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Christmas
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…ciently large kadhai/wok till hot. Test the right temperature by sliding a small bit of dough in the oil. It should rise up & start turning brown. Very gently & carefully slide the neurios one by one into the hot oil. Depending on the size of your kadhai/wok slide them in small batches. Gently baste the tops of the neurios with hot oil with a slotted spoon. If they are browning too quickly reduce the heat accordingly. The neurios will star…

Goan
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…ly chopped) Note: For this preparation, it is preferable to use very fresh small prawns which are better for stuffing and also eliminates the trouble of deveining. If you are unable to get them then make sure you de-vein them and cut into small pieces. Reserve a few big ones for garnishing. Procedure : Wash the prawns & drain completely. Marinate the prawns with ginger-garlic paste, lime juice, ¼ tsp. red chilli pwd., ½ tsp. turmeric pwd. for…

Christmas
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…epeat this process until all the mixture is formed into a dough. Then take small portions of this dough and roll into balls or small cylindrical shape just like the way we shape croquettes/croquetas or any desired shape. These are “Goan Pinaca.” Roll them into dry rice flour and then place the finished deep dark balls of Goan Pinaca on a tray/plate/platter. Leave to dry for a couple of hours or set until firm at room temperature. Serve…

Goan
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…g fine bones then you may find it intimidating. If one is raised on eating small bony fish as well as big fish then it is no problem at all. A very important point to note is that each Mandeli is full of scales. You need to make sure to remove the scales completely and gut it properly. It takes a load off; if you get it cleaned from the fisher monger just the way I do but you need to check each fish again before washing it well. If you find some s…

Goan
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…r ½ tbsp. Vinegar or to taste 2 Bread slices without the edges (break into small pieces) 1 Egg (lightly beaten) A handful of freshly chopped Coriander Salt to taste Rawa/Semolina for rolling the croquettes Vegetable Oil for shallow pan frying or sufficient oil for deep frying Procedure : Combine beef mince, onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies, turmeric pwd., a little salt and ¼ cup of water in a pot or pressure cook up to one whistle. After coo…

Bakes
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…xture which is smooth and without lumps. Procedure: Break the jaggery into small pieces and place in a wide and thick bottomed handi/dekchi/non-stick pot or pressure cooker body. Add one cup of water and melt it on medium heat. Stir while it melts. Do not leave unattended or the jaggery may stick to the bottom and burn. (As I said earlier, it is better to use a pressure cooker body as you can grip the handle while stirring). After the jaggery has…

Fast Food
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…y smooth. I made a few small ones and some large ones. If you were to make small ones I think you should get about 30 with the quantity mentioned below and about 20 large ones. It all depends on the size you wish to make. We had them at breakfast, tea, as a dessert and as a snack when we felt hungry. I shared some with my neighbours too. We have great tasters in my family and now they want only homemade ones. Just see what I got myself into! 😀 Ing…

Goan
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…cup bread crumbs & mix with 1 tbsp. cornflour in a plate.  In a small bowl mix 1 tbsp. cornflour along with remaining half of the beaten egg & 6 tbsps. water & mix well. Then dip each of the prepared croquetas in the liquid mix & roll in bread crumbs in the plate.  Place them in another plate making sure they do not touch each other. Refrigerate for 15 mins. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok on med. heat.  Slowl…

Fast Food
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…es (peeled & cut into small cubes) 100 gms. Paneer (grate or cut into small cubes) ¼ cup Sweet Corn niblets ¼ cup Green Peas Few Cashew nuts (chopped) 1tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 2 fresh Green Chillies (roughly crushed) ¼ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. 30 gms processed Cheddar Cheese (grated) 1 tsp. Butter Salt to taste A handful of fresh Coriander (chopped) To prepare the Filling : Boil the peas & sweet corn niblets  in sufficient water t…

Desserts
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…with rose syrup & kewra & serve with a flourish. The kulfi in the small matkas would be served in the container itself with all the generous toppings. There would be so many people awaiting their turn with patience. Believe me! I used to be so restless but with that pot of gold in my hands I would forget about all the waiting I had to do! Those cool discs in my mouth would be melting away & I would savor every spoonful & wish the…

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