View my step-by-step video The freshness of a Thai Green Curry paste really sing together with creamy coconut milk in this recipe. When I want to learn how to make an authentic Thai dish, I always rely on the experts – I have been a subscriber of fellow Canadian Pailin’s Hot Thai Kitchen for a long …
Family Meals
Masala Mac & Cheese
View my step-by-step video Like most other kids, my boys have loved Mac and Cheese since they were old enough to chew. I remember making a trip to India when my son was a toddler, armed with packages of Mac & Cheese. My boys still love Mac and Cheese but at 17 and 14, they …
Ginger Beef with Shemeji Mushrooms
View my step-by-step video Anything Chinese is a big hit in my house! And Beef in particular is a big favourite. Recently Beef was banned in Mumbai where my family lives as the cow is sacred to the Hindus. Beef has been banned in other states for many years. Water Buffalo which tastes like Beef …
Tava Naans
Watch my full step-by-step recipe If I knew that making a restaurant quality naan was so easy to make, I would have shared this recipe a long time ago. Thanks to my mom’s BFF’s Aunty Mabel for sharing this recipe. It all started with a visit with my aunt. She loves to cook and at any given …
Prawn Masala
View my step-by-step video instructions As long as I can remember, Prawn and Shrimp have been the center of our family’s menu. My father’s side of the family comes from Goa surrounded by beaches so seafood is always the protein of choice. My mom’s side are based in Mumbai, also on the coast and …
Pistachio Pesto on Tilapa with Red Pepper
View my step by step video I love a good pesto like the average Joe except sometimes I want a pesto that is spectacular. Pistachios have got to be the tastiest tasting nut that is out there. This would explain why they are sold shelled, unshelled, salted, unsalted and flavoured. They are expensive and must be stored in the refrigerator …
Chicken Cafreal
View my step by step video Chicken Cafreal is a culinary favourite from beautiful coastal Goa. This popular chicken recipe is made by blending ingredients together like green chillies, coriander, ginger and garlic together with vinegar and tamarind marinating it overnight before it’s shallow fried. Cafreals unique blend of spices and herbs makes it unique …
Jhinga Makhni – Shrimp cooked in a buttery curried gravy
View my step-by-step video 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 …
Mushroom Meatloaf
Click here for my step by step video It’s getting cooler in Canada and we’re ‘ KRAVING” comfort foods again and with our kids back to school it’s nice to have leftovers for a hearty lunch. This recipe makes a hearty Mushroom Meatloaf, packed with flavour and protein and finished off with a tasty mushroom sauce. Mushrooms …
Bangalore Biriyani
View my step by step video Throughout my 18 years of married life, I’ve heard people rave about Bangalore Biriyani. During this period, I’ve learned how to cook, mastered the art and even competed in culinary competitions. I can make a pretty mean Biriyani myself, it took years of perfecting and tastes pretty good but …