…th the inclusion of coconut. Bhakri is rich in proteins & fibre. It is nutritious & very easy to digest. It should be eaten hot, preferably straight from the tawa to enjoy its goodness & soft texture. Now, there are several restaurants in modern towns & cities who create a village set up & take pride in serving bhakri as a part of a traditional & rustic meal. Keeping alive the culture & tradition of rural Indian village…
…gude’ in Konkannim. Mackerel is cheap & easily available but above all nutritious! It is an oily fish which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is eaten & enjoyed all over the world. Besides, mackerel fish adds a lot of flavor to the curry. The perfect accompaniment to goan fish curry rice is rechado mackerel or plain pan fried masala mackerel or fried prawns. Besides, you also have foogath as a side & some Goan pickles with your plate…
…inutes! Lemon Coriander Soup is an all time favorite. This soup is hearty, nutritious, healthy & fragrant with two of my favorite herbs…lemon grass & coriander. Besides, my family loves tangy foods & lemon/lime lends the right amount of tanginess to this wonderful & refreshing soup. This soup truly warms the heart & satisfies the soul in the cold winters. It is a great comfort food during the heavy monsoons too. If you love a v…
…dia, Tendli is used for curries, pickles & bhajis (vegetable). It is a nutritious vegetable & has vitamins A,C& Beta Carotene, minerals. Every part of the vegetable has medicinal value & is used in Ayurveda to treat various diseases & ailments. It is an excellent antioxidant & has antibacterial & anti inflammatory properties. In fact it has several health benefiting properties. We Goans usually prepare it in a clay pot…
…good for children as well as adults especially for the elderly. Enjoy this nutritious palak masoor dal steaming hot with a dash of lime which can be cooked in a jiffy with very little pre-preparation… 😀 Ingredients : 100 gms. Masoor Dal (split red lentil without skin) 1 fresh bunch of Palak (Spinach) 2 fresh red Tomatoes (chopped) 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely chopped) 1 ½ tsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 2 tsps. fresh Garlic (finely chopped) ¼ tsp…
A great way of starting your day is by having this delicious & nutritious Spinach Sunrise for breakfast or brunch. It has a wonderful combination of flavors. The colorful presentation of this dish will also attract children who are a little fussy about breakfast. It can be easily & quickly fixed whenever one is hungry by using left over spinach vegetable or the initial preparation can be planned ahead of time. Ingredients : ·&nb…
Hakka Noodles is always welcome as it is very delicious & nutritious. It can be prepared in a very short time. In every home, you will definitely find some vegetables & eggs in the fridge. It is advisable to have some boiled & cooled noodles, steamed rice & chopped & julienned vegetables in the fridge so it is handy to fix a quick meal especially when one is hungry. Working people, bachelors & homemakers will find i…
…ai. Like all vadas, it is enjoyed while it is hot & fresh. This nutritious vada is served during religious festivals & especially eaten as a fasting food. It is a tasty snack with a great texture. It is crunchy on the outside & soft inside. These vadas are very filling but you cannot be satisfied by just eating a couple of them. They are so delicious that you will definitely crave for more. I love this vada & prepar…
…ons, include mixed sea food or even add mixed meats. Above all, it is very nutritious & healthy. In case you do not like deep fried noodles you can bake the noodles! It is great on weekends, if you have a lot of chores to finish or just want to relax & unwind. It is a wonderful brunch option or just superb for a light dinner. I am very happy to share my version of this delectable Chop Suey … Do try this one & enjoy… 😀 Ingredients for t…
…es. I found all sorts of fritters made with various types of bananas. This nutritious & healthy fruit provided by nature will always be numero uno in my list of favorite & popular fruits even though in today’s modern world dieticians specializing in drawing up diets for lean bodies look down upon it & emphasize that it is loaded in calories & to avoid it. Bananas have innumerable health benefits. It is a rich source of potassium, l…