Goan Chorizo Pulao#Improv

When you think of Goa , the first thing that comes to your mind is sausages and cashewnuts. You find so many ladies selling these in Mapusa market. My sister in law buys these from a particular lady only in the Mapusa market, who she has known for many years. 
These rosary (tiny) sausages are purchased from her. They cook so well and are also delicious. Try and make this and I am sure you will love it.

Single Serving
Ingredients
1 Cup(150 Ml) Basmati Rice or Rice of your choice
1½ Cups of Water
1 Medium Onion - sliced
1 Small Stick Cinnamon stick
3 Whole Cloves
3 Whole Black Peppercorns
1 Green Cardamom
1 Bay Leaf
1 Small Chicken Stock Cube
Salt to taste
10 -12 Rosary Sausages
1 Tablespoon Oil


Method
In ½ cup water, cook the sausages till done. Remove the casings and seperate the stock from the sausage. The stock we will use to cook the rice.

Wash and rinse the rice. Keep aside
Heat oil in a pressure pan add the bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns ,cardamom and onions, sauté till onion is translucent. Next add the water, sausage stock, chicken cube and bring it to a boil. Now add the washed rice and cooked sausages, stir it lightly and bring this to a rolling boil. Cover the pressure pan with a lid and cook on high flame for 2 whistles. Let the cooker come to room temperature and pressure is released. Open it and serve hot.
Enjoy this Spicy Goan Chorizo Pulao 

My Notes
I have used only one tablespoon oil to make this pulao because when you cook the sausage the fat that's releases in the stock releases fat/oil and give the taste required for the pulao.

If you want to add tomatoes, then add it after the onions are translucent. Cook them till they are mushy. I have not added it since the sausages already have enough vinegar in them. I do like too much acid in the pulao.
Labels: Pork, Sausages, Spicy, Goa, Rice, Single Serving, Improv Cooking Challenge, Main course,  Pressure Cooker

Imrpove Cooking Challenge - May 2021
Theme Sausage & Rice
   

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Whey Watermelon Bread#BreadBakers

When I started to knead this bread in the evening at 5pm , I suddenly got a phone call that my husband's aunt, her hubby and daughter are coming for tea. Already in the process of kneading, just mixed the two colors of dough, and the third I just started, I had to knead this properly but couldn't do so. Just packed them in individual containers and refrigerated.
When they left my house at 7.30pm, first cleared my kitchen platform. Got the dough out from the refrigerator, kneaded them till they formed a smooth dough. Then again kept to proof. The final baking was completed by 10pm. Just clicked one pic and wrapped the bread, since I was too tired. The remaining pics I took in the morning. Bread was so soft and moist, loved it, mostly of all my hubby was thrilled to see this soft and beautifully baked bread. Took pics after slicing and shared with his friend's, I was in seventh heaven😃.
Actually this bread, I, wanted to make it naturally colored, but, somehow the homemade gel colors that I, made was not sufficient to get the color that I want, so had to add a drop or two of gel color, hence am not sharing the process of making homemade gel colors. This was so soft and delicious, we slathered it with butter for breakfast and enjoyed.

Ingredients
For the Red Part

200 Grams Bread Flour
60 Ml Single Cream/Fresh Cream
90 Ml Whey
1 Teaspoon Level Salt
1½ Teaspoon Instant Yeast
Red Gel Color
1 Tablespoons Heaped Butter
¼ Cup Black Raisins/Currants
For the White Part
100 Grams Bread Flour
30 Ml Single Cream/Fresh cream
45 Ml Whey
½ Teaspoon Level Salt
¾ Teaspoon Instant Yeast
For the Green Part 
100 Grams Bread Flour
30 ml Single Cream/Fresh cream
45 Ml Whey
½ Teaspoon Level Salt
¾ Teaspoon yeast
Green Gel Color as required
Method
The kneading process for each color is the same. Add color color accordingly to each part of the dough.
In a medium bowl, stir together the cream, whey, yeast, set aside for 5 minutes. Sift the flour and salt.
After 5 minutes add the flour and mix well to form a smooth soft dough. Take this on to oiled work surface and knead the dough for 7 - 10 minutes, till it smooth and soft. 
Add the color accordingly and 
keep each part in individual bowls covered till it doubles in volume.
Take the red part add the currants and mix well, 
flatten it into a rectangle then roll it into a log according to the length of the baking pan. Pinch the seams well.
Then flatten the white dough into a rectangle and place the red dough and cover the red completely with the white part,
pinch the seam very well to seal it completely.
Now flatten the green dough into a rectangle and place the white log dough  
cover it completely with the green part and pinch the seams well.
Place this dough log seam sides down into a well oiled Pullman Loaf Pan measuring 23 cm (9") long and height 10 cm ( 4"). Cover it let it rise till ¾th of the pan. When you are using the Pullman pan do not let the bread proof to the full height of the tin. 
It should be proofed only ¾th leave space for it to rise while baking.
When it nearly start to double in volume preheat the oven at 190°C. When the bread has risen ¾th, place the lid and bake it for 20 - 25, the take the pan out and remove the lid, again bake for another 10 minutes or till when you tap the top it sounds hollow. 
Take this pan on the cooling rack let it rest for 5 minutes then overturn the pan and remove the bread to cool completely.
 Slice  
Enjoy !!
Labels : Bread Bakers, Whey, Breads, Sandwich Bread, Healthy, Watermelon 
#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 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. This month the Bread Bakers are making Griddle Breads, a theme chosen by Kelly Lawson from Passion Kneaded .


