30th March 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat

30th March 2017 HomeCook 2

A spicy and tangy recipe for shark fish, the Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat is a variation of the Goan / Manglorean Ambot Tik. It is a variation you will […]

Sweets & Desserts

Desiccated Coconut Ice

11th November 2017 5

The Desiccated Coconut Ice is an easy to make sweet. It requires no cooking or baking. Just a few ingredients, readily available in any part of the world and a […]

Veg. Recipes

Alu Mutter

4th June 2019 0

Alu Mutter is a preparation of potatoes and peas. Although there are umpteen ways this is prepared, we as a family like it, as this recipe entails. This preparation is […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela

30th March 2020 0

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela / Chilla is a very easy to make snack and uses a very few ingredients. It is made with besan (gram flour). You can serve […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Xacuti

26th November 2018 0

Chicken Xacuti is a robust spiced coconut curry that is definately one of the most popular curries in Goa. It is so popular that it is served from breakfast to […]

Egg Recipes

Shakshuka

28th June 2020 0

Shakshuka is a popular dish in the Middle East. It is basically poached eggs on a bed of vegetables. (There are other variations of the dish too) The ample use […]

Sweets & Desserts

White Chocolate Fruit Fudge

9th December 2019 10

The White Chocolate Fruit Fudge is superciliously delicious. If making it for a special occasion, you may have to keep it locked up until D-Day. For if you fail to […]

Seafood Recipes

Mangalorean Rawas Curry

31st May 2017 2

Mangaloreans like all those living along the coat of India love their fish. They love it fried and in yummy coconut curries. All the major ingredients are easily available and […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Paneer ka Milan

9th November 2016 1

This is not the regular palak paneer recipe and therefore did not know what to name it. Hubby dear came to the rescue and gave it a stimulating Indian name – […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style

16th May 2021 0

Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style – aka “Goan Prawn Satay” is a simple but fancy prep fully worthy of lining you party buffet table. Looks pretty and tastes […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Ragi Dodol

10th September 2016 8

Dodol is a Goan sweet prepared at Christmas. It is traditionally prepared with rice flour. However, this version uses finger Millet which is full of natural goodness. The cooking time […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Biryani

23rd May 2017 0

Like most biryani recipes, this one too has a sizable number of steps involved and the list of ingredients is also long. But don’t be put off, I’m sure you […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Cheesy White Sauce

1st March 2017 0

The cheesy white sauce is easy to make and is used in recipes likes pastas, pies, vegetable casseroles, filling for patties or puffs, or even as a topping on savoury […]

Veg. Recipes

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry

6th October 2017 0

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry is rich in fibre and was considered a poor man’s curry. It is served with rice and tastes yum, even though we do […]

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 – […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rasmalai

17th October 2016 2

This is a preparation of Rasmalai using ready made Rasgullas – a cottage cheese (chhena) sweet. The preparation is yummy provided you get some really good rasgullas. 🙂 Servings – 12 […]

Seafood Recipes

Butter Garlic Prawns

10th September 2016 4

A great starter to serve over drinks, the marriage of prawns and garlic is timeless. You will need to keep it coming as it is going to go quick off […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 4

Bombay ducks stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio and batter fried to make a crispy and yummy appetiser. Do try this dish out very soon. Serves: 4 Persons Prep. Time: 20 […]

Veg. Recipes

Ambade Ros / Hog Plum Curry

12th November 2017 0

The Ambade Ros / Hog Plum Curry is a sweet and slightly tangy curry made using Hog Plums which are a small green fruit resembling a small raw mango. The […]

Beef Recipes

Pork and Beef Stew

8th August 2017 8

When Goans prepare the pork and beef stew, all the ingredients are cooked separately and then combined in the end. The preparation looks and tastes dry. Dollops of butter are […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Potato Chops

11th March 2018 1

Prawn Potato Chops are fried potato dumplings which are stuffed with a prawn filling. Potato chops are made with chicken, prawns, minced meat, canned meat and even with vegetables. Though […]

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Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat