Goan pattal bhaji -Veggie delight (on viewers demand)

Goa pattal bhaji

On demand of a few of our vegetarian readers heres an all time favourite goan veg recipe :)

Chana Patal Bhaaji is served in most of the Goan local restaurants loved by one and all .Chana-patal bhaaji has the flavors of all the whole masalas. Goans relish the Chana Patal Bhaaji with pao (goan local bread) tastes best for breakfast.

By the way I would like to warn you the list of ingredients looks long but you will love the veggie it dishes out :D

Slurpp

Preparation time: 30 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

White Peas (Chana) : ¼ cup

Grated coconut: 1 cup

Onion: 2 (one sliced and one finely chopped)

Potato: 1 small (chopped into big cubes)

Black pepper: 1tspn

Cinnamon: 1 inch

Dry coriander seeds: 2 tbspn

Cloves: 5

Star anise: 2 petals (seeds removed)

Mace: 1 petal

Nutmeg: 1/4th

Fennel seeds: 1 tspn

Poppy seeds: 1tspn

Dry red chillies: 5

Oil : 3 tbspn

Green coriander leaves: 2 tbspn (finely chopped)

Salt to taste

Method:

·         Soak the white peas (chana) overnight. Pressure cook white peas (chana) for 4 whistles.

·         Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Stir fry sliced onion till brown.

·         Add the grated coconut and stir fry till brownish.

·         Dry roast all the whole masala on a low flame till nice aroma wafts from the pan.

·         Grind the coconut very fine along with the roasted whole masalas, turmeric and little water.

·         Heat 2 tbspn oil and stir-fry finely chopped onion till it changes colour.

·         Add the ground masala and cooked white peas, potatoes along with water.

·         Add the required water to the gravy; the gravy should be of thin consistency.

·         Add the green coriander and salt.

·         Remove from heat when potatoes are cooked.

·         Serve with puri, chapathi or pao.

It was a fun experience making this dish along with mummy.. added a new reciepe to my culinary basket :)

Catch you'll later going to have some Authentic Goan patal Bhaji now ;)

cheers!

spices and masalas - they complete the dish

Every kitchen needs utensils, vegetables, a brilliant cook and also SPICES. Food flavors make our mouth water and any dish is incomplete without it. Actually even sweet dishes have spices used for flavoring.

well according to my mother and my close friends and relatives their are variety of Goan spices and masalas that add to the tastes of Goan dishes.There are many choices like-

Goana foods

              Karmas Foods

Basically, Masala is an expression used in South Asian Cuisines all over India, Bangladesh, Sri-Lanka and Pakistan. Masala rich cuisines describe a mixture of natural aromatic ground spices, where in the prepared dish is to be eaten hot and spicy. Goa Masalas or Goan Masalas can either be a combination of dried (and usually dry-roasted) spices, or a paste such as Vindaloo Masala made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients, often garlic, ginger and onions.

Because I hardly take pains of going into the ranchikud, I don't know most of the names of spices but as they say internet is the savior. Some names of spices were told to me by my mom, mentioned under-

• Lahsun (Garlic)
• Lal Mirchi ( Red chili)
• Lal Mirchi powder (Red chili powder)
• Lavang (Cloves)
• Halad/haldi (Turmeric)
• Hara Dhania (Coriandar)
• Hari Mirch (Green chili)
• Harre
• Hara miri miri (Coriander powder)
• Hing (Asafoetida)
• Imli (Tamarind)
• Jaiphal (Nutmeg)
• Javitri (Mace)
• Jeera (Cumin) seed

I'm sure that those interested foodies reading the post will definitely, as per their interest will use internet or recipe books to know more about spices and masalas because I could only specify few as per my knowledge.

Bob's Inn - Fun Goan Food

BOB'S INN

(review)

Bob's Inn: nestled in the heart of Candolim is a paradise for seafood 
lovers. With myriad types of cuisine the restaurant caters to diffrrent 
palettes.

