1st June 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Recheado Squid Curry

1st June 2017 HomeCook 0

I started out making stuffed squids. But I was feeling lazy and by the time I was done cleaning the squids, I had no patience to clean the prawns that […]

Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version

1st June 2017 HomeCook 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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Coconut Bhaji

16th October 2016 0

Remember Popeye and Spinach? All fans of Popeye know that whenever the sailor needed a boost of energy, he would down a can of spinach. Yes, spinach is a super food loaded […]

Veg. Recipes

Aloo Jeera

17th March 2017 2

Perhaps the simplest of Indian vegetable dishes and also the easiest to cook, the aloo jeera is economic, nutrition packed and easy to digest. Even children, who are otherwise fussy […]

Sweets & Desserts

Vermicelli Kheer

15th September 2017 3

Vermicelli Kheer or Sevaiyan Kheer is a dairy based Indian dessert. It is a favourite with kids and adults alike and makes for a good dessert or festival sweet. Follow […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake

5th May 2020 0

For the Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake, we cook the chicken, bacon and pasta. Then we prepare a creamy sauce. We then bring all the elements together, top with mozzarella […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Choriso Maas

20th May 2018 2

The Goan Choriso Maas is a preparation of pork meat made by Goans for Ladinhas / Saibini [Prayer Meetings] and even weddings. It is a quick version of the Goan […]

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, […]

Sweets & Desserts

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.2

15th August 2019 0

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.2. is a quicker but alternate method to make the coconut-jaggery stuffed rice dumplings. This method is good when you do not have the Goan red rice […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Pulao

9th November 2016 1

My chicken pulao is like a fake biryani. I say this because it looks like a biryani but does not involve the many steps required to make a biryani. It’s […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Green Chicken

23rd June 2017 8

The Goan Green Chicken is a chicken curry which uses green corriander as its main flavouring agent. Usually cooked with beef in Goa, the chicken variant is good for those […]

Sweets & Desserts

Angel Wings

7th December 2017 0

Angel wings are a sweet-savoury fried pastry prepared usually during Christmas. But these are so easy to make and yum, that you can also make them otherwise to serve as […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut-Palm Jaggery-Chana Filling

15th August 2019 0

The Coconut-Palm Jaggery-Chana Filling can be used to stuff Goan sweet rice dumplings like Patoleo / Pattoyo or Holle Yield – 1 Portion Prep. Time: 30 Mins Cooking Time: 20 […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Steak with Pepper Sauce

2nd May 2020 0

Treat yourself with this easy to make Beef Steak with Pepper Sauce. Serve it with some pan fried butter vegetables and home-made fries (click here). The juicy steak is well […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Cutlet

13th November 2016 3

Crispy crumb fried cutlets, made from finely shredded chicken and mildly spiced, the chicken cutlet can be a great tiffin filler for your kids. You could also serve the chicken […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry

3rd October 2017 4

When you don’t have fresh produce and are feeling too lazy to go and get some, just peek into your pantry and get some of those dry prawns you had […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Sole Fish Curry

9th December 2016 0

Sole Fish or leppos as they are known in Goa, is a popular fish with Goan locals. Mostly used in curries and sometimes fried, the sole fish flesh is mild […]

Veg. Recipes

French Fries

2nd May 2020 0

French Fries or Finger Chips are a popular snack and served with ketchup or mayonnaise. They can also we topped with cheesy sauces and served. They are also served as […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dark Chocolate Fudge

27th November 2017 7

The Dark Chocolate Fudge is an easy to make sweet. It uses a very few ingredients, take up very little of your time and will earn oodles of love and […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Choriso Maas

20th May 2018 2

The Goan Choriso Maas is a preparation of pork meat made by Goans for Ladinhas / Saibini [Prayer Meetings] and even weddings. It is a quick version of the Goan […]

Sweets & Desserts

Honey Glazed Walnut

10th September 2016 4

The honey glazed walnut can be used with salads. You can also munch them as a snack. Prep. Time: 5 Mins….. Cooking Time: 10 Mins….. Ingredients: Walnuts – 1 cup […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

13th September 2017 3

The whipped chocolate ganache is used for frosting cakes cakes and muffins. It has a rich chocolate taste but has a mousse like texture. The recipe below is sufficient to […]

Veg. Recipes

Dahi Kadi

25th April 2018 0

The Dahi Kadi is a simple preparation using a few ingredients. You can prepare this yogurt curry in a few minutes. The tangy curry goes very well with rice and […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.1.

23rd October 2016 0

Pulaos are an all in one meal. Little or no accompaniment is needed. There are varieties of pulaos cooked in India. This is my version of a prawn pulao with […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Biryani

10th September 2016 0

The Chicken Biryani is a go alone concoction served with little or nothing else. You’ll find thousands of variations and recipes on the net, in cookbooks and TV shows. There will […]

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Recheado Squid Curry

Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version