The Pomelo Fruit is quite a special tropical citrus fruit! Besides being naturaly the biggest of it's kind, the Pomelo, aka Pummelo or Pomello, is a very healthy fruit on it's own. That is why I decided to share my new breakfast obsession, which is basically a Pomelo smoothie with other delicious tropical fruits, further below. At the same time, I realized that … [Read more...]
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30+ Eggless Cookies Recipes
Collection of 30+ Eggless Cookies Recipes, there is something for everybody! You will find beautiful, delicious and easy cookies without eggs, all made from scratch of course. Find all no egg cookie suggestions below. Years ago, during the time when we ran a little coffee near the beach in Goa, we used to make and prepare cookies for our guests. The … [Read more...]
Chicken Schnitzel with Sesame Recipe
Chicken Schnitzel coated with breadcrumbs and sesame seeds for dinner tonight. 📕 What is Schnitzel? A Schnitzel is a boneless thin-cut breaded piece of meat (aka escalope). The original Schnitzel is the Vienna veal, Wiener Schnitzel. The Schnitzel in West Austria and South Germany is prepared with pork meat. Chicken Schnitzel is sometimes also called the … [Read more...]
Aloo Gobi Masala Curry (Potato Cauliflower)
Aloo Gobi Masala is quite a popular & filling vegetarian dish, not just in India, but recently globally as well. The vegetarian curry includes potato and cauliflower, making it a delicious spiced meal for any Indian food lover! I always make sure to include pure veg Indian dishes into my weekly menu plan. You can imagine the upside of eating … [Read more...]
Persimmon Jam Recipe without Pectin
Add this Persimmon jam without pectin recipe to your to-do list this autumn! Learn how to make easy persimmon jam from scratch with the step-by-step picture instructions further down in the recipe and get into the autumn groove! You might remember that I had mentioned my love for Persimmons in the past here. Those unique, kind of odd fruits, are in season … [Read more...]
Papaya Paste Meat Tenderizer
Did you know that Papaya Paste can make your meat super tender? Papaya paste tenderizes meat deliciously well and very effectively so that the meat melts in your mouth with each bite and the angels start to sing. The first time I heard papaya was used as a meat tenderizer, I didn't believe it. How could such a plainly tasting tropical fruit, which has never … [Read more...]
Goan Meatball Curry Recipe
Who can resist a flavorful meatball curry? Especially if the bright orange coconut curry has been enriched with aromatic spices and juicy beef meatballs. A classic Asian Indian beef meatball (aka kofta) recipe for all those who love meatballs and spicy sauces! YUM 📕 What are Koftas? Koftas are meatballs prepared with meats such as Beef, Lamb, Pork or … [Read more...]
Blackberry Jam Recipe
A good blackberry jam can sweeten your day. Fruity and luscious, nature's gift. To make this natural blackberry jam recipe at home from scratch with fresh hand-picked fruits and without pectin is straightforward and so very delicious. Preserve the season's goodness in a jar! 📕 What blackberries to use for blackberry jam without pectin? Blackberries … [Read more...]
Paneer Korma Curry Recipe
Earlier in the day, I cooked this paneer korma recipe when I realized that I hadn't yet posted this aromatic Indian cottage cheese curry. Luckily, I was a bit early in preparing lunch, so I kept an extra hour for the whole picture making process so that you could also benefit from this one-pot easy and quick Paneer Korma. 📕 What is Paneer Korma Curry? Paneer … [Read more...]
The Lebua Resort Review
Last week I was a guest at the Lebua Resort & Lodge located in Jaipur, with my friend Anuradha from Inditales.com. Our stay was quite a memorable one, and if you are planning to go on a holiday in and around Jaipur or if you are just looking for more information about this resort, continue reading below. I am covering hotel, service, rooms, food, wellness and … [Read more...]
Goan Ghee Chapati Recipe
The Goan ghee chapati is a flatbread enriched with clarified butter. 📕 What is the Goan Ghee Chapati? Plain chapati, aka roti, is an Indian flatbread prepared with simple whole wheat flour, salt, and water. In Goa, ghee (clarified butter) is added to the dough to create moist flaky buttery layers, this is called a Goan ghee chapati. Goa is a small state … [Read more...]
Goan Spiced Snake Gourd Recipe
A flavorful Snake Gourd Recipe side dish from the sunny coastline state in India, Goa. This is a quick and easy spiced snake gourd recipe also known as a bhaji or sabzi in India. Just to clarify quickly, this snake gourd recipe is about an Asian gourd variety, which kind of looks like a snake. I hope the recipe title didn't freak you out. Not that you … [Read more...]
