Ingredients:1/2′ cinnamon1-2 green cardamoms1 black cardamom4-5 black peppercorns1-2 petals of star anise2-3 cloves1/2 chopped onion1/2 tomato chopped1 slit green chilli1 tbsp ginger garlic paste1/4 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp red chilli powder1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander1/2 cup prawns1 1/4 cup riceWaterSaltOil Method: Cook rice in a pot of water with a little salt. Meanwhile heat oil in…
Category: Goan food
Beef Potato Chops
Ingredients:For the coating-300-400 gms potatoes boiled & smashed1 tsp Salt1 egg beaten1 cup semolina or breadcrumbs for coating2 tbsp OilFor 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…
Goan Prawn Curry with Okra
Ingredients: 1 Cup of Prawns300 Grams Okra1/2 cup sliced onions1/2 Tomato chopped2 green chillies sliced3 tbsp oil1 cup waterSalt To be ground for the coconut paste1/2 Coconut8 Kashmiri/ dried red Chillies1 Teaspoon cumin seeds1 Tablespoon Dry corriander Seeds1 Teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 Teaspoon black PeppercornsSmall Ball Tamrind (optional)3 – 4 Garlic cloves1 tbsp Vinegar Method: Grind…
Prawn Potato Chops
Ingredients: 1 Onions (sliced) 2 Green chillies (chopped) 1 Tomato (chopped) 1 tsp turmeric powder 250 grams Medium sized prawns chopped 1/4 cup Coriander (chopped) 300-400 gms potatoes boiled & smashed 1 tsp Salt 1 egg beaten 1 cup semolina or breadcrumbs for coating 2 tbsp Oil Method: Fry onions & green chillies till onions…
Green Curry Chicken
Ingredients: 500-700 gms chicken pieces 1 onion chopped 1 med tomato chopped 1-2 potatoes cut in quarters & fried till golden brown Oil For the green paste: 1 cup chopped fresh coriander 10 black peppercorns 8 cloves 1tsp cumin seeds 1/2″ cinnamon 5-6 small garlic 1/2″ ginger 2 green chillies Sugar Salt Lime Method: Grind…
Chicken Xacuti
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…
Pork Vindaloo
Ingredients: 500 gms pork cubed 1 medium onion chopped Salt Oil Vindaloo Paste- 15 dried kashmiri red chilies 1 tsp ginger paste 2 tsp garlic paste 1″ cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 1 tsp black peppercorns 2-3 green cardamoms 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup vinegar or toddy Method: Wash the pork pieces, pat dry &…
Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients: 2 Potatoes boiled and peeled 200 grams boneless chicken 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 green chillies 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp black pepper powder 1 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 cup fresh coriander 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or semolina Salt Oil Egg Method: Heat water in a pot along with some salt. Once it comes…
Sheviyo/ Idiyappam
Ingredients:1 cup rice flour1¼ cup waterSalt to taste1 tsp oil Method: Heat oil in a wok/pot along with salt & oil. When it comes to a rolling boil turn heat off & add the rice flour. Stir till it forms a soft dough. Keep aside to cool & later knead into a dough with wet…
Prawns with Baby Eggplant
Ingredients: 200-300 gms prawns 1 Onions (sliced) 1 Tomato (chopped) 1 tsp turmeric powder 100-150 grams baby eggplant diced/cubed 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or red chilli powder 1 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Oil Method: Fry onions till onions turn translucent. Now add the tomatoes & fry till soft. Add turmeric & cayenne pepper saute till…
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