21st June 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Egg Xacuti Curry

21st June 2017 HomeCook 0

I’m sure you know about the robust coconut curry – the Goan xacuti. It is usually prepared with meat but I was convinced it would taste good with boiled eggs […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Sole Fish Pepper Curry

13th October 2016 0

Sole fish or leppos are an all-time favourite fish, loved by all Goans. Even if you are out of Goa, but living in a colony with many Goans, the fish […]

Veg. Recipes

Tendli and Carrot Pickle

19th May 2017 5

The Tendli and Carrot Pickle is another of Aunt Rosy’s (about) recipes. Gherkins and carrots are perfect for pickling. Great to make and store for the rainy season, the pickle […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Rainbow Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

15th September 2020 0

The recipe for the Eggless Rainbow Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting is similar to the recipe of Eggless Red Velvette Cake. And like the Red Velvette, these too will be […]

Seafood Recipes

Green Prawn Pulao

28th February 2018 2

My daddy used to make a Green Prawn Pulao, wherein he used to add uncooked rice to all the ingredients and cook them together. It tasted good but turned out […]

Sweets & Desserts

Cashewnut Doce

8th December 2017 0

The Cashewnut Doce (Goan sweet) is an easy to make doce. It is a soft doce that tastes slightly like marzipan obviously because of the use of cashewnuts. It also […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Balchao

29th October 2018 2

Fish Balchao is a popular Goan sauce that is sweet, tangy and mildly spicy all at the same time. It is influenced by the Portuguese like most Goan dishes. Note […]

Seafood Recipes

Instant Goan Prawn Molho

16th November 2017 2

If you want an easy and instant Goan prawn molho, then this recipe is for you. Made with ready to use spice powders, the molho is quick to make and […]

Veg. Recipes

Alu Mutter

4th June 2019 0

Alu Mutter is a preparation of potatoes and peas. Although there are umpteen ways this is prepared, we as a family like it, as this recipe entails. This preparation is […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Fried Rice

30th April 2020 0

The Vegetable Fried Rice is easy to make with a few basic vegetables and rice. It is a filling dish which can be served at either lunch or dinner. You […]

Sweets & Desserts

Misu’s Dessert

28th June 2020 0

This recipe is derived from a recipe shared by my childhood friend and my bestie, Ms. Miscia D’costa. The name of the recipe, Misu’s Dessert, is therefore dedicated to you, […]

Beef Recipes

Pork and Beef Masala

6th November 2018 0

A combination of Beef and Pork always turns yum as in the case of the Pork and Beef Stew (click here). However, the Pork and Beef Stew preparation is mild, […]

Mutton Recipes

Rajasthani Laal Maas

15th September 2017 2

Rajasthani Laal Maas is a dish which was cooked with the game meat that the royalty hunted. In more recent times it is cooked with goat meat (mutton). The Mathania […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Red Coconut Chutney

2nd February 2018 1

The Goan Red Coconut Chutney is not as popular as the Green Chutney (click here for the green version) and was used as a substitute for curry. And since it […]

Veg. Recipes

Fried Brinjal Slices

14th January 2018 2

Get your hands on some large brinjals. Cut them into thick slices, marinate with a few ingredients and shallow fry them. That’s how easy it is to make the Fried […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Pepper Gravy

11th July 2019 0

We believe the Mutton Pepper Curry is a perfect curry when you are carrying those niggles of a common cold in winter or during the monsoons. The easy to make […]

Seafood Recipes

Bangda Steaks

25th February 2018 2

The Bangda Steaks (mackerel steaks) were a preparation made by my daddy. It was specially prepared for the VIP’s in my house (my uncles). They were called VIP’s because they […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Blanching of Vegetables or Fruits.

10th September 2016 0

Blanching is a technique used to retain the colour, texture and nutrients of fibrous vegetables or fruits. It is also used to peel the skin off fruits like peaches and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Kadak Pao

8th April 2020 0

This is by far the easiest recipe for Goan Kadak Pao you will get. It is easy to make and quite close to the ones we get from the bakery. […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Vindaloo

12th October 2016 21

Pork Vindaloo / Vindalho is a festival special, cooked by Christians in India. The dish is derived from Portuguese influence and is cooked in different styles by Indian Christians of […]

Veg. Recipes

Koiloreos

8th October 2017 2

Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos) are an unleavened Goan bread made with rice and coconut. They have a mildly sweet and savoury taste and are served at breakfast or at tea […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn & Drumstick Curry

8th March 2018 0

The mildly spiced and creamy coconut milk Prawn & Drumstick Curry is a lip smacking curry. It is perfect to have with rice and you don’t even need a vegetable […]

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Day: 21 June 2017

Egg Xacuti Curry