Prawns Tonak is a coconut based prawns curry in which prawns are cooked with ground coconut and spices. The result is an excellent main course dish which is savored with Pao in Goa. Tonak is a very popular dish in the Goan cuisine in which the legumes, veggies or sea food like crabs, prawns or […]
Solkadi
Solkadi is a coconut based curry which is commonly eaten in Goa with rice, and also sometimes drunk after meals. The name comes from two words Sola (konkani word for kokum) and Kadi (konkani word for curry). Solkadi is an integral part of a Goan meal together with rice, fish curry, Rava Fish Fry and side dishes […]
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 […]
Wadiyacho Ros
Wadiyacho ros is a very famous coconut based curry made in Goa. It does not require onion and garlic and hence is a favorite on no-onion, no-garlic days. Now what is a wadi? Despite trying a lot, I could not find the English name for it. However, here is a picture for those who want […]
Mackerel Curry(Bangdyachi Uddamethi)
Mackerel curry or Bangdyachi Uddamethi is a delicious Goan curry which has an unique taste because of the use of urad dal & fenugreek seeds used in it. The word uddamethi comes from two words- Udda (Urad Dal) and methi (Fenugreek seeds). Bangdo is Mackerel in konkani. Mackerel Curry can also be made in another way […]
Goan Raw Mango Curry (Amlechi Uddamethi )
Amlechi Uddamethi is a Goan Raw Mango Curry preparation with a sweet and tangy taste. It does not use onion and garlic and is commonly made on festivals. The word Uddamethi comes from two words- Udda (Urad Dal) and methi (Fenugreek seeds). Amli is raw mango in konkani. This preparation of Goan Raw Mango Curry […]
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. […]
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 […]
Mulyache Tonak (Radish Tonak)
Tonak is a very popular dish in the Goan cuisine in which the legumes or veggies are cooked in a coconut based gravy. We have already posted recipes of Alsanyache Tonak(Red Cow Peas Curry) and Mixed Veggies Tonk. This particular recipe uses a combination of radish and masoor (Red Lentils). There are also non-vegetarian versions of this […]
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 […]
