Tag: coconut

Gujia: Pastry filled with Coconut, Dry Fruits & Nuts

Gujia: Pastry filled with Coconut, Dry Fruits & Nuts

Gujias are fried pastries filled with coconut or khoya (thickened solidified milk) and dry fruits.

Bahama Mama

Bahama Mama

The very first time we ever had this was when we visited the Bahamas. Enjoying the beautiful sun filled soft sandy beaches, the aquamarine ocean, and the gentle greetings of warm friendly natives we had to try out this delicious tropical drink which bears the name 

Chingri Maacher Malaikari: Jumbo Prawns cooked in Spiced Coconut Cream

Chingri Maacher Malaikari: Jumbo Prawns cooked in Spiced Coconut Cream

    Chingri  Maacher Malaikari is a signature dish from Bengal. Golda Chingri or jumbo prawns are cooked in a spiced creamy sauce made with thick coconut milk.  I have grown up in this East Indian State (West Bengal), having to eat (and loving every 

Green Beans with Coconut

Green Beans with Coconut

    This is a very quick dish with a lot of flavors and few ingredients. Green beans are stir fried with a hint of spice and fresh coconut.