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: Seafood
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…
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…
Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp & Scallops With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Rice has been a part of my daily meals almost my entire life & though I don’t necessarily have a reason to cut it out of my diet, I felt the urge to try substituting rice to see if it did have any difference to my diet. So last week I did just that. 💪…
Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta/ Skillet Pasta
One of the easiest pasta recipes you’ll find. Made with ingredients that are easily found in your pantry, so you don’t need another grocery run when you crave some good Italian food. Also I can’t insist enough on switching to cast iron cookware whenever you can. Not only are they durable but are the kind…
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 &…
Summer Tomato Baked Cod with Garlic Butter Toast & Greens
Ingredients:2 Cod fillets90g Baby lettuce140g Cherry tomatoes1 Bunch of parsley2 Garlic cloves30ml White balsamic vinegar30g Vegetable demi-glace1 Ciabatta roll10g Cajun pepper3 or 6 tbsp ButterSalt & pepperOlive oilOil Method: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place in a medium bowl. Toss the tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil; season with ⅓ of the cajun powder and S&P. Mince…
Prawn Pulao
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…
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…
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