Chicken Xacuti recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. What is Chicken Xacuti? Chicken Xacuti (pronounced as “sha-kuti“) is a spicy, flavourful Goan chicken curry. It is prepared in almost every Goan home. Each home will have its own version of ‘Xacuti’ with a little variation here and there. No party, celebration is complete without chicken […]
Mangane or Chana Dal-Sabudana Payasam/Kheer with step-by-step photos and instructions. What is Mangane? Mangane is a traditional, classic Goan sweet made using chana dal (split chickpeas), sabudana (sago or tapioca pearls), coconut milk, jaggery and cashewnuts. It is prepared during festivals (like Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra etc.), religious functions, ceremonies, poojas and special occasions. It is […]
Brinjal Rava Fry with step-by-step photos and instructions. Eggplant or Brinjal Fry (Vaingyachyo Fodi in Konkani) are pan-fried or shallow-fried brinjals that are crispy on the outside but soft inside. Pieces of brinjal are tossed with salt, turmeric, garam masala etc., coated with rava (semolina) and fried. Goan cuisine always includes some fried item in […]
Prawns curry with step-by-step instructions and photos. Prawns curry is one of the most popular and loved seafood curries of Goa. It goes well with rice and fried fish. An accompaniment like tisryache sukke (see pic below) or kismur of any dried fish makes this whole combo heavenly. What is Prawns Curry? Prawns curry is […]
