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. […]

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 – […]

Veg. Recipes

Sweet Wheat Flour Polle / Pancakes

16th April 2020 1

The Eggless Sweet Wheat Flour Polle / Pancakes is another recipe born out of boredom, of being locked in the house, of deliberately trying to cook with limited supplies in […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Roast Beef

26th April 2017 11

This is a variant of the Goan Roast Beef. It uses tomato. The meat turns out tastier and juicier. Only downside to preparing the Goan beef roast with tomato is that […]

Cakes & Bakes

Milk Powder Cake

15th September 2020 0

Milk powder has a particular taste that has enthralled me throughout my lifetime. The yummy flavour enhances anything that you add it to. I use it sometimes in my tea […]

Chicken Recipes

Palak Chicken

26th July 2020 0

Palak Chicken is a Muglai style chicken dish with a gravy made of blanched and ground spinach leaves. It tastes yummy with Indian bread or with Jeera Rice (Click here) […]

Seafood Recipes

Seer Fish Molho

10th September 2016 0

Molho is basically a sauce. Goans prepare fish molho with deep fried fish and the sauce. It is intended to be stored for long periods like a pickle without refrigeration […]

Veg. Recipes

French Bean Stir Fry

26th October 2017 0

This is a recipe for a quick and easy French Bean Stir Fry that will go very well with chapatis or as a side. Serves: 2 Persons Prep. Time: 15 […]

Seafood Recipes

Crispy Fried Anchovies

15th January 2018 2

Anchovies or Mandeli, as they are commonly referred to in India, are a tiny fish packed with flavour and nutrients. They taste best fried crisp and the better part about […]

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 […]

Egg Recipes

Goan Egg Drop Curry

7th November 2016 3

This is a quick and easy recipe that is to be served with rice. The mildly spiced creamy coconut milk and egg complement each other. The eggs are poached in […]

Cakes & Bakes

Ribbon Cake

28th November 2017 6

The Ribbon Cake is a popular cake which you will notice at all local bakeries in Goa. It is a popular serve at prayer meetings in Goa or as a […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Macaroni Soup – with a twist.

6th April 2020 0

The Goan Macaroni Soup – with a twist is derived from the simple Goan Macaroni Soup (click here). What I have done here is added some light soya sauce, corn […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rawa Cashewnut Coconut Doce

19th November 2017 10

The recipe of the Rawa Cashewnut Coconut Doce is inspired by the Goan Doce (a sweet prepared with chana dal, coconut and sugar). The semolina (rawa) and cashewnut powder replaces the […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn & Red Pumpkin Verdur

1st March 2018 2

Verdur is derived from the Portuguese word ‘verduras’ meaning vegetables. Dry Prawns add flavour to the preparation. With this simple to make recipe, I’m sure you’ll want to try out […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Pulao

10th September 2016 4

The vegetable pulao is considered as an alternative to serving plain rice at most parties, be it a kitty party or a wedding. It goes well with any other dish, […]

Cakes & Bakes

Marble Cake

7th February 2017 0

My sisterly neighbour, Caroline Cabral, once shared a piece of cake that she had made. I enjoyed the soft and light texture of the cake and just had to learn […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Bilimbi Sukka

11th April 2019 0

The Prawn Bilimbi Sukka is a zero oil recipe. It is a steamed preparation made with the seasonal bilimbi / bimbla, fresh shelled prawns and grated coconut. The mild sourness […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

Use the Goan Prawn Recheio to stuff squids, pomfrets or vegetables like brinjal or karela. You can make and store this in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. The […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Garlic Chutney for Chaat

20th May 2020 0

Garlic Chutney for Chaat is a chutney you will need for making all those popular Savoury Indian Chaats like Bhel, Sev Puri, etc. You need to have this ready and […]

Chicken Recipes

Easy Chicken Pulao

20th July 2019 0

The Easy Chicken Pulao, just like any pulao, is a one pot meal. We love our pulaos. They are less time consuming and delicious. Though a pulao needs no accompaniment, […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chicken Strips for Stir Fry

30th September 2016 0

This is are instruction for preparing chicken strips which can be used in various stir frys. Ingredients: Boneless Chicken Breast Step 1: Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts and […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Roast Beef

26th April 2017 11

This is a variant of the Goan Roast Beef. It uses tomato. The meat turns out tastier and juicier. Only downside to preparing the Goan beef roast with tomato is that […]

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Day: 20 May 2017

Mangada

Dry Mackerel Para