2nd February 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Snake Gourd Chana Stir Fry

2nd February 2017 HomeCook 2

Snake Gourd or padwal / parwal is popular in south and southeast Asian cuisine. This vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals. Chana dal is low on gluten and hence […]

Garlicky Red Amaranth

2nd February 2017 HomeCook 0

The leaves of the rajgira plant are harvested when tender for use in Indian Cooking. There are many species of this leaf vegetable and commonly they are referred to as […]

Chicken Recipes

Hyderabadi Chilli Chicken

1st May 2021 0

If you like a spicy entrée / starter / appetizer, then the Hyderabadi Chilli Chicken is a must try for you. It’s delicious, easy to make and can also be […]

Sweets & Desserts

Mango Mousse

28th June 2020 0

The Mango Mousse is a simple – no cook recipe that you’ll love to make in the mango season. It takes very little time to whip up this lip-licking dessert. […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Salt n Pepper

21st May 2017 2

Baby squids are preferred for this recipe as they cook quickly and are tender. The recipe is super easy to make and makes use of just a single spice. The […]

Veg. Recipes

Cucumber Carrot Raita

8th December 2019 0

Be it a biryani, a pulao, a masala bhat or a tawa rice, the Cucumber Carrot Raita it the best accompaniment. It gives these dishes the element of acidity necessary […]

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 […]

Beverages

Aam Panna

7th May 2019 0

Aam Panna is a refreshing summer drink made with raw mangoes and mint. This recipe will show you how to make the syrup concentrate which you can then store and […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Coconut Bhaji

16th October 2016 0

Remember Popeye and Spinach? All fans of Popeye know that whenever the sailor needed a boost of energy, he would down a can of spinach. Yes, spinach is a super food loaded […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret in a Creamy Coconut Sauce

6th November 2016 0

This recipe was passed on to my mother by her m-i-l, my grand mom. She had had a paralytic attack and yet she was very active. My mother remembers how […]

Veg. Recipes

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry

6th October 2017 0

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry is rich in fibre and was considered a poor man’s curry. It is served with rice and tastes yum, even though we do […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Okra Curry

10th September 2016 4

Bende Sungta Kodi or Goan Prawn Okra Curry is a classical preparation made in almost all Goan homes. Coconuts, prawns and bende being local produce, bountifully available. It pairs well with […]

Sweets & Desserts

Cooked Marzipan

12th December 2018 9

The Cooked Marzipan is another way of making Marzipan, the others being the Quick Marzipan with egg (see here) and the Quick Marzipan without egg (coming up). As with all […]

Egg Recipes

Bread Egg Omelette

16th April 2020 2

The Bread Egg Omelette is an omelet which I prepared in the wake of the Covid-19 Lockdown here in India. It was a time when every little thing in the […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheesy Potato Squares

15th September 2017 0

Instead of having your children eat ready to eat processed foods as snacks, it is better to feed them these fun cheesy potato squares. You can also serve the cheesy […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Green Chicken

23rd June 2017 8

The Goan Green Chicken is a chicken curry which uses green corriander as its main flavouring agent. Usually cooked with beef in Goa, the chicken variant is good for those […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Chicken Cafreal

29th November 2016 6

Goan Chicken Cafreal is a preparation of chicken made with whole chicken legs. It is a dish having African origins, modified by the Portuguese and introduced to Goa by them. […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Shark Ambot Tik

12th November 2016 0

Small baby sharks are regularly available in all coastal regions of India. Once the thick skin is removed off the shark, there is only a singular cartilage like spine running […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns Masala

19th March 2017 6

This is a quick and easy recipe for Prawns Masala that you can cook in no time. Although I have used fresh prawns, you could also try it out with […]

Cakes & Bakes

Traditional Christmas Cake

27th October 2018 9

The Traditional Christmas Cake is a heady fruit cake. You need to decide that you are making it well in advance (or not – see notes at the end). This […]

Beverages

Bourbon Knockout

15th September 2020 0

Bourbon Knockout is a cocktail that needs just a few common ingredients. It is mildly sweet – sour – minty and woody (the taste of the bourbon). The cinnamon garnish […]

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Day: 2 February 2017

Snake Gourd Chana Stir Fry

Garlicky Red Amaranth