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Fish cutlet recipe with step-by-step pictures. These mackerel fish cutlet/fish croquettes, Goan style are crispy and juicy, delicious, and a scrumptious appetizer or snack! Seafood lovers, this one is for you! Croquettes and kebabs top my list when it comes to appetizers/finger foods. Like these mackerel croquettes which I happen to love a lot! Unfortunately, we do no get good, fresh mackerels here unlike we do in Mumbai and Goa. So whenever I crave for these, I make do with the canned mackerels....

Galouti Kebab | Galawati Kebab recipe. Learn how to make these delicious Lucknowi kebabs using homemade galouti kabab masala. ORIGIN OR HISTORY OF GALOUTI KEBAB | GALAWATI KEBAB GALOUTI KEBAB | GALAWATI KEBAB INGREDIENTS HOW TO MAKE GALOUTI KEBAB AT HOME? Step by step instructions to make chicken galouti kebab | galawati kabab | galawat ke kabab HOW TO MAKE GALOUTI KEBAB? Galouti Kebab | Galawati Kebab Recipe Enjoyed this galawat ke kabab, then you may also enjoy these delicious and mouth-watering kebab recipes- ORIGIN OR HISTORY OF GALOUTI KEBAB | GALAWATI KEBAB Let’s talk about some interesting facts about the origin of Galouti kebabs....

This Goan mussel curry | coconut curry mussels is a mildly spiced, slightly tangy, flavorful coconut curry. The curry is a very basic Goan fish curry, but when mussels go in, the curry takes on the beautiful and unique flavor of the mussels. Mussels are not easy to spot in Mumbai, and even if you do they tend to be super pricey. Well, that’s not the case here, as they are found in abundance and it’s pretty economical too....

Kit Kat Cake with M&M ‘s is a super simple and fun DIY birthday cake, that looks absolutely gorgeous and is sure to make an impression! And my homemade eggless chocolate cake and chocolate frosting take this Kit Kat cake a notch-up! Everything is made from scratch except the candies of course 😀 So my son, Ethan turned 5, last Thursday, and I made him this birthday cake – a double layer kit kat cake with M&M’s....

Kugelhopf is a delicious, Alsatian, yeasted bread, similar to brioche but not as rich. It is baked in a special fluted pan. Here’s an easy recipe to make kugelhopf at home using a standard bundt pan as a substitute to the special kugelhopf pan. Hello everyone! Continuing with Lina ‘s cake challenge for the month of February, this is my second submission- Kugelhopf! The judges for this month’s fabulous challenge are Suzanne and Jhuls ....

Nankhatai biscuits are an Indian version of shortbread cookies. They are crispy and crumbly, light and flaky, with a tender crumb, and absolutely moreish! The festive season has begun with a bang in India! I’m sure you know what that means. Since Indian festivities and food are synonymous with each other, you can expect quite a lot of festive treats in the coming weeks. The festival of lights, Diwali, is just a few weeks away, so I’m starting my series of festive treats with these classic Indian buttery cookies also known as nankhatai cookies....

Recheado masala chicken drumsticks are a quick and delicious appetizer, that doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. You only need the popular Goan recheado masala paste and some salt to marinate the chicken, which is then grilled to perfection! Howdy guys! I’m back after another mini vacation from Goa! It was more of a hectic vacation, meeting relatives and shopping for all the spices and other foodstuffs to carry back home....

This easy, strawberry topping for cheesecake, requires only a few ingredients and tastes so delicious. If you are looking for a simple sauce to dress up your next cheesecake, this strawberry topping is it! You will love the simplicity of this sauce. It is not only great for cheesecakes but is great for topping waffles, French toast, pancakes, ice cream, and the likes! I’m not really a fan of canned fruit toppings, but do use it in a pinch, as I did for my cheesecake jars ....

This Veg Pulao Rice | Veg Pulav | Rice Pilaf is a delicious and aromatic one-pot wholesome meal. Enjoy this veg pulao by itself or along with some curry or yogurt raita. Pulao is also known by other names like Pulav, Pilaf, Polow or Pilau. Pulao is a rice dish cooked with aromatic spices and vegetables and/or with meats. In my household, mom would make her Goan veg pulao every Sunday along with chicken curry....

