Chanyachi usal with step by step photos and instructions. Chanyachi usal is a semi-gravy based side dish which is prepared using dried white peas also called dhave vatane. (Dhave means white and vatane means peas in Konkani.) This usal is prepared on the first day of Diwali along with different types of poha(beaten rice) or […]
Patoli recipe with detailed step-by-step photos and instructions. An elaborate post on patoli recipe, turmeric leaves, its benefits and how to make patolis easily. What is a Patoli? Patoli (singular) or patoleo (plural) are rice flour rolls (kind of wraps) stuffed with a coconut-jaggery filling and steamed in fresh turmeric leaves. The flavour of turmeric […]
Tefla…A revered culinary ingredient in a Goan kitchen! Its signature taste, tingling aftertaste, unique flavour and aroma (without which some delicacies would never taste the same) makes this spice stand out amongst other popular spices. Know all about the lesser known native spice, tefla or teppal used in Goan cuisine. Check out the classic Goan […]
Dal recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. This is a simple dal recipe with no-onion or garlic. It is prepared using tur dal also known as arhar dal or pigeon pea lentils in English. Firstly tur dal is cooked till soft and then tempered with minimal ingredients to enhance its flavour. It is a staple […]
