Prawns Butter Masala is a preparation of prawns in a tomato and cream based gravy. The ingredients and preparation is quite similar to butter chicken and hence the name Prawns Butter Masala… 🙂 The cream and butter give this gravy a very rich taste which when combined with the scrumptious taste of prawns gives you a […]
Quick Quiche (1 Min Recipe)
Sundays are the days when breakfast needs to be special. Sundays are also the days when we all like to wake up a little late. So the sunday challenge for me (am sure this is a challenge faced by most of us) is to put together some special breakfast that is quick to make. What […]
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta is a very simple and delicious Italian appetizer which can be prepared in a jiffy and uses very simple ingredients. A few days back, we had a few friends over for lunch. I decided to make a different menu from what I usually make. I started with Baked Stuffed Mushrooms for starters and decided […]
Prawns Pulav
My daughter loves Prawns Pulav. When she is in the mood to have it and I am short on time, I usually make this version of Prawns Pulav. It is quick to make and tasty too. It is good to know a few such dishes which can be prepared quickly and yet make a complete […]
Balchao Lasagna
Balchao Lasagna is a wonderful fusion recipe which combines together the sweet and tangy taste of Prawns Balchao with the delicious creamy Lasagna. I am a part of a Goan food group on facebook which announced a contest last week for fusion recipes combining Goan cuisine with some other cuisine. I thought of this combination and […]
Sali Murghi (Parsi Chicken Curry)
Sali Murghi is a delicious Parsi chicken curry preparation. It gets its name from the deep fried potato straws (called as Sali) with which the curry is garnished. Several years back, on a short weekend trip to Panchgani, we had lunch at a restaurant serving authentic Parsi cuisine. We had a dish called as Sali […]
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 […]
Dum Pukht Biryani (Murg Dum Pukht)
Dum Pukht Biryani is a biryani prepared using the Dum Pukht method of cooking. Dum Pukht is the slow oven cooking method in which rice and meat are partially cooked separately and then layered together and cooked on very low flame in a sealed container. This ensures that all the ingredients release maximum flavor and the […]
Avocado Tomato Salad
Avocado Tomato Salad is a very simple recipe which combines together the goodness of avocados and tomatoes into this colorful and healthy salad. Avocado is a nutritional powerhouse with several health benefits. Avocados are rich in phytochemicals, which help prevent the development of certain cancers. Monounsaturated fat accounts for three quarters of the calorie count […]
Vegetarian Lasagna (Eggplant Lasagna)
Here is a Vegetarian Lasagna recipe with eggplant, capsicum, Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Looking for a healthy and easy lasagna recipe? This one is a must try. I love Italian cuisine and have recently started experimenting with various Italian dishes at home. Whether it was Chicken Spaghetti or Pizza or Calzone or Frittata, with the success of every […]
