St. Lucia Grilled Pork With Souskai Sauce - Keto#EatTheWorld

Souskai (or Sous Kay) is a vibrant, fresh Caribbean sauce and seasoning from St. Lucia and the French Antilles. This Souskai sauce is so delicious, you must try this. This can be used to marinate any meat, poultry or fish.
Adapted from here
Ingredients
For The Pork Chops Marination
1kg Boneless Pork Chops 

1 Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper powder
1½ Teaspoon Curry Powder
1 Teaspoon Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
3 Tablespoons Souskai Sauce

For The Souskai Sauce
1 Medium Onion - diced
3 Scallions - Green & White - separated & finely chopped
1 Small Red Bell Pepper- diced
6 Big Clove Garlic - chopped
2 Hot Peppers - Chopped (adjust accordingly for spiciness)
½ Cup Olive Oil
¼ Cup Freshly Squeezed Lime juice
½ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley - chopped
2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves -chopped
2 Tablespoons Basil Leaves
Method
To Make The Souskai Sauce

In a small chopped add the all the ingredients except the oil and pulse it till it is coarsely chopped. Add the fresh lime juice, oil and salt to the mixture. Again pulse the chopper till the ingredients are well combined. Remove this in a wide mouth jar. Allow the sauce to sit for at least 15–30 minutes to let the flavors infuse, though it can be served immediately.
For The Pork Chops Marination
Wash and pat dry the pork chops.

In a large bowl, add all the given ingredients, rub it into the pork chops well. Refrigerate overnight for better flavors or keep it for at least 3 -4 hours for marinating.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Arrange the marinated chops in a large baking dish in a single layer along with marination. 

Bake 20 minutes or until the chops are tender. 

You can cook these on the stove top too. 

After they are tender, take the pork chops and grill them on coal till they are browned on both sides.

Serve hot with topped with more Souskai sauce and sprinkle of chopped tomatoes, coriander leaves. Enjoy!!

My Notes

Souskai Sauce can be used to marinated other meats like chicken, beef , lamb/mutton or seafood. It's a versatile ingredients. You can tomatoes or basil leaves too make this sauce and serve as a condiments along with the grilled meat or seafood.

Labels: St. Lucia, Eat the World, International Cuisine, Souskai, Sauce, Pork Chops, Keto, Low Carb

Check out all the wonderful Northern Italy recipes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!
For Eat The World we are sharing recipes of "St. Lucia"

• Amy's Cooking Adventures: St. Lucia Cacao Tea 
• Sneha's Recipe: St. Lucia Grilled Pork With Souskai Sauce - Keto 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: St. Lucian Rum Punch

Heart Shaped Rolls#BreadBakers

These heart shaped dinner rolls are so soft, delicious, light & fluffy, they are so easy easy to make. Perfect for a valentine's dinner, do try them!

Ingredients
275 Grams All Purpose Flour
35 Grams Caster Sugar
½ Teaspoon Level Salt
1 Egg - lightly beaten
120 Ml +- Milk
1 Teaspoon Instant Yeast
30 Grams Butter
10 Grams Dark Cocoa powder
Water - as required to knead the dough
Method
For the Sponge
In a bowl add 100ml milk, sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and yeast, mix well and keep aside till it froths/bubbles for about 20 minutes.
For the Dough

In a food processor add flour, lightly beaten egg and all of the sponge mix , knead this to a dough, if kneaded then add a tablespoon of remaining milk or water till you get a soft and sticky dough. Now add the butter, again knead till the butter is incorporated. This dough is a sticky dough, so do not be tempted to add more flour. Take the out on to a work surface and knead for about 5 to 8 minutes till the dough does not stick to your hands, it should be soft and smooth. The softer the dough ,the softer our bread will be. The final dough should be soft, smooth, elastic and not sticking to your hands.
Keep this in a oiled bowl till it doubles in volume. 

Once it doubles in volume.

Divide the dough into 2 parts, 363grams and 160grams each and shape it into smooth round balls. Take the small dough ball and add the cocoa powder and blend to gather until we get a smooth and even chocolate dough. After adding the cocoa powder it weighed 175 grams.

Now we have one chocolate and one white dough. Divide both the dough's into 10 each equal parts, using a weighing scale, so that the measurements will be exact the rolls will be in similar size.

Roll out the white dough ball into a circle and place the chocolate ball inside it and then wrap the chocolate ball with the white dough. 

Just tuck-in the edges towards the center and then roll the seam side on a surface to make is a smooth round ball. 

Roll and shape like wise all of them into smooth round balls. Let the rolls sit for 10 minutes with a damp cloth, so that the dough can rest and relax.

Take each dough ball and roll it into an oval shape. The dough should have to have at least 1cm thickness.

Now flip over and fold the dough into half.

Cut the dough from the bended end, leaving about 1 cm uncut from the other end. 

Open out and shape into a heart shape.

Lightly press it.

Place the shaped heart dinner rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover them up loosely with a greased plastic film or a damp cloth so that we can make sure they will not get dry and at the same time, the covering will not disturb the smooth rising.

