Click here to like! Kung Pao may arguably be one of the most popular Chinese dishes eaten in the USA. I was not a big fan of this dish, until my friend, Echo introduced me to authentic Schezuan cuisine! I was amazed and blown away by the complex flavors and mild numbing effect of thisContinue reading “Kung Pao Chicken”
Category Archives: For the Meat Lovers
Chicken Satay
Click here to like! Chicken satay is always on the table when Mayur and I eat Thai food! This simple barbecue dish is famous all over Asia, be it Singapore, Thailand or Malaysia. However, did you know that this dish is actually Indonesian? Just like the famous Kebabs of India which have Middle Eastern roots,Continue reading “Chicken Satay”
Meat Samosa
Click here to like! Samosas are a much loved appetizer all across India. However, what sets the Goan samosa separate, is the meat filling. Meat samosa are popular with Goans, be it after a laadin (prayer at a cross), picnics or just because. My Anil Kaka used to make really good mutton samosas. I rememberContinue reading “Meat Samosa”
Boiled Wontons
Click here to like! Wontons are perfect meat-filled dumplings that are not just delicious but healthy too. I love wontons as they are easy to make ahead of time and use as needed for a quick mid-week dinner. Boiled wontons are my favorite, though! The tangy and spicy dipping sauce takes them to a newContinue reading “Boiled Wontons”
Chicken Pizza Base
Click here to like! With my healthy living pledge, not eating things I love has been really hard! So I have come up with creative ideas to make them with healthy alternatives. Pizza is one of my favorite fast foods! I miss being able to pick up the phone and order a pizza on aContinue reading “Chicken Pizza Base”
Middle Eastern Burger
Click here to like! Burgers are popular among kids and adults alike. On a perfect summer evening, nothing like sharing a juicy burger with a chilled beer along with friends and family. However, the ready-made burgers are greasy, made with poor quality meat which is why I avoid eaten them outside. My husband on theContinue reading “Middle Eastern Burger”
Shawarma Pockets
Click here to like! Once in a while, (if not often!) we all crave that yummy, unhealthy street food! For me it is chaat but for my husband who grew up in the Middle East, it is shawarma. He is so crazy about shawarma that he actually got some back from Bahrain to the USAContinue reading “Shawarma Pockets”
Chicken Tikka
Click here to like! Chicken tikka may arguably be the most famous grilled Indian appetizer. They are perfect bite-size pieces of chicken, marinated in a heavenly combination of spices and yogurt. Be it a BBQ party, just a regular get together of friends, or a quick daily meal, these are some of my favorite thingsContinue reading “Chicken Tikka”
Butter Chicken Lasagna
Click here to like! Who does not like butter chicken? It is one of the most popular Indian curries in the entire world! Growing up, butter chicken was something we only ate at a restaurant. I am not a big fan of the butter chicken you get in the restaurants in the USA. So IContinue reading “Butter Chicken Lasagna”
Lamb Tagine
Click here to like! Tagine is Moroccon earthen cookware, made with a wide base and a conical top with a small outlet for steam. It is also the name of a meal that is cooked in it. The tagine is mostly used to cook meat. The rotation of steam within the vessel lets the meatContinue reading “Lamb Tagine”
Instant Pot Machboos
Click here to like! Machboos is famous chicken rice made in the Middle Eastern. The first time I had it was in Bahrain. The rice is flavorful and the meat tender, fall off the bone good. My co sister, Amrita, had got me some baharat (Bahraini spice mix) on her last visit here which isContinue reading “Instant Pot Machboos”
Pad See Ew
Click here to like! Pad See Ew is a popular Thai stir fry made with a focus on soy sauce. Traditionally made with Chinese broccoli, my version has mixed veggies instead. It makes for a light and delicious meal, with noodles and veggies coated in salty, sweet soy sauce dressing. This is by no meansContinue reading “Pad See Ew”
Coconut-Curry Leaf Chicken
Click here to like! I am all about simple cooking. I try to make meals that are healthy, do not need a lot of time or effort to make, but yet taste delicious. This is one of my recipes that came to being when I was short on ingredients, had a busy schedule but stillContinue reading “Coconut-Curry Leaf Chicken”
Dak Juk- Korean Congee
Click here to like! Congee is simple rice porridge eaten throughout Asia. Every country has its own variation and ingredients that make it unique to that region. Growing up in Goa, I did have simple congee that we call pej as a mid day snack. But the concept of having congee for breakfast was completelyContinue reading “Dak Juk- Korean Congee”
Kacchi Biryani
