Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (2024)

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ALTERNATIVES FOR CANAPE BASKETS LOOKING FOR MORE GOAN SNACKS LIKE THESE FORMINHAS, THEN YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE GOAN FORMINHAS HOW TO MAKE FORMINHAS? Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) Ingredients Instructions Notes Related Reader Interactions Comments Trackbacks Leave a Reply FAQs References

Freda Dias

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Forminhas, a kind of an horsd’oeuvre is mostly served as an appetizer at most Goan weddings and other parties. It’s nothing but a canapé stuffed with delicious vegetarian or non-vegetarian mixture. It makes for an impressive appetizer and is super simple to prepare too!

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I had almost forgotten about this until I came across Nandini’s post a few months ago as it’s been a while I last attended any wedding in Goa. During my visit to Mumbai, whilst having a casual conversation, rather more of a food discussion with my Mum-in-law, I learnt that she’s made this several times for parties etc. It actually is a pretty simple, delicious and quick appetizer to assemble.

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ALTERNATIVES FOR CANAPE BASKETS

It is much easier if you have ready-made canapé baskets. But if you don’t have them you can still make some forminhas either by making the canapes from scratch, if you have mini tart molds. Or else you can even stuff this mixture in either of these,

  • Baked wonton cups
  • Commercially available mini fillo shells
  • Or spread it over crackers/toasts, basically anything that is nice and crispy.

The possibilities for the filling are endless too! So without further ado, let me share my Mum-in-law’s version for now!

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LOOKING FOR MORE GOAN SNACKS LIKE THESE FORMINHAS, THEN YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THESE

  • Prawn potato chops
  • Egg chops
  • Fish Cutlets
  • Stuffed squids with recheado masala

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE GOAN FORMINHAS

1.Add all the cubed veggies andfruits in a bowl. Add mayo depending on how creamy you like it. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

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2.You can let the mixture refrigerate and then fill the canapés before serving.

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NOTE

1.For a non veg version, you can all add, boiled egg, fish , shrimps or meat to the above mixture.

HOW TO MAKE FORMINHAS?

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Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés)

Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (8)Freda Dias

Forminhas, a kind of an horsd'oeuvre is mostly served as an appetizer at most Goan weddings and other parties. It's nothing but a canapé stuffed with delicious vegetarian or non-vegetarian mixture. It makes for an impressive appetizer and is super simple to prepare too!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Goan

Servings 18 forminhas

Ingredients

  • About 18-20 canapés
  • 1/2 cup boiled green peas
  • 1/2 cup boiled cubes carrots
  • 1/2 cup boiled cubed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup cubed apples, I prefer to leave the skin on
  • 1/2 cup cubed pineapple
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Add all the cubed veggies andfruits in a bowl. Add mayo depending on how creamy you like it. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

  • You can let the mixture refrigerate and then fill the canapés before serving.

Notes

For a non-veg version, you can all add, boiled egg, fish, shrimps or meat to the above mixture.

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Freda

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Comments

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (10)Freda Dias says

      Hi Lia, I’ll probably update this post when I get time and include how to make canapés as well.

      Reply

  2. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (11)Yvonne says

    Can it be prepared without mayonnaise , then what’s the option for simple dressing ?

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (12)Freda Dias says

      You can use hung curd.

      Reply

  3. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (13)CTF says

    Hi Freda, the instructions to make the canapes would be a great value add to your recipe.. that being the main part of the recipe.

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (14)Freda Dias says

      Will try to make a post on that 🙂 This is a quick recipe idea when you really don’t have time during entertaining a crowd. As soon as I get my hands on the tart molds, The post will be up 👍🏻

      Reply

  4. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (15)Lifescandyjar says

    Looks amazing. Can you pls provide the link for canapes? I tried looking on amazon US but couldnt find them.

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (16)Freda Dias says

      Thanks so much! I just checked, they are probably out of stock, coz I had seen them on amazon last year. You could use baked wonton cups instead.

      Reply

  5. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (17)Dhwani says

    This looks so cute and yummy!!

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (18)Freda Dias says

      Thanks dear 🙂

      Reply

  6. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (19)Eugenia Cooper says

    Do you have a recipe to make these canape baskets

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (20)Freda Dias says

      I haven’t tried making them yet, Eugenia.

      Reply

  7. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (21)Love Served Daily says

    Delightful

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (22)Freda Dias says

      Thanks Ritu 🙂

      Reply

  8. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (23)Loretta says

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    Wow Freda, you’ve brought back memories of my time in Kenya at Goan gatherings. I remember them so well. I have never made them, but would love to. So where did you get your canapes from? I doubt I’d be able to make them from scratch. The filling can be so versatile, but I love the veggies you’ve used. It makes me want to reach out and grab one as they look so vivid and striking! Well done!

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (24)Freda Dias says

      Thanks Loretta!! I got the canapes from Mumbai. I’ve seen them available on amazon. Yes the filling is so versatile. For weddings they usually have the ones with fish filling, I absolutely love those 🙂

      Reply

  9. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (25)thatmishmash says

    Am salivating !!! I love these. I once ate so many of these ( my grandparent’s golden wedding) that I was sick by the end of the day …greedy me ! These look so so so yum.

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (26)Freda Dias says

      Thanks dear ! Yeah they are so addictive ???

      Reply

  10. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (27)Alok Singhal says

    It looks quite crunchy and best as an appetizer, as you’ve mentioned too 🙂

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (28)Freda Dias says

      Absolutely, Alok 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply

  11. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (29)TheMintThief says

    Everything about this screams “delicious!”

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (30)Freda Dias says

      Thanks a ton 🙂

      Reply

  12. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (31)supriya says

    I had try this yummy forminhas yesterday. …was really good…awsm???

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (32)Freda Dias says

      Thanks for your feedback 🙂 Glad you liked it!

      Reply

  13. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (33)healthyindiankitchen says

    These look so cute Freda! I can have all of them in one sitting :))

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (34)Freda Dias says

      Hehe, they are pretty addictive! Thanks dear 🙂

      Reply

  14. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (35)hummingbirdthyme says

    What an interesting recipe! Will have to try it! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (36)Freda Dias says

      Thanks Laura 🙂

      Reply

  15. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (37)Gloria says

    These look so dainty.??.feel like having some now…Glad that i can comment on your blog now?

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (38)Freda Dias says

      Aah finally 🙂 Thanks dear 🙂

      Reply

  16. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (39)Sonam Sethi says

    Looks so yum…any ideas where can v find these canopies in US?

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (40)Freda Dias says

      You can find them on amazon:)

      Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (41)Freda Dias says

      Glad you liked them ! Thanks 🙂

      Reply

  17. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (42)Smiling Notes says

    Looks so tempting Freda!! I haven’t ever tried these.. thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (43)Freda Dias says

      Thanks Shamira 🙂

      Reply

  18. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (44)Cook with Smile.. says

    This is irresistible Freda…so good..

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (45)Freda Dias says

      Thanks dear 🙂

      Reply

  19. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (46)IreneDesign2011 says

    This looks so delicious Freda 😀

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (47)Freda Dias says

      Thanks Irene:)

      Reply

  20. Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (48)youthfoodblog says

    This is so pretty and healthy!

    Reply

    • Forminhas Recipe (Goan Savory Stuffed Canapés) (49)Freda Dias says

      Thanks Chris 🙂 love them too !

      Reply

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