A simple Goan vegetarian curry using fresh seasonal raw mango, sweetness from jaggery and a subtle spice kick from dry red chillies. Traditionally known as Amlecho Ross ( amli – raw mango and ross- curry), this dish is a fantastic representation of the cuisine of the Goan Gowd Saraswat Brahmins ( GSB – A Hindu…
Handi Murgh curry is made with very few spices and no cream but still manages to have a rich depth of flavour and yields tender bone-in chicken. This home-style curry is best served with rotis/flatbread and a simple side salad. Truly the dish for days off, when you have the luxury of time. It is…
This clam and chorizo pasta sauce is lush and clings to the spaghetti perfectly. The combination of clams and spicy chorizo is a match made in heaven, the tomatoes lend brightness to the rich briny flavours. There’s no slump that a really good bowl of pasta and a glass of wine can’t cure – this…
Suni’s Goan Fish Biryani has aromatic basmati rice, layered with a base of Goan flavours and perfectly cooked Pomfret fish. You can use other firm white fish or prawns with an equally delicious result. The sole reason food is at the centre of my life is my mum, Sunita (Suni for loved ones). We ate…
Singapore is so much more than a world travel stop over. It is an amalgamation of truly multi-cultural influences. Here each culture is able to hold its own and thrive while also creating this new hybrid of what it means to be uniquely Singaporean. The city manages to embrace modern architecture, be a corporate hub…
A sinful and flavour packed coastal recipe for crispy Prawns Koliwada. These lightly battered deep fried prawns make for an excellent appetiser. No trip to a local seafood restaurant or bar in Mumbai (and other coastal parts of Maharashtra) would be complete without a plateful of this deep fried deliciousness. Lightly spiced, battered and fried…
Goan style Bharilli Vangi – purple striped baby eggplants stuffed with a roasted coconut spice mix and then slow cooked with potatoes and some ghee. The steam & water released from the eggplant & potato does everything! The skill is in ensuring the eggplants are meaty and the potatoes get fork-tender. The sauce should reduce…
Goan prawn pulao is one of those classic Goan seafood dishes where a few simple spices bring out the flavours of fresh prawns. There’s no dish more nostalgia filled than this, ask a Goan kid and they’ll vouch for it! Every Goan home has their own version and if you ask me, they are all…
This caramelised mushroom and fennel pasta is a simple, fresh and flavourful dish you’ll find yourself making often. A few easy techniques yield a delicious result. It is just as great as a meal for one or to make one big batch for a big group.The caramelising of the mushrooms and fennel helps develop tons…
