…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 of Lent when some may not fast but only observe partial fast or abstinence, do…
…inch of sugar & let it come to a boil. Adjust salt & vinegar to taste. Let it simmer & cook for a while. Do not stir too much with a spoon or the fish will break. Let the caldinho settle for a while. Serve hot with steamed rice or with bread….
…the food I serve my family & friends. Above all, I just can’t resist fish & seafood! This post was long over due. I am very happy to share this lovely recipe which I am sure you will love to make & relish .. Enjoy! J Ingredients : 8 med. fresh Squid /Calamari ¼ cup fresh small Prawns or Shrimp (chopped if large) 3 med. Onions (peeled & finely chopped) 3 tbsps. Ambot Tik Paste for the stir fry + 2 tbsps. for the gravy 3…
…rinated chicken pieces in a steamer till the chicken is cooked. Remove the steamed chicken pieces in another bowl. The stock may be reserved to prepare soup or curry. Let the steamed chicken pieces cool down completely. Heat a wok/kadhai with oil till hot. Meanwhile, add a dash of pepper & salt to taste to the lightly beaten eggs. Mix well. Place the breadcrumbs in a tray or plate. First dip each piece of cooked chicken in the egg mixture &…
…also depends how tender the leaves are. It is better to steam them well. I steamed both my rolls for 45 minutes as the rolls were thick and I had just two medium sized leaves with slightly prominent veins. Cool the tray with the rolls thoroughly. As they cool; the leaves with the sandwiched batter will firm up. Thoroughly cooled rolls will give you neat slices. Use a sharp knife to get neat and sleek rolls. Slice them into ¾ cm slices. Place the s…
…, papad, pickles & buttermilk. Another way I like to enjoy dal is with steamed rice & a topping of warm Desi ghee. Give me a vegetarian thali any day and see my face glow! Even though you are familiar with dal preparations, do try out this recipe… Come, savor & experience the simplicity of this homemade dal… 😀 Ingredients : ½ cup Tur Dal (split Pigeon Pea Lentils) ½ cup Masoor Dal (split Red Lentils) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely chop…
…sea food but the best is available only in high end restaurants. The best fish is rarely available in the local markets. You will be really very lucky if you get the big catch of oysters, pomfrets, clams, mussels, prawns, lobsters, squids, etc. You will find all these listed on the menu cards but when you want to place the order for it, you will get the standard answer that it is only available in season. Why do you think of Goa? Why do you want…
…t eat pork. You can use the essential spice paste to include your favorite fish, prawns, lamb, mutton, beef or vegetables and savor it. You can also try my earlier recipes for Pork Vindaloo and Fish Vindaloo. The quantity of ingredients differ a little to accommodate the flavors of meat and seafood. My hubby loves pork and I have a special preference for sea food but we all like beef. Today’s recipe is especially for all those who like beef. This…
…it cook for about another 2-3 mins. Do not over cook the prawns & lady fingers. It is better to have the lady fingers slightly firm. Serve hot with steamed rice & fried fish or prawns on the side or with bread/pav/sannas….
…ice. Here is the recipe for Goan Boiled Rice to be enjoyed preferably with fish or prawn curry… Ingredients for Goan Boiled Rice : 3 cups Goan Par boiled Rice 2 tsps. Salt Sufficient water for boiling Procedure : Pick, winnow & wash the rice about 3 to 4 times. Soak the rice for about 30 mins. Boil about 3 litres of water. When the water comes to a rolling boil add the rice, salt & stir. Cook till the grains are soft. Test between your fin…