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 […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Chorizo Pulao

14th January 2018 5

The Goan Chorizo Pulao made with the Goan Choris – What would describe it? The standalone pulao, the spicy pork pulao, the Goan Catholic Biryani, the favourite pulao of all […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Steaks

16th October 2016 3

This is another preparation that I learnt from my daddy. It uses very few ingredients and thus the flavour of the prawns is the winner. As soon as you get your […]

Cakes & Bakes

Bolinhas – Goan Coconut Cookie

28th November 2016 5

The bolinhas – GOan Coconut Cookie are a semolina-coconut cookie which are available all over Goa and are a favourite tea time snack. The bolinha is also a must in […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Date & Tamarind Chutney

20th May 2020 0

The Date & Tamarind Chutney is a sweet and tangy chutney used in the preparation of numerous Indian savoury snacks called Chaat. You need to have this chutney handy when […]

Veg. Recipes

Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style

7th April 2019 1

I have named this preparation of bhaji as Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style because it tastes very much like the simple vegetable soup prepared in Goan households. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tizann in a Jiffy

3rd May 2020 0

Tizann is a Goan Porridge made from Ragi and is considered a Super Food and very good for increasing one’s immunity. Tizann in a Jiffy is an easier way to […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Polle / Rice Pancakes

13th February 2018 0

Polle / Rice Pancakes are also known as neer dosa down south. They are prepared in Goa as an evening snack or at dinner time. You can eat them with […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Pepper Masala Powder

25th February 2018 0

The Pepper Masala Powder is a spice mix I make in small quantities for use in various preparations. You can make this masala powder in greater quantities if you enjoy […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns 65

22nd March 2017 0

This is the Tamilian version of Prawns 65. The prawns are semi-pre-cooked with spices before they are deep fried. Since the raw prawns are cooked in the masalas, the flavor […]

Egg Recipes

Eggs in Coconut Sauce

9th August 2020 0

The recipe for the Eggs in Coconut Sauce is derived from one of my recipes using fish (click here). I thought eggs would go very well in the sauce and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Pineapple Sheera

5th March 2017 1

The ‘Bunt’ community from Karnataka have their presence in most cities of India as restaurateurs. The pineapple sheera, a sweet dish made with semolina, will always be found on the […]

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Mutton Badami Curry

16th September 2021 0

The Mutton Badami Curry is made with a base of coconut and almond thereby reducing the coconut in the curry. It’s a mild and easy to make thick curry and […]

Beef Recipes

Onion Beef

28th July 2018 2

Whenever we go back in time and remember a dish that our ancestors taught us, we wish they had also taught us their ‘correct’ name. Alas! Sometimes we remember a […]

Veg. Recipes

Fried Brinjal Slices

14th January 2018 2

Get your hands on some large brinjals. Cut them into thick slices, marinate with a few ingredients and shallow fry them. That’s how easy it is to make the Fried […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Salad

4th February 2018 2

A lot of fish is salted and sun dried for use when fishing is not in season. These are used in various preparations. They do require an acquired taste to […]

Veg. Recipes

Saffron Infused Rice

18th September 2016 0

Have you had the Riso rice available at KFC India? Do you like it’s taste or even if you don’t, you could try my version that is quite flavoursome. Although you […]

Veg. Recipes

Coconut Bhakri (Bread)

24th October 2017 2

Coconut Bhakri (Bread) is a Goan bread made with whole wheat flour and grated coconut. The coconut gives this Goan bread a nice texture and taste. It can be had […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Coconut Milk Kingfish Curry

20th November 2017 4

The Goan Coconut Milk Kingfish Curry is a mildly spiced curry. The kingfish [Seer Fish] goes very well with this light curry and is best served with hot rice. This […]

Seafood Recipes

Canned Sardine Cutlets

9th March 2018 7

You know how it is some days, you feel very lethargic to cook, but must, because you are the woman of the house and you have mouths to feed. And […]

Veg. Recipes

Beetroot Stir Fry

31st January 2017 1

This is a simple beetroot stir fry which can be enjoyed as a side dish with rice or by itself with chappatis. Serves: 2 Persons Prep. Time: 10 Mins. Cooking […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret Jeerem Meerem

25th April 2018 1

The Pomfret Jeerem Meerem is a mildly spiced watery broth cooked in tamarind water. The pomfrets also release their juices and oils and the make the curry even more flavourful. […]

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Day: 24 March 2017

Ponsache Sanna Jackfruit Dumplings