Ingredients:1/4 cup condensed milk1 tsp vanilla essence1 tbsp brown sugar3/4 cup milk powder2/3 cup chopped cherriesPinch of icing sugar Method: Add condensed milk, vanilla essence & brown sugar in a large bowl & mix well. Slowly add milk powder & the chopped cherries to the mix. The mix will begin to get stiff. Place it…
Author: Janet F
Sorpotel
This recipe is perfect to be made 10 days before Christmas day. Ingredients:1.5 kg pork (I’ve used boneless pork shoulder with fat)500 gms liver, kidney & heart (I’ve used beef since pork wasn’t available)100 gms pork or beef blood (Optional)12-15 Kashmiri chillies12-15 Bedgi chillies1 tbsp black peppercorns (approx 20)1 tsp cloves (approx 18)1 tsp cumin…
Walnut Rocks
Ingredients: 1 tin condensed milk (400 ml)1/2 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla essence1/2 cup cold milk3 tbsp cocoa powder1 cup broken walnuts Method: In a non-stick pan pour the condensed milk, sugar & vanilla essence. Keep pan on low heat & stir continuously. In a cup of milk add the cocoa powder & stir well making…
Marzipan
Marzipan has been one of our families favorite X’mas sweets. There are not only delicious but beautiful to look at too. With so many colors it sure adds to the holiday magic. Traditionally marzipans are made with almonds but since cashews were found in abundance in Goa/ India, they were used as a substitute instead….
Aloo Patal Bhaji
This is a simple vegetarian breakfast option served usually with pao or poe. It is commonly found in breakfast menus around Goa & Maharashtra. The dish is made with potatoes tempered with mustard seeds, cumin & curry leaves, garnished with some freshly chopped coriander leaves. Ingredients:1 big potato cut sliced1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp cumin…
Hakka Chicken Crispy
Ingredients: 1 cup fried chicken pieces1 cup cubed bell peppers (green,red,orange,yellow)1/2 cup roughly diced green onions1/2 cup cubed onion1 tbsp garlic chopped1 tbsp ginger chopped1 tbsp soya sauce1 tsp corn flour mixed with 1/4 cup waterCrushed black pepperSaltOil Method: Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a wok on medium flame. Toss in the chopped ginger…
Beef Pie
Ingredients:1 sheet puff pastry1 pound or 500 gms beef cubes (I’ve used stewing meat)1 cup sliced onions2-3 green chillies1/2 cup chopped tomatoes1 tbsp ginger garlic paste1/2 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp black pepper powder1 whisked eggSaltOil Method: To make the stuffing: In a pressure cooker & add the beef cubes,…
Beef Cutlet Pao
Ingredients: 250 gms thinly cut beef slices1 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp garlic powderCrushed blackpepper1/4 cup semolina1 egg whisked2-3 dinner rolls/paosColeslaw (optional)Cut onion ringsSaltOil Method: Marinate beef slices in onion powder, garlic powder & black pepper. Let it rest for 30 mins to an hour. Heat oil in a pan on medium to high heat. Dip…
Prawn Puffs
Ingredients:1 onions (sliced)2 green chillies (chopped)1 Tomato (chopped)1 tsp turmeric powder250 grams Medium sized prawns chopped1/2 cup chopped green onions2 frozen puff pastry sheets1 tsp SaltOil Method: Fry onions & green chillies till onions turn translucent. Now add the tomatoes & fry till soft. Add turmeric & chopped prawns. Saute for a few mins &…
Bhuna Gosht
Ingredients:1/2 kg mutton with bones1″ cinnamon2 green cardamoms2 onions thinly sliced1 tsp ginger paste2 tsp garlci paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli powderSaltOil Method: Heat oil in a pressure cooker & fry the cinnamon & cardamoms for a minute or so. Add the sliced onions & fry till golden brown for on medium to…
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