Click here to like! For those of us who were brought up in India, Indo-Chinese cuisine is nothing new. We all love it and have grown up eating it. This cuisine was born as a result of Chinese immigrants adopting the Indian spices in their cooking. The results were phenomenal and are now widely enjoyedContinue reading “Indo-Chinese Schezwan Sauce”
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Goan Fish Fry Masala Paste
Click here to like! Fish is a staple in every Goan household. With the traditional fish curry rice, a side of fried seafood is a must. My mom would prepare the masala every week and refrigerate it so that when she had to fry the fish it was readily available. My job as a kidContinue reading “Goan Fish Fry Masala Paste”
Sheer Khurma Nests
Click here to like! It is Eid and the two main things on the menu are always sheer khurma and biryani. I was lucky to have grown up with some amazing friends whose moms would prepare delicious biryani and sheer khurma to share with our family. I looked forward to Eid for this same reason.Continue reading “Sheer Khurma Nests”
Goan Style Prawns Baskets
Click here to like! Prawns or Shrimp are my all time favorite seafood. I like it in any form. We have a farmer’s market here that gets prawns just during the summer time. So I like to stock up on them, make balchao (prawns pickle), curries, fry them… Oh! The best 4 months of theContinue reading “Goan Style Prawns Baskets”
Rose Flavored Yogurt Bowl
Click here to like! Yogurt bowls are not just trendy but beautiful to look at too! They can be a healthy dessert or breakfast! You can decorate and flavor them according to your favorite fruits. It is the Memorial Day weekend, hence, I decided to dedicate this dessert to the heroes who did not hesitateContinue reading “Rose Flavored Yogurt Bowl”
Mahi Mahi in Creamy Tomato Caper Sauce
Click here to like! I love fish since I grew up eating it every day! That is one thing I miss being in the USA. I am spoilt since we had fresh catch everyday, and now I know exactly when the fish is not fresh. Which makes it harder to find fish that I like. IContinue reading “Mahi Mahi in Creamy Tomato Caper Sauce”
Breakfast Arepa
Click here to like! Arepa is a Colombian breakfast bread. It is made with precooked corn meal and can be stuffed or topped with a filling of your choice. These are very quick and easy to make, and look and taste delicious! The first time I ate arepas was in New Mexico at a smallContinue reading “Breakfast Arepa”
Naan Basket
Click here to like! Naan maybe the second food that put Indian cuisine on a global stage after chicken tikka masala! Hailing from the north of India, naan is a soft fluffy bread, cooked traditionally in a tandoor (clay oven). It is a perfect edible utensil to scoop up delicious curry with. Traditional naan isContinue reading “Naan Basket”
Goan Coconut Chutney
Click here to like! Coconut chutney is unique to the the coastal regions of India. There are many ways to make it, however, all those ways are usually savory. We Goans like our chutney to be a combination of sweet, spicy, salty and sour! Well, that is umami! We like it with our bread, dosa,Continue reading “Goan Coconut Chutney”
Eggless Banana Cashew Cake
Click here to like! I hate nothing more than overripe bananas! Am I the only one who no matter how many bananas I get always has at least 1 that decides to get over ripe? This happens more often than I would like, and I am not the kind of person who throws away food.Continue reading “Eggless Banana Cashew Cake”
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”
Thai Style Peanut Sauce
Click here to like! My love affair with Thai food is mostly because of its spice. However, there are few mild Thai dishes that I love as well. Peanut sauce is one of them! It is so versatile and can be used as a dip, marinade, salad dressing, cooking sauce, you name it! This isContinue reading “Thai Style Peanut Sauce”
Mango Kulfi
Click here to like! Kulfi is every Indian’s favorite ice cream. It is creamy, delicious and perfect to beat the Indian sun! Growing up, my dad would take us to Colva bean and on the way home, we would stop by an ice cream shop and enjoy kulfi which listening to the sounds of theContinue reading “Mango Kulfi”
Quick Palak Paneer
Click here to like! Palak paneer is an age old favorite in every Indian household. It is quite popular in the western countries as well and is mostly served in the restaurants as saag paneer. It is a delicious curry made with paneer/Indian cottage cheese cooked in a spinach gravy. It goes perfectly with aContinue reading “Quick Palak Paneer”
Cheese Bread Rolls
Click here to like! Cheese bread rolls are a quick and easy recipe. It is a perfect tea-time snack. Bread is stuffed with spicy paneer and cheese stuffing, and shallow fried until crispy. It will definitely be a hit with your kids! What you will need: Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serving:Continue reading “Cheese Bread Rolls”
Kann
Click here to like! Kann is a Goan dessert made especially for Mahashivaratri. It is eaten while fasting during most Hindu festivals. Traditionally, the whole moong was roasted and then crushed on a daatem (stone) to separate the shells. I remember my grandmother making this the traditional way. I would love to help her turnContinue reading “Kann”
Methi Chana Sabji
