…Kashmiri chillies & the ginger which really makes it delectable. Beef roast like most meat roasts, are very handy to fix quick meals, make stir fries or wonderful at a pot luck. You can enjoy it sliced with French fries, baked potatoes, Hasselback potatoes, potato mash or wedges. It is a must have at Goan festive occasions & celebration parties. These roast slices are wonderful in a sandwich, in a salad or relish it with your drinks. It s…
…ired stove in clay pots. Also coconut shells and coir are used so that the roast gets a lovely smoked flavour and aroma. In Goa, palm vinegar is used to add tang to the roast. Well, we love the flavour of sugar cane vinegar so I have used it. You may use cider vinegar or any vinegar you like. It is rarely possible to use traditional methods of cooking and baking in urban settlements and also due to time constraints one prefers to use modern and qu…
…known for their roast chilli fry. We usually like to use our beef or pork roasts to make the chilli fry. Leftover roasts do come handy after the festive or celebratory feasts. You need just a few ingredients to dish up a quick chilli fry as the cooked meat is already matured in the spices. The best part is that you can make your adjustments with the chillies, onions and vinegar depending on your personal taste or preference. So here is an easy wa…
…eated oven at 180C for 2 hours and then reduce the temperature to 150C and roast for another hour. Let the pork roast stand for about 15 mins. before you slice. Serve sliced topped with fruity sauce and garnished with your favorite steamed vegetables. Fruity Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup Red Curacao (Pomegranate & Apple bottled Syrup) ½ cup Cranberry Juice ¼ cup fresh Cherry puree 2 tbsps. Corn Flour (mix with water to form a thick liquid) ½ tbsp….
…p; fry briefly. Add the drained cubed potatoes, turmeric, some salt & fry till the potatoes are cooked through. Add the chopped onions & sauté till translucent. Then add the chopped tomatoes & a pinch of sugar & cook till soft. Add sliced/cubed roast beef, pepper pwd. & give it a good stir. Stir fry on high heat. Add some of the roast gravy if you like & stir well. Reduce heat & adjust salt to taste. Serve hot garnished…
…e some more olive oil on it. It is time to put the chicken in the oven for roasting. To Roast the Chicken : Remember the roasting time varies depending on the weight of the chicken & the type of the oven. Put the roasting tray with the stuffed chicken, lime peel & potatoes into the preheated oven. Turn the heat down immediately to 180C & cook the chicken for 1 hour and 30 mins. Flip & baste the chicken halfway through cooking with…
…t with whole chicken too. If using whole chicken, debone the chicken after roasting, shred it & enjoy! This roast is my mother-in-law’s recipe which she taught me when I was new to cooking. Besides, I learnt a lot from her & I truly miss her.. She was an excellent cook & measured all ingredients with her hands. I have tried to re-create it. She had great taste & judgement in every thing she put her hands to. I still feel “Mummy…
…s in the order mentioned above as some spices tend to burn or some may not roast well. The degree of heat to which the spices are roasted/fried determines the texture and aroma of the final spice mix/blend. It is better to store in smaller bottles/jars to retain the freshness & aroma of the spice blend. Storing in glass bottles helps in retaining the fresh aroma besides it prevents the spice mix from turning rancid. It is important that the dr…
…medium, add the onions & sauté till lightly brown. Next add the green chillies, garlic & ginger & sauté till rawness disappears. Add the cubed capsicum & fry for a minute. Add the sliced strips/cubes of beef roast & give it a good stir. Add the roast masala juices & stir well. Add a dash of vinegar, sugar & salt to taste. Stir fry on high heat for a few seconds. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander, if you wish….
…hroughout the festive season… Goan Specials like Beef Roast, Quick Chicken Roast, Clams in Green Coconut Masala (Teesreo), Goan Crab Masala, Goan Pomfret Rechado, Goan Pork Sausage Pulao, Chicken Xacuti, Goan Roast Beef Chilli Fry, Mince Potato Chops, Pan Fried Masala Fish (Mackerals), Pan Fried King Fish, Pomfret Caldinho, Prawn Rissoles, Shark Fish Ambot Tik, Squid Ambot Tik, Fish Vindaloo, Green Fish Curry, etc. You could also consider some tas…