10th March 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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10th March 2017 HomeCook 0

Many a times we do not know what to do with the sambhar masala (idli sambhar masala) we have in our kitchen except make sambhar. You can use this sambhar masala […]

Veg. Recipes

Flat Bean Foogath

25th February 2018 2

The Flat Bean Foogath like all Goan ‘Foogaths’ is plain and simple. Most vegetable preparations in Goa are fairly simple, probably to serve as a side with the spicy curries […]

Chicken Recipes

Quick Chicken Xacuti

9th April 2020 2

The Quick Chicken Xacuti is a little less tedious to make then the Traditional Chicken Xacuti (click here). It uses ready Xacuti Masala Powder which most Goan homes have ready […]

Sweets & Desserts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

27th December 2017 4

Another easy to make sweet for Christmas (or any other time to quench your sweet cravings), the Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge is made with just two ingredients, milk chocolate and […]

Beef Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Curry.

10th September 2016 4

When I’m half done cooking this dish, my two little kids come trotting into the kitchen sniffing and drooling like puppies. They won’t leave me alone until their tummies are […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Macaroni Soup – with a twist.

6th April 2020 0

The Goan Macaroni Soup – with a twist is derived from the simple Goan Macaroni Soup (click here). What I have done here is added some light soya sauce, corn […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Chilly Garlic

9th August 2020 0

Pork Chilly Garlic is a dish that will make you squeal with joy! No pun intended! But that’s a dish you’ll get without putting in much effort. The dish will […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Sorak

9th August 2020 0

Tomato Sorak is a plain coconut gravy along the lines of the Goan Sorak Curry (Click here). However, I use coconut milk in this recipe. Therefore, the texture of the […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Dry Shrimp Brinjal Curry

11th March 2017 2

On days when you are not able to get any fresh fish, you can dip into your pantry and find some dry shrimp. Pair the shrimp with brinjals and make […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Tomato Roast

13th October 2016 0

My boys are very fond of beef. And beef is very good for growing children. But children’s liking for a particular dish can be very fickle. Hence, I have to […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Homemade Mayonnaise with Egg

27th September 2016 5

This recipe was shared to me by Mrs. Irene Cabral, who is more than my neighbour. You’ll notice that she uses all the oil in one go (most recipes call […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry – with Coconut

10th August 2019 0

As the rains bring a shortage of fresh fish, we make use of our stash of dry fish in this season. The Dry Prawn Chilly Fry – with Coconut is […]

Veg. Recipes

Besan Toast

3rd April 2020 0

Besan toast is a very easy to make snack. It is sliced bread coated with a batter of besan (gram flour) and a few other ingredients. You can serve it […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Bread Loaf – No Knead

2nd April 2020 4

Bread Loaf – No Knead is as the name suggests a recipe for Bread Loaf which needs absolutely no kneading. You just have to mix the very few ingredients together […]

Veg. Recipes

Pav Bhaji

10th November 2016 0

My mother makes a very good pao bhaji from scratch. This is her recipe and it does not use any commercially available masalas. Pao Bhaji is more popular with mashed […]

Veg. Recipes

Koiloreos

8th October 2017 2

Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos) are an unleavened Goan bread made with rice and coconut. They have a mildly sweet and savoury taste and are served at breakfast or at tea […]

Seafood Recipes

Grilled Pomfret

31st March 2017 0

Grilling gives fish a different texture and flavour. The fish is juicy in the inside while crisp on the outside. Less oil is also used and so it is a […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Tamarind Masala Rawa Fried

30th January 2017 0

This is a quick and easy way to prepare fried slices of fish. The fish thus prepared is mildly spicy and tangy. Try the kingfish tamarind masala rawa fried the […]

Veg. Recipes

Soya Bean Masala

5th January 2018 1

Soybean or Soya Bean are a rich yet cheap source of protein. This recipe of Soya Bean Masala is made using dry coconut and soya chunks. The gravy is best […]

Cakes & Bakes

Dessicated Coconut Cake

11th December 2016 22

Long years ago, when I was in school – a teenager, I had the habit of collecting recipes from tabloids or magazines. Information was not as easily available as in […]

Veg. Recipes

Chick Pea Pulao

7th July 2019 4

If you love Chick Pea / Kabuli Chana in your gravies or snacks then I’m sure you’ll also like a Chole Pulao. The Chole Pulao will be a one pot […]

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Day: 10 March 2017

Aloo Matar ki Sabji