…ate Durga Pooja during the Dassera festival. It can be prepared during all festive occasions. The folding of the rolled disc into an envelope is interesting and unique. Sealing these little packets or envelopes with Lavang which means “ Clove “ is a neat way of enjoying and relishing the soft, melt in the mouth sweet delight. The outer covering is crisp but softens after soaking in the sugar syrup. When you pop this goodie in your mouth it is a bu…
…; chilli fries are loved & enjoyed throughout the year irrespective of festive occasions. Today’s post is a Goan Roast Beef Chilli Fry. The best part of a chilli fry is that you can fix it instantly & in a jiffy. You can make it very spicy with lots of green chillies or reduce the heat by discarding the pith & seeds. You may add fried potatoes or boiled potatoes in the chilli fry or serve with mashed potatoes, baked Hasselback Potatoes…
…ried East Indian Bread known as “Fugia”which is prepared at weddings & festive occasions. Fugia is a slightly sweet, fermented deep fried bread. They are soft & spongy round balls. Children will definitely love the taste.They are very delicious & are a perfect accompaniment to curries especially with vindaloo, sorpotel & baffat. They taste good if eaten plain as well. I had this recipe when I was new to cooking. I had joined a libr…
…o a great fun activity for children during their vacations & a perfect festive treat too. It is a great dessert not only to serve at a child’s party but a very light dessert to be served & relished at any party or enjoy after your meal. You can select flavors & colors to represent a theme. This jelly is loved by kids as well as adults. You can even create jelly shots for adult parties. I am happy to share this beautiful jelly recipe wi…
…fruits of your choice. You can even surprise your family to celebrate any festive occasion or any special celebration. I’m sure you will enjoy this lovely dessert as much as we do… 😀 Ingredients : 1 can Apricot Halves 50 gms Candied Cherries (chopped) 21/4 cups Maida (sifted) 3 tsps. Baking Powder 1 tsp. freshly ground Green Cardamom ¼ cup unsalted Butter 1 cup Sugar or as per your taste & preference 2 Eggs ¾ cup Milk ½ tsp. Lemon Extract or…
…oes, Hasselback potatoes, potato mash or wedges. It is a must have at Goan festive occasions & celebration parties. These roast slices are wonderful in a sandwich, in a salad or relish it with your drinks. It stays well in a fridge. You can create wonderful & unique dishes with this roast. It goes well with a pulao or even as a side. It is a great dry lunch & ideal for children, working people & bachelors… Even though there are sev…
…appetizer served especially at Goan parties, weddings, traditional & festive occasions. The filling in potato chops is usually Beef Mince but you may use chicken, lamb, soya mince or even mixed vegetable filling. It is an authentic part of Goan cuisine & a must have at Christmas, New Year & Easter. It is a tasty finger food & great as a dry lunch too. Today’s recipe is quick, easy, tasty & will just melt in your mouth. So…
…its especially dates. This highly nutritious, healthy treat is served as a festive special at breakfast after offering prayers by the Muslims and served to all guests throughout the day. There are various methods of preparing this spectacular dessert and each household takes pride and cherishes their own unique recipe. This pudding can be fairly thick or like a thin gruel. It all depends on individual preference. You can use dry fruits in any comb…
…tty rocks. They make excellent celebratory gifts but especially during the festive season of Christmas and New Year. This recipe is flexible and you can use your favorite nuts to make these delectable goodies. They are addictive and you cannot be satisfied with just a few. You can wrap them in chocolate foil or cellophane wrapping to make them look pretty and presentable or simply serve the way they are on your Christmas goodie platter. Enjoy! 😀 I…
…it. Easter being just around the corner, I thought it would be really very festive and colorful to make this moist, flavorful and delicious Battenberg Cake. Every slice of the Battenberg Cake is a sheer delight revealing its gorgeous pattern and beautiful colors. Give this soft, melt in the mouth cake a try and see for yourself. Enjoy! 😀 Here’s wishing all friends and visitors “A Very Happy & Blessed Easter.” Ingredients: 175 gms. Self Raising…