…y often included in traditional Konkan thali meals. So here is the popular Goan Dry Prawn Kismur which is simple, easy & quick to prepare with just a few ingredients. If you love Goan food… especially dry or fresh fish & seafood… then just give it a try… it could be the highlight of your meal! 😀 Ingredients : 1 cup cleaned Dry Prawns (Sungta)/Galmo Lemon sized ball of Tamarind 2-3 Kokum (Sola/amsol) (lightly rinsed) (optional) 1 tsp. Red C…
…chilli or in mustard sauce. Fresh sardines are a favorite in Kerala & Goa. They are popular all over the world. Sardines are rich in vitamins, minerals & are a natural source of marine omega-3 fatty acids. They are a good source of vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B12 & protein. Since sardines are low in the food chain, they are very low in contaminants, such as mercury. Today’s recipe is extremely easy, simple & quick. If you are look…
…eals. Any feast celebration and Sunday meals are incomplete without it. In Goa, authentic Goan restaurants, small eateries and bakeries take great pride in serving these quick finger eats. Goan Beef Mince Croquettes are so simple and quick to make. They are delicious as a light work lunch, they taste good in rolls, burgers and sandwiches. It is a good option as a picnic lunch too. They taste fabulous with Goan Fenny and with cocktails. Be it break…
…kerel or fried prawns. Besides, you also have foogath as a side & some Goan pickles with your plate of fish curry rice. We Goans love our fish curry to be less pungent & spicy. In fact, we like it to be smooth but tangy & with balanced spice. Today’s post is the ever popular Mackerel (Bangda ) Curry with Goan boiled rice. Enjoy this wonderful staple diet of Goa which is a true soul satisfying comfort food! 😀 Ingredients for the Fish Cu…
…go is cooked through. Adjust salt to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice or Goa boiled rice accompanied with your favorite side dish, pickles and especially dry fish preparations. Tips & Variations : If using raw mango, you can boil the slices till cooked and then add to the curry. You can add vegetables if you prefer. Sourness is as per personal taste. You may adjust accordingly. You may add a combination of tamarind and Bindi Sola or just fre…
…Beef Roast, Quick Chicken Roast, Clams in Green Coconut Masala (Teesreo), Goan Crab Masala, Goan Pomfret Rechado, Goan Pork Sausage Pulao, Chicken Xacuti, Goan Roast Beef Chilli Fry, Mince Potato Chops, Pan Fried Masala Fish (Mackerals), Pan Fried King Fish, Pomfret Caldinho, Prawn 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 wit…
…st day and the next day with rice. It did bring back sweet memories of our Goa vacations …Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients: 250 gms. large white Prawns (washed, shelled & deveined) 250 gms. White Pumpkin (peeled & diced into large chunks) 1 dry Kashmiri Chilli (remove stem & discard seeds) 1 cup fresh Coconut (scraped) ½ cup fresh thick Coconut milk (optional) 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely chopped) 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) 1 tbsp. fresh…
…ed Rice to be enjoyed preferably with fish or prawn curry… Ingredients for Goan Boiled Rice : 3 cups Goan Par boiled Rice 2 tsps. Salt Sufficient water for boiling Procedure : Pick, winnow & wash the rice about 3 to 4 times. Soak the rice for about 30 mins. Boil about 3 litres of water. When the water comes to a rolling boil add the rice, salt & stir. Cook till the grains are soft. Test between your finger tips from time to time for donene…
…summer brings back fond memories of my vacations spent in my native place Goa. It especially reminds me of the abundance of fruits in the Konkan and other coastal regions which one can relish and enjoy. The king of fruits “Mango” tops the list. There are umpteen varieties of mangoes but the ‘Alphonso’ rules! It is really wonderful to enjoy the natural mango just sliced but do you remember the times when you would just allow the sweet juice of suc…
…t ripe guavas to make several goodies. In my hometown and ancestral home – Goa, we had guava trees which were so short and easy to climb. I would love to climb the tree and relish sweet red guavas. Above all, I distinctly remember the guava cheese prepared in the traditional way. Today’s recipe is the most loved Perad or Guava Cheese which is a Christmas special. It is very delicious but quite a painstaking task. But we all know that all good thin…