Cafreal is a flavorful and spicy dish from the Goan cuisine, originally influenced by the Portuguese. The dish typically features chicken marinated in a green spice paste made from a blend of fresh coriander, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and various spices like cumin and cloves. The marinade includes vinegar, giving it a tangy flavor. Typically …
This is finally checked off my bucket list! I’ve been wanting to make my own beloved Goa sausages for a while, but the whole process felt intimidating. We also don’t eat Pork which is the traditional protein, but I was determined to try it with Beef. When I made the Sorpotel, I substituted Pork for …
Brisket is marinated Goan style, then seared and slow cooked for hours with onions and chillies, once cooked its stored overnight in the fridge…. Then skimmed for excess fat and oven roasted with onions and potatoes. The brisket just falls apart and the gravy is delicious. Perfect to serve as a main or even in …
My granny would make this and the Chicken version of this curry all the time. I never learned how to make it from her but years ago found a recipe scribbled by my Mom is one of her many many books and when I tried it, memories of my granny came back!
Vindaloo or Vindhalho is a popular Goan curry. Goa is a state that is on the western coast of India and boasts of an amazing seafood rich cuisine. This recipe came down from the Portuguese settlers – Vin meaning wine and Alho meaning garlic. There are many many recipes out there that use potatoes as …
View my step-by-step video I am originally from Goa, so I love to make dishes that I’ve tasted growing up. This Fish Caldine or Caldinho as it’s known to the Portuguese purists, can also be prepared with Shrimp or Veggies is a mild and mellow curry compared to many other more fiery Goan curries. Typically …
View my step-by-step video In my community, a chilly fry is just a thing – typically, it’s made of Beef or Shrimp and is always quick and delicious. There are so many Chilli fry recipes out there – this one was born after I created my Goan Beef Roulade and needed …
View my step-by-step video I’ve made Kheema so many different ways and it’s only last year that I made Xanti Pinto’s Goan Kheema. I’ve heard Xanti(pronounced Shanti) and a few others RAVE about Alves Fernandes’s recipe on the facebook group – Traditional Goan Foodies. Now, I know that …
View my step-by-step video Kravings Blog on youtube.com is one year old and to celebrate, I’m making this luscious cake with unique ingredients. You can make this recipe for any occasion and top it anyway you like. Since it’s a big celebration, I’m using silken Chocolate Ganache. [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Coconut and Semolina cupcakes …
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 …
