20th February 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Rawa Toast

20th February 2017 HomeCook 1

Add the rawa toast to your breakfast menu or serve it as a late afternoon snack. You can salvage bread slices that are a day or two old (but not […]

Veg. Recipes

Cluster Bean Peanut Bhaji

10th August 2019 2

Cluster Bean Peanut Bhaji is a dry preparation of the vegetable locally called tidki-midki / gavar. The cluster beans have a bitter-sweet flavour and are a good combination with some […]

Veg. Recipes

Kabuli Chana Gravy

28th March 2020 11

The Kabuli Chana Gravy (Chickpea Gravy) is a no coconut gravy. Some of the chana itself is ground and used to thicken the gravy. The gravy is very less on […]

Veg. Recipes

Chole Bhature

29th August 2021 0

Chole Bhature is a popular Indian snack / meal especially in the Northern States of India. It is a thick tangy gravy with chickpeas. In this recipe we will be […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Pulao

9th November 2016 1

My chicken pulao is like a fake biryani. I say this because it looks like a biryani but does not involve the many steps required to make a biryani. It’s […]

Veg. Recipes

Lady Finger Solantulem

16th November 2017 2

Lady Finger Solantulem is a dry preparation of lady fingers using kokam [Garcinia Indica]. What you get is a minimally spiced tangy vegetable preparation that can be eaten with Indian […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Moong Bhaji

16th January 2018 1

The goodness of spinach and husked green gram come together in this simple to make Palak Moong Bhaji. You can serve it with chapatis or as a side. Serves: A […]

Beverages

Kesari Thandai

6th March 2017 0

Thandai is traditionally served at the festival of Holi. It is a refreshing health drink to be consumed chilled. It helps in keeping our body cool in the summers. The […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry

3rd October 2017 4

When you don’t have fresh produce and are feeling too lazy to go and get some, just peek into your pantry and get some of those dry prawns you had […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Chilly Fry

22nd September 2017 2

The egg chilly fry is based on a popular Goan preparation using meat but without sauces or tamarind. It is quick and easy to make. The dish is for those […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Pea Stew

21st November 2017 0

My boys are so fond of beef and they love pasta. So I have to keep coming up with ways to please their hungry tummies. The Goan Beef Pea Stew […]

Chicken Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Pie

10th May 2020 0

The Cheesy Chicken Pie is a complete meal. It is layered with a chicken filling, white sauce, potatoes and topped with Cheddar Cheese. It is absolutely yummy and it will […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Quick Chicken Roast

30th April 2020 0

You have to believe me when I say that this one is a quickie – in the food sense of the word. A Quick Chicken Roast with absolutely no grinding […]

Cakes & Bakes

Cream and Fruit Cake

15th September 2020 0

We’ve completed four years of this blog and crossed 600 recipes in this term. We are Educationists in true lives and foodies at heart. And we wish everyone to benefit […]

Veg. Recipes

Cluster Bean Peanut Bhaji

10th August 2019 2

Cluster Bean Peanut Bhaji is a dry preparation of the vegetable locally called tidki-midki / gavar. The cluster beans have a bitter-sweet flavour and are a good combination with some […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Chop Roast

23rd November 2016 6

The tender and juicy meat, falling off the bone, will have you salivating in no time. The Goan pork chop roast can be eaten with rice or with bread. However […]

Veg. Recipes

Maharashtrian Vangi Batata Vatana Bhaji

17th March 2017 0

This recipe for Maharashtrian Vangi Batata Vatana Bhaji is a perfect combination of Vangi (Eggplant), Batata (Potatoes) and Vatana (Green Peas) which are easily available all over the world. There […]

Veg. Recipes

Quick Garlic Bread

1st March 2017 0

The quick garlic bread recipe uses regular loaf bread slices. You can also make it using a baguette. I make use of a tawa (griddle) instead of the oven as […]

Beef Recipes

Dahi Beef

14th April 2019 0

Imagine a day when you set out to cook a Goan Green Beef (click here for the recipe) – And though I have a recipe here on BFT – I […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Jhatpat Carrot Halwa

10th September 2016 0

The natural goodness of carrots in a sweet dish. The carrot halwa is a common Indian sweet which is delicious and filling. Anytime is a good time to feast on […]

Veg. Recipes

Oats Koiloreos

19th May 2019 4

My quest to include oats in our diet led to experimentation and the making of Oats Koiloreos. Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos), as you may know are an unleavened Goan bread […]

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Day: 20 February 2017

Rawa Toast