23rd October 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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Express Chicken Fry

23rd October 2016 HomeCook 0

I call this recipe Express Chicken Fry because it uses very few readily available ingredients. The preparation can be done in advance and it can be fried just before serving. […]

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.1.

23rd October 2016 HomeCook 0

Pulaos are an all in one meal. Little or no accompaniment is needed. There are varieties of pulaos cooked in India. This is my version of a prawn pulao with […]

Fish Chilly

23rd October 2016 HomeCook 0

This is the Indianized version of the fish chilly recipe. It can be served with Fried Rice. Follow simple steps to make this dish in no time. Serves: A Family […]

Goan Green Beef Mince

23rd October 2016 HomeCook 0

Goan Green Beef Mince incorporates beef mince and green corriander as the main ingredients. It has a delectable flavour which is sweet, sour and spicy as well and none of the flavours […]

Sweets & Desserts

Fruit Cake Chocolate Pops

17th January 2018 0

When you’ve had enough of your Christmas Cake (Rich Rum Cake) and there’s some still sitting somewhere in your refrigerator (or you bake a fresh one [ this one ] or […]

Sweets & Desserts

Fruit Custard

29th November 2016 0

A lovely dessert for all occasions, the fruit custard is loved by all. Bowls filled with custard will disappear even before your other party food does. Follow this recipe for […]

Seafood Recipes

Kerala Squid Coconut Stir Fry

10th November 2016 0

The thought that squids would go well with coconut never occurred to me. As a Goan I only came across stuffed squids or squids in an ambot tik. The batter […]

Sweets & Desserts

Vermicelli Kheer

15th September 2017 3

Vermicelli Kheer or Sevaiyan Kheer is a dairy based Indian dessert. It is a favourite with kids and adults alike and makes for a good dessert or festival sweet. Follow […]

Veg. Recipes

Methi Potato Bhaji

8th December 2016 0

This preparation is for people who do not like the taste of methi. The potatoes take away the bitter taste of methi and help balance the taste of the methi. […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Vindaloo (Mild Version)

30th August 2021 2

Pork Vindalho (Mild Version) is less sour and spicy than the traditional Pork Vindalho (see here). When you go through the list of ingredients and the recipe below you will […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Garlic Chutney for Chaat

20th May 2020 0

Garlic Chutney for Chaat is a chutney you will need for making all those popular Savoury Indian Chaats like Bhel, Sev Puri, etc. You need to have this ready and […]

Seafood Recipes

East Indian Bombay Duck Curry

22nd September 2016 8

The melt in the mouth fish – Bombay Duck, could soon be a rarity, as warming of the seas and intensive fishing are pushing its populations deeper into the sea. Although […]

Seafood Recipes

Fried Pepper Squid Rings

22nd February 2019 1

This one is really easy, especially if you don’t need to clean the squids yourself. You can serve these Fried Pepper Squid Rings as a snack, starter or on the […]

Veg. Recipes

Chana Dal Wada / Vada

29th April 2020 0

The Covid-9 Pandemic of 2020 not only had us all locked down in our home but there were scores of people who were visiting relatives or trying to earn their […]

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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

Quick Prawn Masala Fried

21st March 2020 0

The Quick Prawn Masala Fried is as its name suggests very quick, uses a few basic ingredients and is still a great starter or a side. It can also be […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Red Coconut Chutney

2nd February 2018 1

The Goan Red Coconut Chutney is not as popular as the Green Chutney (click here for the green version) and was used as a substitute for curry. And since it […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rasmalai

17th October 2016 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

Prawn Xec Xec

14th January 2018 0

Xec Xec (pronounced – Shek Shek) is a traditional Goan coconut curry usually made with crabs. The curry is mildly spicy and is served with rice. This recipe of Prawn […]

Chicken Recipes

Easy Chicken Pulao

20th July 2019 0

The Easy Chicken Pulao, just like any pulao, is a one pot meal. We love our pulaos. They are less time consuming and delicious. Though a pulao needs no accompaniment, […]

Veg. Recipes

Ridge Gourd Moong

2nd October 2017 0

Gosali/turai (ridgegourd) cooked with split green gram (moong) is a simple preparation which contains high fiber and very low calories. The coconut oil in this recipe enhances the flavor and […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Meat Liver Masala

9th December 2017 3

We’ve called this a Pork Meat Liver Masala, though we feel it is very similar in taste to a Goan sorpotel. The method of preparation and ratio of ingredients here […]

Beef Recipes

Pork and Beef Stew

8th August 2017 8

When Goans prepare the pork and beef stew, all the ingredients are cooked separately and then combined in the end. The preparation looks and tastes dry. Dollops of butter are […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Balchao

29th October 2018 2

Fish Balchao is a popular Goan sauce that is sweet, tangy and mildly spicy all at the same time. It is influenced by the Portuguese like most Goan dishes. Note […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Chilly

7th October 2017 3

Inspired by the Goan beef chilly fry and east Asian cooking, I set out to make a beef chilly. The main ingredients being ready to use sauces. The results at […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Chilly Fry

23rd November 2018 0

This is a home style Goan Squid Chilly Fry preparation. (For a Hotel Style Goan Squid Chilly Fry, click here) The making of this Squid Chilly Fry will hardly take […]

Cakes & Bakes

Marble Cake

7th February 2017 0

My sisterly neighbour, Caroline Cabral, once shared a piece of cake that she had made. I enjoyed the soft and light texture of the cake and just had to learn […]

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Day: 23 October 2016

Express Chicken Fry

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.1.

Fish Chilly

Goan Green Beef Mince