…d well to fix delicious sandwiches and salads. Enjoy it in pita pockets or stuffed in a Goan poee or thin slices neatly arranged in soft Goan pao. This delectable Assado is traditionally slow cooked over a wood fired 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…
…Goan fish and sea food recipes. Shark Fish Ambot Tik, Squid Ambot Tik and Stuffed Whole Squid with Shrimp using the ambot tik spice paste are all our regular favorites. In this recipe for Fresh Bombil Ambot Tik / Bombay Duck Ambot Tik, the fish absorbs the spice paste beautifully and is so delicious. Give it a try and your palate may crave for more just the way it did for us. 🙂 Super quick, simple, easy and tasty is what I like and this sure is a…
…and culinary use. Sweet dry dates are eaten plain and pitted dates can be stuffed with nuts to create a variety of sweet and savory fillings, which can then be cooked or baked. Date Rolls are very popular at Christmas and those who love them always include them on their festive platter. Dates and Walnuts are well known since time immemorial and are used in desserts, puddings, bread, sauces, chutneys, relishes and syrups. Fresh juicy ripe dates, d…
…half moon just like you would a gujiya, karanji or nevri. The edges of the stuffed pastry are folded artistically to make it look dainty and gorgeous hence the name Chandrakala or Artistic Moon! Many feel Chandrakala and Lavang Latika are identical sweets with a different name but it is not so! There is a vast difference in the shape and flavor of the Chandrakala and Lavang Latika even though they are both soaked in sweet flavored syrup. The filli…
…paste does not spill out. Place the wheat flour on a plate & roll each stuffed whole pomfret in the dry flour. Dust off excess flour. Heat sufficient oil in a large fry pan till hot. Reduce heat & gently slide in the pomfret. Fry on med. heat on each side for about 3 mins. Flip gently to fry on the other side. Fry till the fish is cooked through & the fish is golden & crisp. (Take care not to burn) Lift the fish with the help of sp…
…utlets. You can have them sandwiched in a burger bun, rolled in chapattis, stuffed in pita pockets or just enjoy them plain! 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…
…sp;For the Filling : 10 cloves garlic (chopped finely) 12 olives (plain or stuffed) 3 green chillies (finely chopped) Few sprigs of celery & coriander (roughly chopped) 1 egg yolk (optional) 2 tbsps sesame seeds (optional) Method : Mix 1 tbsp. water with 2 tbsp. milk. To this add sugar, salt, fresh yeast & stir well.Leave it to rise for about 10 mins. Preparation of the Filling: Heat 1 tbsp. of butter in a small pan. Add garlic, gr…
…eparated) ¼ cup fresh Corn niblets (boiled till tender) 6 Olives (plain or stuffed) 1 cup Mozarella Cheese (grated) ½ cup processed Cheddar Cheese (grated) 2 tbsps. fresh Garlic paste 1 tbsp fresh Ginger paste 1 tsp. light Soya Sauce ½ tsp Honey 1 tsp red Chilli flakes 1 tsp dried Oregano 4 tbsps. Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsps. Butter Salt to taste Pepper to taste Ingredients for the Pizza Sauce : 2 med. Onions (chopped finely) 4 med. firm red Tomatoes…
…l fish is popular in Goa. Goans love this fish in any form – plain fried , stuffed with masala, salted & dried, steamed, curried & made into croquetas. It has many fine bones so one has to have a lot of patience while eating it. You can use any chunky fish which has less bones if you wish to make these croquetas but I love croquetas made with mackerel. This recipe’s for my eldest brother -in- law Oswin who loves mackerel. Each time we ha…
…prise in my food & I’m sure you love it too. This is one reason I love stuffed cutlets & pies as the element of surprise excites me & I just can’t wait to cut through them to see what is hidden inside. I feel like a little child who is eager & excited to open up a gift. I believe one should always keep the child alive in you! Today’s recipe holds a surprise! These cutlets are great as a starter, is excellent with drinks & ideal…