Goan Hog Plum Curry Recipe
Hog Plum Curry is a typical dish during the Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Goa and Maharastra, yet this deliciously sweet spicy and tangy hog plum curry is commonly enjoyed whenever the hog plum is in season. Years ago I learned about this curry with hog plums from our neighbors. They are Hindus and they would prepare and share with us a bowl of this … [Read more...]
Goan Egg Curry Recipe
I love this one pot Goan Egg curry recipe, it makes a comforting weeknight dinner meal! The Egg Curry is a 20-minute no-brainer and a flavorful Goan egg curry made with coconut. The best part is that you get to enjoy your curry, and you save time cleaning up in the kitchen. 📕 What is an Egg Curry Masala? Egg Curry Masala is a popular Curry in India and … [Read more...]
Red Currant Cordial Recipe
Red Currant Cordial is a specialty in Europe and elsewhere. The homemade Red Currant Syrup is prepared over a course of days, and that too without much effort! Learn how to prepare red currant cordial aka red currant syrup easily at home with fresh red currant berries. The Recipe with how to step-by-step instructions is further below We have been making … [Read more...]
Homemade Fish Sticks with Herbs
Fried Fish sticks with french fries, dipped into a homemade Tartar Sauce, that's what I call summer comfort food. Fish Sticks are also called Fish fingers across the pond! Fried fish sticks have never been considered health food because they are deep-fried. Yet, I love them, it's my comfort food! Fish sticks can be baked too, and they taste … [Read more...]
+18 Indian Chicken Curry Recipes
This is for you if you love chicken curries and Indian food. I have compiled a list with the best curries prepared with chicken. The other day, I was chatting with my school time friend about random daily things when the topic suddenly changed to curries and Indian food. She explained that she had discovered a liking for Indian food specialties, and when I heard … [Read more...]
Oven Baked Tandoori Chicken Recipe
This is the BEST Tandoori Chicken you will ever come across! My oven baked juicy chicken tandoori recipe is full of flavors and a must make if you love Indian food. There was a time when we made tandoori chicken every single day, 7 days a week every evening, in masses. For a few years, we would prepare and sell the best tandoori chicken in a small … [Read more...]
Stuffed Okra with Goan Recheado Paste
Stuffed Okra with a spicy red Goan Recheado paste is a delicacy, which can be enjoyed as a snack or serve it simply with the all famous Goan fish curry rice. The vegan stuffed okra, also known as ladyfinger/bhende, is quickly prepared and fried in a pan with little oil and add flavor and zing to your palate. Learn how to make stuffed okra with the step-by-step … [Read more...]
How to roast Cashews - How to prepare Cashew Fruit
I am sharing how to roast cashews and how to prepare the Cashew Fruit. This post is meant to educate how to roast small quantities of raw cashews in the outdoors and you will understand why further below. Cashews have turned, in the last few years, into a prime snack time choice for health-conscious people in the western world. Cashew nuts have always been … [Read more...]
Dal Makhani Recipe - Indian Butter Lentil
Dal Makhani is a North Indian spiced and creamy lentil dish. This recipe is a budget-friendly, one-pot, vegetarian and gluten-free dish. 📕 What is Dal Makhani? Dal Makhani means butter lentils. Dal are the lentils, and butter is called Makhan in Hindi. It's a creamy north Indian dish, which originated in Punjab, a northern region known for its rich use of … [Read more...]
Moringa Pod Curry
This flavorful Moringa pod curry is prepared with the pods of the moringa tree. This is a vegan, gluten free and low carb moringa pod vegetable curry gravy with coconut recipe. Prepare this original curry from Goa with the basic curry paste. Yes, Moringa is a vegetable. In this world, there is a tree known as Moringa, and it produces elongated, thin seed … [Read more...]
Classic Pizza Dough Recipe from scratch
I always rely on my easy pizza dough recipe, which I make from scratch in a jiffy! A Recipe for classic soft Pizza dough for thin crust pizza is a basic DIY. I use it regularly to make my own Pizza. Learn how to make pizza dough easily with the step-by-step instructions further below + video! I am a complete Pizza fanatic. Most probably, I can … [Read more...]
