…(peeled & chopped finely) 2 tbsps. Tomatoes (finely chopped) 1 tbsp. Raw Mango (finely chopped)(optional; in season) A pinch each of Red Chilli pwd., chaat masala & salt 1 tbsp. each of fresh Green Chutney & Garlic Chutney (optional) 2 tbsps. Sweet Date & Tamarind Chutney (Imli Chutney) Garnishing : A handful of fine nylon Sev A handful of fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped finely) A tbsp. of Imli Chutney 2 Crisp home made Paapdi…
…(tondak). We Goans love it with korom (sliced raw mango), chepnichi torra(raw mango water pickle), spiced tangy pickles, dry fish pickle (para) or fresh fish pickles (mole), roasted dry fish, papads, chilli fries and especially popular with kalchi kodi (leftover fish, prawn, meat or sorak with or without vegetables thickened curry of the previous/yesterday). It is absolutely delicious with the accompaniments I have listed above. During the season…
…mango slices. It also tastes good with Amsol/Kokum/Sola in the absence of raw mango. You can even use tamarind pulp/paste or tomatoes to add tang to your curry. Today’s recipe is for Crisp, Golden Rawa Pan Fried Korli/Karli/Indian Silver-Bar Fish. Always select fresh plump fish in order to get chunky flesh and ask your fishmonger to cut the fish into thick slices. I have used a very simple dry spice mix which you will find in the spice box of alm…
…rnishing: as per choice Freshly chopped Coriander Leaves Carrot, Cucumber, raw mango (peeled & grated) Pomegranate, Grapes Cashew nuts, raisins (fried to lightly golden) Procedure: Pick, wash & soak rice for about 25 mins. Pressure cook the rice with enough water (I used 2 cups) up to 2 whistles or until the rice is soft & slightly mushy. When the cooked rice is reasonably warm, stir in butter, cream and milk. Add the whisked curds to…
…nate the beef with 2 tbsps. ginger-garlic paste, turmeric pwd., tenderizer/raw papaya paste and a little salt for about an hour. (To soften the meat, use a tenderizer as per packet instructions or about a tablespoon of raw papaya paste). Pressure cook the marinated meat, one sliced onion, soaked bouquet garni/potli masala with 5 cups of water for about 4-5 whistles or till the meat is just tender. Allow the cooker to cool down a little and then re…
…ns the freshness of the curry. You can pan fry the fish before sliding into the curry. Instead of tamarind & tomato, you can use kokum, bimli or sliced raw mango. You can add quartered tomatoes instead of grinding the tomatoes, if desired….
…p; Chopped Coriander leaves · Finely chopped raw onions (optional) · Grated Coconut (fresh or dry) · Wedges of fresh Lime Method : Clean the dry pohe & quickly wash the pohe & drain using a colander or through a big strainer & keep aside. Heat oil in a wok on med. heat. When the oil is hot reduce heat & add green chillies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric pwd…
…er a few seconds, you will see that the dosa has cooked & there is no raw batter on the surface of the dosa. Gently loosen the dosa with a spatula. Put about 2 tbsps. of masala or depending on the size of the dosa in the centre of the dosa. Bring the edges of the dosa together to form a cylinder or a triangle. Lift the masala dosa gently with a spatula & transfer to a serving plate. Serve immediately with sambar & chutney. Tips …
…especially in Ayurveda. Consumption of raw Karela juice, smoothie, paste, raw slices and cooked vegetable is recommended to ease digestion problems, boost the immune system. It helps detox and purify the blood, cures the skin from ailments, clears the skin, helps lower blood sugar levels and hence control diabetes. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and is low in calories so is considered good for weight loss. Just mention the word “Karela” and you…
…sh and piping hot! Go ahead and try this one… Enjoy! 🙂 Ingredients: 2 cups Raw Rice ¼ cup Urad Dal 1 tsp Methi Seeds (optional) Salt to taste Water as required Oil as needed Procedure: Pick, wash and rinse rice and urad dal. Soak in enough water with methi seeds for 4 hours. Drain the water and grind with sufficient water to a thick, fine paste. Transfer the batter into a sufficiently large bowl; add salt to taste and water if necessary and stir w…