Food & Memories of Mangalore
Folks I realise that it had been a while since my hubby contributed some of his genius recipes to the blog. I sort of pestered him to cook something new. I say ‘new’ because he does cook on & off but mostly stuff that is already on the blog. Sometimes, variations of existing recipes are…
The coconut and its by products are associated with a host of health benefits. From aiding weight loss to improving heart health, we hear of new developments in science that point towards the coconut being the wonder food of all time. While the West has woken up to it recently, we Indians, especially South Indians…
Palak Methi Murgh (Spinach & Fenugreek Chicken) ~ Simple, Nutritious & Delicious!
I love mince and I keep looking for recipes to enjoy it. I have been making this dish since years but never got around to posting the recipe because I wanted to shoot a video and post both in one go (please scroll down to the bottom of the recipe to view the video!). So here’s presenting, a classic shepherd’s pie with an Indian twist – this is how I choose to begin my new year! With a mouthful of deliciousness! You see my family is a fan of this dish ever since I started making it. It is a great way to make kids eat without a fuss because who doesn’t love minced meat and potatoes right? This is not a fancy shmancy recipe because I have deviated from all the original recipes that call for milk and flour…
A few months ago the hubby made this wonderful dish. He is a pro at recreating flavours enjoyed at restaurants and the nihari has been his all time favourite. A few years ago I had shared the recipe of Nalli Nihari – mutton slowly cooked in a blend of spices and it was well received by many readers who tried it. Now I am sharing the recipe of the same dish which can be made in a pressure cooker in less than 45 minutes from start to finish! The Nihari Gosht is a very rich dish that is apt for the festive season if you are looking to make something different. The gravy is delicately spiced and silky, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice or chapathis or even bread. We enjoyed it with some vegetable pulao and it was…
Part 3 : Sintra & Albufeira – Sightseeing & Food The last segment of my travelogue will cover two different places in Portugal – Sintra and Albufeira (in the Algarve region). These two places were woven into our 7 day trip to Portugal. While there is a lot to see in Sintra, you can still cover it in a day trip. Algarve on the other hand is a 3 hour train journey from Lisbon and it is recommended to stay there at least for 2 nights if you really want to explore the region. It is also recommended that you rent a car if you wish to explore the place at your leisure. However there are ho-on-hop-off buses that will take you around to show the place but you may not be able to explore all the beaches in one…
Part 2: Lisbon – Food, Shopping & Entertainment FOOD Since I did not plan to write a blog post about my trip I did not focus much on taking pictures of the food we ate so I am sharing just a few pictures. Being a die hard foodie, and this is just my opinion, Portugal is not really a food lover’s paradise unless you have a massive sweet tooth. The cuisine is not very vast and the flavours are not complex unlike most other cuisines. Most dishes are delicately spiced, with chunky pieces of pork and fish (especially cod) being the dominant ingredients. You’ll have to be lucky to find chicken on most menus and if you are a vegetarian your choices may be limited to bread, cheese, butter, vegetarian quiches and perhaps lentil/vegetable soups. If you are vegan, please carry…
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