15th March 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu

15th March 2017 HomeCook 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

Goan Mackerel Salad

1st September 2017 0

The Goan mackerel salad is an easy to make salad commonly served at a family get-together or at lunch/dinner. You can use canned mackerels (in brine/oil/tomato) or you can use […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Koftas in a Tomato Gravy

9th December 2016 0

Mutton Koftas are lamb mince meat balls. Before you make these mutton koftas decide what you want to serve it with. If serving with rice, follow the recipe as it […]

Sweets & Desserts

Ponsache Sanna Jackfruit Dumplings

24th March 2017 2

Sanna is a rice dumpling prepared by Goans and Mangaloreans. The plain sanna (see here) is used like a bread to eat your favourite dish. You can make many variations. When the […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Lemon Pepper Fried

18th October 2016 0

You need some fresh steaks of Kingfish to prepare the Kingfish Lemon Pepper Fried. The combination of lemon and pepper is just yummy and since the fish is shallow fried […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rice for Biryani

10th September 2016 0

Serves: 4 to 6 persons Prep. Time: 20 Mins. Cooking Time: 10 Mins. (active) Ingredients: Basmati Rice – 500 gms. Water – 12 cups Green Cardamom – 3 Cloves – […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Masala

10th September 2016 2

This dish will take very little of your time. You can cook it in stages. Just the same, the chicken masala still tastes delicious. Serves: 6 Persons Prep. Time: 20 Mins. […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Rawa Toast

20th February 2017 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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Green Curry

7th July 2017 0

Come the rains and fresh fish is sparse as fishermen do not venture into the deep sea. However, around this time Bombay Ducks become available in plenty in the market. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Bread – Oondhe / Unndho / Pokshe

1st May 2021 9

Oondhe is one of the many variants of Goan bread. It is also called Oondo, Unndho and Pokshe (Thanks Hyacintha Bella – member of Big Fat Tummy Friends FB Group […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Falafel – Chickpea Fritters

24th August 2021 0

Falafel is a Middle Eastern snack. It is a popular Street Food. In India, we make similar fritters know as Dal Wadas which uses split Bengal Gram or Moong bhajis […]

Cakes & Bakes

Jumbo Chewy Chocochip Cookies

3rd April 2020 0

With the kids at home all of the 24 hours amidst the COVID-9 lockdown in India, the easy recipe for the Jumbo Chewy Chocochip Cookies came very much to my […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Stew

15th September 2017 5

On one of our vacations to Kerala I had an occasion to eat a Kerala Chicken Stew. This recipe of mine is inspired by that dish. The Chicken stew is […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Masala Curry

5th May 2019 3

The Egg Masala Curry is a poached egg curry. It is distinct from the Goan Egg Drop Curry (click here) or the Egg Xacuti Curry (click here) because it uses […]

Veg. Recipes

Mixed Vegetable Mayo Salad

8th December 2019 2

The Mixed Vegetable Mayo Salad is an easy to make cold salad. It uses the commonest of vegetables and yet tastes wonderful. You may choose to eat this salad by […]

Cakes & Bakes

Rose Coconut Bundt Cake

8th December 2019 0

The Rose Coconut Bundt Cake is a lightly flavoured coconut cake made using dessicated coconut and coconut milk. Contrary to the Batica – Goan Coconut Cake (click here) or the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tea Time Sheera

5th May 2019 4

This Tea Time Sheera / Shira is a mildy sweet preparation of semolina made without any use of milk. It however gets its flavour from the use of pure ghee. […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Vindaloo

6th December 2016 2

The prawn vindaloo is a mildly spiced curry which is easy and quick to make. It is a variant of the original Goan Vindaloo made to cater to people who […]

Egg Recipes

Akuri – Parsi Style Scrambled Eggs

30th January 2017 0

Akuri – is an Indian Parsi dish of scrambled eggs. The eggs in this preparation are not cooked till dry but are kept runny. The resultant Akuri – Parsi Style […]

Seafood Recipes

Batter Fried Squids

11th March 2018 1

Batter Fried Squids / Calamari are a popular starter served in most restaurants in Goa. They are a perfect accompaniment to drinks and taste good fresh and hot. The trick […]

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Day: 15 March 2017

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu