Watch my step-by-step video When it comes to sharing a meal with my family and extended family, I always gravitate towards a traditional favorite. This is a recipe for a very typical Goan Kheema. I am from Goa originally and Kheema is the Hindi word for ground meat and it can refer to Beef, Lamb, …
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Prawn with Bhindi & Bimli – Shrimp & Okra Curry with pickles
I’ve been making a lot of Goan cuisine lately, and why not, it’s so delicious. Today I’m going to make a simple Prawn curry with Bhindi and Bimbli. This recipe was shared by the lovely Mafra D’souza Lobo on the Facebook group Traditional Goan foodies. Mafra is an avid cook of Goan food and a …
Pomfret Rechead – Stuffed Fish
View my step-by-step video When you think about a Goan fried fish, visions of perfectly crispy fried fish in a red masala paste come to mind, and this recipe for Pomfret Rechad or Pomfret Rechado does not disappoint!. The name Rechado is derived from”recheio” is a Portuguese word referring to a stuffing and typically this …
Shrimp Vindaloo
Watch my step-by-step video If you’re Goan( Goa is a state in India) there’s nothing more delicious than a Shrimp Vindaloo or Vindalho. This is an authentic recipe using the spice paste recipe from our family recipe books. While this dish may sound very hard to prepare, it’s really not. Follow my simple steps below …
Vindaloo or Vindalho paste
Watch my step-by-step video If you’re familiar with Indian food, you must know that Vindaloo is one of the most famous curries from Goa. With it’s origins from Portugal, the cuisine from Goa is famous for it’s curries made with a combination of chillies, spices and vinegar. This Vindaloo recipe is my mom’s. Kashmiri Chillies …
Shrimp Chilli Fry
Watch the step-by-step video Shrimp or Prawn Chilli fry is a delicious recipe made with spices, green chillies and tomatoes. This version is made for a filling that you can use in a potato chop, pan roll or my delicious Shrimp papad. [youtube-subscriber channelname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Shrimp Chilli Fry Ingredients1 lb white shrimp cleaned and …
Stuffed Crispy Pappadums with a Shrimp filling
Watch step-by-step instructions 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 …
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 …
Mutton Xacuti
View my step by step video Xacuti conjures up memories of my Nana and her incredible cooking skills. Born in Goa, she raised 6 kids and many of them were still fairly young when my grandfather passed away. I never know what the names of the dishes were, but I always remember them being perfectly …