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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Biryani

10th September 2016 0

The Chicken Biryani is a go alone concoction served with little or nothing else. You’ll find thousands of variations and recipes on the net, in cookbooks and TV shows. There will […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Meatball Chilly Fry

5th May 2019 0

Tired of eating chicken in various curries or dry preps – Then try your hand at the Chicken Meatball Chilly Fry. It is rather simple and quick to make and […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab & Prawn Ros Curry

9th March 2018 0

I had bought some really fresh crabs and prawns and couldn’t quite decide what to make for lunch that day. I just could not bear keeping one of the two […]

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 […]

Beverages

White Russian

15th September 2020 0

The White Russian is a cocktail that tastes like cold coffee but is spiked with Vodka. It tastes yum and must be served in short glasses (not shot glasses). Serves: […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried

9th October 2016 0

You’ll need tronçons cuts to make the Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried. It is very simple to make and uses very few ingredients. Servings : 4 slices Prep. Time: 10 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Maharashtrian Hirwa Watan

13th March 2017 0

The Maharashtrian Hirwa Watan is a green spice paste used to marinate meat and fish. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Ingredients: [Standard Measure […]

Sweets & Desserts

Choco Walnut Fudge

21st December 2019 4

This recipe for a Choco Walnut Fudge is a rustic recipe that you can prepare in 15 minutes. The flavour of walnuts, however, is only for people of acquired tastes. […]

Seafood Recipes

Kerala Squid Coconut Stir Fry

10th November 2016 0

The thought that squids would go well with coconut never occurred to me. As a Goan I only came across stuffed squids or squids in an ambot tik. The batter […]

Beverages

Pineapple Squash

25th November 2018 0

One of the things that you could do when you get home a Pineapple that is a bit sour – Make a Pineapple Squash. Store the squash in the refrigerator. […]

Seafood Recipes

Lady Fish Jeerem Meerem

26th October 2017 0

In this recipe for the Lady Fish Jeerem Meerem, I’ve used homemade jeerem meerem powder (using powdered spices) to make a peppery tangy curry. The curry compliments the bland taste […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Green Beef Curry

11th November 2016 4

The goan green beef curry is mildly spicy. Even so, the boys in our house just love it. The corriander and the aromatics make a delicious dish that can be […]

Cakes & Bakes

Nankhatai

1st December 2017 4

Nankhatai is an easy to make shortbread biscuit. The ingredients for the nankhatai need to be kneaded and not whisked. How your nankhatai turn out, depends on how well you […]

Sweets & Desserts

Quick Malai Peda

6th November 2018 0

Quick Malai Peda / Pedha is short-cut version of milk pedas. They are in no way less yummy, even though I’ve used condensed milk. This version saves the tedious effort […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Batter Fried Fish for Chinese Preps

16th October 2016 2

Batter Fried fish is used in Chinese Preparations. You can pre-prep. the Batter Fried Fish for Chinese Preps for later use in your Indo-chinese dishes. Serves: A Family of Four […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Para

20th May 2017 0

Dry Mackerel Para is a pickle made using sun-dried mackerels. Goans make this pickle and store it for the rainy season as fish is not easily available in those months. […]

Veg. Recipes

Rawa Upma

28th March 2020 0

Another healthy breakfast from India, the Rawa Upma also called Upit in the West of India, is a savory version of the Tea Time Sheera (click here) and the Pineapple […]

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 […]

Egg Recipes

Cheese Balls

30th November 2018 0

Cheese Balls are a yummylicious snack to serve in your entrée party platter. Kids also love these and you could serve these as snacks in the evening or pack some […]

Seafood Recipes

Ladyfinger & Dry Prawns

22nd February 2018 1

An easy to prepare dish using your stash of dry prawns and some fresh ladyfingers – this Ladyfinger & Dry Prawn dish is a good side in any season, and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Poee Poi Kundea Bhakri Goan Bread

24th March 2020 13

#Corono Virus Scare – Poee Poi Kundea Bhakri Goan Bread – BFT Report – 24 March 2020, India# [SEAN] : We were cooling our heels in the comfort of our […]

Beverages

Creme Liqueur

10th September 2016 6

Creme liqueur is an alcoholic preparation made with diary cream. It tastes best chilled. You can have small shots when you feel like. You can also use as a topping […]

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Day: 24 March 2017

Ponsache Sanna Jackfruit Dumplings