Goan Chicken Xacuti (Chacouti or Shakuti) is a hot, spicy and flavourful curry that is traditionally made in Goa, using a blend of various spices and ground coconut. Goans love their Xacuti and you would find mutton, crabs, prawns or even vegetables lovingly cooked in this special blend. As for me, I was in a mood […]
This is Baby A’s favourite baked chicken dish. Its is tomatoey and tangy with a hint of flavour from the curry leaves and herbs. I usually double the recipe as Baby A happily ignores all the sides on his plate and just goes for the chicken. Ingredients: Serves 1 Chicken thigh or leg with skin […]
If your little one loves oranges and chicken, and is not quite used to spicy food yet, then he or she is sure to love this super easy, mildly flavoured, combination of oranges and chicken. I have used sage for flavour and a pinch of black pepper for spice. An added squeeze of fresh orange […]
Any diehard fan of chicken wings is sure to devour these super simple chilli wings. Made using the “heavenly combo of chilli powder, lime or lemon juice and salt” it is simplicity and pleasure at its peak. Much like the Indian highway dhaaba food. Named them the “Wings of Fire” because of their lovely bright […]
I am one helluva proud and hormonal mom who has just managed to complete a 17 month long wonderful nursing journey with Baby A. A journey at the beginning that seemed impossible and scary, but came so naturally, was all consuming, with precious moments of bonding, periods of frustration and periods where I was on the verge […]
We mangies love our pepper. It is one of those spices that is used world over, that can be sprinkled over almost everything. Pepper (Miri in Konkani) is one of the major intercrops grown in Mangalore. Hence you will also find here many pepper based dishes. Dishes like Pepper Roast, Pepper fry, Chicken/Mutton Pepper Curry are […]
To make this traditional Mangalorean spicy coconut curry ( for chicken/mutton/ prawns) you will need: Ingredients: Pathrades/Pothrade: 2 cylinders cut into 1.5 inch pieces. I prefer the pathrade to be less chunkier. Tender Chicken/ Mutton: : 1 kg Large Prawns: 1/2 -3/4 kg For Grinding: Roast seperately Kashmiri/ Bedagi red chillies : 8-9 Peppercorns: 6 Turmeric: 1/4 tsp Cumin […]
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. […]
Tender morsels of meat enrobed in a delicate spice paste that is enriched with a grand sprinkling of freshly grated coconut……hmmmmm… This is mom’s sublime recipe for a traditional and much loved Mangalorean dish. Prepared using meats like chicken/ country chicken, game meats like pheasant and rabbit. Served at Mangalorean weddings or the day before the wedding […]
Kori Roti is a Mangalorean Bunt Speciality. ‘Kori’ means Chicken in Tulu – the local language of Mangalore and ‘Ghassi’ means a rich and spicy coconut gravy. When the kori and roti are married together, the crispy paper thin Roti’s or crispy rice flakes, absorb all the goodness of the spicy Chicken Curry, and produce this soft textured […]