View my step by step video – coming soon This post is sponsored by the Ontario Apple Growers – the opinions and recipe idea is entirely my own. Do you know where your apples come from? Contrary to popular belief, they don’t magically appear on grocery shelves. This year I was invited to tour with …
Crab Rangoons
Crab Rangoons are a popular American Chinese appetizer. They’re made with a creamy filling containing Crab meat and Cream cheese, which is then stuffed into Wonton wrappers and deep-fried until crispy. Crab Rangoons are definitely Chinese inspired however it was created somewhere in America, Typically you will never see cream cheese used in any Chinese …
Chicken 65 Rolls
We love Sri Lankan Mutton Rolls and since Chicken 65 is a big hit in my family, I decided to make a Chicken 65 version of this classic. Chicken 65 & Potato is mixed together, stuffed in a homemade crepe, dipped in a flour batter and then dredged in breadcrumbs and fried. This delicious crispy …
Rooh Afza Gulab Jamuns
Rooh Afza is a popular concentrated squash or syrup made from a blend of fruits, herbs, and vegetables. It is a traditional drink in South Asia, particularly in countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Rooh Afza is known for its sweet, floral, and refreshing taste, often mixed with water or milk to make a …
Sabudhana Waffles
Potato and Sago pearls or Sabudhana are mixed with Ginger & Garlic paste, Spices, Curry leaves, Onion & Coriander.
Dahi Bhalle or Vadas – Lentil dumplings in Yogurt
A special batter made with Urad & Mung dhals are soaked and ground and then mixed together & rested. A special soaking liquid is prepared by smoking Chillies, and Cumin & Curry leaves & Ginger are added, Chilli powder is added together with Water, Sugar & Salt and this is kept aside.The dhals are then …
Jhinga Makhani – Shrimp cooked in a buttery curried gravy
Jhinga Makhani is a very popular Indian curry where Jhinga or Shrimp is cooked in a well balanced buttery gravy. I learned how to make this gravy from the very talented Sanjay Thumma of vahrehvah.com. This base gravy is so delicious that you can use this to also make fish, crab or even chicken. Onions, …
Papad Samosas – Stuffed Shrimp Papad
If you’ve ever been to Goa and eaten at a beach shack, you’ve definitely had this delectable snack. Crispy pappadum stuffed with a Shrimp Chilly fry filling, rolled, sealed and fried. Papads or Pappaadums are made from a lentil flour paste that was traditionally dried in the sun by the ladies of the household. Today …
Beef Biriyani
In this special recipe, Beef chunks are pressure cooked with Onion and spices. While the liquid reduces down, onion is sautéed with whole spices, powdered spices & tomato, together with fried Onions and Ghee. The Beef liquid is added slowly, together with the Beef chunks and this is thickened with a mixture of Yogurt and …
Juicy Gulab Jamuns
Khoya or Mava & Malai Paneer make this delicious soft and juicy Gulab Jamuns. Gulab Jamuns are a popular Indian dessert made from khoya (mawa) or milk solids, which are kneaded into a dough with a small amount of flour and then shaped into small balls. These balls are deep-fried until they are golden brown …
Mutton Xacuti
Mutton Xacuti (Shacuti) is a flavorful and aromatic dish from the coastal state of Goa in India. It is made with tender pieces of mutton (goat meat) cooked in a rich and spicy sauce made with coconut, roasted spices, and dried red chilies. The dish is known for its complex flavors and is typically served …