…our’ in Konkanni & ‘Tik’ means ‘hot & spicy’. My family likes it low on the hot & spicy & enjoys it a little extra sour. This dish is a delicacy & most Goans enjoy it especially with Sannas. It is important to get the right balance of spice in this dish to enjoy it. It is simple to prepare but one must take care & keep in mind the tolerance to spice.. This Squid Ambot Tik is aromatic & flavorful & will tickl…
…grass & jelly. This is a super quick delicate dessert which is low on calories. It is truly delightful & melt-in-the mouth. You can prepare it even without jelly. It is a very elegant dessert to serve & your guests will feel special. Today we had a few friends over for lunch & they loved it. They felt I spent a lot of time & effort to prepare it & were amazed when I shared the recipe with them. Every time you a…
…brinjals & sauté for about ten minutes. Add the reserved masala & the coarsely powdered pea nuts & mix gently. Add about 1 ½ cups of water & pressure cook up to 2 whistles or cover & cook over low heat till the brinjals are fully cooked and oil comes to the surface. Taste & adjust salt if necessary. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander. Serve hot with your favorite Indian flat bread….
…fisher folk take a break as deep sea fishing comes to a standstill which allows the fish to breed. Well, it is time to use your stock of dry fish for various preparations during the heavy monsoon season. Now, while some states have laws against fishing during the monsoons, deep sea fishing with mechanized trawlers does continue & the lucky ones can indulge in fresh fish & seafood! However, the Konkani & Goan palate cannot do without fi…
…sp. of butter in a small pan. Add garlic, green chillies & sauté on a low flame. Cool the mix & add halved olives, celery & coriander. Preparation of the Dough : Sieve the wheat flour & maida & combine.Melt butter in milk & cool down. Make a well in the flour . Then add the butter-milk mix & mix slowly with fingers till it resembles bread crumbs.Add the risen yeast & knead well for 15 mins.Add a few dr…
…tir the mixture until well-blended & smooth. Place the pan over low heat & cook, stirring constantly for about 30 to 45 mins. until the custard thickens & coats the back of a spoon. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover the surface of the custard with a damp grease-proof or waxed paper. Let the contents cool. Put the pan in the fridge & chill for about 2 hrs. Mix cocoa powder with milk. Then blend coc…
…plenty of these shells which are extracted using bare hands usually during low tide. Kalva are oysters which are found on rocks & have to be extracted by breaking the shells which cling to the rocks & are then collected preferably in a mud pot. It is laborious & tedious to extract kalva. All these shellfish are prepared with various combinations of masalas & spices with coconut as the base or simple stir fry or patties using ri…
…mily loves this preparation. It is very light on the stomach & low in calories but high in nutrition. Each time I use fillets of various fish & an assortment of vegetables. We love to dip & soak pieces of bread/pav in this sumptuous gravy & enjoy this tender & delicate fish. I am sure you too will enjoy this steamed fish with onions & tomatoes which is very easy & a quick fix meal.. J Ingredients : 6 fillet…