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Talkuleachi Bhaji
Talkulo(cassia tora) is a Monsoon wild leafy vegetation is grown as soon as the Mirg (the period before the monsoon) arrives.Its a delicacy in search of which a true Goan would walk miles to find a...
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Aloo-Wadi
Aloo-wadi / Aalu-wadiIts been a year since I prepared Aloo-wadi. Since onset of monsoons, I have been hunting for good Taro leaves in my vicinity . Other than using what's bought from market, I prefer...
View ArticleMackarel or Pomfret Rechieo Fry
My Friend Vanessa's Mum makes the best Rechieo Fish I ever tasted..While Schooling I always relished her fish rechiad fry whenever I visited her home at lunch time.. this is my version of...
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Rechiado /Rechieo Paste
Ingredients for Rechieo Paste12/15 Kashmiri Chillies or 2tbsp chilly powder1tsp Cumin Seeds(Jeera)2tbsp Garlic Paste 1" Ginger 1tsp Turmeric Powder1 Small Onion1tsp OilLemon sized Tamarind Ball(soaked...
View ArticleLocal (Konkani) names for Common Fish in Goa
Cat fish - Sangot Long fin cavalla - Koncar Gold spoted anchovy - Capsali Mandli Indian Salmon - Raus Reef cod - Gobro Pearl spot - Kalundar Whip fin majarra - Shetki Dhoma / Croakar - Dodyaro (Hodki)...
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Vaingya Bharit (Baingan Ka Bharta)
Vaingya Bharit is one of the common dishes prepared in Goan kitchen. I have grown a few brinjal plants in my backyard ,they are the long varieties but the recipe here calls for the nice round brinjal....
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Ambot Tik(Fish Sour & Spicy)
This fiery Curry preparation of Seafood is a bit more spicier than usual curry hence the name ambot tik means hot n sour.Ambot tik is savoured with Chapati(Indian Bread)/Bhakari (Indian bread made by...
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Tisreo/ Clams Dry Masala /Tisreanche sukkem Tonak
Tisreos brings back many childhood memories. When during holidays my Maternal Uncle (Mama) along with his friends went to Nerul Creek for collection of tisreos(clams),Shinaneo(mussels) etc which are...
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Bangda Udda-Methi
This curry is quiet popular due to the flavor of urad (Split black gram) and methi (Fenugreek) from where the name derives udda-metti ...Mackerel is the fish popularly used for this curry and seasoned...
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Mushroom Malai Tikka
This recipe was put together in a jiffy for my cousin.Since he was travelling back home by train .I decided to prepare him a tiffin for dinner . One look in the refrigerator convinced me to prepare...
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Prawns ginger and butter fry
Ingredients1kg prawns Medium sized5 tbsp Ginger paste 1tsp black pepper powder 1 tbsp Garlic Paste1 Lemon JuiceButter For fryingwhite bread crumbs for coating little salt for marination as we are...
View ArticleSabudana Vada / Sago and Potato fritters
Its Shravan Season of Hindu calendar again .Shravan is the holiest month of the year.It heralds a season of prayers,fasting and festivals to begin with Shravan Somawar (to pray Lord Shiva),...
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Alami ( Mushroom) Tonak / Xacuti
It’s Shravan again and time again to prepare a most sought after delicacy of Alami or olmi . It is locally known as 'Alami' or 'Olami'. These mushrooms are in shape of buds are found in Goa,only into...
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Fish Fry
No food Blog ,nor any Goan Non-Veg Meal is complete without FISH FRY.Here is the simple recipe for it....Ingredients1/2kg Fish of your Choice(I used Sole/lep and Chonak)For Paste2tbsp Ginger Garlic...
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Rice Payas/ Payassam /Rice Kheer
Ingredients1 large Cup Fine Rice( Approx 200 gms) 1litre Milk (you can also use 1liter Coconut milk )150gm Sugar 3cups waterHandful Raisins10 Almonds slivered10 Cashew nuts (halved)10 Unsalted Pista...
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Potato Rawa Fry / Batata Kapa
One of the quickest and tasty accompaniment for lunch or dinner. Favorite among kids and adult as well.Ingredients:2 Medium sized Potatoes1tsp Chilly powder1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder4 tbsp Semolina /...
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Patoleo / Sweet Dish in turmeric leaves
15th august; India celebrates Independence Day today. In Goa, We also celebrate the oldest feast day of Our Lady with great religious fervor the Feast of Assumption of Our Lady(Virgin Mary) on...
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Bhendya bhaji /Ladyfinger Stir fry/ bhendi upkari
Sath Xiramche bhende [Abelmoschus esculenta ],is the popular lady finger variety grown in Goa.St Estevam is known also as 'Juvem' and in the past was known as "Shakecho Juvo" - the isle of vegetables –...
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