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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Paya is a dish made with trotters (the feet of cows, goats, or sheep) cooked slowly to create a rich, flavorful broth. It’s a popular dish in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, where it’s often enjoyed as a hearty and nourishing meal, especially during colder months. The trotters are simmered with spices and sometimes …
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 …
I love this recipe since it basically marries a Chicken Curry with a Dhal recipe. You can also make the same recipe with Lamb or Mutton instead of Chicken. In this recipe I will use a combination of Toor and Masoor Dhal – Toor dal, also known as split pigeon peas, is a popular variety …
In this Sri Lankan Mutton Curry, the meat is marinated in Spices, and cooked with Onion, Curry & Pandan leaves and more spices. It’s slow cooked for a long time, stewing with a little water and its own liquid.The gravy is reduced and finally Coconut Milk is added and allowed to cook off again.The result …
This one pot filling starts with caramelized onions that are ground. It’s added to a pan with other ingredients and spices. Meat is cooked inside the spice mixture and water and once cooked and dry, peas and coriander are added. This is a great filling for Pan rolls, potato chops, samosas, patties and more. It’s …
Beef Tongue is a delicacy that many people don’t know about. A special blend is prepared. Some of this is added to water together with peppercorns and cinnamon and brought to a boil. Turmeric is added before the tongue is cooked for a short period just to be able to cut the skin off with …
