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.

Birista (Fried Onion Strands)

10th September 2016 0

Birista is used in biryanis and also in gravies. Makes: 1 ¼ Cups Prep. Time: 10 Mins. Cooking Time: 10 Mins. (active) Ingredients: Onions (sliced finely) – 5 big Oil […]

Cakes & Bakes

Banana Pancakes

6th February 2017 0

These banana pancakes could be a great tiffin filler for your kids if they are not too fussy (my kids though, want everything hot – right off the flame). The […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Meatball Chilly Fry

5th May 2019 0

Tired of eating chicken in various curries or dry preps – Then try your hand at the Chicken Meatball Chilly Fry. It is rather simple and quick to make and […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Wheat Flour Tawa Parathas

17th April 2020 0

Wheat Flour Tawa Parathas are perfect for a tea time or breakfast snack. They are like the Wheat Flour Chapatis (click here) but have a couple of more steps involved. […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

French Bean Carrot Stir Fry

15th October 2016 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 […]

Egg Recipes

Koiloreos with Egg

8th October 2017 1

Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos) – the unleavened Goan bread made with rice and coconut, is sometimes also made with the eggs added in the batter. This was shared to me […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Steaks

16th October 2016 3

This is another preparation that I learnt from my daddy. It uses very few ingredients and thus the flavour of the prawns is the winner. As soon as you get your […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Xacuti

26th November 2018 0

Chicken Xacuti is a robust spiced coconut curry that is definately one of the most popular curries in Goa. It is so popular that it is served from breakfast to […]

Seafood Recipes

Seer Fish Molho

10th September 2016 0

Molho is basically a sauce. Goans prepare fish molho with deep fried fish and the sauce. It is intended to be stored for long periods like a pickle without refrigeration […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Keleacho Halwo .. a banana sweet dish

7th March 2017 0

Goan keleacho halwo is a banana sweet dish prepared in Goa using the Moira (Goan variety) bananas which are long and thick. The halwo can also be made with the Kerala […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Koftas in a Tomato Gravy

9th December 2016 0

Mutton Koftas are lamb mince meat balls. Before you make these mutton koftas decide what you want to serve it with. If serving with rice, follow the recipe as it […]

Veg. Recipes

Pasta in Mushroom Pepper Sauce

15th September 2017 2

A nice and yummy pasta preparation that kids and adults alike will like – an easy to make Pasta in Mushroom Pepper Sauce. You can serve this as the main […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Sorpotel

13th October 2016 6

Goan Pork Sorpotel is traditionally made not only with pork meat and liver but also some other important innards/offals of the pig. I however, use only the pork meat and […]

Veg. Recipes

Mangada

20th May 2017 0

Mangada is a preserve made with the Goan Monserrat mangoes. It is the mangoes which lend the distinct taste to the jam. The jam may be applied on plain or […]

Seafood Recipes

Bangde Hooman

10th September 2017 5

The Bangde Hooman is a Mackerel Curry prepared by Goans. It is a coconut curry and uses the spice Tirphal (Indian Prickly Ash) or tefla (as known in Goa). The […]

Seafood Recipes

Mackerel Recheado

1st September 2017 2

Recheio is the Portuguese word for stuffing. Stuffing fish with a recheio and then frying is practised regularly in Goan Cuisine. The spicy and tangy recheado masala is mostly used […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Fried

17th September 2016 0

Preparing the black pomfret masala fried fish will take up very little time of yours. Only ensure that the fish is fresh so that you enjoy this mildly spicy preparation. Serves: […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Aad Maas

19th November 2018 0

Pork Aad Maas is a Goan preparation of pork that is on the bone. The Pork Aad Maas is slow cooked and the resultant broth is sweet, tangy and mildly […]

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 […]

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Day: 23 October 2016

Express Chicken Fry

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.1.

Fish Chilly

Goan Green Beef Mince