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…
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…
Cabbage with Bacon
I love anything that can be cooked in under 30 minutes, bonus points if its under 10 like this cabbage and bacon dish. It’s so easy I bet you can make it blindfolded. The pork fat adds all the flavor to this dish. And eating cabbage with salty bacon is a delicious surprise to most….
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…
Chicken Satay
This is an easy Asian street food snack which is a party hit. I love eating food that’s served on a stick as it is easy to clean and makes for great finger food. It is also less messier than other party appetizers. Making it perfect to walk around having conversations with guests. Ingredients:To marinate:1/2…
Palak Paneer
Ingredients:500 gms Paneer cubed and fried3-4 cups of spinach1/4 cup peanuts1-2 green chillies1 small onion finely chopped1/2 tomato finely chopped1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp garlic paste1/2 tsp garam masala2 tbsp cream1 green cardamom2-3 cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1″ cinnamonSalt as per taste2-3 tbsp oil Method: Start by blanching spinach and peanuts in a pot of boiling…
Spicy Shredded Chicken
Ingredients:250 gms fried chicken strips1/2 onion thinly sliced1/2 cup sliced green peppers2 tbsps oyster sauce1 tsp sugar3 tbsps chilli sauce2 tbsps cornstarch1 cup chicken stock1-2 green onions choppedFreshly crushed pepper1 tbsp ginger + green chilli paste2 tbsps Oil Method: Mix oyster sauce, sugar, chilli sauce and cornstarch with the chicken stock and keep aside. Heat…
Green Peas Pulav
Ingredients:500 gms Basmati rice1-2 cloves1 tsp cumin seeds1 bay leaf1/2 onion thinly sliced1/2 cup green peas (I’ve used frozen peas)Salt2 tbsps Oil or GheeWater Method: Heat oil/ghee in a non stick pot on medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves and let them splutter for 1-2 minutes. Now add the sliced onions and cook…
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…
Chicken Schezwan Fried Rice
Ingredients:2 cups cooked rice (Preferably from the night before)1/2 cup fried chicken pieces cubed2-3 green onions chopped (separate greens from the white)2 tsp of schezwan sauce1/2 tsp ajinomoto (optional)1 tsp light soy sauceOilSalt Method: Heat oil in a wok on medium to high flame and sauté the white part of the green onions for a…
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