It serves Goan, Indian, Chinese and Continental 
cuisines besides varied delectable steaks. The pricing is absolutely value for money.

Their speciality being seafood makes it a must for 
you to try their declicacies such as Crab xec Xec, Mussels in white wine, 
fish portuguesa etc. In short the Goan seafood is to die for .

The ambiance gives a very rustic feel and the 

conventional setup enhances the overall experience of dining :)


"Time standing still- 30 years passed"


The owner Mr. Pradeep Lawande (my uncle) commonly known as 'BOB' is very friendly, charming and hospitable, always caring about his guests in the most pleasant way, with the best smile on his face :D

You can also find this resto bar adorned with rich legacies, one of them is the special collection of old liquors and other rustic goan artifacts . If u happen to get here do spend some time seeing his bar.


This is undoubtedly one of the best resto-bars i've come accross and surely worth a visit . Well if you're looing for a cosy corner with scrumptous food 'Bobs Inn' is the place to be :)

Cheers !

Conclusion of The Last Meeting

MINUTES OF THE MEETING

OBJECTIVES:

Discussed about the previous blogs posted regarding the improvement and matter required.

Decided the next four post titles for each member.

Shared ideas and views on the above topics

Guidance acquired through viewing various known food blogs as a base of good and helpful reference

       AGENDA                                                NOTES                                        TIME LIMIT(mins)

      

1. Next title decision                        different post titles were decided collectively         4     

                                                                for each member of the group  

 

2. Main features of selected          Discussed the content of the posts                         10

   topics

  

3. Gather appropriate                  Decided to ask friends and classmates about 

 information                                their love for food and cooking experiences.                  5

                                                                          

4. Improvement of Blog                  Decided to add attractive information and

                                                           Not just recipes.                                                              6

                                                                      

 

5. Next meeting                               Discussed and decided a date and time for our              

                                                         next meeting and thanked the members for their

                                                         presence.                                                                            5

                                                                                                        total minutes                      30

                                                                            

Important Notice for Members

Date of issue: 19^th September 2014

Time: 3:40 pm

                                                 NOTICE

For the better execution of our blog we have decided to conduct a meeting on discussion on various issues with respect to our blogs.

Our meeting to discuss our next post titles and content and help to each other, is scheduled on 20th September 2014 at Dempo college SYBcom classroom, at  2:00 pm 

                                                    AGENDA

1 To decide the next title for each member.

2  To exchange ideas and views on the four topics decided.

3 To decide the content of every post.

4 To collect and gather appropriate information regarding our topic from various sources so as a help to all members.

5 To take a collective decision to improve our blog.

6 To decide the time and date for the next meeting

7 Vote of Thanks.

 SD/-

(Saylee kuncolienker)

Group Leader

YUMMY ...MOUTH WATERING CHICKEN FRY!!!!!!

easy to get and arrange ingredients
(specified according to 3 people, for my family at least it was enough)
6 chicken portions
2 cloves garlic - crushed
1 teaspoon paprika - sweet
1/2 teaspoon black pepper - coarsely milled
1/2 teaspoon salt
Breadcrumbs or oatmeal for frying

Marinate chicken for an hour. Put oil in a pan. Apply breadcrumbs or oatmeal to the chicken and fry on low heat.

this dish got me nice and motivational reviews from my family. guys please try this dish......and make your family experience mouth watering situations.

PULLAU - (Traditional Goan rice with raisins and almond)

2 cups Basmati rice
1 large onion-sliced
3 dessertspoon vegetable oil
4x two inch sticks cinnamon barks
10 whole black peppercorns
6 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Pinch of saffron
4ozs raisins
2ozs blanched almonds
4 cups stock of water
Salt to taste

Fry onion in oil in a large pan - add whole spice, and when infused turn down heat. Now add all other ingredients including washed rice and boil rapidly for 15min. Cover and cook until grains are tender.