Author Archives: Carol Pereira

Mangalore Chicken Curry with Roce/ Coconut Milk (Kori Ghass/ Kori-Roti) and a Mom’s triumphant moment.

I am one helluva proud and hormonal mom who has just  managed to complete a 17 month long wonderful nursing journey with Baby A. A journey at the beginning that seemed impossible and scary, but came so naturally, was all consuming, with precious moments of bonding, periods of frustration and periods where I was on the verge […]

Australian Fresh Pineapple and Banana Cake with a Cheese and Buttercream Frosting and Happy Birthday Hubby.

Baby A’s busy playing in the sand and feeling free, his little fingers running through pebbles and wet seaweeds sand in his shoes and between his toes, some in his wind swept hair and in his soggy clothes, He feels no cold, doesn’t miss the sun, its only time for fun…… Well it was hubby’s […]

TresLeches Cake and Happy Fathers day.

Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad. Its Fathers Day today and I present this supermoist, milky nectar laden cake to the two most special men in my life.  One who is responsible for what I am today ” My Dearest Dad” thankyou dad for all your sacrifice, endearing love and never […]

Avocado, Banana and Apricot Cake/ Muffins with a Chocolate Avocado frosting.

If avocado does not tick one of your “to eat” food boxes plssss read on ( I hope to convert you or make a difference)….on the other hand if you are an avocado fan I’m sure you will love this post and the cake that follows.  Creamy rich avocado is considered the world’s healthiest fruit. […]

Mangalore Style Pepper Chicken Curry

We mangies love our pepper. It is one of those spices that is used world over, that can be sprinkled over almost everything. Pepper (Miri in Konkani) is one of the major intercrops grown in Mangalore. Hence you will also find here many pepper based dishes. Dishes like Pepper Roast, Pepper fry, Chicken/Mutton Pepper Curry are […]

Wholesome, Spicy and Moist Carrot, Raisin and Nut Cupcake.

There is a light at the end of every tunnel and the sun returns after every storm…..has been my latest mantra…..Well its Chicken Pox this time!! Just when Baby A was returning to his cheerful, bubbly and cheeky self, the nasty varicella virus knocks. Its been a difficult few days emotionally and physically. On  days like this, the […]

Egg Free Date and Walnut Cake

Its been a small hiatus from the blogging world. I’ve been busy as a cat on a hot tin roof. Baby A has been on a cold, cough and teething spree that seems endless, have had many a sleepless night and if thats not enough, we’ve had to deal with “Seperation anxiety”.   When Baby A […]

Mangalorean Pothrade/ Pathrade/ Steamed Spicy Rice and Colocossia leaves Cake

I never really appreciated these flavourful and lightly spiced nutrient packed, steamed rice cakes in my younger days. Now that I live across the seas with thousands of miles that seperate me from my dear mum who used to painstakingly prepare these rice cakes from scratch and serve them drenched in a delicious coconut curry […]

Mangalorean Pothrade Curry/ Pathrade Curry

To make this traditional Mangalorean spicy coconut curry ( for chicken/mutton/ prawns) you will need: Ingredients: Pathrades/Pothrade: 2 cylinders cut into 1.5 inch pieces. I prefer the pathrade to be less chunkier. Tender Chicken/ Mutton:  : 1 kg Large Prawns: 1/2 -3/4 kg For Grinding:  Roast seperately Kashmiri/ Bedagi red chillies : 8-9 Peppercorns:  6 Turmeric: 1/4 tsp Cumin […]

Jegujje Sukke/ Deeviso Sukke or Breadfruit in a Dry Style with Coconut

This is one of my favourite vegetables.  Breadfruit when cooked, its flesh is soft, sweet and melt in the mouth. Mangaloreans have numerous recipes to enjoy this tasty vegetable. Some add it to meat curries instead of potatoes, some enjoy it as a dry vegetable/ sukke with a generous sprinkling of freshly grated coconut and […]