…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…
…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…
…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…
…sea food but the best is available only in high end restaurants. The best fish is rarely available in the local markets. You will be really very lucky if you get the big catch of oysters, pomfrets, clams, mussels, prawns, lobsters, squids, etc. You will find all these listed on the menu cards but when you want to place the order for it, you will get the standard answer that it is only available in season. Why do you think of Goa? Why do you want…
…t eat pork. You can use the essential spice paste to include your favorite fish, prawns, lamb, mutton, beef or vegetables and savor it. You can also try my earlier recipes for Pork Vindaloo and Fish Vindaloo. The quantity of ingredients differ a little to accommodate the flavors of meat and seafood. My hubby loves pork and I have a special preference for sea food but we all like beef. Today’s recipe is especially for all those who like beef. This…
…nd so I make Fresh Galmo Biryani whenever baby shrimp are available in the fish markets in Pune. Try this awesome Fresh Galmo Green Biryani / Green Masala Baby Shrimp Biryani once and I am sure when you visit the fish market, you will be looking out for these baby shrimp / galmo / javala to make various Goan delicacies with them! So delighted to share my special Baby Shrimp Green Biryani with all. 🙂 Enjoy and relish it just the way we always do…
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…
…icken then serve it with Sesame & Red Bell Pepper Chicken. If you love fish then it definitely is awesome with Grilled Fish with Bell Peppers. Here are some cool juicy, crunchy salad options to go with this Bell Pepper Rice… Iceberg, Apple & Pomegranate Salad Pear & Ham Salad Purple Cabbage & Orange Salad Fresh Carrot & Grape Salad This Assorted Bell Pepper Rice is so colorful and refreshing. It is light and absolutely low on f…