20th May 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Mangada

20th May 2017 HomeCook 0

Mangada is a preserve made with the Goan Monserrat mangoes. It is the mangoes which lend the distinct taste to the jam. The jam may be applied on plain or […]

Dry Mackerel Para

20th May 2017 HomeCook 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. […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Tikka Tava Se

30th November 2016 0

Make these cottage cheese tikka’s without a barbecue, on a griddle. You can serve the paneer tikka on the stick like a shashlik or take them off the stick and […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Coconut Curry

14th March 2017 0

This is my version for a mutton coconut curry which is a combination of Maharashtrian and Goan styles. My children are the xitt-kodi (rice & curry) types and they enjoy […]

Veg. Recipes

Cabbage Channa Dal Bhaji

23rd November 2016 0

A quick to make cabbage recipe, the cabbage channa dal bhaji should be served hot with hot chappatis or as a side dish with rice. The channa dal adds a […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Cutlet

29th November 2016 14

Popular as street food in Goa, the Goan Beef Cutlet is a thin slice of beef marinated, rawa coated and deep fried. The goan beef cutlet is served with Goan pao […]

Sweets & Desserts

Caramel Marie Biscuit Pudding

9th May 2020 2

The Caramel Marie Biscuit Pudding is the simplest of the Puddings on this site. Preparing the pudding is quick and easy if you have Marie biscuits at hand. And specially […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Lady Finger Stir Fry

22nd September 2016 0

A dry preparation of lady finger, known as Bende Sukkem, this variation uses a sprinkling of freshly grated coconut and is very popular in Goa. The Kokam gives it a […]

Seafood Recipes

Ginger Honey Fish

30th September 2016 0

A simple to make and tasty dish. You are going to love the Ginger Honey Fish. Specially good for the cold season. Serves: A Family of Four Prep. Time: 20 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Chingya Caldo – A Goan Protein Drink

4th March 2018 0

Chingya Caldo or Konn is a forgotten protein drink which was made in Goa. It is made with moong/mung (green gram), coconut and jaggery. It has a watery soup-like consistency. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Kesar Elaichi Malai Peda

6th November 2018 0

Kesar Elaichi Malai Peda / Pedha is a milk based Indian sweet. It is flavoured with saffron and cardamom and has a rich irresistible taste. I must warn you, if […]

Veg. Recipes

Quick Garlic Bread

1st March 2017 0

The quick garlic bread recipe uses regular loaf bread slices. You can also make it using a baguette. I make use of a tawa (griddle) instead of the oven as […]

Veg. Recipes

Mushroom Cheese Toast

19th August 2021 0

Have you ever dreamt of making those delicious cafeteria bites at home? The Mushroom Cheese Toast is one such snack you can make easily. It is cheesy and easy 🙂 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Hot Cross Bun Pudding

16th April 2020 0

The Hot Cross Bun Pudding has been made with the left over Hot Cross Buns (Click here). But you can also make it with plain bread by adding a few […]

Chicken Recipes

Mughlai Chicken Meatballs

1st October 2017 2

Chicken koftas in a creamy delectable gravy would describe the Mughlai Chicken Meatballs aptly. Will go well with rotis, naans or any Indian bread. But will taste equally good even […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Rose Coconut Bundt Cake

8th December 2019 0

The Rose Coconut Bundt Cake is a lightly flavoured coconut cake made using dessicated coconut and coconut milk. Contrary to the Batica – Goan Coconut Cake (click here) or the […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork-Beef Meat Loaf

9th December 2016 15

Prep. Time: 10 Mins. (active) + 30 Mins. (passive) Cooking Time: 10 Mins. (active) + 60 Mins. (passive) This is a very easy to prepare goan pork-beef meat loaf which […]

Sweets & Desserts

Cooked Marzipan

12th December 2018 9

The Cooked Marzipan is another way of making Marzipan, the others being the Quick Marzipan with egg (see here) and the Quick Marzipan without egg (coming up). As with all […]

Veg. Recipes

Quick Garlic Bread

1st March 2017 0

The quick garlic bread recipe uses regular loaf bread slices. You can also make it using a baguette. I make use of a tawa (griddle) instead of the oven as […]

Chicken Recipes

Express Chicken Fry

23rd October 2016 0

I call this recipe Express Chicken Fry because it uses very few readily available ingredients. The preparation can be done in advance and it can be fried just before serving. […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Stew

30th September 2016 2

One more dish that turns my boys into drooling puppies. This is my version of the Goan Pork Stew which can be served as a complete meal. You could serve […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Chilly Fry

23rd November 2018 0

This is a home style Goan Squid Chilly Fry preparation. (For a Hotel Style Goan Squid Chilly Fry, click here) The making of this Squid Chilly Fry will hardly take […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Chilly Fry

10th September 2016 0

Goa is fortunate to have bountiful seafood produce. Seafood is thus a staple food of all Goans. Prawns are loved by people of all ethnicity’s. Prawns feature on the menu […]

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Day: 20 May 2017

Mangada

Dry Mackerel Para