24th March 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Ponsache Sanna Jackfruit Dumplings

24th March 2017 HomeCook 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

Sea Food Stew

4th March 2018 1

If you love your seafood, you’ll be infatuated with the Sea Food Stew. A one pot meal with prawns, squids, crabs and vegetables, the Sea Food Stew is perfect for […]

Pork Recipes

Red Pork Curry

12th December 2019 0

The Red Pork Curry is derived from the Goan Pork Vindaloo (click here). We make this recipe when we want to consume it immediately. In fact, this one tastes best […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Recheado

18th September 2016 1

Bombay Duck, the misnamed fish, is iconic to Maharashtra’s seafood cuisine. The fish is found all along the coast of Maharashtra and also along Bengal and Bangladesh. The fresh fish […]

Chicken Recipes

Pepper Chicken Curry

10th September 2016 11

If you like a zing in your food, than the pepper chicken curry is for you. Besides the protein from the chicken, you will also have the added health benefits […]

Beef Recipes

Cottage Pie

30th May 2017 1

The cottage pie was considered an old English humble meal. It was a no crust pie baked with leftover meat lined with potato mash and a potato mash crust. There […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Bake Yoghurt Cheese Cake

15th September 2020 0

This is a recipe for a No Bake Yoghurt Cheese Cake. It is a delicious dessert which will take very little time or effort to make. Serves: 8 Persons Prep. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Methi Paez is a fenugreek gruel which Goans/Mangaloreans in India consider very good for mothers postpartum. Studies associate it to help increase breast milk production and also regain their […]

Veg. Recipes

Drumstick Temperado

13th February 2018 2

Usually drumsticks are prepared in Goa with very little seasoning. I went further and experimented with a masala and hence was born the Drumstick Temperado. The dish turned out quite […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Rainbow Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

15th September 2020 0

The recipe for the Eggless Rainbow Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting is similar to the recipe of Eggless Red Velvette Cake. And like the Red Velvette, these too will be […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doodhi Sabudana Kheer

27th March 2017 1

The doodhi sabudana kheer makes an excellent dessert. It can be served hot or cold. You’ll wish to gormandize all of it! Totally left to your discretion, although we think […]

Chicken Recipes

Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao

16th May 2021 2

I just love pulaos and biryanis. The Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao has been one of my favourites since childhood. My boys too love it. My mother would […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Vindaloo

9th April 2020 0

Vindaloo / Vindalho is a popular dish in Goan, Mangalorean and East Indian cooking. The dish is usually made with pork. But for the benefit of those who do not […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Paneer Ki Mithai

16th October 2016 0

The paneer (cottage cheese) is used extensively in Indian cuisine. It is used for starters, main course, sweet meals and various varied preparations which make it a versatile ingredient in […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Mince Pie

2nd May 2020 0

The Goan Beef Mince Pie is a layered pie. The mince is placed between two layers of potato mash like a sandwich. It is easier and faster to make than […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Moska Saanga Bhaji

3rd October 2017 0

The Goan Moska Saanga Bhaji is a dry preparation of drumsticks. The vegetable is just steamed and the recipe does not use any spices. All you have is the natural […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Pan Roast

29th November 2019 2

If you don’t have an oven and still want a Chicken Roast then the Chicken Pan Roast is the dish for you. Just a few easy to find ingredients will […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Brandy Fruit Cake

22nd November 2017 25

The Brandy Fruit Cake is an easy to make cake similar to a rum cake, but requires no soaking of the fruits in the liquor for a period of time. […]

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Ponsache Sanna Jackfruit Dumplings