July 2020 archive

Beetroot and Carrot Soup

Recently I have been making a few soups to weather the pandemic and the rains. While reading up on different recipes I was mesmerized by pictures of the beetroot soup. The vibrant colour was super attractive and I knew I wanted to make it for its visual value. I am no fan of beetroot and …

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Coconut chocolate bombs

For some reason I had loads of Coconut at home and though I don’t use it much, even though I am Mangalorean, I still can’t figure out why I had so many. I needed coconut for a vegetable preparation and when I broke open one realised it was dried from inside. It hadn’t gone bad …

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Beringela Picantes (spicy brinjal)

This Goan dish may have a complicated name but the recipe is super easy to make. The origin of this dish can be found in Portuguese cuisine. It’s a balance of spicy, sour with a hint of sweetness. Reminds you of a pickle and goes well with rice and curry. I used to make it …

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