Best Gharguti Goan Home Food Recipes
A delicious handi chicken is made with aromatic spices, cashew, and yogurt in a vessel called handi. Handi is a kind of cooking pan that was used in Indian cooking with a shallow depth and a wide bottom in olden days which was made of clay. However, these days it is not so common to […]
Egg Bhurji is a spicy and flavorful scrambled eggs recipe that is quite famous in the streets of Northern and Western India. It is easy to make, healthy and tastes delicious.
Fish Kalputi is a dish typically made of fish heads. This dish uses big fish heads like Snapper fish, King Fish, Perch head (Chonak), Salman (Rawas), big Pomfret heads and tails. Fish kalputi is delicacy of Goan food.
Bangdyachi Uddamethi is a fish curry of the Saraswat family in Goa. It is made with Bangda (Mackerel) and rare masala blend that includes Udid dal (skinless black gram dal), methi seeds (fenugreek seeds) and soaked raw Rice. This recipe is also widely prepared in Malvan and few other coastal belts closer to Goa.
Goan prawn curry is a tangy spicy curry made using shrimps, a variety of spices and coconut milk. Some people use tamarind as the souring agent and some use kokum. Goan’s style Prawn curry pairs very well with steamed rice. This homemade Spicy curry is easy to make and has a Portuguese influence.
Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) is one of the most popular curries at any Indian restaurant. Aromatic chicken pieces in an incredible creamy curry sauce, this Murgh Makhani is one of the best you will try! You will love how easy it is to make in the comfort of your own home.
Considered to be one of the must-try curries. Murg Korma is primarily prepared with cashew nuts, poppy seeds, milk, ghee, and yogurt. The color of this curry being white it is also known as ‘Safed Murg Korma (Chicken in White Gravy)’
This Fresh Methi and Chicken Curry is a keeper since long. The subtle flavor of fresh Fenugreek leaves that comes in every bite along with a spicy gravy makes this dish very special. You could either serve this Chicken Methi with Garlic Naan, Rotis or Pudina Laccha Parathas whichever is your choice.
Masala Stuffed Mackerel is Goan Sarswat’s seafood delight! This pan-fried Bangdo (Mackerel) is stuffed with atypical Goan spice paste and is loved not only by Goan but equally by a tourist visiting Goa. Masala Stuffed Mackerel has become a signature dish of Goa.
Ambot tik (of Mackerel/Shark fish) is a classic favorite among the Goan folk. The curry has a deliciously sour, spicy, and tangy flavor. It is because of the taste this dish is named ‘Ambotik’ in which ‘ambot’ means Sour and ‘tik’ means Spicy. It is usually accompanied by rice, bread, or sannas. Different types of […]
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