Click here to like! I love beets! Arugula and beet salad is one of my favorites. I usually serve this as part of the meal with some protein. However, it is a great side to make during house parties. You can also prep this ahead of time as the beets can be stored for atContinue reading “Beet Arugula Salad”
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Raw Papaya Salad
Click here to like! This is one of my favorite salads to make and eat. It is inspired by “achara”, a raw papaya pickle from the Philippines. However, this fresh salad is easier to make and you don’t have to wait for it to pickle! Try out this fresh plate of rainbow veggie salad nextContinue reading “Raw Papaya Salad”
Salad with Satay Sauce
Click here to like! This deliciously healthy salad with vermicelli, colorful veggies, and earthy peanut sauce will make you forget that you are eating a salad! As I always say, healthy eating does not have to be boring! Try this salad and you can thank me later! What you will need: Prep Time: 25Continue reading “Salad with Satay Sauce”
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”
Kiwi Sorbet
Click here to like! Summer is here and with the rising temperatures, everyone craves something cold! Ice creams are always a summer favorite among all age groups. But with icecreams come the big calories too! What if you could still enjoy ice cream without the extra fat, sugar, and dairy? You can!!! Home-made sorbets areContinue reading “Kiwi Sorbet”
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”
Sarson Ka Saag/Makki Di Roti
Click here to like! Sarson ka saag and makki di roti are signature dishes from the region of Punjab! Mustard greens are slow-cooked in an earthen pot for hours together with lots of ghee! Once ready, they are served with a simple corn flour flatbread cooked over an open flame. The last time I hadContinue reading “Sarson Ka Saag/Makki Di Roti”
Fish Tikka Salad
Click here to like! My goal is to make this blog a little healthy this year. I am going to try to pen down some of my favorite protein-packed recipes for all those health nuts and for myself to refer back to. I recently invested in an air fryer and have been loving it soContinue reading “Fish Tikka Salad”
Moogagaathi
Click here to like! No matter what the occasion, most Hindu Goan festivities are incomplete without moogagaathi. It is a staple on the menu for Ganesh Chaturthi, poojas, weddings, or anything else vegetarian. The prep for this dish begins three days in advance. Usually served with pooris, this simply spiced, sprouted moong bean dish isContinue reading “Moogagaathi”
Summer Rolls
Click here to like! Summer rolls are a favorite in my house and a regular dinner. They are fresh, flavorful, crispy, a little chewy due to the rice paper… in short, perfect! It is a great way to have a balanced meal as it includes vegetables, fruits, starch and protein in every bite. Originally fromContinue reading “Summer Rolls”
Beetroot and Carrot Soup
Click here to like! I absolutely love beetroots and carrots. Besides being high in nutrition, they are delectable! While I was growing up, soup was a regular part of our diet with Mummy or Daddy making soup at least twice a week. Beetroot and carrot soup was one of my grandfather’s favorites. This soup isContinue reading “Beetroot and Carrot Soup”
Kandyachi Bhakri
Click here to like! Were you a kid that despised getting up in the mornings for school but would be up at 5:30 am on weekends? Well, I was! It is not that I hated school, but it just seemed like a chore to get up so early for it! There have been many timesContinue reading “Kandyachi Bhakri”
Ghee/Tup
Click here to like! Ghee has been declared a superfood in the western world. However, for us Indians it was an everyday ordeal! Remember the times you would get upset with your mom for putting that extra dollop of ghee on your chapati or parathas for the fear of putting on those extra pounds! SheContinue reading “Ghee/Tup”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Ukkodilli Bhikna
Click here to like! I believe much of my love for fresh food and new ingredients comes from my mother. She is always on the lookout for different kinds of fruits and vegetables when she shops and travels. She instilled in me a curiosity for new ingredients and cooking them in the simplest of ways. TodayContinue reading “Ukkodilli Bhikna”
Clementine Juice
Click here to like! I have always loved citrus fruits and clementines are my favorite! They have a taste that is not as sour as “santra” or as sweet as “mosambi”. I like the clementines as they have a little bit of both! Most people like to start their day with a glass of goodContinue reading “Clementine Juice”
Kulitha Caldo
Click here to like! Happy New Year, everyone! I hate to start my first post this year with this recipe! But a part of me is happy too. Let me explain. New year, unfortunately, bring the flu season with it! My husband is feeling a little under the weather. So here I was, on theContinue reading “Kulitha Caldo”
Aalepak Pohe
Click here to like! Aalepak Pohe, The name itself brings back so many memories! I studied in Belgaum, where this happens to be a popular street food. After our rural postings, we would ask the driver to take us to one of the local stalls where this delicacy was served! We had so many greatContinue reading “Aalepak Pohe”
Squash Bhakri
Click here to like! It is currently fall here in the USA, my favorite season. Fall brings with it different kinds of squash and pumpkins. I love to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables. Besides being healthy to be eaten at their peak seasons, they are delicious! Growing up I hated pumpkins and anything belonging toContinue reading “Squash Bhakri”
Mushroom Stuffed Mutlyo
Click here to like! This is another recipe that was invented for the mystery box challenge at Traditional Goan Foodies! I managed to use all 5 mystery ingredients in this recipe – green chilies, plantains, star anise, mushrooms and kokum. Mutlyo is a Goan snack which is made with parboiled rice covering and usually aContinue reading “Mushroom Stuffed Mutlyo”
Seaweed Salad
Click here to like! Coming to America has really expanded my palate. It has given me an opportunity to try foods from all over the world. Korean food is among one of my top 5 favorite cuisines. It amazes me how they manage to pack so much flavor into their dishes with simple ingredients andContinue reading “Seaweed Salad”
Gavaanchi Bhakri
Click here to like! Gavaanchi Bhakri is a thick pancake made with bulgar wheat and wheat flour especially during a fast in Goa. Traditionally, this bhakri was made by laying a banana leaf on the pan first and then spreading the dough on top of it. Banana leaves are believed to have great health benefits,Continue reading “Gavaanchi Bhakri”