17th October 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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Egg Biryani

17th October 2016 HomeCook 0

The ever popular one pot meal, Biryani, when made with eggs is just as delicious. Eggs are the cheapest source of protein and this biryani is a good way to […]

Rasmalai

17th October 2016 HomeCook 2

This is a preparation of Rasmalai using ready made Rasgullas – a cottage cheese (chhena) sweet. The preparation is yummy provided you get some really good rasgullas. 🙂 Servings – 12 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Galmbo (Baby Prawn) Cutlet

9th December 2016 5

Galmbo, as it is called in Goa, are very very tiny prawns – baby prawns. They are called jawla in Maharashtra. These prawns are also salted and dried. In this […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret Jeerem Meerem

25th April 2018 1

The Pomfret Jeerem Meerem is a mildly spiced watery broth cooked in tamarind water. The pomfrets also release their juices and oils and the make the curry even more flavourful. […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Masala Sukkem

26th February 2018 0

Crab Masala Sukkem is a mildly spiced and tangy dry preparation of crabs. The dish also has some sweetness because of the use of coconut. The crab masala sukkem is […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Moongachi Gatti

10th September 2016 0

This is a preparation made by Goan Hindus during their auspicious occasions. As a child, I used to wait for Ganesh Chaturthi, so that I could relish the moongachi gatti with […]

Seafood Recipes

Masala Stuffed Prawns

27th April 2017 0

Get your hands on some Jumbo Prawns to make crispy fried Masala Stuffed Prawns. Serve them as a starter or as an accompaniment. They taste yummy. Serves: 4 to 6 […]

Egg Recipes

Bengali Dimer Chops (Egg Potato Chop)

10th September 2016 2

Potato Chop is potato mash stuffed with meat or vegetables and deep/shallow fried. Varied variations of the dish exist in different parts of India. Some eat it just the way […]

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 […]

Mutton Recipes

Malbari Mutton Koorma

8th March 2018 0

The Malbari Mutton Koorma has the distinct flavours unique to this region of the state of Kerala. Though the curry is similar to the Goan Xacuti, it is a lot […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rawa Porridge / Rava Kheer

10th May 2020 0

Rawa Porridge / Rava Kheer is an anytime gruel made by mothers for their babies or toddlers and also made by mothers for their daughters who have just entered motherhood. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Coconut Ice Snowballs

16th December 2019 2

The recipe for Coconut Ice Snowballs does not involve any cooking. The recipe is actually of coconut ice (click here). It’s like the coconut ice has warped into little round […]

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, […]

Chicken Recipes

Butter Chicken

22nd May 2020 0

Butter Chicken, also called Murg Makhani, needs no introduction but for the sake of propriety it is a deboned roasted chicken cooked in a creamy, buttery and sweetish gravy. The […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Crab Sukkem

28th October 2016 0

My mummy makes this crab preparation with zero oil. A few ingredients steamed in their own juices create a dish so awesome that is basic and retains all flavours of […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Chilly Fry V.1.

28th November 2016 0

One of the many ways to make a goan beef chilly fry – In this version no ready made sauces are used. The meat is cut in strips and hence […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Masala Curry

5th May 2019 3

The Egg Masala Curry is a poached egg curry. It is distinct from the Goan Egg Drop Curry (click here) or the Egg Xacuti Curry (click here) because it uses […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn and Potato Curry

28th September 2017 2

I use an electric stone grinder for most of my masalas. The reason I do this is because the masala is ground without any heating and hence the curry turns […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela

30th March 2020 0

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela / Chilla is a very easy to make snack and uses a very few ingredients. It is made with besan (gram flour). You can serve […]

Cakes & Bakes

Apple Cake with Custard Topping

15th September 2020 0

The Apple Cake with Custard Topping is like an apple pie, but the apples pieces here are on a bed of cake. The custard adds relish and smoothness to the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tea Time Sheera

5th May 2019 4

This Tea Time Sheera / Shira is a mildy sweet preparation of semolina made without any use of milk. It however gets its flavour from the use of pure ghee. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Steamed Fruit Cake

11th December 2019 2

You love a rich fruit cake. You’d like to bake one. But you don’t have an oven. Or your oven’s gone bust. Don’t despair – Steam the cake! With the […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Kodi

21st May 2020 3

Chicken Kodi (Goan for curry) is an orange curry similar to the Goan fish curries. I use the Goan coconut based spiced masala paste and those pieces of chicken which […]

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Day: 17 October 2016

Egg Biryani

Rasmalai