This is an extra extra special one done generally for the loved ones in the family 🙂 The reason being its tedious to do and if you want to be meticulous with it there are a few more steps involved apart from what the pictures hold below. But lets wind a thread over that and […]
Prawn Pan Rolls
Prawn Pan Rolls make a delightful snack it also makes a good side dish and a special treat for an occasion or that special family dinner. For us it was usually mince panr olls and this was a delicacy, with my father being allergic to prawns it wasn’t something that was cooked up frequently but […]
Prawn Chilly Fry
This is an homestyle prawn chilly fry, funny thing is when mom had come down to Goa we lacked some of the ingredients to do this the exact way we do it at home. So with a minor alterations here is the recipe that is a dish in itself but is also a half way […]
Goa’s Pastry Heaven ~ Lisa’s Cakes and Pâtisserie
During our many visits to Goa we struck culinary Gold – a place that serves the most delicious cakes and pastries that will leave you gasping for more. I say this with all my heart that there is no place we have come across that compares to “Lisa’s Cakes and Patisseries.” I understand the intensity […]
Prawn Chilly Fry or Prawn Masala
At home we make two prawn chilly fries, one is used as a stuffing in a prawn panroll and the other is a spicy Goan Chilli Fry that you see in restaurants and as an appetizer with a Recheado masala flavour. Since fish season is in full swing, go ahead and enjoy this 🙂 Prawn […]
Roast Beef
Do you have fond memories of Roast Meat Sandwiches? Those finely cut slices of brown meat stuck between two slices of bread and butter. Used to be my favorite snack during work or play, pop in some greens and consider it a meal. Mama used to pack these for my “Short Recess” in school 🙂 […]
Mussels Rawa Fried (Xinanio)
A long time ago, perhaps 15 – 20 years, my uncle who stayed in Goa took me to the Baga Calangute Creek. In the middle of the creek where some rocks protruded out of the water, there were huge shells. He removed his knife and popped out the Xinanios from the rocks there. Of course […]
Pork Ard Mas
In the good old days when we had our piggy toilets, pigs were slaughtered and butchered at home itself. This was usually done for feasts and occasions, virtually nothing was wasted, the meaty parts went into the pork vindaloo, sarapatel included the liver, heart and even ears, not to forget the intestines used to store […]
Beef Croquettes
Poi with butter and two hot beef croquettes, who wouldn’t want a snack like that? Although the snack goes well anytime of the day and is a great complement with drinks or as an appetizer or a side dish! Croquettes Ingredients: Half Kg Mince (Whichever meat you prefer Beef or Mutton) 2 Onions 1 Potato […]
Goan Tongue Roast / Ox Tongue Roast
I’m trying to get the recipes out as fast as possible, I have my hands full with more than I can imagine at the moment. For those of you who don’t, do follow our facebook page to get a lot of other information and cooking tips and tricks. One of the most delicious goan delicacies […]