Jo’s Aubergine Tofu tomato and basil Toasties

A scrummy supper.

You will need 2 slices of aubergine already fried for each bread roll/burger bun or poee (Goan Bread)

A slice of lightly fried tofu per bun.

A slice of tomato, basil leaf salt and black pepper per bun.

Cut bun in half and on the bottom layer as follows:

Slice of aubergine, slice of tofu, slice of tomato, basil leaf, salt and pepper. Top with another slice of aubergine.  

Put into a toasty machine until crisp and brown.

Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.

If you want to be really naughty! Then on top of the last slice of aubergine grate some cheese.

I also swap the tofu for paneer cheese.

 

5/5 for Amazon India.

Earlier this evening I received my Amazon order of 2 BOXES of 100 Ty-phoo Classic Assam Teabags. Or so I thought.

The first thing I noticed was, that the box had been opened.  Over the Amazon tape was now sticky tape.  Inside the package, I found one box intact, but one box had been ripped open and three packets of 25 bags (75 teabags) MISSING.

So where were they taken? And who has them?

Went straight onto Amazon India chat and spoke with a really nice guy, Harish. Within minutes he had refunded my order.

Jo’s Chicken mint & lemon Patties Serves 2

Jo’s Chicken mint & lemon Patties Serves 2

Quick and easy to make and oh so yummy. 

150g Chicken mince

1 small onion

1 small clove garlic

3 tbsp. mint

Pinch of chilli flakes

Juice of ½ a lemon (this is the small Indian lemons)

Salt and pepper

Put onion, mint and garlic into a processor and chop finely.

In a bowl combine the chicken mince with the onion mixture, chilli flakes, lemon juice and salt and pepper.

Divide the mixture into small patties. Put in the fridge for a couple of hours (Min of 30 mins if in a hurry.)

Lightly grease a riveted grill pan or frying pan and fry until brown on either side.

Serve.

I serve with homemade coleslaw and mixed vegetable rice.

I also braise them in my slow cooker. Place them on top of potatoes so not in liquid.

Public Transport inexpensively around Malaysia

The best way to explore Malaysia is traveling by bus. It is not only cheap, and comfortable but efficient with 160 bus companies covering 6k bus routes, makes it a desirable experiences for travellers.

On Monday we took 2 metro trains, a 169km bus journey, ferry and taxi. Cost for two people: RM160/£19.52/Rupees1,810.45/$27.34/€22.19/₴714.82/₽1,678.55

We left our hotel at 07:00 and arrived at Nipah Bay Villa, Pangkor Island at 13:15

Metro from Pasnar Seni – KL Sentral  2 tickets RM2.60/£0.47/Rupees44.15/$0.66/€0.54/₴17.43/₽40.94

 

 

 

 

Metro from KL Sentral – TBS (Bandar Taslk Salatan) 2 tickets RM4.60/£0.84/Rupees78.12/$1.17/€0.95/₴30.84/₽72.43

Bus TBS-Lumut 4 hours/169km 2 tickets RM55.40/£10.14/Rupees940.89/$14.21/€11.54

/₴371.49/₽872.34

 

Ferry Lumut – Pangkor 2 tickets RETURN RM28/£5.12/Rupees475.54/$7.18/€5.83 ₴187.75/₽440.89

 

Taxi from harbor to Nipah Bay Villa, RM16/£2.93/Rupees271.73/$4.10/€3.34/

₴107.29/₽251.94

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheap, easy and hassle free on Kuala Lumpur’s metro system.

Of course the best way to sightsee in the city is on foot. However, if you are not up for walking then KL’s efficient light rail transit, commuter rail, and monorail systems will get you to around the most part of Kuala Lumpur.

 

 

 

 

The LRT (Light Rail Transit) runs from 06:00-24:00 Trains run every 3-15 minutes

Fares starting at RM1/£0.18p/Rupees 17/€0.20/$0.25/₴6.70/₽15.74 per person for a single journey.

KL Monorail runs from 06:00-24:00 Trains run every 12 minutes in off peak times. Fares starting at RM1.20/£0.22/Rupees 20/€0.30/$0.25/₴8.04/₽18.90 per person for a single journey.

MRT SBK Line Connects several neighborhoods within the city, by 31 stations. Trains run from 06:00-24:00 on weekend 23:00. Fares starting at RM1.20/£0.22/Rupees 20/€0.30/$0.25/₴8.04/₽18.90 per person for a single journey.

HOW TO PAY: It is very easy. There are token machines at the entrance to all the stations. The dispensing machines are operated by a touch screen, with easy to follow directions. They also give change. If you have any problems there is always an attendant in a kiosk who are more than willing to help. (All staff speak English)

You can also get a map at any station kiosk, to help plan your routes.

If you think you will be using public transport throughout your stay then you may consider buying a KL Travel Pass. 2-days unlimited rides on LRT, MRT and KL Monorail lines.

Passes can be purchased @

KLIA Platform, Level 1 

Gateway@KLIA2, Level 2 

Departure Hall, Level 1, KL Sentral

For more information go to myrapid.com

Jo’s Mushroom Xacuti on Toast.

