Goan Bharli Vangi or Stuffed Brinjal is a preparation of Brinjal wherein a ground coconut-spices paste is stuffed in slits in baby brinjals and cooked into a curry which can be eaten with rotis, rice or bread. Usually whenever I get bigger Brinjals, I make Baingan Bharta. However, this recipe of stuffed brinjal is perfect […]
Til Ke Ladoo/Tilache Ladoo
Tilache ladoo (Til ke ladoo) is a delicacy made in Goa on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. It is made up of sesame seeds (called til in konkani), and hence the name. These laddoos are also famous in other parts of India and are generally made in the winter season. I always thought that making […]
Capsicum Panchamrut (Goan Sweet and Sour Capsicum Curry)
Capsicum Panchamrut is a sweet and sour Goan capsicum curry which also has a mild spicy flavor. A must try! I learnt this recipe from my mom from whom I have learnt most Goan recipes. It is a recipe without onion and garlic. It is quite easy to prepare and requires ingredients which are easily […]
Chana Ghassi
Chana Ghassi is a popular and authentic curry from the Mangalorean cuisine prepared using ground coconut and spices. It tastes good both with rice as well as roti. This recipe is a part of my recipe series which I call ‘Flavors of India’ wherein I have requested people I know from various regions of India […]
Dried Prawns Kismoor (Sukhya Sungtachi Kismoor)
Dried Prawns Kismoor is a very popular accompaniment which goes excellent with a typical Goan meal consisting of rice, fish curry, Rava Fish Fry, tonak, prawns sukhe etc. I have also seen it being served as a part of the salads section in buffet menu in restaurants in Goa. Usually dried fish and dried prawns […]
Ansaachi Shaak (Goan Pineapple Curry)
Ansaachi Shaak (Goan Pineapple curry) is an authentic Goan recipe. It is a sweet and sour pineapple curry which you are sure to enjoy! It is made of pineapples (Anas in konkani) from which it gets its name. This recipe is a no-onion, no-garlic recipe and is very easy to make. Mangoes can also be […]
God Lonche (Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle)
God lonche is basically a sweet and sour mango pickle /jam. This age old Goan delicacy is made with raw mangoes and jaggery and is known to last in the fridge even upto a year (and that too without preservatives). As soon as the season of raw mangoes sets in, this delicious pickle is prepared […]
Prawns Sukhe
Prawns Sukhe is one of the tastiest and easiest Goan preparations of prawns which is a treat for all seafood lovers. It is a perfect side dish in a typical Goan meal consisting of fish curry\solkadi and rice. It can also be eaten with rotis. I have also tried a recipe where I have stuffed […]
Chicken Xacuti Recipe
Chicken Xacuti is a traditional Goan curry made with a combination of several roasted spices and coconut and is very flavorful. It can also be made with mutton instead of chicken. I make chicken curries several times some of my favorite ones being Chicken Kheema Mutter, Chicken Coriander Curry, Chicken Curry with Curry Leaves and Chicken Ghee […]
Puran Poli Recipe
Puran Poli is a traditional sweet flat-bread which is made in India in the States of Goa and Maharashtra. It is usually served on auspicious occasions as dessert and during festivals like Holi and Padwa. The stuffing is called as ‘Puran’ and the outer layer is called as ‘Poli’. Today being the festival of colors-Holi, […]
