Click here to like! I am not a big fan of upma. However, Vermicelli Upma is different! It is light, easy to make, and tastes delicious! I am not sure how I came up with this recipe or where I got the inspiration from but I can remember making it for as long as IContinue reading “Vermicelli Upma”
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Mangalore Buns
Click here to like! Mangalore buns are a popular dish from Karnataka, however, it is one of those things that the early immigrants from the state brought to Goa and it became a favorite among Goans too. It is not uncommon to visit a local breakfast spot in Goa and see these golden-brown buns inContinue reading “Mangalore Buns”
Namak Para
Click here to like! Though shankarpali is more famous, for a few of us who do not like sweet treats as much, namak para is the savory cousin. The best thing about this recipe is that you can customize it with spices and herbs of your choice. I used kalonji and ajwain here, however, youContinue reading “Namak Para”
Chocolate Cake
Click here to like! Do you love cake? What is your favorite kind? Ask anyone and the majority of them will say chocolate cake! Everyone needs to have a good chocolate cake recipe in their recipe book. I did not! Not sure why! So when a few years back Mayur asked me for a chocolateContinue reading “Chocolate Cake”
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”
Pineapple Coconut Tea Cake
Click here to like! When you have too much pineapple jam on hand, you make a cake 🙂 This recipe was a result of too much jam laying around and us wanting to eat something new instead, kind of deal 😀 This cake has a subtle coconut flavor and chunky pineapple pieces that will leaveContinue reading “Pineapple Coconut Tea Cake”
Ribbon Cake
Click here to like! If you grew up in Goa, this cake is nostalgic! Every special event had to be graced by its presence. Independence Day celebrations, an annual day at school, sports day, a birthday party, picnics, or a family get-together were not complete without this delicious cake. It would be served on aContinue reading “Ribbon Cake”
Goan Rose Tea
Click here to like! Rose Tea is something unique to Goa. It is a popular evening time drink, mostly among the south Goans. I wasn’t much of a tea drinker growing up. Tea was reserved for the times I would feel under the weather. Cream cracker biscuit and a cup of this warm tea wouldContinue reading “Goan Rose Tea”
Rose Flavored Sponge Cake
Click here to like! I am obsessed with making Indian flavored cakes. I invented this rose flavored base to go with most of my Indian dessert-inspired cakes. It also makes for a great tea time snack. Made with the simplest of ingredients, this aromatic cake is buttery, floral, and definitely will satisfy your sweet cravings. Continue reading “Rose Flavored Sponge Cake”
Pound Cake with Plums
Click here to like! It is summer and that means lots of seasonal fruits in the market. I love cooking with seasonal fruits, especially since my husband hates fruits and that is the only way I can get him to eat some. I found these beautiful plums at a farmer’s market and decided to makeContinue reading “Pound Cake with Plums”
Masala Chai
Click here to like! Masala chai is likely the most popular type of tea in India. Tea leaves are boiled in milk along with spices! It is not just a drink, it’s a feeling… It is that first aroma coming from your maa’s kitchen that you woke up to every morning.. Tea is the eveningContinue reading “Masala Chai”
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”
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”
Kelyache Fov
Click here to like! This recipe was invented for a mystery box challenge in one of my favorite facebook groups, Traditional Goan Foodies! I managed to use 4 out of the 5 mystery ingredients in this recipe – green chilies, plantains, star anise and tamarind. I absolutely love plantains and they are so much healthierContinue reading “Kelyache Fov”
Churmo
Click here to like! Churmo! Ah! The name itself makes my mouth water! Be it Diwali or Ganesh Chaturthi, one thing I always asked Mummy to make was churmo. I have tried churmo made with cornflakes, the ones sold in stores, the ones made by my relatives and then there are the quick versions. However,Continue reading “Churmo”
Godh/Sakhricho Chiwdo
Click here to like! A Goan Diwali is not complete without “fov” or beaten rice. The uniqueness of a Goan Diwali lies in the different kinds of preparations made from “fov”. Besides making fresh beaten rice recipes, Goans also make dry recipes ahead of time to serve to their guests during Diwali. One such recipeContinue reading “Godh/Sakhricho Chiwdo”
Chocolate Fig Cake
Click here to like! Who does not like chocolate cake! A good piece of chocolate cake with a cup of coffee can be the cure for any rough day! Mayur does not like fruits and I am always game to trying new and different types of fruits. I hate that he misses out on suchContinue reading “Chocolate Fig Cake”
Sanoriyo
Click here to like! Sanoriyo is a long-lost Goan recipe which I am trying to revive. When you think of parathas you usually think of North India. Parathas are stuffed flat bread and are a popular breakfast item in North India. Turns out Goa had its own take on parathas. Of course, we had toContinue reading “Sanoriyo”
Plantain Cutlets
Click here to like! Plantains belong to the banana family. They are rich in fiber, nutrients and minerals. Unlike bananas, plantains are usually infused with savory flavors. I, personally, do not like potatoes. Hence, I keep looking for substitutes for potatoes in my recipes. Growing up cutlets were one of my favorite tea time snack.Continue reading “Plantain Cutlets”
Lemongrass Tea
Click here to like! Tea is a refreshing drink which, even though was not originally from India, most Indians have come to love. I, personally, was not a big fan of this drink. My mom loves to garden and we had a big lemon grass bush in our backyard. The unique aroma of this grassContinue reading “Lemongrass Tea”
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”
Palm/Loutolim Biscuit
Click here to like! Palm Biscuit, Palmier, Elephant Ears, or Loutolim Biscuit… You may call it whatever you please. But one thing that all, young and old, will agree on is that this biscuit is delicious and irresistible. I grew up calling this “Loutolim biscuit” because my parents would always get these biscuits from aContinue reading “Palm/Loutolim Biscuit”
Kangaanche Ghons
Click here to like! Kangaache Ghons are noodle or nest like papads made with local Goan sweet potatoes, called kangaa. These sweet potatoes have a starchy texture and have few strings in their flesh. They are key to making this recipe because other types of sweet potatoes may have a stringy texture which interferes withContinue reading “Kangaanche Ghons”