…uld be compeletely encased in hot oil but it should be suspended & not touch the bottom. Adjust the flame if necessary… if the cookies are browning too quickly. Wait for a few seconds till the cookie cooks & retains shape. While it is dipped in the oil, gently shake in a tapping motion continuously. This helps the cookie to release itself from the mould & float in the hot oil. Once the cookie is released in the oil, the process of fryi…
…nutes. Today’s recipe is the classic Kaju Katli flavored with the queen of spices – Green Cardamom & covered with Silver Leaf/Varak. Home made Kaju Katli is loved by every one. So here is Kaju Katli… Just for YOU! Enjoy the festive season of Diwali… 😀 Ingredients : 1 cup Cashew nuts ½ cup Sugar ¼ cup Water 5 pods Green Cardamom freshly powdered Silver Varak/ Silver Foil for garnishing Procedure : Grind cashew nuts to a fine dry powder in a gri…
…ana leaf or rolling pin and roll out to a 1 cm thickness. When warm to the touch, cut into desired shapes and sizes. Arrange on trays with enough room between the pieces of Cocada. Let the pieces of Cocada cool down completely before serving and storing. On cooling and drying for a considerable period, the suji will absorb the moisture and it will have a firm crust on the outside and a reasonable amount of softness like coconut barfi when you bite…
…Make sure you place them at a distance from each other so that they do not touch & stick to each other. Pre-heat the oven at 180C. First bake them with only the base heat on. After about 10-15 mins., check if the base of the bolinha is firm by moving a bolinha on the tray. If it is cooked then switch over the mode to top heat & bake till the top gets lightly pink or slightly brown. It is time to take it out of the oven depending on what co…
…out the dough with a rolling pin to about 1 cm thickness. When warm to the touch, cut into desired shapes and sizes. Arrange on trays with enough room between the pieces of Doce. Allow the pieces of Chonya Doce to cool down completely before serving or storing. On cooling and drying you will get a firm crust on the outside and a reasonable amount of softness just like barfi when you bite and savor it. Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Tips & Sug…
…0-12 mins. or until done. The baked cake should be firm and springy to the touch and the skewer inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean. Transfer the baked cake to cool for 10 mins on a wire rack. Remove the cooled cake from the tin and place on a cling film. Spoon the whiskey on the entire cake. (You can keep feeding it with whiskey after every few days if you like it with more alcohol. This is optional!) Wrap in cling film and r…
…sp. Transfer the latikas immediately in the prepared warm soaking sweet syrup for about 2-3 minutes. Drain and serve garnished with silver foil, a touch of color if using, nuts and saffron; after a couple of hours….
…abs is that you get to enjoy them the way you want to… you can adjust your spices as per your taste & make your own kabab mixes which can be different each time. You need to pre-plan & marinate well in advance to enjoy delicious & melt in the mouth kababs. Today’s recipe is the well loved Chicken Seekh Kabab which is very simple, quick & easy to prepare. Even a beginner will be able to mold the kabab with ease & roast/bake/gril…
…with traditional sweets at our home. Those who have been following Hilda’s Touch of Spice closely must have taken notice by now…I hope you enjoyed making the Special Traditional Goan Sweets – Baath Cake (Semolina & Coconut Cake), Neurios(Crescents filled with fresh Coconut & Goa Pyramid Jaggery), Neurios (SweetPuffs with Dessicated Coconut),Kulkuls, Kormolas, Roce Cookies, Bolinhas (Goan cookies/biscuits), RichChristmas Fruit Cake as much…
…Next add the chopped tomatoes & saute till soft. Then add all the dry spice powders & a pinch of sugar. Mix well & fry for another 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the lightly whisked eggs & gently stir once. Let the eggs settle for a few seconds & stir again to combine well. Keep stirring till eggs are scrambled. Cook to desired consistency i.e whether you like it soft or cooked till dry. Adjust salt to taste & add a sprink…