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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Cheesy White Sauce

1st March 2017 0

The cheesy white sauce is easy to make and is used in recipes likes pastas, pies, vegetable casseroles, filling for patties or puffs, or even as a topping on savoury […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut Palm Jaggery Filling

7th February 2018 0

Palm Jaggery or madha god (as known in Goa) gives the Coconut Palm Jaggery Filling or chunn (Konkani) its distinct flavor. This filling is used to stuff pancakes as also […]

Seafood Recipes

Bangde Sukhem

16th November 2017 3

Bangde Sukhem / Bangda Sukka is a dry Goan preparation of mackerels in a coconut masala gravy. The main flavor of the dish is provided by the Teflam [Tefla] / […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Chorizo Masala Curry

12th November 2017 2

When I’m short on time or don’t have any fresh produce, but still want to eat our rice and curry, I look to my stash of Goan Chorizo. I make […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Tomato Roast

13th October 2016 0

My boys are very fond of beef. And beef is very good for growing children. But children’s liking for a particular dish can be very fickle. Hence, I have to […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Butter Garlic

31st August 2017 0

Serves: 2 Persons Prep. Time: 10 Mins. + 15 Mins. (marination) Cooking Time: 18 to 20 Mins. This a quick and easy way to cook crabs. The crabs are cooked […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Doodhi Ros

16th November 2017 0

Doodhi Ros / Dudhi Ros is a light on the palette creamy coconut milk vegetable curry made with bottle gourd. The curry is very mildly spiced, unlike the red pumpkin […]

Cakes & Bakes

Chocolate Sponge Cake

12th May 2021 0

This a basic Chocolate Sponge Cake used as a base for your rich desserts like Black Forest Trifle (click here) or Black Forest Cake (click here). It a basic sponge […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Bhuna Beef Kheema

10th May 2020 0

Delve into this Mughlai style Bhuna Beef Kheema with some chapatis (click here) or paratha (click here). You will love the aroma and the lightly spiced kheema (The green chillies […]

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. […]

Seafood Recipes

Recheado Squid Curry

1st June 2017 0

I started out making stuffed squids. But I was feeling lazy and by the time I was done cleaning the squids, I had no patience to clean the prawns that […]

Egg Recipes

Cheese Balls

30th November 2018 0

Cheese Balls are a yummylicious snack to serve in your entrée party platter. Kids also love these and you could serve these as snacks in the evening or pack some […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Hot & Sweet Tomato Ketchup

11th March 2018 2

When tomatoes have crowded the market and their prices are dirt cheap, I just can’t resist preserving some in the form of a Hot & Sweet Ketchup. This homemade ketchup […]

Veg. Recipes

Boondi Raita

3rd March 2017 0

The Boondi Raita is a good accompaniment with all types of food. Always prepare it fresh so that the crunch of the boondi compliments the texture of the dish. You […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Stew

30th September 2016 2

One more dish that turns my boys into drooling puppies. This is my version of the Goan Pork Stew which can be served as a complete meal. You could serve […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Crab Curry

9th July 2017 0

The Goan crab curry is very simple and quick to make. The coconut gravy of the curry and the flavours of the crabs intermingle to give you a delightful and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doodhi Sabudana Kheer

27th March 2017 1

The doodhi sabudana kheer makes an excellent dessert. It can be served hot or cold. You’ll wish to gormandize all of it! Totally left to your discretion, although we think […]

Sweets & Desserts

Chingya Caldo – A Goan Protein Drink

4th March 2018 0

Chingya Caldo or Konn is a forgotten protein drink which was made in Goa. It is made with moong/mung (green gram), coconut and jaggery. It has a watery soup-like consistency. […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Masala Fried

7th July 2019 0

The Beef Masala Fried needs a good amount of marination time. Once marinated in the refrigerator, all you need to do is seer and cook. Then you can leave them […]

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Day: 23 October 2016

Express Chicken Fry

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.1.

Fish Chilly

Goan Green Beef Mince