…utan, Tibet & the Himalayan states of India. They are such cute little steamed treats wrapped in little dough packets & are so versatile. You can really get creative with various tasty fillings with meats & vegetables of your choice. They are popular & you find little shacks & counters serving these dainty finger eats steaming hot. In Pune, we have quite a few stalls & restaurants specializing in serving only momos. Even th…
…gested converting it into a pie! Well, he just went ahead… assembled & steamed it! My sons were all praise for their dad’s culinary skills & within minutes it disappeared… Worried about leftovers & want to have a fresh meal…So here is a brilliant way of finding solutions to leftovers & in turn having a well organized fridge! 😀 Ingredients : 8 slices Bread (Brown, Multigrain, White) ½ litre Milk 3 Eggs 250 gms. Chicken Mince (prepar…
…to the heavy rains and stormy weather, it is impossible to fish and so the fishing activity comes to a standstill. Fish is rarely available in the markets and this is the time to bring out the dry fish and enjoy a simple meal of this deliciously red and tangy Sorak (curry) with rice and dry fish preparations. Sometimes you can add your favorite combination of vegetables to add nutritive value but usually it is just a plain preparation which is a p…
…o master the art.. I bake bread, buns & rolls now & then. I love fish & seafood & when I saw the picture of fish shaped dinner rolls made by Fatima from Schee Culina, I just could’nt wait to try it out. But somehow making those beautiful dinner rolls got delayed for some reason or the other. All the while I kept thinking of that wonderful shape .. So at last I made them .. Thanks to Fatima for this wonderful recipe & the b…
…memories of Goa where the fishermonger would come every morning with fresh fish & shellfish. My loving maternal grandmother prepared all Goan food in mud pots in a simple way using coconut oil & I can still recollect that wonderful aroma & taste. I still have tremendous patience with various seafood especially shellfish. It tastes awesome in the place of its origin. I think it has got to do something with the water in coastal region…
…t is a very tasty fish but it must be fresh to bring out the flavors. This fish is so easy & quick to prepare with very few spices . It is a perfect accompaniment with pulao, steamed rice & dal fry /rice & curry. It is a great cocktail snack too. Simplicity is the key to this wonderful preparation .. J Bon Appetit ! Ingredients : 8 fillets Black Pomfret 1 tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Cumin pwd. (Jeera) ¼ tsp. Turmeric pwd. (Ha…
Who doesn’t love Caramel Custard !!! Oh! the rich & velvety smooth custard with the smothering of the golden caramel is a sight to behold. The delicate caramel custard with the sweet gentle flavor of vanilla is elegantly unmoulded with great finesse on to the plate. It is just so heavenly & irresistible. Every bite just melts in the mouth… I always steam it & every time I unmould it successfully, I feel elated & can’t h…
…gery & scraped fresh coconut which is encased in turmeric leaves & steamed in a steamer called “Komfro” in Konkannim. This sweet is steamed in turmeric leaves which impart its distinct aromatic flavor into the sweet pancake. While steaming, the entire house is enveloped with the fragrance of turmeric leaves. I remember the times when my grandmother would also use jackfruit leaves which are called “Kholle” or “Dhonne” which is another varia…
…or stir fries. During the entire monsoon season, when you could miss fresh fish and prawns in your regular meals because it may not be easily available or might be scarce; it is dry fish which comes to your rescue to make your meal appetizing and fulfilling. The addition of vegetables to your dry fish or dry prawn curry makes it wholesome. It is even better when you just want to relish a simple, quick stir fry with your bowl of rice kanji or with…
…stal areas witness very heavy rainfalls & it is difficult to get fresh fish & seafood in the monsoons. It is during this time that dried fish products come in handy to prepare a meal. Goans just cannot do without their daily portion of fish! What about you? Dried shrimp is also locally known as Javala in Mumbai. It can be cooked & served instantly. Today’s preparation is very simple, quick & very delicious. You can prepare innumera…