Christmastime calls for fruitcake! My original recipe is boozy and loaded with fruit and buts. Typically a dense cake, this cake does not rise much and is heavy. In this version of my recipe, I’ve lightened up the batter to give it enough rise to fill the cavities of my cake pop pan, if you …
Goan
Stuffed Potato Buns
A delicious spiced Potato bhaji or filling is stuffed into dough circles and baked till the buns are cooked and golden brown. This recipe reminds me of my childhood. We used to get these vegetarian buns when I attended boarding school in Panchgani. If you saw my recipe for Chicken Vindaloo Buns the dough is …
Chicken Vindaloo Buns
These light buns are made with a leavened dough. One the dough is doubled in size it’s divided and stuffed with a delicious ground Chicken Vindaloo filling. Vindaloo or Vindalho traditionally made with Pork is a favorite all over the world. A spicy blend of chillies, garlic, ginger, spices and vinegar makes up this popular …
Lemon Pickle
Pickle or Achar as it’s called in Hindi is different from how we think about pickles in North America. And like many recipes there are literally a hundred different ways to make them. There are so many vegetables that get pickled but the most common are Carrot, Eggplant, Gherkins, Mango and of course Limes & …
Shrimp or Prawn Patties
A delicious shrimp filling is cooked and then filled into puff pastry cases and baked till golden brown. These little beauties are packed with flavor and perfect to serve with drinks at parties and celebrations. Also perfect with a nice cup of hot tea! Patties are very popular in Goa and cities like Mumbai. Sold …
Forminhas – Goan style Canapes
Dough circles are pressed into canapé molds, stacked and tied together, then deep-fried and allowed to rest before spooning in delicious fillings before serving! This has been on my bucket list for a long time – I made the baked Forminha cases years ago but always wanted to make a video about the fried version …
Pot Roast Roast Beef in the Instant Pot
Beef is marinated, onions and chillies are sautéed, the beef is then seared and cooked in the instant pot, and while it’s sliced, potatoes are added to the gravy. My loving aunt Celie Coutinho made the best Pot Roast. Although this is called Roast Beef in India, it’s prepared in a pressure cooker and it …
Green Masala Lamb Chops
Green masala is truly Godsend … I’ve used this in so many recipes so this time I decided to marinate Lamb chops in this green goodness. In this recipe, I just pan fried this, but if you prefer you can BBQ these or stick them in the oven. Make it – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDQ9RmNFIjc
Rechad Stuffed Fried Mussels
These PEI mussels shells are stuffed with a mussel chilli fry topped with some semolina and then fried till crispy! In Goa, where I am from, mussels are called Xinaneao and this simple recipe is pretty much a staple in any household. Here in Canada a good source for Mussels are from PEI. This is …
Beef Vindaloo – Vindalho – Vindhial
Holiday Special: Enter for your chance to win one of 3 – 8 oz jars of home-made Vindaloo-Vindaloo masala. To enter view the video on YouTube Leave a comment with the hashtag #ilovevindalooYou can enter as many times as you like!Contest starts Thursday Dec 17 and ends Thursday Dec 31, 2020Winner(s) will be contacted and …