…ked & pulped) A small piece of Jaggery (Gur) (optional) 2 sprigs fresh Curry Leaves ½ tsp. Mustard Seeds (optional) Salt to taste 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil 1 ½ cups Water A handful fresh Coriander Leaves (roughly chopped) Procedure : Wash brinjals & make slits along the length taking care that the brinjal is held together at the stem. Dry roast onions on a tawa (griddle) till they turn lightly brown and soften. Dry roast together coriander se…
…with pez (Goan Parboiled Rice Gruel) & with Sorak (a red coconut based curry with or vegetables). I make Kismur with Sungta as well as with Galmo. For the authentic taste, the coconut oil is a must which I do use. Today, traditional cooking methods & traditional food is back in the limelight. It feels good to see the simple & humble Kismur which is a part of our daily diet & is an integral part of the day-to-day meal served in ever…
…or Seasoning : ½ tsp. Mustard Seeds 1 tsp. Sesame Seeds (optional) 1 sprig Curry Leaves 2 pinches Hing (Asafoetida) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely chopped) 1 tbsp. fresh Coconut (scraped/grated) 2 tbsps.fresh Coriander (finely chopped) 2 tsp. Vegetable Oil Procedure : In a pan/wok, mix together besan, turmeric pwd. & salt. Add buttermilk & then if required sufficient water, to prepare a thin batter without lumps. Heat one tablespoon oil &a…
…Rice or as per choice ½ tsp. Mustard Seeds (Rai) 2 tsps. Urad Dal 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves 2 dry Whole Red Chillies ¼ tsp. Asafoetida (Hing) ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 1 tsp. fresh Ginger (peeled & grated) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely chopped) 1 large fresh Lime/Lemon (Juice) or as per preference A pinch of Sugar (optional) 2 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Salt to taste Garnishing : 2 tbsps. freshly chopped Coriander Leaves Procedure : Cook the rice as you wou…
…ri Chillies or as per choice A generous pinch of Asafoetida (Hing) A sprig Curry Leaves (Kadipatta) Garnishing : 1 med. Onion (peeled, finely sliced & fried crisp) 1 tbsp. freshly chopped Coriander Leaves Proceed to prepare the Tadka (Tempering) … Heat oil/ghee in a tempering pan. When hot add the cumin and fry them on low heat. Keep stirring till they are well fried. Do not burn them. Add the dry Kashmiri chillies, curry leaves, hing and chop…
…Rissoles, Shark Fish Ambot Tik, Squid Ambot Tik, Fish Vindaloo, Green Fish Curry, etc. You could also consider some tasty & delicious appetizers/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…
…ds (Rai) 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely cut) 1 sprig Curry Leaves 1 tsp. Sugar 5 tbsps. Water For Garnishing : ¼ cup freshly grated Coconut (optional) A handful of freshly chopped Coriander Leaves Procedure for Tempering: Dissolve sugar in water thoroughly. Then heat a tempering pan with oil till hot. Reduce heat & add the mustard seeds, curry leaves & green chillies. Let it splutter & crackle. Quickly add the sug…
…h & is a local Goan delicacy. We Goans just cannot do without our fish curry rice & ambot tik definitely is one of our top favorites! Ambot means ‘sour’ & Tik means ‘hot & spicy’ in Konkannim. In Goa, you will get to enjoy this not only on festive occasions or parties but they do serve this as a speciality in restaurants, beach shacks in North & South Goa. Some home stays also do serve this unique & special dish. To prepare…
…er French Beans 1 med. Onion (peeled & finely chopped) 2 sprigs fresh Curry Leaves (Kadipatta) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely minced) ¼ tsp. Mustard Seeds (optional) ½ cup fresh Coconut (grated/scraped) 3 tbsps. Vegetable Oil/Coconut Oil A pinch of Sugar Salt to taste Method : Wash the French Beans & drain thoroughly. De-string the beans & French cut them. Heat oil in a non-stick kadhai/wok/pan & add the mustard seeds. When the…
…lorets ¼ cup fresh or frozen Green Peas ¼ tsp. Mustard Seeds 1 sprig fresh Curry Leaves 2 pods Green Cardamom (lightly bruised) 1 med. Onion (peeled & finely diced) 2 med. fresh Red Tomatoes (blanched, peeled & diced) or puree/paste ¼ tsp. fresh Ginger (grated) ½ tsp. fresh Garlic paste ½ tbsp. Coriander pwd. ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. ¼ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. or to taste 1/3 tsp. roasted Cumin pwd. ½ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. A pinch – Sugar 4 tbsps…