Biriyani is no longer a subcontinent secret. Everyone knows what it is and had tried it at some point. It is rumoured to have been brought down from Persia and is derived from the word ‘biriyan’ or to fry. The Mughals were the first to make their version and it spread like wildfire all over …
Nihari has long been a favourite in my household. I didn’t grow up eating it, but my husband did and I decided to learn how to make it. Of course like many popular recipes, each family has their own way of preparing Nihari. Traditionally this is slow cooked overnight and in the olden days the …
I love pickle, aka achar, so it’s no surprise that I love to make and eat this dish. Achari Chicken or Murgh Achari is a popular Indian curry recipe that mimics the flavours of a pickle by using the spices and flavours that go into pickling mangoes, carrots and other vegetables. But it’s not restricted …
This curry is the simplest of all. Made by the Goan & Mangalorean communities, you can also find similar recipes in many Konkan and coastal regions. This fish curry is made by grinding spices and coconut together with tamarind paste and then I like to strain it so it’s velvety smooth. In many authentic recipes, …
Chicken Fry is a simple recipe with a super simple name. The spices and cut of Chicken can vary but the concept of this recipe is to create an amazing marinade, almost like a thick pakora batter that will stick onto the chicken when fried. And if anything fried isn’t delicious enough, this chicken is …
This Coconuty Caramely custard is delicious. Better still, this is almost a dump and go recipe using canned coconut milk. The results are simply delicious and creamy. This recipe only uses 5 ingredients! Caramel 1 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Water 400ml Coconut Milk 350 ml Evaporated Milk 300 ml Condensed Milk 5 Eggs Prepare the …
Crab curry is one of my favorite things! It’s a perfect Sunday family lunch. Everyone sits around the table with mounds of rice tearing apart at the crustaceans with their fingers. The gravy is a balance between the roasted spices and coconut. This makes a rich gravy and is simply delicious! Hailing from coastal Goa, …
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I absolutely adore south Indian curries, whether they come from Kerala or Mangalore, they are rich in spices and mellowed out typically with coconut. This Ghee roast does not contain cream like it’s north Indian counterparts but gets its rich buttery flavour from the ghee. This recipe uses almost 7 ½ tbsps. of Ghee. You …
Shrimp cutlets are an old childhood favorite. Both my grandmothers made them, one was hard core Goan and the other East Indian. Both strong women and amazing cooks. May they both rest in peace. Many times these cutlets are made from a combination of ground shrimp and small baby fresh shrimp. Unfortunately I have only …
