If there’s one thing on my mind when I land in Mumbai, it’s how soon I get to the local Koliwada stall to get my fix of Koliwada Prawns. Koliwada refers to a colony of Kolis or fishermen and there are several colonies all over Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. And of course these fishermen …
This spicy fried Squid or Calamari is my take on this crispy treat! I like to use both the Squid tubes and the tentacles. The Squid tubes are cut in rings and also also scored to make a Pineapple cut. I used frozen Squid in this recipe, but if you want to use fresh and …
Potstickers, also known as dumplings or gyoza, are a delicious Asian dish. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients and cooked to perfection. In this recipe, I will be making them gluten free using Rice Paper wraps. This is a great and healthy alternative and is cooked fairly fast. A delicious shrimp filling …
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 …
Squid is cleaned and stuffed with a Chilly fry made with the tentacles and the fins. You can also use small Shrimp in the filling. The famous Goan fiery spicy & sour Rechad Masala is used in the stuffing and to coat the Squid. This is a great preparation to please everyone! What is Rechad …
This recipe is unique as it uses a special puree of the walking legs to make the gravy extra special. Malvani cuisine originates from the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India, particularly from the Malvan area. It is known for its distinctive flavors, use of coconut, and spicy masalas. Seafood plays a significant role in Malvani …
This Seafood Mulligatawny Stew is an adapted from the original soup recipe and includes Crab, Shrimp, Mussels and Squid. Loosely translated to ‘Pepper Water’ “Milagu means Pepper and Tanni means Water in Tamil. This stew is spicy and hearty. I recently made the Mulligatawny soup recipe and I loved it so much that I thought …
Prawn toast is a popular Chinese appetizer that is typically made with a mixture of minced prawns, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, which is then spread onto slices of bread, and coated in sesame seeds before being deep-fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, savory, and slightly sweet snack that is …
It may surprise you, if you’ve never seen this before, that the heads of Prawn or Shrimp actually contain a lot of flavour. My mom used to always toss in the heads to cook a curry and then remove them before serving. I’d catch her later with a bowl of these heads sucking all the …
