26th April 2024

Chawli Masala

7th March 2018 HomeCook 1

This Chawli / Chavli Masala is a no-coconut gravy made with black eyed beans. It is prepared in an onion-tomato base and is sort of like Beans in Tomato but more […]

Dry Green Pea Masala

4th March 2018 HomeCook 2

Dry Green Peas or Hara / Hirva Vatana as commonly referred to India are a legume loaded with important vitamins and minerals and also fiber. This Goan preparation of the […]

Goan Chana Masala

1st March 2018 HomeCook 1

The Goan Chana Masala is made with chickpea and a coconut and spice based masala. The masalas are roasted and then ground and hence the Goan Chana Masala has a […]

Flat Bean Foogath

25th February 2018 HomeCook 2

The Flat Bean Foogath like all Goan ‘Foogaths’ is plain and simple. Most vegetable preparations in Goa are fairly simple, probably to serve as a side with the spicy curries […]

Carrot and Capsicum

22nd February 2018 HomeCook 1

This preparation of Carrot and Capsicum is almost like a warm salad. It makes use of just mustard seeds and some herbs. It’s very easy to make. In fact cleaning […]

Whole Masoor Dal

21st February 2018 HomeCook 2

Whole Masoor Dal or Sabut Masoor Dal is a simple preparation of the red lentil. The preparation can be served with rotis, chapatis or with rice. When served with rice, […]

Cashewnut Tendli Bhaji

16th February 2018 HomeCook 3

My aunt-in-law makes a Cashewnut Tendli Bhaji that I’ve always wanted to make. She uses bibe (tender cashew nuts) and gherkins (tendli / tindora) in her vegetable preparation. However, away […]

Palak Moong Bhaji

16th January 2018 HomeCook 1

The goodness of spinach and husked green gram come together in this simple to make Palak Moong Bhaji. You can serve it with chapatis or as a side. Serves: A […]

Green Meat Ball Curry

14th January 2018 HomeCook 5

The Green Meat Ball Curry is a variation of the Meat Ball Curry (see here) I had posted earlier. This one does not use coconut milk and as the name […]

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