 
And don’t forget to check out all the amazing Surprise Inside breads baked by our talented bakers ~ Bread Baker's Event for May 2021 

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Asparagus With Cheese Sauce#Baking Bloggers

This baked asparagus in cheese is a simple vegetarian starter or side dish that's delicious to enjoy. This is so quick to make, you can also assemble it in advance if you are serving for a party, just before you guest arrive pop this into the oven.. ta da.. a beautiful side dish is ready.
Serves 2
Ingredients
150 Grams Asparagus
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
2 cups Milk
1 Teaspoon English mustard
A splash of Worcestershire sauce
200 Grams Grated Cheddar Cheese,
Salt & Pepper to taste

Method
Preheat oven to 180°C .
Grease an oven proof dish.
Blanch the asparagus in salted water, remove and place in a bowl of ice cold water with ice cubes. When cold, drain and place in the greased dish.Melt butter in a pan, add the flour. Cook, stirring for a few minutes till it turns light brown and the flour is cooked. Don’t brown it too much. Slowly whisk in the milk to form a smooth sauce. Add the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
Season with salt and pepper and add in a half of the cheese, mix it well and pour over the asparagus. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar cheese on top. 
Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, about 10-15 minutes. 
Enjoy this warm.

Labels: Baked, Asparagus, Casserole, Main course, Side Dish, Cheese Sauce, Baking Bloggers, Serves Two, Vegetarian 

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Quick Pork Fried Rice#Eattheworld

Seen this recipe in a newspaper once while travelling by plane. This was so easy and quick to make, so I took a photograph of the recipe, tried it. Its' delicious and makes a complete meal.

Serves 2
Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Corn Flour
½ Teaspoon Level Black pepper powder
3 Tablespoons Oil
1" Piece Ginger- minced
3 Cloves Garlic - minced
200 Grams Boneless Pork - Tenderloin Pork
1 Cup (200 Ml) Basmati Rice
1 + 1 Bay Leaf
Salt to taste
Method
Boil the rice with salt and a bay leaf, till full done yet each grain is separated. Let it cool completely
Cut the pork into 1" cubes- remove the skin and little of the fat. If you remove all of the fat this will become a little dry so keep a thin layer of fat on the meat.

In a pan heat oil and the fat of the pork, ginger garlic sauté, for a minute. Switch off the flame add the pork meat, bay leaf, black pepper powder, soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch, a pinch of salt, keep this to marinate for 10 minutes.
Then cook the pork till done.
When the pork is done add the cooled rice and sauté for 2 -3 minutes till the rice is heated. Garnish with chopped scallion greens, coriander and chopped green chillies. 
Serve hot and enjoy
Labels : Pork, Chinese, Fried Rice ,Eat the World, Main course, Asian Cuisine, Serves 2
Check out all the wonderful Chinese dishes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Click here to find out how to join and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us! 
Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Scallion Pancakes 
Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Homemade Fortune Cookies 
Magical Ingredients: Biang Biang Noodles 
Kitchen Frau: Kung Pao Chicken 
Sneha’s Recipe: Quick Pork Fried Rice 
Making Miracles Zucchini Stir Fry 
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Laal Sabzi /Beetroot Sabzi#SundayFunday

This is a quick easy and delicious sabzi, a superfood veggie. I love to eat boiled beetroot.

Ingredients
250 Grams Beetroot - chopped
250 Grams Carrots - chopped
250 Grams Tomatoes
2 Medium Potatoes
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste
2 Teaspoons Red Chili Powder 
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ Teaspoon Roasted Cumin powder
1 Small Cinnamon Stick
2 - 3 Cloves
3 Big Cloves Garlic- minced
Coriander Leaves for garnishing
3 Tablespoons Oil

Method
Chop beetroot into small pieces and boil it till half done, then strain.
Cut the potatoes, tomatoes and carrots into small pieces.
Heat oil, add minced garlic cloves and cinnamon, fry for 2 minutes, then add all the vegetables together and fry well. Add the seasonings, and stir fry for a minute or till all the veggies get coated with the spices, add ¼ cup water, mix well. Cover with lid, cook on medium low flame for about 10 minutes or till the veggies are done, stirring after every 2 minutes. Switch off the flame when the veggies are cooked. Garnish with coriander leaves. 
Serve with hot with phulkas or rotis. 
Labels: Beetroot, Potato, Carrot, Sabzi, Main course, Sunday Funday
For our event called Sunday Funday, wherein we share recipes our families will love to enjoy on a Sunday. The host of this week's event is Mayuri's Jikoni and the theme is Superfood Beetroot.

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