Aatval (Rice & Fenugreek Kheer with Coconut Milk & Jaggery)
Aatwal is a kheer or porridge prepared from rice, fenugreek seeds, coconut milk and jaggery. It is best for the lactating mothers, but others can also have it and in Goa it is customary...
Category: Goan
Vaddio (Ash Gourd and Split Black Gram Chunks)
Vaddio is an authentic Goan preparation. It is a condiment prepared by combining grated ash gourd with split black gram paste and some spices. This mixture is spread on polythene sheets (spoonful at a...
Goan Samosa
Samosa is a deep fried snack with a filling of potatoes, onion and peas. Goan samosas are prepared by using pattis for the covering. Pattis are usually prepared in the cafe itself. They can...
Tomato Onion Salad Bhaji
Tomato onion salad bhaji is a simple curry made from onion, tomatoes and some seasonings often served with pav. Serves: 3 Ingredients: Onion (sliced) – 4 to 5 medium Tomato (chopped) – 2 big...
Dal Kanyacho Ros
Ingredients: Toor dal – 4 tbsp Onion (chopped) – 1 big and 1 small for the tempering Green chillies – 2-3 Coconut – 3 tbsp Goan Samaar – 2 tbsp Tamarind pulp – 2 to...
Almyache Dangar (Goan Mushroom Cutlets)
Ingredients: Button Mushrooms (chopped) – 10 – 12 big size Onion (chopped) – 1 cup Corriander leaves (chopped) – 2 tbsp Ground coconut – 2 tbsp Tamarind pulp – 1 tbsp Goan Samaar – 1.5...
Goan Samaar (Basic Spice Powder)
Goan Samaar is the basic spice mix used in Saraswat cuisine. Ingredients: Coriander seeds – 10 to 11 tsp Peppercorns – 1 tsp Red chillies – 3 to 4 Cloves – 2 to 4...
Tomaat Bhaji
Tomaat Bhaji is a tomato, onion and potato curry served in Goan local cafes. It is normally served with pav. Serves: 3 – 4 Ingredients: Tomato (chopped) – 2 big Onion (chopped) – 1...
Alsande Almyache Tonak (Cow Peas & Mushroom Curry)
Ingredients: Alsande (cow peas) – 1 cup Button Mushrooms (chopped/quartered) – 10 Onion (sliced) – 1 small, (chopped) – 1 large Scrapped coconut – 6 tbsp Corriander seeds – 3/4 tsp Peppercorns – 6-8...
Harvya Kaanyacho Kuvall (Raw Onion Coconut Curry)
A quick and easy to make Goan curry. It is a coconut based curry, topped up with raw onion. It is a no cook dish. It is served with steamed rice. It tastes best...
