Channa Masala

Ingredients: -1 tbsp oil -Whole spices: 2 bay leaves, 3 cloves, 6 black peppercorns, 2 sticks of cinnamon, 8 coriander seeds, 1 star anise, -1 tsp cumin -1/2 tsp hing or asafetida -4 tomatoes -overnight soaked, drained and rinsed chickpeas(if using canned just rinse them out) -1/2 tsp red chilli powder -1/2 tsp turmeric powder…

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Malvani Chicken

This traditional recipe outlines a flavorful chicken in coconut sauce from the region of Malvan in India. The preparation is made using marinated chicken, coconut oil, onions, ginger, garlic, and various spices including Sunday Masala. The cooking process involves sautéing the onions and spices, adding fresh grated coconut, and cooking the marinated chicken until done. Malvani Chicken is served with rice or chapati.

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Seafood Medley In Goan Sauce

I spent a week in Seattle and fell in love with their seafood supply. Strolled around Pike Place Market, packed home fish. My aunt and i had the best time shopping, cooking and savoring this seafood medley. We used fish that was available at the market that day but I think any fish (cleaned and…

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Khandeshi Khichadi (Darn Spicy Rice)

Ingredients: -3 medium sized onions -4-5 cloves of garlic -1/4 tsp of asafoetida -4-6 leaves of curry leaves -2 inch piece of ginger  -3tbsp peanuts (preferably redskin on) -1 1/2 cup toor daal (yellow lentils) -2 cups rice -1 teaspoon turmeric powder -1 teaspoon red chilli powder -1 teaspoon khandeshi masala(substitute with extra 1 teaspoon…

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Ambat Goad Varan

Ingredients: -2 cups dal (toor is preferred but moong is cool too) -4 cups water -2 tsp ghee -1 tsp turmeric -salt to taste -6 curry leaves -1/4 tsp asafetida -1 tsp goda masala -1 tsp garam masala -1/4 tsp mustard seeds -1/4 tsp cumin -4-5 dried kokum (you can substitute these gorgeous Goan beauties…

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Vishakha Pepper Chicken

This delightful dish comes from our Vishakha Maushi. My sister’s best friends mum. So as every younger sister must, I have tagged along with my sister to many of her friend’s homes. But not always have I stumbled upon a finger-lickin’ recipe like this. This one is a total keeper (both the recipe and the…

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