…t can be served as part of a meal with chapatis or phulkas too. This small fish is enjoyed by fish lovers as it is tasty. Some people may not like it as it has fine bones. If you are not familiar with it or not used to chewing fine bones then you may find it intimidating. If one is raised on eating small bony fish as well as big fish then it is no problem at all. A very important point to note is that each Mandeli is full of scales. You need to ma…
…utilize leftover raw vegetables lying in your fridge to make these lovely cutlets. Cutlets are also an attractive way of making children and those who are not fond of vegetables to eat them. You will be surprised to see a beeline for those crisp and gorgeous looking golden cutlets. You can pan fry or grill them if you wish but I prefer them deep fried to get them crisp and lightly golden. It is good to enjoy a little piece of deep fried heaven on…
…to the heavy rains and stormy weather, it is impossible to fish and so the fishing activity comes to a standstill. Fish is rarely available in the markets and this is the time to bring out the dry fish and enjoy a simple meal of this deliciously red and tangy Sorak (curry) with rice and dry fish preparations. Sometimes you can add your favorite combination of vegetables to add nutritive value but usually it is just a plain preparation which is a p…
…o master the art.. I bake bread, buns & rolls now & then. I love fish & seafood & when I saw the picture of fish shaped dinner rolls made by Fatima from Schee Culina, I just could’nt wait to try it out. But somehow making those beautiful dinner rolls got delayed for some reason or the other. All the while I kept thinking of that wonderful shape .. So at last I made them .. Thanks to Fatima for this wonderful recipe & the b…
…stal areas witness very heavy rainfalls & it is difficult to get fresh fish & seafood in the monsoons. It is during this time that dried fish products come in handy to prepare a meal. Goans just cannot do without their daily portion of fish! What about you? Dried shrimp is also locally known as Javala in Mumbai. It can be cooked & served instantly. Today’s preparation is very simple, quick & very delicious. You can prepare innumera…
…or stir fries. During the entire monsoon season, when you could miss fresh fish and prawns in your regular meals because it may not be easily available or might be scarce; it is dry fish which comes to your rescue to make your meal appetizing and fulfilling. The addition of vegetables to your dry fish or dry prawn curry makes it wholesome. It is even better when you just want to relish a simple, quick stir fry with your bowl of rice kanji or with…
…mango water pickle), spiced tangy pickles, dry fish pickle (para) or fresh fish pickles (mole), roasted dry fish, papads, chilli fries and especially popular with kalchi kodi (leftover fish, prawn, meat or sorak with or without vegetables thickened curry of the previous/yesterday). It is absolutely delicious with the accompaniments I have listed above. During the season of Lent when some may not fast but only observe partial fast or abstinence, do…
…memories of Goa where the fishermonger would come every morning with fresh fish & shellfish. My loving maternal grandmother prepared all Goan food in mud pots in a simple way using coconut oil & I can still recollect that wonderful aroma & taste. I still have tremendous patience with various seafood especially shellfish. It tastes awesome in the place of its origin. I think it has got to do something with the water in coastal region…
…t is a very tasty fish but it must be fresh to bring out the flavors. This fish is so easy & quick to prepare with very few spices . It is a perfect accompaniment with pulao, steamed rice & dal fry /rice & curry. It is a great cocktail snack too. Simplicity is the key to this wonderful preparation .. J Bon Appetit ! Ingredients : 8 fillets Black Pomfret 1 tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Cumin pwd. (Jeera) ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. (Ha…
In every Goan home, you will always find fish curry rice & prawn curry rice as a regular & normal meal. Prawn & lady finger curry is something to be experienced in Goa. This curry is really very special as in Goa large lady fingers are grown & added to the curry. Besides, clay pots & coconut oil is used for cooking. The curries in Goa are exceptional in taste & flavor… I think it has got to do with the soil & water in…