Click here to like! With the current COVID 19 situation, it has been hard to get fresh produce. I am paranoid about getting fresh green vegetables from the market and usually resort to using frozen veggies. However, after a certain point you do start missing fresh vegetables. So, I decided to grow the one vegetableContinue reading “Methi Chana Sabji”
Chena Poda
Click here to like! Chena Poda is a baked cheese dessert. This dessert is from Odisha. I first had it at one of our Odiya friends’ place. This dessert was apparently invented by accident when sweetened cheese was left in the oven by mistake. The results are now a favorite among not just Odiya peopleContinue reading “Chena Poda”
Paneer
Click here to like! Paneer is Indian cottage cheese. Growing up having paneer was a luxury. Nowadays it is readily available. It is basically a tasteless cheese and takes the taste of any gravy you cook it in. Paneer is also used to make desserts in India. It is a great source of protein. ItContinue reading “Paneer”
Rajma
Click here to like! If you are from the north of India, rajma-chawal is soul food! I had this dish in Bangalore for the first time and fell in love with it! It is a mildly spiced curry in which the red kidney beans are cooked and simmered. Hot rajma over chawal is pure bliss!Continue reading “Rajma”
Boozy Watermelon- Kokum Granita
Click here to like! Summer is upon us and with summer come some delicious tropical fruits! Watermelon is one such fruit that refreshes you with every bite. Kokum is also a fruit found in plenty during the summer time. Feni is a popular Goan cashew liquor. It is World Feni Week and I wanted to doContinue reading “Boozy Watermelon- Kokum Granita”
Pao
Click here to like! Pao is not an Indian bread. It was introduced to us by the Portuguese. We have adopted this bread so well that we have many Indian dishes that are incomplete without pav. Be it the spicy wada pao of Bombay, the chatpati dabeli of Gujarat, the sweet double ka meetha ofContinue reading “Pao”
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”
Mango Chia Shooters
Click here to like! I can proudly say that I do not have a sweet tooth! Sugary foods make me sick to my stomach. Yet, I love to bake for all the sugar loving friends and family of mine. But once in a while if I do crave something sweet, I like to make somethingContinue reading “Mango Chia Shooters”
Spinach Roti
Click here to like! Rotis are healthy flatbread made frequently in every Indian household. They do not have any additional fat and are considered healthier than chapatis which are laden in ghee. Spinach roti is a creation of mine and are sure to get any picky eater to eat their veggies. Kids especially love coloredContinue reading “Spinach Roti”
Dosa Batter
Click here to like! Dosa is an Indian crepe to simply describe it. It is a popular breakfast meal in the south of India. There are various kinds of dosa that you can make by changing the filling. From the humble masala dosa with the traditional spicy potato filling to the new generation Chinese dosa,Continue reading “Dosa Batter”
Dry Peanut Chutney
Click here to like! The south of India is known for its mastery over a wide variety of dry chutneys. They are usually served with every meal or as an accompaniment to dosa. I was introduced to dry chutneys when I was studying in Belgaum, Karnataka. I have come to love these complex mixtures. Recently,Continue reading “Dry Peanut Chutney”
Spiced and Steamed Rice Balls
Click here to like! I am one of those people who is easily fed up of having the same dish repeatedly. That is why I like to experiment in my kitchen and come up with something new every time. My husband complaints often that I do no repeat dishes that he likes. Well, so IContinue reading “Spiced and Steamed Rice Balls”
Pizza Base Without Yeast
Click here to like! Who does not like pizza? A poor man’s food turned into a global favorite! Pizza is a perfect meal if you have friends over and do not want to spend a bunch of time in the kitchen. It is a hit among all kids! Besides, you can make it home andContinue reading “Pizza Base Without Yeast”
Kasai
Click here to like! Kasai is a health drink that is staple in every Goan household. It is believed to fight off the cold. Every household has its own recipe of making Kasai. However, the base ingredients like herbs and spices remain the same. Based on the ayurvedic knowledge of spices, this drink is anContinue reading “Kasai”
Humhan/Goan Fish Curry
Click here to like! It is known as Xit-kodi among the Catholics and xit- humhan among the Hindus. No matter what you call it, fish curry is the soul of Goan cuisine. Every Goan will agree that this dish is the essence of our culinary culture. It is not a surprise that we Goans cannotContinue reading “Humhan/Goan Fish Curry”
Sukkem
Click here to like! Just like fish curry, there is another fish preparation which we Goans prepare as side dishes. They are called sukkem. Sukkem translates to “dry”. Even though made with fish and with a curry paste, the paste is coarser, with no tempering usually and less gravy. It has a more intense flavorContinue reading “Sukkem”
Mango Leather/Saath
Click here to like! Fruit leather is a favorite among all kids. However, I despise the sugary fruit leather sold in the market. When we were kids, we ate fruit leather made purely of fruit. It is the tradition that is still carried on in Goa. The main fruit leathers of Goa are the sweetContinue reading “Mango Leather/Saath”
Pithi