Click here to like! Biryani holds a special place in my heart. If someone asks me what would you like your last meal to be? This would be it! Biryani! My dad makes one of the best biryanis I have tasted. It would be a staple in my house for Dusshera, Eid, or any otherContinue reading “Kacchi Biryani”
Hainanese Chicken and Rice
Click here to like! I love trying local cuisine around the world. One of the best countries to visit for food is Singapore. It is a melting pot of cultures and the variety of food you find here will leave you in awe. It has been a few years since we went to Singapore. WeContinue reading “Hainanese Chicken and Rice”
Thai Inspired Peanut Chicken Fried Rice
Click here to like! My husband loves fried rice! He could live off of it if he could have his way! I love trying different recipes of fried rice for the same reason. I recently made Thai Peanut Sauce and wanted to attempt making fried rice with it. This sweet and salty fried rice hasContinue reading “Thai Inspired Peanut Chicken Fried Rice”
Manaqish
Click here to like! My husband grew up in the middle east and that is why I have a special place in my heart for middle eastern food. It is healthy, colorful, and delicious! I try my best to make sure I cook this cuisine for him so that he feels connected to the placeContinue reading “Manaqish”
Pad Thai
Click here to like! Pad Thai translates to Thai Stir Fry! It is without a doubt one of the most popular takeout dishes. When we were in Thailand, there were stalls at every nook and corner serving Pad Thai. The aroma of the fragrant sauces filled the air as you walked down the streets ofContinue reading “Pad Thai”
Laksa
Click here to like! The first time I had this soup was in Singapore. When you take a sip of this soup, there are so many flavors bursting in your mouth- sweet, spicy, sour, salty! Laksa is a hearty and healthy coconut based soup. This soup is served with a number of sides of freshContinue reading “Laksa”
Grilled Chicken Wrapped In Betel Nut Leaf
Click here to like! Street food is something that brings back memories of college days for most of us. No matter which part of the World you are from, street food usually holds a special place in your life. It is an amalgamation of tastes; sweet, salty, sour, spicy, umami! With the simplest of ingredientsContinue reading “Grilled Chicken Wrapped In Betel Nut Leaf”
Chicken Xacuti
Click here to like! Chicken Xacuti is every Goan’s go to soul food. Chicken Xacuti takes me back to my living room couch where my brother and I would watch Tom and Jerry, Charlie Chaplin and Mowgli on a Sunday morning. No fighting for the remote back then because there was only one channel, theContinue reading “Chicken Xacuti”
Himachali Mutton Rara
Click here to like! Himachal Pradesh is a scenic north-eastern state in India. The cuisine of this land was unknown to me until I made some Himachali friends. With a unique blend of spices their mouth-watering cuisine is definitely unexplored by the rest of India. There is lot that we are missing out on! HereContinue reading “Himachali Mutton Rara”
Mutton Pickle
Click here to like! I was first introduced to mutton pickle by one of my friends whose mom sent it for him from India. I was so intrigued and surprised that it did not even strike me that meat could be preserved and turned into pickles just like fish is in Goa. Adding a lotContinue reading “Mutton Pickle”
Dragon Chicken
Click here to like! I believe that you will rarely find an Indian who does not like Indo-Chinese food. Indo-Chinese food is an Indian take on Chinese and is a popular street food in India. Dragon Chicken is one such recipe which derives its name for its bright red fiery color and the level ofContinue reading “Dragon Chicken”
Mutton Seekh Kabab
Click here to like! Summer time is the time to get out those barbecue grills! Growing up we had a charcoal barbecue grill and Daddy was the pit master! The aroma and smokiness that coal imparts to the grilled meats is so delightful and still reminds me of those days! My husband, Mayur, grew upContinue reading “Mutton Seekh Kabab”
Cafreal Kheema Pao
Click here to like! Cafreal is a green paste made with greens and spices which was introduced in Goa by the Portuguese. It has African culinary influences which were adopted by the Portuguese. In my previous post, I have posted the recipe for making Cafreal masala. Here is my twist on the famous Indian streetContinue reading “Cafreal Kheema Pao”
Kofta Curry
Click here to like! If you want to impress your guests with restaurant style food, here is a great recipe for you! My husband and I both love kheema. So I keep looking for different recipes to make with kheema. Koftas are small flavorful bite sized meatballs. I love the mild fragrant flavor of thisContinue reading “Kofta Curry”
Chicken Sukka
Click here to like! Chicken Sukka was one of my favorite dishes to eat as a take out meal. Even though this dish finds its roots in Mangalore, many Goans have come to love it! In Margao, near Fatorda Stadium, there is a famous restaurant called Sharda which serves, in my opinion, one of theContinue reading “Chicken Sukka”