Khatkhate is a mixed vegetable stew made in Goa and is a very popular vegetarian dish in the Goan cuisine. It is usually made during festivals and religious occasions as it is a recipe which does not use onion and garlic. It is a very healthy and nutritious recipe as it uses a mix of […]
Atta Ladoo recipe (Pitache Ladoo)
A very simple Atta Ladoo recipe which is quite easy to make and tasty too. These ladoos are commonly made in Indian households on special occasions and also for festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. This is my moms atta ladoo recipe. I have very sweet memories associated with these ladoos. I remember watching my […]
Sprouted Moong Bean Curry (Mooga Gathi)
Sprouted Moong Bean Curry, called as Mooga Gathi in Goa is a delicious vegetarian dish without onion and garlic. It is commonly made for poojas, weddings and festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi. It can be served with Pooris, rotis or rice. A typical Goan vegetarian meal at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi usually consists of Rice, […]
Patoli (Patoleo)
Patoli or Patoleo (plural) are sweet steamed wheat flour rolls stuffed with coconut and jaggery mixture. These turmeric leaf cakes are prepared in Goa on Nag Panchami and on the day of Tay/Hartalika, on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is made of wheat flour, grated coconut and jaggery, and cooked by wrapping and steaming […]
Payasam or Payas or Rice Kheer
Payasam or Rice Kheer is an Indian sweet which serves as a delicious dessert. In Goa, Rice kheer is called as Payas and is usually made on festive or auspicious occasions. Payasam is very easy to make and requires very few ingredients. It can also be made with left over rice. I have used sweetened […]
Baked Modak
Baked Modak is the healthier version of the traditional deep fried wheat modaks commonly made in Goa at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. Fried Modak is a sweet deep fried wheat dumpling commonly made in Goa at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. This sweet is known to be a favorite of Lord Ganesha and is […]
Cauliflower Pickle
Another one of my moms special recipes – Cauliflower Pickle. My hubby just loves it and though I am not a big fan of pickles myself, I can’t resist tasting this one every time my mom makes it. Also if you are looking for non-vegetarian pickle options, you should definitely try our Mackerel Pickle. Here […]
Goan Dal or Toi
Toi is the Goan dal preparation without onion and garlic. It is usually eaten with rice and is commonly made during Festive occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi where onion and garlic is not eaten. Goan Dal is very easy to make and is ready within minutes. Also, it uses very simple ingredients easily available in the kitchen. […]
Mirchi Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas
Mirchi Pakoras, also called as Chily Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas are a wonderful treat for those who love the spiciness of green chilies. The green chilies are coated in a chickpea flour (besan) based batter and deep fried to get a crispy snack which goes amazingly well with a hot cup of tea. Mirchi Pakoras […]
Modak Recipe (Fried Wheat modak)
Fried Modak is a sweet deep fried wheat dumpling commonly made in Goa at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. This sweet is known to be a favorite of Lord Ganesha and is made as an offering during Ganesh Chaturthi. The outer cover of these fried modaks is made of whole wheat flour. Usually the stuffing […]
