22nd May 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Drumsticks and Potatoes

22nd May 2017 HomeCook 0

The drumstick is generally used in the sambhar in the south of India. You can also enjoy the distinct bitter-sweet taste of the drumstick by preparing it the way this […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Crab Curry

9th July 2017 0

The Goan crab curry is very simple and quick to make. The coconut gravy of the curry and the flavours of the crabs intermingle to give you a delightful and […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Head & Tail Sukkem

16th February 2018 0

Fish aficionados love the overpowering flavour of the head of fish. And eating it is to some extent an acquired taste. This is also the bony part of the fish […]

Veg. Recipes

Cucumber Carrot Raita

8th December 2019 0

Be it a biryani, a pulao, a masala bhat or a tawa rice, the Cucumber Carrot Raita it the best accompaniment. It gives these dishes the element of acidity necessary […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Stroganoff

9th May 2020 0

Beef Stroganoff is a dish of Russian Origin and one of the popular international dishes in India. It is basically fried beef strips with mushroom which is cooked in sauce […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Red Velvette Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

15th September 2020 0

The Eggless Red Velvette Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are ever popular these days. They are liked by people of all ages including kids. These are also sold at a […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Moong Bhaji

16th January 2018 1

The goodness of spinach and husked green gram come together in this simple to make Palak Moong Bhaji. You can serve it with chapatis or as a side. Serves: A […]

Seafood Recipes

Fresh Catch Curry

10th November 2016 0

Fishermen with very small boats do not venture deep into the sea. When these ramponkars (Goan for fishermen with small boats) come to sell their catch at the market, they sometimes […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Malai Cake without Oven

26th July 2020 2

One of the queries I received many times was of how to bake a cake without an oven. So it was but natural that this would be one I would […]

Chicken Recipes

Salted Biscuit Chicken Canapes

26th March 2017 0

This is a suggestion for salted biscuit chicken canapes which you can serve as an appetiser for the next ladin / Baptism / Communion or similar party that you wish to host […]

Veg. Recipes

Herbed Potatoes

14th October 2016 0

The Herbed Potatoes are perfect as a snack or to serve with drinks. You can boil potatoes and keep them in the fridge and use them to make this quick […]

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 […]

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

Baby Methi Prawns Stir Fry

5th September 2017 0

Baby methi is small newly sprouted fenugreek. It is tender but with a slightly bitter-ish taste. When teamed with fresh prawns, their bitter taste is reduced and in fact the […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version

1st June 2017 0

The ‘Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version’ is adapted from another of my recheado masalas (click here for the other). This version is similar except that I have not […]

Seafood Recipes

Vellio Kodi (Anchovy Curry)

4th September 2021 0

Vellios are a type of Anchovy. These tiny fish lend a wonderful flavor to Vellio Kodi (Anchovy Curry) – a ground coconut based curry. Even if you are not a […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Mango Curry

10th September 2016 0

This is a Goan Hooman (curry) with prawns and raw mango. There is less use of herbs, spices and aromatics. However, the particular chillies used, give the curry a distinct flavor. […]

Beverages

Feni Colada

15th September 2017 0

The Feni Colada is a Goan twist on the original Pinacolada. To make the original just replace the feni with vodka. Drink responsibly. Serves: 1 Prep. Time: 10 Mins. Ingredients: […]

Beverages

Pineapple Wine

10th March 2018 9

The Pineapple wine is an easy to make homemade wine. It turns out semi-dry with a hint of the spices used. This wine takes absolutely no effort to make and […]

Chicken Recipes

Butter Chicken

22nd May 2020 0

Butter Chicken, also called Murg Makhani, needs no introduction but for the sake of propriety it is a deboned roasted chicken cooked in a creamy, buttery and sweetish gravy. The […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Murgh Nimbu Kalimirch

30th March 2020 4

The Murgh Nimbu Kalimirch (Chicken Lemon Pepper) is a chicken pan roast which is very easy to make. A few ingredients and a very tasty dish is what you will […]

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Day: 22 May 2017

Drumsticks and Potatoes