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 […]
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 […]
Pomegranate Smoothie
Pomegranate Smoothie is a refreshing combination of fresh pomegranate juice with thick curds resulting in a healthy and filling drink. This pomegranate smoothie can be enjoyed as a filling breakfast drink or as a healthy snacking option. As the summer is slowly approaching, I have started my hunt for some refreshing and healthy drinks. The […]
Virgin Pina Colada or Pina Colada Mocktail
A delicious recipe for Virgin Pina colada with pineapple juice, coconut cream and crushed ice. A truly refreshing and amazing cool drink. I have always been a fan of Pina colada, both the cocktail as well as the mocktail. Usually whenever we go out for dinner, I always order Pina colada. This time I thought of […]
Strawberry Banana Pudding
Strawberry Banana Pudding is a creamy pudding combining strawberry and banana flavors in a beautiful way. The strawberries give a sweet and sour taste of strawberries while the bananas contribute sweetness and a creamy texture. The shia seeds give the perfect crunchy effect. All in all this strawberry banana pudding is a perfect fruity delight. […]
God Lonche (Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle)
God lonche is basically a sweet and sour mango pickle /jam. This age old Goan delicacy is made with raw mangoes and jaggery and is known to last in the fridge even upto a year (and that too without preservatives). As soon as the season of raw mangoes sets in, this delicious pickle is prepared […]
Whole Wheat Cookies
These Whole Wheat cookies use wheat flour instead of all purpose flour and jaggery instead of sugar, thus making them quite healthy. These cookies are tasty enough to attract kids and healthy enough to keep the moms happy. Kids love cookies. And we as parents always prefer giving them something healthier to eat rather than cookies. […]
Sweet Potato Nevri (Kangachi Nevri)
Sweet Potato Nevri (Kangachi Nevri) is a popular sweet made in Goa. It has a coconut-jaggery based stuffing inside a soft sweet potato cover. This shallow-fried delicate sweet tastes best when it is warm. Some other Goan special sweets include – Chana Dal Payasam or Manganney and Rice Kheer. Nevri (Plural : Nevryo) basically is […]
