Kadala Pradhaman (Chana Dal Payasam) is a delicious chana dal – jaggery based payasam typically made during festivals and Onam in Kerala. We have earlier posted the recipe for Goan Chana Dal Payasam (called Manganney in konkani). Both the recipes are very similar and both these desserts are usually prepared during festivals. While Manganney is made […]
Nachni Satva (Ragi Pudding)
Ragi pudding (called Nachni satva in Konkani) is a traditional Goan recipe which is rich in iron and calcium. It is super nutritious and tasty too. Perfect combination isn’t it? Ragi which is called as Finger Millet or Nachni has several health benefits: Ragi is one of the best non dairy sources of calcium as […]
Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal)
Sweet Pongal ( Sakkarai Pongal) is the dish associated with the harvest festival Pongal in Tamil Nadu. In many temples, sweet pongal is given as Prasadham. It is very easy to make and gets ready quite quickly. This recipe is a part of my new recipe series which I call ‘Flavors of India’ wherein I […]
Baked Modak
Baked Modak is the healthier version of the traditional deep fried wheat modaks commonly made in Goa at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. Fried Modak is a sweet deep fried wheat dumpling commonly made in Goa at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. This sweet is known to be a favorite of Lord Ganesha and is […]
Sweet Pumpkin Puri or Gharge
Sweet Pumpkin Puri or Gharge is a deep fried Maharashtrian snack. It makes use of pumpkin and jaggery to make a sweet puri which is sure to be loved by all. It is very easy to make and kids are sure to like it. My mother used to make these pumpkin puris for me when […]
Gooseberry Pickle (sweet and sour)
Gooseberry pickle or Amla pickle is a very easy to make sweet and sour pickle that goes great as a breakfast accompaniment – be it idli, dosa or chapati. Having read several health benefits of gooseberry, I would often end up buying gooseberries but would often not know what to do with it. That is […]
Tavsali (Goan Cucumber Cake)
Tavsali is an eggless, healthy Goan cucumber cake usually prepared in the steamed style. It is a traditional Goan recipe and is quite easy to prepare. It gets its name from the konkani word Tavshe which means cucumber. I learnt to make Tavsali (Goan Cucumber cake) from my mom when I was visiting her this […]
Buttermilk Appe (sweet and sour appe)
Buttermilk Appe or Sweet and Sour Appe are an easy to prepare appe that requires very few simple ingredients. These buttermilk appe are slightly sweet and a little sour which makes them a hit among all. Making a toddler finish breakfast quickly really feels a tedious task. A few months back my little one had […]
Aloo Methi (Khatta Meetha)
Aloo Methi (khatta meetha) is an interesting recipe with a fresh twist to the traditional aloo methi preparation. There is a high possibility that this Aloo Methi recipe would be liked by those fussy eaters, who do not like to have methi on their plate. I have always been quite a non-fussy eater when it […]
Rosatle Fov (Goan) or Poha in Coconut Milk
Rosatle Fov is a Goan Poha recipe in which poha is cooked in coconut milk and jaggery giving it a very unique delicious taste. It is commonly made on the occasion of Diwali. Of all the varieties of Poha made for diwali (Dudhatle Fov – Poha Kheer, Batat Fov – Aloo Poha, Dhayatle Fov (Dahi […]
