Xacuti or Xacutti pronounced “sha-kooti” is a curry prepared in Goa, India, with complex spicing, including white poppy seeds, sliced or grated coconut and large dried red chilies. It is usually prepared with chicken, lamb, or beef. It is also known as chacuti in Portuguese. This dish is an integral part of the goan cuisine…
Category: Goan food
Poee/ Poi
Goan Poee Recipe is simple sweet bread recipe made from whole wheat flour & maida. It is a very popular bread in Goa that is typically sold in the early morning hours on the streets. Most goans associate poee with very popular breakfast dish Ras Omelette. The spicy gravy of either chicken or chickpeas, which…
Beef Puffs/Pattices
Ingredients:For the filling/stuffing-1 lb minced meat1/2 chopped onion2 cloves minced garlic1 chopped green chilli1/4 inch chopped ginger1/4 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp red chilli powder1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander1/2 tbsp garam masala (Buy here- https://amzn.to/2RtsjYL )1 tbsp lime juiceA pinch of black pepper powderSaltWaterOilFor the Puff Pastry-1 1/4 cup very cold butter (salted)1/2 cup very cold water1/4…
Cherry Sweet
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…
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…
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 &…
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