Category Archives: Meat and Poultry

Jardaloo chicken

Posted on April 11, 2018 by The Weekend Baker

Apricot chicken makes for a change from the usual chicken curries. It is an unusual combination and the sweetness of the apricots balances the spices beautifully. It’s one of the little one’s favourite chicken curries and served with steamed rice … Continue reading →

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Baffad

Posted on April 3, 2018 by The Weekend Baker

Baffad (pronounced buff-aad) is a versatile coconut curry that can feature either chicken or prawns. It is made by grinding chillies and a variety of spices with a splash of vinegar. The pungent aroma while grinding the spices takes some … Continue reading →

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K for Kheema (mince) on crackers

Posted on April 13, 2016 by The Weekend Baker

My family has always been crackers over Cream Crackers and we treat them like toast, slathered with strange and various toppings. The origins of this version go way back to the 1930s when my grand-aunt, Ini, was a young child. Apparently, there was … Continue reading →

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X is for Xacuti

Posted on April 28, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

Xacuti is a rich coconut curry, served with classic Goan red rice, and best eaten with your fingers (so that you can lick them clean when you’re done). The very first bite will transport you to Goa – meals by the beach, … Continue reading →

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Hirve chicken or Green chutney chicken

Posted on October 12, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

The original version of this was a delicious lamb fry that my Aji (grandmum) used to make to mark many a special occasion. The aromas of coriander, mint and ginger from the hot pan instantly took me back to those days – sitting on … Continue reading →

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