28th April 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Beef Mince Cutlets

28th April 2017 HomeCook 9

The Goan Beef Mince Cutlets can be served as starters. You can also stuff them in a pao and make a gaoti burger. My children love to eat these any […]

Veg. Recipes

Boondi Raita

3rd March 2017 0

The Boondi Raita is a good accompaniment with all types of food. Always prepare it fresh so that the crunch of the boondi compliments the texture of the dish. You […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Hyderabadi Chilli Chicken

1st May 2021 0

If you like a spicy entrée / starter / appetizer, then the Hyderabadi Chilli Chicken is a must try for you. It’s delicious, easy to make and can also be […]

Sweets & Desserts

Patoleo/Pattoyo V.1.

15th August 2019 2

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.1. is the traditional version of the Goan sweet rice dumpling which is made with whole rice which is soaked and ground and stuffed with a Coconut-Palm […]

Veg. Recipes

Aloo Paratha

20th April 2020 0

Alu or Aloo Paratha is a wheat flour chapati / Indian hand bread which are stuffed with an herby potato mash. They are a popular snack in North India and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Fruit Custard

29th November 2016 0

A lovely dessert for all occasions, the fruit custard is loved by all. Bowls filled with custard will disappear even before your other party food does. Follow this recipe for […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

Pick some fresh medium sized white pomfrets the next time you visit the market and try out the pomfret stuffed with Goan prawn recheio. When you prepare this awesome fried […]

Veg. Recipes

Carrot and Capsicum

22nd February 2018 1

This preparation of Carrot and Capsicum is almost like a warm salad. It makes use of just mustard seeds and some herbs. It’s very easy to make. In fact cleaning […]

Pork Recipes

Crumb Fried Pork

23rd November 2018 1

I have this diary that I’ve kept ever since I was a teenager. It contains notes and scribblings or recipes or cooking tips that I’ve come across all these years. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rice for Pulao

10th September 2016 0

Serves : A Family of Four Prep. Time : 20 Mins. Cooking Time : 10 Min. (active) + 20 Mins. (passive) Ingredients: Basmati Rice – 1 ½ cup (wash and soak for […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Biryani

9th August 2020 0

Delicious, tasty, appetizing, yummy, heavenly, mouthwatering, toothsome and may be divine are some of the adjectives I could think of at the spur of the moment to describe the Beef Biryani. […]

Veg. Recipes

Methi Carrot Stir Fry

31st January 2017 0

I wonder if anyone ever thought of this combination! But my mom has the strangest compulsion to rescue vegetables that have to be discarded. This Methi Carrot Stir Fry is […]

Veg. Recipes

Quick Goan Dudhi Ros

20th August 2021 0

The Quick Goan Dudhi Ros / Doodhi Ros is a Goan Bottle Gourd Curry. This recipe shows a short cut method to make the curry. There is no grating of […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Sungta Bimbla Koddi

29th March 2017 0

Bimbla’s are in season!. Rush outside and pick some from your yard. Or rush to the market and get your hands on some. We’re cooking the Goan sungta bimbla koddi […]

Egg Recipes

Green Egg Curry

25th February 2018 2

It was lent (a period of fasting and abstaining for Christians). We do go off meat. But fish, eggs and vegetables are included in our diet. On this one day […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Meatball Biryani

15th September 2017 0

Follow easy steps and make this yummy chicken meatball biryani. Although the recipe looks quite lengthy it is quite easy to make and worth the effort. The biryani is a […]

Seafood Recipes

Spring Onion Bhaji with Prawns

4th February 2018 2

As simple as can be, the recipe for this Spring Onion Bhaji with Prawns was shared to me by my friend Betty Pires. It is a bhaji preparation where the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Kesar Vermicelli Kheer

19th November 2018 0

The Vermicelli Kheer is favourite dessert all over India. Served in different variation like Payasam, Sheer Korma, etc. Try my recipe of the vermicelli kheer flavoured with Kashmiri Saffron and […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Curry

8th October 2017 6

This recipe of chicken curry is influenced by a combination of cuisines in India. The use of dagad phool gives the dish it’s distinct aroma. You can serve this curry […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Desiccated Coconut Cookies

12th November 2017 4

The Desiccated Coconut Cookies are light and chewy, almost like a macaroon. They use a few ingredients, take very little time and effort to make and yes, also taste yum. […]

Veg. Recipes

Dal à la Ina (Masoor Dal Recipe)

10th September 2016 0

I have the pleasure of being part of the Madhouse Balcao – a ‘Whatsapp’ group of former class mates now placed all over the world. And I had shared this […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Cauliflower Caldinho

26th August 2021 0

Prawn Cauliflower Caldinho is a Goan Curry made with spiced coconut milk. It is a very common make in most households. People prefer to add vinegar in this curry. But […]

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Day: 28 April 2017

Goan Beef Mince Cutlets