…00 gms. Dried Shrimp 3 large Onions (peeled & roughly chopped) 4 fresh Green Chillies (chopped) 8 cloves fresh Garlic (finely minced) ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 8 pieces of dried Amsol/Kokum (rinsed) 4 tbsp. Vegetable Oil Salt to taste ¼ cup fresh Coriander (roughly chopped) Procedure : Pick, winnow, & soak the dried shrimps in a bowl of water for about 10 mins. Strain out the water with a strainer. Heat oil till hot in a kadhai/wok. Saute mince…
…nnel Seeds 1 tbsp. Caraway Seeds 5 Peppercorns 3 Cloves 2 Mace (Javitri) 2 Green Chillies (slit & deseeded) A fistful of fresh Coriander leaves (washed & chopped) ½ cup fresh Mint leaves (washed & chopped) 6-8 Cashew nuts (optional) 8-10 Raisins (optional) 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil + 1 Tbsp. Pure Ghee/Home made Ghee Method : Preparation of the Rice : First pick, clean & wash the rice with plenty of water (3 to 4 times till the wate…
…Heat oil in a wok on med. heat. When the oil is hot reduce heat & add green chillies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric pwd., curry leaves, a pinch of hing & stir. Now add chopped onions & cook till translucent. Then add chopped tomatoes & cook till it softens completely. Add sugar & the pohe & stir quickly on med. heat. Add salt to taste & a tablespoon of coriander leaves & stir till it cooks for about 5…
…ollowing ingredients : 1 med. Onion (peeled & roughly chopped) 1 fresh Green Chilli 1 tsp. fresh Ginger (peeled & grated) 1 clove fresh Garlic 2 pinches each of fresh cinnamon, cloves & green cardamom pwd. 2 tbsps. Cashewnuts 2 tsp. Khus khus (Poppy Seeds) Procedure: Wash the methi leaves, drain through a colander. Chop the leaves & add ½ tsp. salt & set aside for about 10 mins. Then squeeze out the water from the leaves. In a…
…addition of milk further enhances the nutritive value along with beautiful greens which is nourishing, soothing and comforting to the digestive system. My family loves it and I make it ever so often. Will post other versions later. Caldo verde disappears very quickly and it’s a task to click photos every time I make it. Winter is here and the time is right for comfort in a bowl and this Caldo verde sure warms up the heart and soul. 🙂 Ingredients:…
…mato puree ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. or to taste ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) (optional) ½ cup thick Curds/Yoghurt (lightly whisked) A large pinch each – Mace (Javitri) & Nutmeg (Jaiphal) pwd. 1 cup each fresh Coriander & Mint Leaves (chopped) A pinch – Sugar ½ cup Cooking Oil/Pure Ghee Salt to taste To prepare the Gravy : Heat oil/ghee in a sufficiently large & deep pan/dekchi/pot. Add the whole spices. Let it splut…
…he color and accentuates the spice factor. You can adjust the use of fresh green chilli, red chilli sauce, ginger and pepper powder to bring a perfect balance of spice in the finished soup according to your preference and personal taste. The vegetables, chicken, chicken stock and eggs make it highly nutritious and delicious. The Manchow soup served in restaurants and on street carts are usually very spicy but can be adjusted if made at home. For t…
…Green Peas Few Cashew nuts (chopped) 1tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 2 fresh Green Chillies (roughly crushed) ¼ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. 30 gms processed Cheddar Cheese (grated) 1 tsp. Butter Salt to taste A handful of fresh Coriander (chopped) To prepare the Filling : Boil the peas & sweet corn niblets in sufficient water till tender. Drain out the water. Mix together potatoes, paneer, corn niblets, green peas, cashew nuts, ginger, green c…
…arters to go with your cocktails & mocktails… ButterflyPrawns, Chicken Chilli, Chicken pate with Crackers, Chicken Satay, Chilli CheesePakoras, Corn & Oregano Cheese Balls, Creamy Chicken Kabab, Fish Chilli Dry, Fish Cutlets, Goan Stir Fry Prawns, Grilled Fish with Bell Peppers, Mini Savory Baskets. Here is a Christmas Special menu that you could consider for Lunch & Dinner… Goan Mackerel Croquetas Prawn Pulao Goan Pork Vindaloo &…
…n be enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack and as a quick meal. Homemade Choris Chilli Fry neatly tucked into soft pao which is lovingly called “Choris Pao” is the best. Homemade Choris usually has a perfect balance and hence it is simply added to onions and sautéed to get a perfect chilli fry! It is the commercial Goan bead sausages which may sometimes need adjustments to balance the taste. Goan Choris Bead Sausages are so handy especially in the mons…