Reachad masala is a blend of Chillies and spices and is used in many recipes. Rechad Masala is the King of Goan spice pastes or masalas. This rich red paste is made from dry Kashmiri Chillies, Ginger & Garlic, Spices, Tamarind & Vinegar. It keeps in your fridge for a while because of the vinegar …
Appetizers
Game Day WINGS!!!
Goal, touchdown, basket or score ….. game night calls for wings that FLY on flavour and I got those. Here are 5 types of wings you may not have tried before! Korean Fried Chicken – This double fried Chicken is crispy and smothered in an authentic Korean sauce made with Gochujang. The best part of …
Hakka Chinese Chicken Pakoras
This Chicken is marinated in Schezwan sauce and other aromatics and tossed in a special batter that makes it super crunchy and delicious when deep fried. I’ve made Chicken Pakoras before but created this recipe by accident and realized that it was closer to the type we get at the amazing Hakka Chinese restaurant down …
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 …
Chilli Garlic Chana
I found the inspiration to this recipe in a very unexpected place – the Willingdon Gymkhana in Santa Cruz, Mumbai. This old club is for members only and my Uncle & Aunt wanted to take us out for dinner there when we visited last year. When we visited Bangalore, Goa and finally Mumbai, I was …
Green Chutney Pinwheels
I’ve made this simple appetizer or canape so many times, that I can’t believe I haven’t shared it yet. Whenever you throw a party, this is a great recipe to make a day or so ahead and slice the day of. Green chutney is made with a blend of Coriander, Chilies and spices. Where I’m …
Canapes – Forminhas, Fish Cones & Cheese Rolls
This has been on my bucket list for a long time – 3 canapes made with the same dough – Forminhas, Fish Cones and Cheese Rolls. In Mumbai and Goa you can purchase these shells making it very easy to whip up a batch of these canapes, but since I wouldn’t know where to find …
Festive Deviled Eggs
It’s no secret that I love Deviled Eggs. No matter what you do to them, you can’t help but make something delicious. But there are some tips and tricks to getting perfect looking eggs. When slicing the eggs be sure to wipe the blade clean with a damp towel to get a clean cut Mash …
Crispy Rice Flour & Lentil Chaklis
This is one of my favorite snacks! It’s cripsy and delicious and you cannot stop eating it. This is pretty popular all over India and goes by so many names, Chakli, Sakli, Murukku, Chakri. The recipe also varies quite a bit, some are made with rice flour and some are made with flour. I’ve never …
Kheema Patties
Kheema Patties are Puff pastries stuffed with a spiced ground meat filling. Typically found in bakeries in Goa, Mumbai and all over India, these are devoured at tea time or eaten as a snack! These patties are reminiscent of the bakeries back home with it’s spicy Meat filling. Puff pastry is made by rolling layers …