…e want to get back to the old process of cooking utensils & ways of cooking & baking as we realize the quality of flavors are much better. Modern techniques do save a lot of time but do not help in bringing out the authentic flavors. To re-create the original flavors we are returning back to the old ways to try & bring the authentic flavors we missed, back to our dining table. Cooking in a copper, brass or iron kadhai/wok imparts a spe…
…ctive of breakfast, lunch, evening tea or dinner … When I am in a great cooking mood I make my own fresh masala & use it immediately. I use Everest Sambhar Masala often but make a lot of additions & changes according to the flavor we prefer… but now I have this wonderful masala from Kerala which I will be using for a long time. It is simple & easy to prepare sambhar, but it is absolutely important to maintain a perfect balance…
…wns & let me know your views… Enjoy! J Ingredients : 12 fresh Prawns (King, Jumbo or Tiger) 1 tbsp. Ginger-Garlic paste 1 tsp Soya Sauce 1 tbsp. Chinese Rice Vinegar 5 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped) 1 tsp. Butter 3 tbsps. Refined Flour 3 tbsps. Corn Flour 1 Egg ½ cup Mixed Bell Peppers (diced or sliced) Salt to taste Pepper to taste Vegetable Oil for deep frying Method : Clean the prawns by removing heads, peel off the shell but retain the ta…
…e super delicious and fresh mango ice cream is just fabulous. Mango is the king of fruits and is so versatile. Can anyone resist this delicious golden tropical fruit? Mangoes are the crowning glory of summer and when you step into the fruit market, you just can’t help but admire the gorgeous mangoes arranged so neatly in baskets and also in huge pyramids. So many varieties… very difficult to select… just irresistible! Whichever way you choose to r…
Goa is not only popular for its fish & seafood specialities but is also known for its meat preparations especially pork & beef. Roasts & chilli fries are loved & enjoyed throughout the year irrespective of festive occasions. Today’s post is a Goan Roast Beef Chilli Fry. The best part of a chilli fry is that you can fix it instantly & in a jiffy. You can make it very spicy with lots of green chillies or reduce the heat by disc…
…It is cooked & relished across coastal regions. Previously, all dried fish & seafood especially dried bombil was cooked during the heavy monsoon season but now it is cooked throughout the year. Cleaned & marinated bombil is easily available in plastic, polythene & zip locked bags in shops in Goa & many places in the Konkan & coastal belt. You may even find them in some speciality shops as well. Today’s recipe is very simpl…
…hubby’s late grand aunt who was a simple person but had a great hand in cooking & baking. In all simplicity, she cooked & baked with love & with the brightest smile. She had immense cooking skills, was innovative & proud of being a traditional Goan. She used traditional utentils, clay stove & wood. She was truly par excellence! This is a humble tribute to her love for cooking & baking even though I was not fortunate to tast…
I love Chinese cooking & food because it is delicious, very quick & easy to prepare. I love the crunch & the vibrant colors of various vegetables used in the preparation of various dishes which is appealing & attractive to the eye. My favourite is the stir fry & I just can’t resist the noodles & fried rice. The ginger, garlic & soya sauce in almost every preparation is so flavorful. Another favorite is the sesa…
…fry them just before serving. As an alternative, you may fill with cooked fish, meat, chicken or vegetables instead of prawns.. the original recipe calls for fresh Prawns. Do try these delicate finger eats.. I’m sure you will love it!! J Ingredients for Filling : 1 cup Milk 3 tsps. Refined Flour (Maida) 1 tsp. Butter ½ cup Prawns (shelled, deveined, boiled & chopped) Salt, Pepper & grated Processed Cheese to taste A pinch of fresh…
…le preparation. It goes exceptionally well with chicken, mutton, egg & fish gravies too. It tastes great with plain curds & pickle & can be used to prepare any biryani as well. In this recipe, besides the fragrant shahijeera, cardamom & other whole spices imparts their individual flavor. The delightful green of the fresh coriander turns this plain simple rice into a dish to be relished! Jeera Fried Rice is loved all over the world….