This curry is the simplest of all. Made by the Goan & Mangalorean communities, you can also find similar recipes in many Konkan and coastal regions. This fish curry is made by grinding spices and coconut together with tamarind paste and then I like to strain it so it’s velvety smooth. In many authentic recipes, …
Rechad Shrimp Cakes
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 …
Peas Pulao
There are a million gazillion ways to make a Pulao. This is probably one of the simplest ways to make it. I learned how to make this from my beloved Mom, God rest her dear soul. Her Pulao was always made with perfectly separate grains. I remember her simple pulao only had a few ingredients …
Fried Mussels
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 …
Chicken Fry
Chicken Fry is a simple recipe with a super simple name. The spices and cut of Chicken can vary but the concept of this recipe is to create an amazing marinade, almost like a thick pakora batter that will stick onto the chicken when fried. And if anything fried isn’t delicious enough, this chicken is …
Shrimp Pakoras
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 …
Coconut Caramel Custard
This Coconuty Caramely custard is delicious. Better still, this is almost a dump and go recipe using canned coconut milk. The results are simply delicious and creamy. This recipe only uses 5 ingredients! Caramel 1 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Water 400ml Coconut Milk 350 ml Evaporated Milk 300 ml Condensed Milk 5 Eggs Prepare the …
Deviled Egg Chaat
Deviled Eggs and Chaat are two different things, slap them together and you have a new amazing idea!
Crab Xacuti
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, …
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Lobster Mac & Cheese is probably one of the most decadent versions around. The chunks of bright red Lobster flesh in contrast to the creamy cheesy sauce is a visual treat, not to mention a delicious one. I absolutely love Lobster, especially Lobster tail, however I feel like the claw meat works really well in …