What a bizarre name ! Well this is a dip (as in chips and dips) that got invented during the lockdown period with little whatever there is available in the pantry and hence the name. Continue reading “Lockdown Dip”
Lockdown Dip
The proof of the pudding …
“Good, old-fashioned ways keep hearts sweet, heads sane and hands busy”, said Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women. And I have found so much deeper meaning and truth in this while the whole world has been in lockdown due to the Covid 19 epidemic. I have been going back to so many old recipes and cooking or baking them not only because I consider working in the kitchen therapeutic, but also because these dishes have been our comfort food in these taxing and high tension times.
One such recipe is the good old bread and butter pudding which never fails to satisfy the sweet cravings. Continue reading “The proof of the pudding …”
Banana Buns
Buns as they are called in Goa are a cross between a puri and bread, They are actually snacks that are made in variation in the coastal regions of Goa and Karnataka, especially Udupi and Mangalore. They are fried like puris and puff up like them but the interior is rather flaky and filled like a bun and hence the name. They are served with vegetable curry like Kurma or with chutney. You can sweeten them more and can have them just like that sans any accompaniment! Thats my favourite way of eating them. Continue reading “Banana Buns”
Alsandyache Tonak
The title sounds all Greek and Latin isn’t it? Well it is Goan in fact 🙂 Let me explain. Alsande is a kind of legume grown mainly in Goa and Karnataka. Its actually a black eyed pea belonging to the cow pea family. Its extremely tasty and cooks very well. Tonak is colloquial version of Tondak which refers to a type of masala or gravy. This is an extremely tasty dish and is usually had with Goan bread called poi. You could have it with pav or slice bread as well. Continue reading “Alsandyache Tonak”
Cookies & Cream Milkshake
Cookies and cream is a classic combination. And when you have kids in the house, cookie jar is like a permanent fixture in your pantry. So here is a quick recipe for a nutritious cookies and cream milk shake to satisfy your hunger pangs. I have shared the recipe for the cookies used in the recipe in one of my previous blogs. Here is a link to the Chocolate oats & coconut cookies. Continue reading “Cookies & Cream Milkshake”
