9th March 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Maharashtrian Kala Chana Gavar Bhaji

9th March 2017 HomeCook 0

Some people find cluster beans slightly bitter to taste. Therefore, preparing the vegetable in combination with black chickpea sprouts will make it more palatable for them. Cause everyone needs to […]

Cakes & Bakes

Carrot Pineapple Cake

15th September 2020 0

The Carrot Pineapple Cake is an easy to make cake and requires only hand mixing. We also do not require any Baking Powder or butter for this cake. Just some […]

Veg. Recipes

Punjabi Rajma Curry

4th March 2017 1

Red Kidney Beans are used in cuisines all over the world. Punjabi Rajma Curry is a medium thick gravy preparation which is popular in many parts of North India and […]

Veg. Recipes

Alu Mutter

4th June 2019 0

Alu Mutter is a preparation of potatoes and peas. Although there are umpteen ways this is prepared, we as a family like it, as this recipe entails. This preparation is […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Curry in a Hurry

4th June 2019 1

Prawn Curry in a Hurry is a recipe for those who don’t want to go through the grind of grating coconut and making a masala. I’ve made use of ready […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rose Cookies

28th November 2017 6

Another one for your Christmas platter! This recipe for the rose cookies was shared to me a couple of years back by my good childhood friend Avril Baretto. It took […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xec Xec

25th April 2017 1

Crab Xec Xec is a traditional Goan crab curry. The curry is served with rice. The curry is mildly spicy but without overpowering the flavours of the crab. Try this yummy […]

Pork Recipes

Assado de Leitao

27th December 2017 10

We made this Assado de Leitao with a whole hind leg of a pigling. Although it was not a suckling, the meat was tender and lean. We pot roasted it […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Angel Wings

7th December 2017 0

Angel wings are a sweet-savoury fried pastry prepared usually during Christmas. But these are so easy to make and yum, that you can also make them otherwise to serve as […]

Veg. Recipes

One Pot Vegetable Pulao

20th April 2020 0

This is a recipe for a One Pot Vegetable Pulao. It is an easy to make pulao where are the ingredients are added in the same pot and that includes […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Kingfish Molho

4th February 2018 0

Goan Kingfish Molho / Mole is a sweet-tangy-spicy fish pickle. It is similar to my earlier recipe of prawn molho (click here for recipe) but this one uses sugar instead […]

Seafood Recipes

Brinjal stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

The brinjal stuffed with Goan prawn recheio is easy to make and follows my successful attempt of using this particular stuffing (prawn recheio) with pomfrets (see here) and Bombay ducks […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Rosemary Chicken Roast

28th May 2017 6

The Rosemary Roast Chicken uses just a few ingredients, but what you end up with is a lip-smacking, juicy and succulent chicken. Accompanied by a sauce made out of its […]

Egg Recipes

Simple Egg Curry

22nd September 2016 1

This watery curry is for those days when you don’t feel like eating something which has a rich taste. Also if you don’t have any produce left at home and […]

Seafood Recipes

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu

15th March 2017 0

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu is Tamilian for Pomfret Fish Curry. Tamilians love their rice and curry. They make ample use of whole spices and tamarind to cook yummy food. I have […]

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] / […]

Sweets & Desserts

Mangaane

19th May 2019 0

Mangaane is a Goan sweet porridge made with sago and split chickpeas. Coconut milk provides it its rich flavor while it is sweeted with sugarcane jaggery. Though it is prepared […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Tendli and Carrot Pickle

19th May 2017 5

The Tendli and Carrot Pickle is another of Aunt Rosy’s (about) recipes. Gherkins and carrots are perfect for pickling. Great to make and store for the rainy season, the pickle […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Desiccated Coconut Cookies

12th November 2017 4

The Desiccated Coconut Cookies are light and chewy, almost like a macaroon. They use a few ingredients, take very little time and effort to make and yes, also taste yum. […]

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Day: 9 March 2017

Maharashtrian Kala Chana Gavar Bhaji