If there’s one thing on my mind when I land in Mumbai, it’s how soon I get to the local Koliwada stall to get my fix of Koliwada Prawns. Koliwada refers to a colony of Kolis or fishermen and there are several colonies all over Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. And of course these fishermen …
This spicy fried Squid or Calamari is my take on this crispy treat! I like to use both the Squid tubes and the tentacles. The Squid tubes are cut in rings and also also scored to make a Pineapple cut. I used frozen Squid in this recipe, but if you want to use fresh and …
Potstickers, also known as dumplings or gyoza, are a delicious Asian dish. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients and cooked to perfection. In this recipe, I will be making them gluten free using Rice Paper wraps. This is a great and healthy alternative and is cooked fairly fast. A delicious shrimp filling …
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 …
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 …
Potato and Sago pearls or Sabudhana are mixed with Ginger & Garlic paste, Spices, Curry leaves, Onion & Coriander.
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 …
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 …
I love using Rice Paper. Typically I use these to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls which I adore, and I’ve even made a fried version. Today I’m making a gluten free version of the famous Samosa. This Samosa is filled Kheema which is typically Beef, Lamb or Mutton, but you can also make it with Chicken …
Mutton, Potato, Spices & Herbs are mixed together and then stuffed into a crepe. The filled crepe is dipped in a batter, then dredged in breadcrumbs. It’s then deep fried. This is the perfect snack! I’ve been a lover of Mutton rolls for a long long time! I usually buy them at Spiceland at Markham …
