…man with the most delicious & mouth watering imli khajur chutney & spicy green coriander mint chutney. The plate of steaming hot Dhokla would be decorated generously with fresh grated coconut, fine nylon sev & fresh coriander leaves. Today’s post is my favorite & I have tried & managed to get the light & spongy texture. Besides, I love snacks which have an element of sweetness & tanginess. I have tried to incorporate a…
…& gloomy in the winter months. Enjoying hot samosas with your favorite spicy & tangy chutney with hot cups of aromatic tea is something to be experienced. The samosa is a great show stopper at parties especially at a child’s party! … Not to forget kitty parties & all celebratory parties… The joy of making your very own samosa even though it may be a little tricky & time consuming is to give your fingers an opportunity to disp…
…ain! They are so versatile… there are umpteen ways of making them – mildly spicy or hot & fiery… you can stuff them or combine them with so many different vegetables & spices. Vegetarian or non-vegetarian, they are yummy either ways… They are so simple & easy to make. They store well in the freezer & you can fix a meal or a snack in minutes! If you have unexpected guests or you are running short of time to fix a meal then they can…
…estival of colors) & is celebrated with Puran Poli & Katachi Amti (spicy curry). The preparation of a perfect Puran Poli is considered a highly skilled task… an art!! This Puran Poli is healthy to eat & easy to prepare. I just love this traditional & authentic poli with these flavorful sweet spices… It can be enjoyed hot with amti as well as cold with sweet milk. It stays well & can be kept in the fridge for upto 3-4 days. You…
…each for a hot cup of tea or coffee & want to have something hot & spicy like samosas, batata vadas or pakoras but then on second thoughts you may change your mind & want to reach out for healthy snacks. Well, biting into hot, steamy momos/dimsums with a lip smacking chutney/dipping sauce is a great option without feeling guilty. Momos are delicious appetizers/snacks & a wonderful comfort food. If you are on a diet or calorie consc…
…the heavy monsoons & cold winter months. If you like your pakoras very spicy then retain the seeds. For those who love their chillies but prefer them mild… just fill your stuffing in the empty shells without the seeds! Whichever way you prefer, they taste so good & definitely bring your tastebuds alive. These pakoras oozing with cheese are great to serve as finger eats at cocktail parties. Just serve them at a party & see them di…
…of fish curry rice. We Goans love our fish curry to be less pungent & spicy. In fact, we like it to be smooth but tangy & with balanced spice. Today’s post is the ever popular Mackerel (Bangda ) Curry with Goan boiled rice. Enjoy this wonderful staple diet of Goa which is a true soul satisfying comfort food! 😀 Ingredients for the Fish Curry : 6 fresh Mackerel Fish 1 med. Onion (peeled & finely choppedor sliced) 1 large fresh Coconut (…
…Tomatoes (chopped) 2 fresh Green Chillies(remove seeds if you want it less spicy) 5 cloves fresh Garlic (finely minced) 1 tsp. fresh Ginger (peeled & grated) ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. ½ tsp. red Chilli pwd. or Kashmiri Chilli paste 2 tsps. Sugarcane Vinegar or Vinegar as per choice A pinch of Sugar A pinch of Pepper pwd. 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Salt as per taste A handful of chopped Coriander Leaves (chopped) Procedure : First clean the bombil by cu…
…bsp; For Masala Pav : Melt some butter on a tawa/ skillet, sprinkle some pav bhaji masala, depending on the spice needed & fry the pav on both sides in the spicy butter until sizzling & golden. · For Cheese Pav Bhaji : Top the pav bhaji with shredded cheese….
…ens. Enjoy as a starter or on the side with fried rice or noodles. Variation : You may add shallots & capsicum if you wish. If you like it very hot & spicy then retain the seeds of the chillies. Note : Sauces contain salt so use salt sparingly….