Goan Forminhas | How to make Goan Canapés
Goan Forminhas/ canapés are small, bite sized hors d'oeuvres,usually served at most parties, weddings and other gatherings in Goa. It consists of a simple canapé shell filled with delicous savoury filling.
Ingredients
- 1 nos. large potato, finely cubed
- 3-4 nos. French bean, finely sliced
- 1 nos. carrot, finely cubed
- 3 tbsp green peas
- 1/2 fresh apple, finely cubed
- 2 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise or regular
- some greens, to garnish optional
Instructions
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Peel, wash and finely chop potatoes, carrots and French beans.
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Boil 2 cups of water in wide pan. Add a pinch of salt once the water has come to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes first, cover and boil them for about 2-3 minutes.
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Next, add the cubed carrots. Again, cover the pan and let these cook along with the potatoes for just 1 minute.
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Lastly, add the beans and the green peas. Again, boil these with carrots and the potatoes for precisely 2 minutes. We do not need to overcook these veggies.
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Alongside, chop the apple slices. Do not chop the apple slices much in advance else they will turn brown.
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Drain the boiled veggies well. In a mixing bowl, add the veggies, chopped apples, a pinch of salt and some freshly cracked black pepper. Add the vegan mayonnaise and mixing everything well. Refrigerate until needed. This filling stays fresh in the refrigerator for almost 2 days.
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To serve, just spoon in some of the filling into each canapé shell, garnish with some greens if you like and serve immediately.