Let them proof until they are puffed up beautifully. The time will vary according to the warmth of our room.
Preheat the oven at 180°C/350°F.

When the rolls have puffed up nicely, brush the top with some egg wash. Bake them for 16-18 minutes or until they slightly start to turn golden in color. Once baked cool them on a wire rack. 

The dinner rolls are very soft, light and fluffy. The smells amazing and tastes delicious. 

These heart dinner rolls are best when they are warm and just a few minutes ..,out of the oven. 
My Notes

You can keep the heart rolls at room temperature in an air tight container for up to three days.
You can freeze this rolls for up to one month. Simply wrap the bread in plastic or aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn.   
Take it out whenever you need and just put it in 180°C / 350°F preheated oven for 10 minutes or microwave them on high for 30 - 45 seconds, and you’ll get fresh bread ready to eat .
Labels: Bread Bakers, Breads, Cocoa powder, Heart Shaped, Cocoa powder 
                

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

This month's Bread Baker's theme is Loaves Of Love.

• Magical Ingredients: Beet Feta Twisted Heart Bread
• Food Lust People Love: Cheddar Marmite Rolls 
• Passion Kneaded: Cheesy Twisted Heart Bread 
• A Messy Kitchen: Cranberry Cinnamon Swirl Bread 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Double Chocolate Muffins 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Extra Gooey Sticky Buns 
• Sneha's Recipe: Heart Shaped Rolls 
• Zesty South Indian Kitchen: Rose Petal Pistachio Cardamom Sourdough Bread

Punjabi Style Chitra Rajma Masala With Homemade Rajma Masala#SundayFunday

Chitra Rajma is called Pinto Beans in English. These kidney beans are so creamy delicious naturally when cooked! There is a certain creaminess that comes from making this bean from its dried form which means you really don't need to add that much cooking oil when preparing it. This is real comfort food, can be had with steamed rice, roti or crusty bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner. My daughter and her hubby loves kidney beans in any form and this Homemade Rajma Masala elevates this dish to the next level. Chitra Rajma cooks also very quickly.

Cup Measurement = 200Ml
Ingredients
To Cook The Rajma In Pressure Cooker
1½ Cup Dried Chitra Rajma
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
2 Bay Leaves
2 Brown Cardamoms
1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
1 Teaspoon Kashmiri Chilly Powder
1 Teaspoon Oil
For The Gravy
½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
A Pinch Asafoetida
1 Teaspoon Finely Chopped Garlic
2 Medium Onions - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Heaped Ginger Garlic Paste
4 Medium Tomatoes - blended
2 - 3 Green Chillies - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Coriander powder 
½ Teaspoon Cumin powder
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 Teaspoon Kashmiri Chilly powder
3 Tablespoons Oil
1 Teaspoon Homemade Rajma Masala
1 Teaspoon Desi Ghee
3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Coriander leaves
For The Homemade Rajma Masala Powder

Makes 475 grams
Ingredients
120 Grams Coriander seeds
70 Grams Cumin seeds
60 Grams Whole Red Chillies
35 Grams Dry Ginger powder
15 Grams Bay Leaves
25 Grams Black Cardamoms
5 Grams Cloves
1 Nutmeg -  broken
70 Grams Dry Pomegranate seeds
50 Grams Amchur powder / Dry Mango powder
Method
For The Homemade Rajma Masala Powder

Dry roast each ingredient separately. Except the ginger and amchur powder. Cool it  then grind all the roasted ingredients together except the ginger and amchur powder. When all ingredients are finely powdered, add the ginger and amchur powder and mix well store in a air tight container. To preserve the color and flavor, store this in the refrigerator.
For Cooking The Rajma

Wash and soak the rajma for at least 7 hours. Then again wash it well. Place this in the pressure cooker with water enough to cover the rajma and all the given ingredients. Cook on medium high flame for one whistle then reduce the flame to low and cook it for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes switch off the flame and let the pressure get released naturally.
For The Gravy

In large kadai/pan heat oil, add the cumin seeds when they start to brown add the asafoetida, then the garlic and sauté till it starts to brown. Now add the onion and fry till it turns golden, the add the ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw aroma vanishes. Add the blended tomatoes and cook for a 2 minutes then add coriander, chilly, turmeric , cumin powder, homemade rajma masala and salt to taste. Sauté till oil surfaces then add 2 big spoons of the cooked rajma and mash it well so that we get a thick gravy and sauté for a 2 minutes. Now add the remaining cooked rajma and sauté for 2 minutes. Check for gravy consistency if needed add more hot water accordingly to make a nice thick gravy. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on low flame stirring in between. When cooked then add the desi ghee and switch off the flame mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves. 

