Welcome to The Delhi Rd Kitchen Goan Cookbook—a heartfelt tribute to our Mum and Nannie, Grace (née Lobo/Da Cruz), who was born in Nyeri in the central highlands of Kenya with roots in Moira and Aldona, and our Dad and Grandad, Narciso (Pinto/Lima), born in Fort Portal, Uganda, with roots in Candolim and Ucassaim. This book is a celebration of their mouth-watering Sunday night dinners, the moments that filled our childhood home with laughter, love, and unforgettable food.
These pages are far more than a collection of recipes—they are a map of our family history. Together, we trace a culinary journey that spans continents, traveling from the sun-drenched Hindu Konkan coast and Portuguese-influenced Goan Catholic kitchens to the cultural melting pot of the East African Swahili Coast, before finally settling on London's Delhi Road.
This living, delicious history is lovingly dedicated to their much-loved children—Claude, Chris, Lorraine, and Lilian—and their nine beautiful grandchildren: Andrea, Kimberley, Rachel, Sophie, Jordan, Rebecca, Helen, James, and Lizzie. May these dishes spark your curiosity, ignite your taste buds, and inspire you to keep our family's most precious memories alive for generations to come.
