14th October 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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Chicken Leg Roast

14th October 2016 HomeCook 0

This is a simple Chicken Leg Roast that my mummy makes. She uses just a few whole spices and it turns out great. We all love it and I’m sure […]

Herbed Potatoes

14th October 2016 HomeCook 0

The Herbed Potatoes are perfect as a snack or to serve with drinks. You can boil potatoes and keep them in the fridge and use them to make this quick […]

French Bean Potato Bhaji

14th October 2016 HomeCook 0

The French Bean Potato Bhaji is a dry preparation. It is quick to make and can be served as a side with rice or you can eat this with chapatis or rotis […]

Veg. Recipes

Whole Masoor Dal

21st February 2018 2

Whole Masoor Dal or Sabut Masoor Dal is a simple preparation of the red lentil. The preparation can be served with rotis, chapatis or with rice. When served with rice, […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Rolls

27th September 2016 1

I use home made mayonnaise to make my chicken rolls. The commercial ones available are generally too sweet. You can however choose to use a good mayonnaise from the market if […]

Seafood Recipes

Bangda Steaks

25th February 2018 2

The Bangda Steaks (mackerel steaks) were a preparation made by my daddy. It was specially prepared for the VIP’s in my house (my uncles). They were called VIP’s because they […]

Beverages

Jus like Frooti

22nd May 2019 0

The reason why Frooti is still a huge success in India is definitely because of its taste. Many of us will remember liking it as children and now our children […]

Veg. Recipes

Kabuli Chana Gravy

28th March 2020 11

The Kabuli Chana Gravy (Chickpea Gravy) is a no coconut gravy. Some of the chana itself is ground and used to thicken the gravy. The gravy is very less on […]

Pork Recipes

Crumb Fried Pork

23rd November 2018 1

I have this diary that I’ve kept ever since I was a teenager. It contains notes and scribblings or recipes or cooking tips that I’ve come across all these years. […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Chorizo Pulao

14th January 2018 5

The Goan Chorizo Pulao made with the Goan Choris – What would describe it? The standalone pulao, the spicy pork pulao, the Goan Catholic Biryani, the favourite pulao of all […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style

16th May 2021 0

Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style – aka “Goan Prawn Satay” is a simple but fancy prep fully worthy of lining you party buffet table. Looks pretty and tastes […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Mackerel Salad

1st September 2017 0

The Goan mackerel salad is an easy to make salad commonly served at a family get-together or at lunch/dinner. You can use canned mackerels (in brine/oil/tomato) or you can use […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Chicken Guisado

20th March 2017 3

The Goan Chicken Guisado is not actually a stew as the title suggests but more of a curry that has Portuguese influence. It is mild and even the addition of the […]

Uncategorized

Prawn Ball Curry

13th September 2021 1

The Prawn Ball Curry is a fun way of eating prawns. However, I must warn you that the flavours in the Prawn Balls are more pronounced. But if you are […]

Seafood Recipes

Raw Mango Pomfret Curry

19th May 2019 0

I just cannot resist using raw mangoes in summer. I use raw mangoes in a variety of recipes. The trick however, is to adjust the masalas and amount of raw […]

Sweets & Desserts

Birthday party, anniversary, kitty party, wedding, any party, no party, need custard, make custard, eat custard. Custard Caramel Pudding needs no introduction or occasion to enjoy. Try it now. (For […]

Cakes & Bakes

Tutti Fruti Cake

3rd November 2018 3

The child living inside each one of us just cannot resist the Tooti Frooti / Tutti Fruti Cake. Almost everyone’s favourite, the cake is made with Tutti Fruti. This as […]

Sweets & Desserts

Steamed Mango Yogurt Pudding

22nd May 2019 2

Make the most of Mango Season with a Steamed Mango Yogurt Pudding. The recipe uses a few ingredients and even lessor effort. Just follow the steps to the dot and […]

Chicken Recipes

Chettinad Pepper Chicken Fry

5th March 2017 2

Chettinad cuisine originates from Karaikudi district in Tami Nadu. The cuisine is famed in India for being aromatic and spicy as it makes use of a lot of whole spices. […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Red Chicken Curry

23rd March 2017 0

The Goan red chicken curry does not use any coconut. It makes use of whole spices, chillies and a tamarind-vinegar combination . The curry turns out mildly spicy and tangy. […]

Beef Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Curry.

10th September 2016 4

When I’m half done cooking this dish, my two little kids come trotting into the kitchen sniffing and drooling like puppies. They won’t leave me alone until their tummies are […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Pepper Masala Powder

25th February 2018 0

The Pepper Masala Powder is a spice mix I make in small quantities for use in various preparations. You can make this masala powder in greater quantities if you enjoy […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Knead Pao

19th April 2020 0

Would you believe that you could make pao without kneading? That’s just what we have done here – a No Knead Pao. This recipe for pao uses milk and butter […]

Seafood Recipes

King Fish Cutlets

10th September 2016 3

If your children are fussy about eating fish, this is one way to bring fish into their diet. My children eat the king fish cutlet thinking they are made of […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dry Fruit Sheera

23rd May 2021 0

Dry Fruit Sheera is a sweet preparation using the humble semolina. Like all the variants of sheera preparations, it is very easy and quick to make and great to serve […]

Veg. Recipes

Snake Gourd Chana Stir Fry

2nd February 2017 2

Snake Gourd or padwal / parwal is popular in south and southeast Asian cuisine. This vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals. Chana dal is low on gluten and hence […]

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Day: 14 October 2016

Chicken Leg Roast

Herbed Potatoes

French Bean Potato Bhaji