Cheese corn toast is a scrumptious snack, made by preparing a delicious cheese & corn filling, & spread on toast. A delicious appetizer to entertain your guests or a perfect after-school snack! Cheese corn toast is quick and easy, scrumptious snack, a favorite with most kids and adults too! There is something so good about the combination of cheese and corn, that it works well in the form of a spread or even croquettes aka cheese corn balls!...

These two ingredient eggless coconut macaroons, bursting with coconut flavor are chewy, delicious, gluten-free and oh so yum! These are so good, you may just want to double a batch every time you make them. Beware! They will disappear no sooner than they are baked 😀 WHAT IS A COCONUT MACAROON? A macaroon is a small dense cookie made traditionally made with almonds or coconut, egg whites, sugar, and flavorings. It may be decorated with glazed cherries or chocolate....

This refreshing virgin mango mojito is a delicious and mangolicious twist on the classic mojito. You just need about 5 minutes to whip this up! Mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail, made of 5 ingredients- mint, sugar, lime juice, white rum, and club soda. Y erba Buena , a variety of mint is generally used in the traditional recipe. But since it’s not very feasible to find it, regular mint works just as well....

Slurp up a tall glass of this refreshing, creamy, and luscious mango shake made with fresh, ripe, seasonal mangoes, milk, sugar, and a touch of cardamom. This is a pretty simple and basic recipe for a mango shake with milk. Be sure to check out more delicious variations listed in the post below! One of the best things about summers in India are mangoes. The sweet, golden, juicy mangoes are the only thing I look forward to during Indian summers....

This protein-packed moong sprouts pulao with paneer makes for a delicious one pot meal! Learn how to make this delicious and wholesome pulao! Sharing a very easy and delicious one-pot meal- Moong sprouts pulao! I’m a big fan of one-pot meals, and if it’s quick then there is nothing better! Who doesn’t love a fresh meal that’s quick and easy to prepare as well as delicious and nutritious at the same time?...

Shark ambot tik curry is a hot and tangy, classic Goan fish curry! Sharing my Mom’s recipe to make this delicious Goan fish curry bursting with scrumptious flavors! Pair it with some rice and some sautéed veggie for a hearty Goan fare! AMBOT TIK MEANING Ambotik is actually two words, ambot which means tangy/sour & tik which means hot/spicy in Konkani . So as the name suggests, its a hot and tangy curry, made mostly using fish, prawns or even calamari....

Bagara rice also known as bagara chawal is a popular Hyderabadi rice dish flavored with aromatic spices, caramelized onions, fresh coriander, and mint leaves. Here’s a quick video recipe that shows you how to make bagara rice at home. Rice dishes are often my top choice when it comes to one-pot meals. And there are a variety of Indian rice dishes, from the popular biryani’s to pulao’s, so one is really spoilt for choices....

This eggless French toast is lightly crisp on the outside, pillowy, and custardy on the inside. Enjoy it with a drizzle of maple syrup and your favorite toppings! Do you love French toast but avoid it due to eggs? Ever wondered if you can make French toast without eggs? If your answer is yes, then this recipe is just for you! These eggless French toasts are so easy to make and taste really scrumptious!...

This Mexican guacamole is creamy, delicious, and refreshing. It is made with clean ingredients, and just takes a few minutes to make a batch of fresh guacamole from scratch! Great as a healthy dip with some baked chips or the perfect accompaniment to go along with your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex meals. Vegan & gluten-free! A few years ago, avocados were not really a thing in India. I hadn’t even tasted an avocado until I relocated to the US....

Raita is a popular savory Indian yogurt based condiment , which serves as a perfect accompaniment to hot and fiery dishes like biryanis ,spicy pulao’s and other spice laden gravies. I’m sharing a very basic onion tomato raita ,which is the most commonly made raita,it requires very few ingredients ,all of which will be readily available in your pantry 🙂 Ingredients: 1 cup low fat plain yogurt 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 3/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/8 teaspoon red chilly powder/ cayenne pepper Salt to taste Pinch of sugar ( optional) but do add if the yoghurt it a tad sour 2 -3 teaspoons of a mixture of chopped cilantro & mint leaves...

Pani Puri recipe with step-by-step pictures. Learn how to make this mouth-watering, Indian street food at home from scratch! Pani Puri is a popular Indian street food known by various names all over the country. In Mumbai, it is known as pani puri, as golgappa or gol gappay in Delhi, and puchka in Kolkatta and pani ke batashe in Uttar Pradesh, gupchup in Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Telangana. Different names for the same yummy thing!...