Author Archives: Carol Pereira

Spicy Beef Chilli Fry.

My fondest memory of this flavoursome, spicy, earthy and fiery beef chilli fry was on a house boat cruising along the backwaters of Kerala during our honeymoon 6 years ago. Our chef on board made us a special lunch to accompany this awesome beef chilli fry. I did ask him how it was made and […]

Jamaican Grilled Jerk Chicken

I love Caribbean cuisine and whenever we get a chance, we visit “Yeahman” our favourite family run Caribbean joint in Bournemouth to have some delicious Jerk Chicken or Goat curry served along with a satisfying kidney bean rice and salsa. I have tried many versions of the jerk chicken and this grilled version I find simple and irresistible. […]

Luscious and Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Yes friends, Im finally back to the blogging world. Ive enjoyed a funfilled Christmas season with friends and family and I feel refreshed and look forward to 2012 with renewed energy and excitement. As I look back at 2011, amongst the many blessings, I see what a rollercoaster it has been for me…….my life has […]

Hot and Sour Fish Curry without Coconut, Amshi Tikshi Fish Curry-2 ( No Grinding)

Here is another Mangalore style Hot and Sour red fish curry that is flavourful and mind blowing tasty, involves no grinding of spices and is free from coconut. The speciality of this recipe is the use of  dried kokam pieces as a souring agent for the curry in place of tamarind. Kokam is the sun dried outer covering […]

Hot, Spicy and Divine Oxtail Vindaloo and its Back to Work again!!!

 “Wow that’s the best dish you’ve ever made”……exclaimed hubby after he had one bite of this “Melt in the mouth” oxtail cooked in a hot, enticingly spicy and simple Vindaloo curry. Must try it to believe it! Oxtail is a bony, gelatin-rich meat, which is usually slow-cooked as a stew or braised. It makes a delicious soup […]

Celebrating Love with “Love Cake” and the 100th Post”

…..yes love is in the air…its Christmas in a couple of weeks, my baby is almost one,  the love of my life Clem has been the best dad and partner ever…….. and its the much awaited 100th blog post……yes I am on a high!!…Praise God…:) I would like to take this opportunity to thank all […]

Sweet Date and Walnut Crescents/ Nevryo/ Nevrio, Karanji, Kajjayakalu for Christmas.

I am almost coming to the end of my Kuswar/Christmas sweet making journey for this year. It is Christmas in less than 10 days and my cupboard is stocked with Special Karakadde or Chilli  and Ginger flavoured Spicy Gramflour sticks, Rosette Cookies/ Roce Cookies/ Kokkisan, Sweet Semolina Balls with Almonds, Raisins and Condensed milk/Rava Laddus, Butter Chakkuli’s/ Crispy Savoury […]

Special Karakadde or Chilli -Ginger flavoured Spicy Gramflour sticks- Kuswar

Yes, I have started this year’s Kuswar preparation with a bang. The first Kuswar/ Mangalorean Christmas treat I decided to start with this year is hubby’s favourite, Karakadde or Spicy Gramflour sticks, which is a savoury and crispy snack that compliments any drink.  I guarantee, your guests will not be able to stop munching them :~) […]

Rosette Cookies/ Roce Cookies/ Kokkisan

Ever wondered why Rosette cookies or Roce cookies are traditionally made for Christmas all over the world?? Hmmm…Ive thought about it as well…been unsuccessful in finding an answer…..so deduce that because flowers are nature’s ultimate expression of God’s love, Beautiful rosettes when prepared with love during Christmas gratify the Lord!!  It is still unknown as […]