Enjoy with rice, we enjoyed this with Jeera Rice
Labels: Pinto Beans, Rajma, Kidney Beans, Homemade, Masala, Vegetarian, Gluten free, Indian, Main course, Sunday Funday 

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes with "Dried Beans"

Check all the other recipes below

• Black-eyed Peas with Bacon from Food Lust People Love
• Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Beans from Making Miracles
• Instant Pot 13 Bean Soup with Ham from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Indian Style Bean Salad from Mayuri's Jikoni
• Meatless Shepherd's Pie from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
• Protein Rich Devil's Food Muffins from A Messy Kitchen
• Punjabi Style Chitra Rajma Masala With Homemade Rajma Masala from Sneha’s Recipe
• Rajma Pulav Kidney Beans Pulav from Sizzling Tastebuds
• Slow Cooker Chicken and White Bean Soup from Our Good Life
• Vegan Butter Bean Beetroot Salad from Cook with Renu

Colorful Peppers Pulao#AlphabetChallenge

Colorful Peppers Pulao is an easy, quick and delicious one-pot meal rice made with 3 different bell peppers/capsicum, aromatics and herbs. The best thing about this recipe is that you can use leftover rice too. Perfect for lunch box or kid's tiffin.

Ingredients
½ Each of Red, Yellow, Orange & Green Bell Peppers
½ medium sized Red/ purple Onion
3 Green Chilies - thinly sliced
1 Teaspoon Urad Dal
1 Tablespoon Homemade Curry Powder
1½ Cups  Rice 
2-3 Tablespoons Oil 
2½ Cups Water 
Method  

Dice into little cubes all the colored bell peppers
Heat a frying pan with a tablespoon of oil and sauté the peppers, sliced green chillies and with a pinch salt, and a teaspoon of curry powder. Remove and keep aside.

In the same pressure cooker heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add the urad dal, when it starts to brown add in the rice and sauté it for a minute lightly stirring it or else the rice will break. Then add in the curry powder and sauté again for a minute, add salt to taste and give a good mix. Add in the water and bring this to a rolling boil. Close the cooker and take 2 whistles on high flame. After 2 whistles switch off the flame. 

Let the pressure release on it's own. Open the cooker and stir in the sautéed bell peppers and green chillies lightly fluff the rice with a fork so that the bell pepper as incorporated and the rice is loosen nicely. Serve warm, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

Enjoy this simple yet completely healthy and wholesome one pot meal! 
Labels: Colored Bell Peppers, Capsicum, Pulao, Pressure Cooker, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free,  Main course, Curry powder, Homemade, Alphabet Challenge

Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet Challenge 2026 - Alphabet "C" 

• Blogghetti: Chai Spice Mix 
• Culinary Cam: Chicken Thigh Schnitzel + Chenin Blanc 
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Chocolate Chip Crescent Roll Cookies 
• Mayuri’s Jikoni : Chora Nu Shaak,Gujarati Style 
• Magical Ingredients: Coconut Rolls 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Colorful Peppers Pulao 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Corn Saute with Pancetta, Potatoes, and Peppers 
• A Messy Kitchen: Cranberry Pistachio Pull-apart Rolls 
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Dill Pickle & Mustard Seed Cream Cheese Spread
• Food Lust People Love: Traditional Cullen Skink
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: White Chicken Chili  

Creamy Avocado & Egg Salad - Keto#SundayFunday

Creamy Avocado & Egg Salad is a healthy, protein-packed, and low-carb alternative to traditional egg salad. This is my to go salad meal which have for my lunch, especially carry it whenever I, attend a first Saturday retreat. I love this salad, it's filling and satisfying.
Ingredients 
2 Hard Boiled Eggs 
1 Large Hass Avocado 
1 Small Carrot - finely chopped
1 Medium Onion - finely chopped 
1 Medium Cucumber -finely chopped 
1 Tomato - chopped 
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
Salt & Pepper to taste 
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise 
2 Tablespoon Fresh Cream 
1 Teaspoon Sriracha Sauce 
Chopped Coriander Leaves - for garnishing
Method

Cut the eggs into large pieces, reserve 2 wedges for garnishing.
Mash the avocado lightly, there should be few chunks in it.
In a small bowl add the olive oil, mayonnaise, fresh cream Sriracha sauce, salt and pepper to taste mix it well, keep aside.
In a large bowl, add the chopped veggies, egg and avocado, toss to combine. Add the mayo mix and lightly mix it. Place it into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves.

Enjoy!! This is a perfect filling keto meal. 
Labels: Keto, Low Carb, Avocado, Egg, Cucumber, Mayonnaise, Fresh Cream, Sriracha Sauce, Carrot, Tomato, Healthy, Main course, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are celebrating National Avocado Month. Check the recipes using Avocado!

• A Messy Kitchen: Avocado Chicken Salad
• Mayuri's Jikoni: Avocado Strawberry Salad 
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Avocado Toast with Crispy Chickpeas 
• Making Miracles: Chocolate Avocado Pudding 
• Food Lust People Love: Chunky Avocado Egg Salad 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Crab and Avocado Salad 
• Sneha's Recipe: Creamy Avocado & Egg Salad- Keto 
• Cook with Renu: Grilled Tofu Avocado Sandwich 
• Sizzling Tastebuds: No cook Avocado Spread 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Pineapple Avocado Salsa 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Spicy Avocado Deviled Eggs 
• Our Good Life: Winter Citrus & Avocado Salad with Olive Oil and Sea Salt