6th February 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Banana Pancakes

6th February 2017 HomeCook 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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Kurma

16th March 2017 0

The vegetable kurma is a mixed vegetable dish. I make it in a cashew nut – coconut gravy. It is mild and retains the flavours of the vegetable. It can […]

Chicken Recipes

Methi Chicken

10th September 2016 7

The fragrance that emanates while this dish it being cooked will make you drool. The healthy benefits of fenugreek, the protein from the chicken and the subtle use of spices […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Mince Cutlets

28th April 2017 9

The Goan Beef Mince Cutlets can be served as starters. You can also stuff them in a pao and make a gaoti burger. My children love to eat these any […]

Sweets & Desserts

Jujubes

30th November 2017 13

Jujubes are a jelly sweet made with gelatin and liquid glucose. Both these ingredients are quintessential to make a perfect non-sticky jujube. The other ingredients are also important to the […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Croquettes

23rd November 2017 0

Continuing with our motto to make cooking a breeze, here’s a recipe for quick and easy Kingfish Croquettes. Serve as a snack or appetizer. It will feel great when your […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake

5th May 2020 0

For the Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake, we cook the chicken, bacon and pasta. Then we prepare a creamy sauce. We then bring all the elements together, top with mozzarella […]

Egg Recipes

Malabar Omlette Curry

13th March 2017 0

Fry an omlette and make a curry? The Malabaris do exactly the same. Like all Keralites, they too make ample use of coconut and hence there is coconut in the […]

Veg. Recipes

Dal Chapati

17th April 2020 0

The Dal Chapatis are made with wheat flour and left-over cooked dal. I mostly cook this masoor dal (click here) and unintentionally there is always some of the dal that […]

Beverages

Massado / Egg Flip

10th December 2017 7

The Massado / Egg Flip is a Goan household remedy for the common cold. But there is no restriction such that you need to have it only when you catch […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rum and Raisin Chocolate

30th November 2017 0

Who can resist the flavour of dark chocolate paired with rum and raisins? They taste just divine, delightful to serve at the end of dinner, maybe with some expresso. You […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Bilimbi Sukka

11th April 2019 0

The Prawn Bilimbi Sukka is a zero oil recipe. It is a steamed preparation made with the seasonal bilimbi / bimbla, fresh shelled prawns and grated coconut. The mild sourness […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Aad Maas

19th November 2018 2

Beef Aad Maas is a Goan preparation of beef on the bone. The ribs are the portion of choice for this preparation. The Beef Aad Maas is a spicy, sweet […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut Milk

10th September 2016 4

Ingredients: Grated Coconut – 1 big coconut Hot Water (not boiling hot) – 2 ½ Cup (1 cup = 200 ml.) Step 1: Add ¾ cup hot water to the […]

Egg Recipes

Green Egg Curry

25th February 2018 2

It was lent (a period of fasting and abstaining for Christians). We do go off meat. But fish, eggs and vegetables are included in our diet. On this one day […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Mackerel Cutlets

7th November 2016 2

Mackerels are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. They have a distinct flavour. However, those who are fussy fish eaters (children especially), may find it difficult to eat mackerels […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Chilly

23rd October 2016 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 […]

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 […]

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Banana Pancakes