With an impressive 105km of glorious coastline, it’s no wonder that Goa is famed for producing some exceptionally fresh and tasty seafood. In every nook and corner of Goa, one can find authentic Goan food but the same will vary in taste. Ambot Tik, Recheado, Sukhem and Balchao are some of the signature seafood dishes…
Category: Goan food
Baked Chicken Cafreal
I love cooking as most of you know but since being diagnosed with arthritis it’s also been a tiresome process. I’m trying to find easy cooking ideas and meal ideas while not comprising on the actual recipes so I can manage chronic pain and have delicious food at the same time. It’s only fair to…
Goan Chicken Chilli Fry
This Chicken Chilli is a goan version not to be confused with the Chinese Hakka one. It is made with Indian whole and powdered spices and is often eaten with Pao or bread. Commonly made by adding green bell peppers and fried potatoes to add a bit of sweetness to an otherwise spicy (read: green…
Date & Raisin Butter Cake
Ingredients:200 gms All-Purpose Flour200 gms sugar225 gms butter at room temperature1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla essence4 eggs whisked2 tsp butter for greasing1 cup dates and raisin choppedParchment paper Method: Whisk butter and sugar in a bowl till the sugar melts. Slowly add in the whisked eggs and mix together. Now add in the sifted…
Fish Ambotik
Ingredients:½ kg fish (I’ve used spanish mackarel)10-12 kashmiri chillies½ tsp turmeric powder1 tsp cumin seeds½ tsp pepper corns½ inch ginger6 flakes garlic5-6 Kokum Solam or walnut size ball of tamarind.1 medium onion roasted1 medium tomato finely chopped2 tbsp oil1 green chillySalt as per tasteWater, vinegar or lime juice Method: Wash, clean and cut fish into…
Pork Chilly Fry
This Pork chilly fry is a little different in terms of how it’s prepared. I have pressure cooked the meat pieces before frying them so that I could reduce the amount of oil (read fat) in the dish. As a result by boiling down the pork stock you have enough pork fat to fry the…
Jaggery Mutton Curry
Ingredients:1 kg mutton pieces1 large bay leaf5-6 cloves3-4 green cardamom8-9 black peppercorns2 tbsp ginger garlic paste1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped tomatoes1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp red chilli powder2 tbsp grated goa black jaggerySaltWaterOil Method: Heat oil in a pressure cooker and fry the whole spices…
Sausage Pulav
Ingredients:3 cups Basmati rice400 gms goa sausages1/2 tsp turmeric10-12 black peppercorns4-5 green cardamoms2 Cinnamon sticks (1.5inch each)1-2 Bay leaves7 cloves2 bouillon cubes3 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped tomato3.5 cups hot waterOilSalt Method: Wash & soak rice for 30 mins and keep aside. Meanwhile cook sausages in 1 cup of water till all the moisture is…
Chicken Mayo Roll
Ingredients:500 gms boiled shredded chicken2-3 tbsp of mayonnaise1/2 tsp sugar1/2 tsp white pepper powderSalt as per taste4-6 hot dog buns/rollsA bunch of lettuce (Romaine or iceberg) Method: In a bowl mix shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sugar, white pepper powder and salt together. To assemble: take the rolls and cut in the center, fill it with a…
Xinaneao Coconut Masala
Ingredients:1 lb mussels1 tbsp ginger garlic paste3/4 cup grated coconut1 onion chopped3-4 green chillies chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp tamarind paste/pulpFreshly chopped corianderSaltOil Method: Take half cup grated coconut & grind to a paste with the red chilli powder, turmeric & tamarind. Add a little water if needed & keep aside…
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