15th October 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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French Bean Carrot Stir Fry

15th October 2016 HomeCook 0

The French Bean Carrot Stir Fry is a simple to make Goan preparation. It is a bland preparation with hardly any herbs or spices used and yet it turns out […]

Seafood Recipes

Mangalorean Rawas Curry

31st May 2017 2

Mangaloreans like all those living along the coat of India love their fish. They love it fried and in yummy coconut curries. All the major ingredients are easily available and […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Macaroni Soup – with a twist.

6th April 2020 0

The Goan Macaroni Soup – with a twist is derived from the simple Goan Macaroni Soup (click here). What I have done here is added some light soya sauce, corn […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Green Beef Curry

11th November 2016 4

The goan green beef curry is mildly spicy. Even so, the boys in our house just love it. The corriander and the aromatics make a delicious dish that can be […]

Seafood Recipes

Fried Crabs

15th September 2017 0

If you have had deep fried prawns with the shell on, you will relate to me when I say that the fried crabs taste simply yummy. Simple to make and […]

Seafood Recipes

Stuffed Crabs

23rd April 2018 3

Stuffed Crabs are a fun way of serving crabs. They are especially good to serve to kids or persons not skilled at eating the whole crabs. My version of Stuffed […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret stuffed with Green Masala

23rd August 2017 0

The pomfret stuffed with green masala is a variation of the popular recheado fish (Fish stuffed with the red recheado masala is popularly served in most Goan homes and restaurants). I […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Bread Pudding

25th November 2016 14

Breakfast .. Tea Time .. Anytime .. Use leftover pao to make this wonderful pudding. Served warm, children and adults alike will love the caramel bread pudding. (For more Pudding […]

Veg. Recipes

Polle / Rice Pancakes

13th February 2018 0

Polle / Rice Pancakes are also known as neer dosa down south. They are prepared in Goa as an evening snack or at dinner time. You can eat them with […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Bake Yoghurt Cheese Cake

15th September 2020 0

This is a recipe for a No Bake Yoghurt Cheese Cake. It is a delicious dessert which will take very little time or effort to make. Serves: 8 Persons Prep. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Warm Banana Pudding

18th September 2016 1

The goodness of bananas combined with cake and toffee. Tastes best when served warm. You can serve the warm banana pudding as soon as it’s made. Doesn’t need any standing […]

Beef Recipes

Pork and Beef Masala

6th November 2018 0

A combination of Beef and Pork always turns yum as in the case of the Pork and Beef Stew (click here). However, the Pork and Beef Stew preparation is mild, […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry

3rd October 2017 4

When you don’t have fresh produce and are feeling too lazy to go and get some, just peek into your pantry and get some of those dry prawns you had […]

Cakes & Bakes

Non-alcoholic Plum Cake

10th December 2018 13

The Non-alcoholic Plum Cake is that dark coloured fruit cake that you may have often bought from your bakers. It is a cake loaded with fruits (mostly black raisins) and […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.2.

3rd March 2017 5

This is my second prawn pulao on the blog. It is another one of the numerous ways to make a prawn pulao. This one also uses coconut milk and is […]

Cakes & Bakes

Meat Feast Pizza

21st May 2020 0

The Meat Feast Pizza is made with homemade dough and Pizza Sauce. It is a favourite with my kids and naturally this is my first Pizza post. To make the […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

13th September 2017 3

The whipped chocolate ganache is used for frosting cakes cakes and muffins. It has a rich chocolate taste but has a mousse like texture. The recipe below is sufficient to […]

Veg. Recipes

Mushroom Fried Rice

10th September 2016 2

Chinese cuisine has gained popularity in India like no other foreign cuisine. From street vendors to the luxury hotels, all have Chinese dishes on their menu. This is a Indianized […]

Pork Recipes

Baked Pork Rib Rack

18th April 2020 2

The recipe for the Baked Pork Rib Rack is so simple that I’m sure it will be on your party menu often. It is ideal as a centerpiece of your […]

Beef Recipes

Tangy Beef Curry

27th September 2016 2

This is a simple but tangy preparation of beef that will leave your mouth watering and wanting more. The Tangy Beef Curry is best served with hot rice, but you can […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn and Raw Mango Curry

18th June 2017 0

The Prawn and Raw Mango Curry is a Goan specialty made when mangoes are in season (you can also peel and store the raw mangoes in the refrigerator for later […]

Seafood Recipes

Spring Onion Bhaji with Prawns

4th February 2018 2

As simple as can be, the recipe for this Spring Onion Bhaji with Prawns was shared to me by my friend Betty Pires. It is a bhaji preparation where the […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Homemade Sur / Coconut Toddy

12th November 2017 12

Whenever we visit Goa, we always bring home some stock of coconuts (besides other stuff from there. Once we are back home we break open the coconuts and save […]

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Day: 15 October 2016

French Bean Carrot Stir Fry