…eet Tamarind Date Chutney (Meethi Imli Khajur Chutney) Just a dash of this sweet-tart chutney, spread over chaat raises the flavor by leaps & bounds. This zesty & tangy dip adds a new dimension to any fried Indian snacks & oomph to your meal too. Ingredients : 50 gms. Dates 100 gms. Tamarind 200 gms. Jaggery 1 litre Water Dry Roast & Grind to a fine powder : 1 large Cinnamon Stick 1 tbsp. Cumin Seeds 2 Black Cardamoms 1 tbsp. C…
…uit. They had a dark green exterior and a dark red interior. They were the sweetest and juiciest watermelons. We would cut it in half, scoop with a spoon to eat and then use the empty shells as caps! We would dry the seeds and pass our time opening and eating the white seeds. There was no television to entertain us then, so we had to find ways of spending time fruitfully. Oh! Those sweet memories only to cherish… Well, it is watermelon time again….
…strips which are arranged in a lattice / crisscross pattern. You can use unsweetened pastry if you wish and use serrated pastry strips or plain ones. It all depends on your personal creativity and preference to make the cake tart look spectacular. We like our Baath / Baatica light and sweet so I have as in my previous recipe. In this one, I have used fresh green cardamom powder (elaichi) instead of vanilla flavor. You can use a combination or any…
…ies of mangoes. Some are valued for their sweet juice and others for their sweet pulp to convert them into jam, jelly, for canning and preservation or for daily consumption at home. Some varieties are especially grown to retain their raw superior quality to prepare pickles, jams or instant salted pickles for daily use. Korom is one such Instant Raw Mango Pickle. It is so simple, easy and can be made in a jiffy. It requires few readily available in…
…(sweet). Excellent quality Kalakand is easily available in Halwai/Mithai (sweet) shops all over India. Although it requires few ingredients to put together, traditionally it is a lengthy and time consuming process. There are quite a few ways of making this gorgeous mithai at home. Homemade mithai is always fresh and delicious. You can be generous with the dry fruits and control the amount of sugar content which takes it a notch higher as compared…
…a means sweet but in this case it means a perfect blend of lightly roasted sweet aromatic spices which is not overpowering & intensely spicy. Goda Masala is a speciality of Maharashtra and has a heavenly fragrance which makes you feel so calm. While cooking just a pinch or two of the divine Goda Masala added to a dish transforms it to a sublimely delicious one. This earthy, dry seasoning/masala blends equally well into meats, seafood, vegetabl…
…had a gorgeous color and we couldn’t help but admire it. The beetroot was sweet and my family does not like very sweet wines so I reduced the sugar. The taste was right for our palate. This Beetroot Wine is fruity and true to its beautiful color. Cake and Wine is a must for us Goans at Christmas, New Year, Easter and at all festive and celebratory occasions. The fruity aroma and the red color is so very apt for Christmas. So here is my very first…
…s the taste further. If you love cookies, then Bolinyas will send you on a sweet spin and you cannot but satisfy that urge or craving with just a couple of them. This is the ultimate traditional and classic cookie on the Goan sweet table which a Goan takes pride in to bake and serve with elan. 🙂 Today’s recipe for Bolinhos / Bolinyas is with only egg yolks. We often baked Bolinyas two ways in keeping with age old traditions – with the inclusion of…
…to making this wine, I wanted my Pineapple Wine to have the natural color, sweetness and the goodness of pure fruit so I made it thrice. The pineapples were sweet so I adjusted the sugar according to the palate of my family. I also included the pineapple slices to get the natural flavor of pineapple. Finally, in my third attempt I made a large quantity. Wine making is popular since ancient times especially with fruits. Goans love making wine at ho…
…/ Mumbai. There are quite a few variations to this popular and much loved sweet. Cordial is like a barfi but with the inclusion of lightly beaten egg whites. The addition of aromatic rose water takes it a notch higher to make it an exquisite preparation with a touch of royalty. Since coconut is so very essential in Goan Cuisine especially in sweets, I made this beautiful Coconut Cordial. I used a little liquid glucose to help keep the coconut mix…