…rchards and vegetable patches where they enjoy home grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Some vegetables do shine due to the red soil which brings out the best quality, freshness and vibrant color. The color of Tamdi Bhaji / Amaranth / Rajgira showcases its bright and vibrant red due to the red soil in Goa, Konkan belt and in the coastal regions. As most of us know that the Goan word “Foogath” is derived from the Portuguese word “Refogar” which mean…
…& chopped) 6-8 Cashew nuts (optional) 8-10 Raisins (optional) 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil + 1 Tbsp. Pure Ghee/Home made Ghee Method : Preparation of the Rice : First pick, clean & wash the rice with plenty of water (3 to 4 times till the water runs quite clear) & soak in water for about 45 mins. Drain & keep aside. In a large deep pot/dekchi/handi, pour sufficient water & bring to a rolling boil. (You will need to drain out the…
…tarch or if the rice fluffs well & retains separate grain. Instead of vegetable cubes, you may use vegetable stock if you have it handy. You may use a bouquet garni in your pulao/biryani if you wish to eliminate the tedious task of taking out whole spices from the dish individually. The Bouquet Garni : The bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs/ whole spices (garam masala) usually bound together in a muslin cloth & tied with a string &…
…d. 1/8 tsp. Baking Soda ¼ tsp. Ajwain (optional) Salt to taste ½ cup Water Vegetable Oil for deep frying Method : In a bowl, mix together besan, red chilli pwd., turmeric pwd., baking soda, ajwain & salt. Add ½ cup water & mix well to form a smooth paste. Use a balloon whisk preferably to mix. Make sure there are no lumps. The batter should be slightly thick; it should coat the back of a spoon & should be of dipping consistenc…
…lavour of the dish. For a slightly moist fried rice use few tsps. of fresh vegetable stock or crushed vegetable stock cubes; as per your preference. Note : It is extremely important that you don’t overcook rice; grains must be separate after cooking . The grains should be cooked but must have a bite. In case the rice has too much starch then pass quickly through running water. Cool rice helps to retain the whole grain while stir-frying. The…
…he poli. Ingredients for the Poli (Flat Bread) 250 gms. Wheat Flour 1 tsp. Vegetable Oil ½ tsp. Salt Water as required to knead the dough Pure Ghee/Home made ghee to drizzle & to serve To prepare the Dough for the Puran Poli : Combine wheat flour, oil & salt & knead to a smooth pliable dough with sufficient water. Keep aside for about an hour before using to make puran polis. Procedure for Assembling & Roasting the Puran Polis : Di…
…owder A sprinkle of White Pepper powder Salt to taste 1 tsp. Vegetable Oil Vegetable Oil/Olive Oil for basting Procedure : First, strain out excess water from the curds with a muslin cloth. Mix together chicken mince with all the ingredients mentioned above with one teaspoon oil. Marinate for about 3-4 hours. Brush vegetable/olive oil on the grill pan & heat it till hot. Scoop out tablespoons of the marinated chicken mince & grill on the g…
…s a vegetable along with moong dal. It is usually prepared as a dry subzi (vegetable) & eaten with bhakris (flat breads) made with jowar, bajra or rice. Dill is a good digestive & has anti-flatulent properties. We do not like dill as a vegetable but prefer it as a herb. We love the subtle flavor & aroma of dill. Today’s recipe is Dill Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Remoulade which is so delicious. It pairs well with cocktails & mockta…
…ou can make it with cauliflower, cluster beans (gavar), or you may use any vegetable combinations.. It is special & one of our favorites as the vegetables are cooked just until tender & juicy.. it tastes fresh & delicate too.. Enjoy this wonderful Goan favorite! J Ingredients : 250 gms. fresh tender French Beans 1 med. Onion (peeled & finely chopped) 2 sprigs fresh Curry Leaves (Kadipatta) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely minced)…
…ch the vegetables except the cherry tomatoes with salt to taste. Drain the vegetables & keep aside. Sauté the vegetables with garlic & butter/olive oil & then sprinkle herbs & dill just before serving… Here’s how you go about arranging the platter… On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the chicken medallions encircled with sautéed vegetables & cherry tomatoes. Pour saffron sauce over the medallions & sprinkle s…