This is not a traditional recipe for Mushroom Xacuti, this is just something I tried one lunchtime and loved it.  This is a really quick, easy and most of all yummy lunch.

SEVERS 2

2 TBSP Olive oil    1 spring onion sliced (INC GREEN STALK)       150g mushrooms thickly sliced      1-1/2 TBSP Goan Xacuti Masala   2 packets coconut powder      1 cup water    2-3TBSP chopped fresh coriander    Sea salt and ground black pepper to season. Three bread rolls cut into half (I use the bow shaped Goan bread Katriche pao.)    lettuce     grated fresh carrot    sliced tomato

Heat the oil in a frying pan and then add the spring onions and the mushroom. Fry for 3-4 minutes.

Add the masala and fry for another 3-4 mins then add the coconut powder and the cup of water.

Bring to the boil and then turn down the heat to simmer until the coconut milk has reduced and becoming thicker.

While the mushrooms are thickening and reducing, toast the bread lightly. Then put three on each plate, topped with the lettuce, the carrot and finally the tomato.

Just before serving add the coriander and mix in well, season to taste.

Divide the mixture over the top of the open salad rolls.

Now tuck in and enjoy.

 

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With a team of fully trained and skilled professionals; Royal treatments does not just provide astounding service to their clients, it also maintains the highest level of cleanliness and sterilisation.

Set in a Contemporary and Chic environment, with a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere – Royal Treatment is dedicated in providing, high-quality service and customer satisfaction.  Their testimony being, to do everything they can to meet customer expectations.

Services

 Royal treatments will have your nails looking great in no time. They have chosen a luxurious range of products for all their services. Each treatment is tailor made to suit the needs of each individual. You can pick from the array of treatments that works best for you. All you need to do is drop in at their outlet at Cape Town Cafe Shop - Tito's Lane, Calangute Road, Baga Were the staff are committed to providing you with the best service with prompt efficient nail care. ​

A selection of services available:

Hands

Express Manicure ₹500/£5.44/€6.22/₽440.82/₴202.80/$7.69

Bella Spa Treatment ₹800/£8.70/€9.96/₽705.32/₴324.46/$12.30

Rejuvenating Treatment ₹1200/£13.06/€14.94/₽1,058/₴486.70/$18.46

Paradiso Treatment ₹1400/£15.24/€17.42/₽1,234/₴567.81/$21.54

Fun treats

File and Cut ₹100/£1.09/€1.24/₽88.16/₴40.55/$1.54

​Polish change / application ₹200/£2.77/€2.49/₽176.33/₴81.11/$3.07

French polish change / application ₹350/£3.81/€4.36/₽308.58/₴141.95/$5.38

​Nail Whitening ₹250/£2.72/€3.11/₽220.41/₴101.39/$3.85

Callus Treatment ₹400

Permanent / gel polish

​Gel Manicure - one colour ₹1000

Gel Manicure - French ₹1200/£13.06/€14.94/₽1,058/₴486.70/$18.46

​Add Matte Top Coat ₹200/£2.77/€2.49/₽176.33/₴81.11/$3.07

Soak off Removal​₹400/£4.35/€4.98/₽352.67/₴162.23/$6.15

Nail extensions​

​T3 LED Gel Overlay on Natural Nails ₹2200/£23.95/€27.38/₽1939.69/₴892.29/$33.84

T3 LED Gel Nails Extensions with Tips ₹2500/£27.21/€31.11/₽2,204.20/₴1,013.97/$38.46

​T3 LED Refill (done every 3 weeks) ₹1700/£18.50/€21.16/₽1,498.86/₴689/50/$26.15

T3 LED repair (per nail) ₹270/£2.95/€3.36/₽238.05/₴109.50/$4.15

​T3 LED Removal ₹900/£9.79/€11.20/₽793.51/₴365.03/$13.84

Nail buffing ₹200/£2.77/€2.49/₽176.33/₴81.11/$3.07

Nail Filing ₹300/£3.26/€3.73/₽264.50/₴121.67/$4.61

​Gel Top Coat​​ ₹250/£2.72/€3.11/₽220.41/₴101.39/$3.85

Feet

Express Pedicure ₹600/£6.53/€7.46/₽529/₴243.35/$9.23

Bella Spa Treatment ₹900/£9.79/€11.20/₽739.51/₴365.03/$13.84

Rejuvenating Treatment ₹1300/£14.15/€16.18/₽1,146.19/₴527.26/$19.99

Paradiso Treatment ₹1500/£16.33/€18.67/₽1,322.52/₴608.38/$23.07

*All prices are exclusive of GST.  PRICES ARE AT THE TIME OF WRITING PLEASE NOTE THEY COULD CHANGE

 

Other treatments include: Massage in chair /Threading / Hair / Hair spa by Nashi Argan​

CONTACT

Cape Town Cafe Shop,

Tito's Lane, Baga Calangute Road,

Sauta Vaddo, Bardez,​ Goa 403516

Call us: +91 8425932932

Email: appointments@royaltreatment.in

Working Hours: Tuesday - Sunday; 1pm to 10pm

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