Ingredients:1/2 chopped onion1/2 tomato chopped1/4 cup broccoli1/4 cup zucchini 1/4 cup pumpkin1/4 cup green peas1/4 cup potatoes1 tbsp butter1 tbsp pav bhaji masala4-5 dinner rolls Method: Heat the butter in a pan on med-low flame & saute the onions till translucent. Add the tomatoes & cook till soft & mushy. Now add in the veggies…
Beef 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…
Chicken in Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce is a rich, sweet, caramel like sauce commonly used in Chinese cuisine. Unlike other fish sauces this doesn’t smell as fishy & has a thicker consistency. It is made from a reduction of boiled oysters and is frequently used in stir fry & some noodle dishes. An alternate to oyster sauce would be…
Hakka Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper, often referred to as the “king of spices,” it comes from the dried, unripe fruit of the native Indian plant Piper nigrum. Both whole black peppercorns and ground black pepper are commonly used in cooking. Some of its benefits include: high in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, may benefit your brain, improves blood sugar control,…
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. 💪…
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…
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…
Chocolate Date & Walnut Cake
Ingredients:1 cup dates chopped1 cup walnuts chopped1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 tsp baking powder1/4 cup melted butter at room temp1/2 egg lightly beaten1/2 cup brown sugar2-3 tbsp of cocoa powder Method: Preheat oven to 350F or 175C, meanwhile take a bowl & add flour, baking powder & set aside. In a separate bowl beat egg and…
Sausage Chilli Fry
Ingredients:3-4 Chicken or Pork sausages sliced1/2 onion diced1-2 green chillies1/2 green pepper diced1/2 tsp ajinomoto (MSG)1 tsp soya sauceFreshly crushed pepperSalt if neededOil Method: Heat oil in a pan on medium heat & sauté green chillies along with diced onions for 1-2 minutes. Add sausages and saute further for another few minutes, then toss in…
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