Thai food is simply incredible – the balance between sweet, spicy, salty and sour is what makes for the perfect dish. Some dishes are heavy on Tamarind, or peanuts while some rely on the creaminess of coconut milk. This recipe sings with the magic of Thai Basil. If you cannot find Thai Basil where you …
The name Chettinad conjures up a vision of intense flavours of spices and coconut. This recipe for this hails from Tamil Nadu in India. Prawn or Shrimp is en robed in a wonderful combination of dried chillies and spices, curry leaves and grated coconut and is shallow fried in coconut oil. This version will yield …
Rechad Masala is the King of Goan spice pastes or masalas. This rich red paste is made from dry Kashmiri Chillies, Ginger & Garlic, Spices, Tamarind & Vinegar. It keeps in your fridge for a while because of the vinegar and is great to slather fish with or in this case Shrimp or Prawn. I …
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 …
We love our Rechad Masala. This blend of Kashmiri Chillies, ginger, garlic, whole spices and vinegar is every Goenkar’s pride. It’s a perfect marinade for fish and shrimp, but in this recipe, I’m going to flavour my shrimp cakes. This recipe is very similar to the Shrimp Cutlets or Dangar recipe I posted earlier, the …
Fried Mussels are also called Xinaneao in Goa and this simple recipe is pretty much a staple in any household. The Mussels from Goa, Mumbai or even out of the Arabian Ocean are bigger. Here in Canada a good source for Mussels are from PEI. This is rope grown for consumption and is harvested every …
Traditional Pakoras are made with Onion, Chilli & Potato. These are coated with a gram flour batter and fried till crispy. Sometimes whole spinach leaves are also dipped and fried. Sandwich pakoras are battered and deep fried sandwiches and a spiced potato ball dipped in batter and fried is called a Batawada. With the heavy …
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, …
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 …
Every Goan, East Indian or Mangalorean family have their own versions of this simple dish. Chilly fry can be made with Beef, Chicken, Shrimp or even Fish. Beef and Shrimp are the most popular ones. This is one of those dishes you make when you’re in a rush. My recipe is super simple – give …
