep fried and crunchy prawns are recognized by their signature red/orange color. Prawn Koliwada tastes delicious and is excellent as an appetizer. It is a perfect accompaniment with cocktails or a cold beer. You can adjust the spices (especially the chilli powder) to suit your palate. The freshness of the prawns makes a world of difference to the taste and flavor of the fried prawns. The…