Banana Jam Recipe
Banana Jam is easy to make at home and it tastes ravishingly exciting on a slice of freshly baked bread for breakfast with coffee or tea. The banana jam recipe is an original from the French Caribbeans and it's completely without pectin. The banana is possibly one of the most versatile fruits of all time. Sure, it’s super tasty to eat as is (and so … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
This is my take on Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe. The healthier stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is based on the German/Bavarian Krautwickel (aka Kohlrouladen). Get the step by step recipe (with pictures) for the vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls further below, and learn how to make the healthier German stuffed cabbage rolls from scratch: The stuffed … [Read more...]
Basic Goan Curry Paste Recipe
The basic Goan Curry Paste is a red essential paste in any kitchen in Goa, India. The paste is easy to make, saves you time for making a fresh curry from scratch and you can freeze a batch for another day. Smooth, spiced, and enriched by freshly scraped coconut. That's how this Goan curry paste ought to be. While it seems as if this basic cooking paste is … [Read more...]
Vegetable Korma without Coconut
Vegetable Korma is a creamy, lightly spiced curry with green cardamom and yogurt as the main star ingredients. This simple to prepare nut-free, mix veg Korma (or veg Kurma Recipe) comes together rather easily since you can use fresh vegetables from your fridge. So, get the vegetable kurma recipe further below with step-by-step instructions and get cooking! 📕 … [Read more...]
Homemade French Flan Recipe
A good Flan Recipe is a must in my house! Sumptuous vanilla crème caramel pudding as a rewarding dessert can do wonders. I am not a sweet tooth, but a homemade custard is my ultimate weakness, and so I perfected an easy to prepare flan, and you can do this too! 🥣 Ingredients You will need a handful of ingredients to make this fantastic creamy flan dessert … [Read more...]
Tibetan Thukpa Noodle Soup Recipe
The Tibetan Thukpa Recipe is prepared with various delicious ingredients. This soup will lighten up your mood and help you find inner peace after a long day. 📕 What is Thukpa? Thukpa is a Tibetan soup made of noodles, vegetables and occasionally a protein. The soup is a wholesome meal in itself. Tibetans eat it to keep them self warm. The … [Read more...]
Papaya Jam with Lime Recipe
Papaya Jam with lime is one of my favorite fruit tropical jams. The lime lends the papaya fruit a lovely aroma, which you will surely enjoy. Spread the jam over your bread for breakfast and enjoy it. Learn how to make a papaya jam. Get the complete papaya jam with the lime recipe below, with step-by-step instructions to guide you along the way. We have … [Read more...]
Red Amaranth Leaves Stir Fry Recipe
Red Amaranth leaves are turned into a delicious easy to prepare Asian side dish. This recipe is Goan, Indian side dish served with curry rice and other vegetable sides in a thali. Red Amaranth leaves, which are known in Goa as Tambdi Bhaji, are a common sight in the Indian coastline state and the dish prepared with the red leaves is frequently served with Goan … [Read more...]
Poppy Seed Stollen Recipe
You might know the Stollen cake, but have you ever tried a Poppy seed Stollen? This eggless Stollen cake is an aromatic Christmas cake recipe, which your family and friends will enjoy. You can get the poppy seed Stollen recipe further below. I do have to confess, black poppy seeds always look better in cakes, simply because they give a nice contrast and … [Read more...]
Goan Cabbage Stir Fry
Goan Cabbage Stir Fry served as a side dish to Goan Indian meals This flavorful side dish can be easily prepared in less than 10 minutes at home. Learn how to make Cabbage Bhaji in the recipe below. We can always need quick, vegetarian, one-pot dishes such as this delicious cabbage bhaji. The cabbage stir-fry recipe is my Goan mother-in-law's specialty … [Read more...]
Indian Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
Butter Chicken is definitely the most known and popular North Indian dish in the world. Most probably you will have come across this dish abroad and if you are in India then of course you couldn't have missed it. I, personally, don't remember when I tasted my first easy Butter Chicken recipe but one thing is sure, it must have been in this marvelous big colorful … [Read more...]
Soji Semolina Recipe
Soji or Sooji/Suji is a stir-fried semolina dessert in Goa, India. Semolina wheat is known as Rawa, so the term Rawa Soji is more common. Some places in India call this a Halwa. I am constantly looking for quick, tasty recipes. Life around us is always a buzz, time scares, precious, and we try to do the maximum in a day. My plan for today's day, was to … [Read more...]
Goan Neureos recipe
We are in the middle of the Christmas celebrations, still enjoying the festivities with gorgeous food and our relatives and friends. It didn't snow, well, not that we expected (we are in the tropics), the weather has been lovely, warm and sunny the last days. Christmas is always more a quiet time, the new year is more like a storm. It has always been like that and … [Read more...]