…mp; Banana Smoothie.” It is all because of you dear visitors, who visit my blog regularly. It is good to begin your day with some fresh fruits for breakfast. You will feel healthy & energetic throughout the day. This wonderful smoothie is loaded with energy & packed with fresh flavors of fruits & honey. Enjoy this delicious exotic pick-me-up drink which can be fixed within minutes & relished whenever you feel like having a cool ref…
…I just can’t express my happiness when I happened to come across Faride’s blog “AZ Cookbook” & the picture of this marvellous Zebra Cake which captivated me. Thanks Faride for inspiring me to bake this one. This pretty cake with stunning zebra stripes is an absolute winner on any occasion especially for a child’s birthday with an animal theme! It is ideal with a hot steaming cup of tea or coffee too. The zebra pattern technique is so simple…
…it a breeze. It is prepared using a pot/ dekchi/ handi on a gas stove with Indian spices. It is so moist & delicious. It is excellent for sandwiches & great as a starter. It can stay well in the fridge for more than a week but since it is so tasty it may be finished within a day. It is ideal for bachelors & working people as it will be handy to fix a quick meal after a hard day at work. You can prepare a lovely stir fry/ chilli fry…
…happy to share this recipe with you my dear friends & visitors of my blog .. J Ingredients for the Juice 1 fresh Coconut (scraped) 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 10 peppercorns 2 tbsp. Coriander Seeds 3 flakes fresh Garlic 1 tsp. Turmeric pwd. (Haldi) Walnut size ball of Tamarind 2 cups Warm Water Ingredients for the Curry : ½ kg Pomfret (sliced & washed ) 1 med. Onion (chopped finely) 1 fresh Tomato (chopped without skin) 2 tbsps. Vegetabl…
…always easily available. Above all, tomorrow is the 3rd Anniversary of my blog “Hilda’s Touch of Spice” and this beautiful and delicious triple bonanza is just right to celebrate with. A fresh mango pulp swirl cake is apt to another fresh year of blogging with love and enthusiasm. The fragrance of sweet vanilla, the irresistible taste of chocolate and delectable magic of fresh Alphonso mango is what this gorgeous swirl cake is all about. Slice to…
…husband’s all-time favorite with lots of gravy. If he had his way, then my blog would have been all about his favorite meats! 😀 Ever since I started blogging, he has been requesting me to post Pork Solantulem, Aard Maas, etc. and I really don’t know why I did not give it priority. I tend to put simple things on the back burner. There are a whole lot of photographs in my folders since years and I sincerely hope that I start posting regularly! So he…
15th of August is Indian Independence Day & it coincides with the Feast of Our Lady of Assumption which is celebrated with great pomp & enthusiasm in Goan homes especially by the Goan Catholics. The favorite Goan delicacy “Patoleo is prepared on this feast day. Besides, it is also prepared on the day of Sao Joao (St. John’s Feast) & Konsachem Fest (Harvest Festival). Patoleos are also sent with vojem (trousseau) to the groom’s house,…
This is my first Mangalorean recipe on my blog. I have tasted Mangalorean food but this is my very first try. The preparation is very simple and all the ingredients are easily available in the kitchen. Kori Kachpu tastes delicious with freshly scraped coconut. I think it would taste wonderful if it is served with cocktails. This recipe is on request by Dolphy D’souza. Fortunately, this time when I was on vacation in Goa, we dined at a friend’s p…
…ought it necessary to post my cooked Marzipan recipe for Easter Eggs on my blog for my family and for all those who would like my favorite recipe which has always been a great success. I am not much into decorating Easter Eggs with royal icing as we are not so fond of it. We prefer our Easter Eggs coated and decorated with Chocolate. My hubby being a diehard fan of CHOCOLATE!! My DIL Ramita Mascarenhas suggested that I post this recipe again so th…
…oil till hot. Add the cardamom,curry leaves & let it splutter. Pour this tempering on the egg masala & garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with Indian bread or any bread of your choice. You may serve with pulao/steamed rice/jeera rice….