Click here to like! Pithi is a simple dish made with horsegram during monsoons in Goa. It is supposed to have many health benefits. However, this dish is getting extinct with time. I have to be honest! I was never a big fan of pithi. Having it seemed like a punishment in my childhood! However,Continue reading “Pithi”
Vainghyaache Bharth
Click here to like! Baigan ka bharta is famous all over India. It is basically egg plant roasted over an open flame. The egg plant is then peeled, mushed and spiced to create a perfect accompaniment to roti. A little known variety of bharta is the Goan way of making it. We keep it simpleContinue reading “Vainghyaache Bharth”
Tomata Halwo
Click here to like! My maternal granny had nine kids. Each of her kids had at least two children of their own. Now imagine a house full of so many people during summer vacations! It was not an uncommon sight during summer vacations at my granny’s house. And if you are a parent, you knowContinue reading “Tomata Halwo”
Kismur
Click here to like! A Goan cannot live without fish. When we meet each other after we say hello the next question we ask is, “Aaj nustya kide?” which translates to “What fish did you get today?” So once the monsoons hit and the fishing boats are banned from going into the ocean, the GoanContinue reading “Kismur”
Pos
Click here to like! Colostrum known as “kit” in Konkani, is the first milk that comes from cattle once the calf is born. It is supposed to be very healthy and nutritious. Growing up my grandparents used to rear cattle. It was not uncommon to have “pos,” a kind of pudding made with colostrum milk,Continue reading “Pos”
Almyaache Tondak
Click here to like! Monsoon in Goa brings with it seasonal wild berries, mangoes, cashews, seasonal vegetables, etc. However, the one produce that the locals wait eagerly for (after mangoes, of course!) are the local mushrooms. These mushrooms have a unique texture and grow in the wild. They are a rare find and tend toContinue reading “Almyaache Tondak”
Tambdi Bhaji
Click here to like! The Goan soil bears some unique fruits and vegetables. One such popular Goan vegetable is the “Tambdi Bhaji” or the Red Amaranth. Like most other vegetables in Goa, it is cooked with simple ingredients and spices and without any oil. It is served as a part of a Goan fish curryContinue reading “Tambdi Bhaji”
Bhajji/Pakoda/Pakora
Click here to like! Every part of India has a cuisine unique to the region. However, regardless of which part of India you come from, there are a few dishes whose variants exist across the board. One such dish is fried fritters. The North Indians call it pakoras/pakodas while the South Indians call it bhajji.Continue reading “Bhajji/Pakoda/Pakora”
Kadi
Click here to like! Every time I take a sip of this amazing kokum drink, I am transported back to my maternal grandma’s dining table. My mom is the oldest of 9 siblings. So you can imagine my grandma’s house filled with 15 grandkids during the summer holidays. As we sat for a meal inContinue reading “Kadi”
Hummus
Click here to like! I was introduced to Middle Eastern food by my husband who grew up in Kuwait. I absolutely love how they use fresh ingredients to make food packed with flavor! Middle Eastern food has simple seasonings, lots of herbs, grilled meats and of course, a lot of olive oil. Besides being deliciousContinue reading “Hummus”
Plantain Kadi
Click here to like! When the cold weather hits, you crave nothing more than soul food, food that gives you the feeling of warmth and familiarity. One of my favorite food is kadi chawal. Even though I am not a Punjabi or a Gujarathi there is something about this simple meal that makes you feelContinue reading “Plantain Kadi”
Cranberry Pickle
Click here to like! I am a big proponent of eating seasonal fruits and vegetables. There is a reason why they grow in a particular season and I truly believe that our body needs those ingredients at that particular time of the year. When in India, one of my favorite juices to drink used toContinue reading “Cranberry Pickle”
Alsaandhyaachya Paanachi Bhaji
Click here to like! When I am in Goa, I always like to visit the local markets. No, I don’t mean the regular vendors selling vegetables and fruits that are imported or from other parts of India, but the ones selling authentic Goan produce. Every time I visit, I realize how little I know aboutContinue reading “Alsaandhyaachya Paanachi Bhaji”
Mogyaache Pole
Click here to like! On my recent trip to Goa, there were plenty of “mogi” or melons at home. My mom did not know what to do with so many melons. So I decided why not try making pole (Goan dosa or a rice crepe) with them. I tried to take the traditional route ofContinue reading “Mogyaache Pole”
Chibdel/Mogem
Click here to like! Called “mogem” in South Goa and “chibdel” in North Goa, this simple dessert is sure to leave you salivating. Mogem is a variety of melon found in Goa during the monsoons. It does not have much flavor but just a mild floral aroma and is mildly sweet. My favorite way toContinue reading “Chibdel/Mogem”
Ukkadille Gavaanche Modak
Click here to like! It is modak season again! The time of the year where Ganapathi Bappa comes home and in the bargain we get to eat a lot of delicious food! The most amazing thing about celebrating Chaturthi in Goa is that various seasonal vegetables are cooked at home to offer as prasad forContinue reading “Ukkadille Gavaanche Modak”
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”