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Pomfret stuffed with Green Masala

23rd August 2017 HomeCook 0

The pomfret stuffed with green masala is a variation of the popular recheado fish (Fish stuffed with the red recheado masala is popularly served in most Goan homes and restaurants). I […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Curry

21st May 2017 0

The pork curry is quick and easy to make and must be served with hot steaming rice. The recipe uses coconut and whole spices. Thus the curry turns out mild […]

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

Goan Prawn Chow Chow

1st October 2017 6

The Goan Prawn Chow Chow was made regularly at all occasions in Goa. I remember when I was young, how the Goan mestins (cooks) would cook it. The vegetables were chopped, […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Sorpotel

13th October 2016 6

Goan Pork Sorpotel is traditionally made not only with pork meat and liver but also some other important innards/offals of the pig. I however, use only the pork meat and […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Mince Cutlets

28th April 2017 9

The Goan Beef Mince Cutlets can be served as starters. You can also stuff them in a pao and make a gaoti burger. My children love to eat these any […]

Chicken Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Pie

10th May 2020 0

The Cheesy Chicken Pie is a complete meal. It is layered with a chicken filling, white sauce, potatoes and topped with Cheddar Cheese. It is absolutely yummy and it will […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Green Curry

7th July 2017 0

Come the rains and fresh fish is sparse as fishermen do not venture into the deep sea. However, around this time Bombay Ducks become available in plenty in the market. […]

Beef Recipes

Bhuna Beef Kheema

10th May 2020 0

Delve into this Mughlai style Bhuna Beef Kheema with some chapatis (click here) or paratha (click here). You will love the aroma and the lightly spiced kheema (The green chillies […]

Sweets & Desserts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

27th December 2017 4

Another easy to make sweet for Christmas (or any other time to quench your sweet cravings), the Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge is made with just two ingredients, milk chocolate and […]

Seafood Recipes

Kerala Squid Coconut Stir Fry

10th November 2016 0

The thought that squids would go well with coconut never occurred to me. As a Goan I only came across stuffed squids or squids in an ambot tik. The batter […]

Veg. Recipes

Coconut Pulao

30th September 2016 0

The recipe for this Coconut Pulao is derived from a popular Tamil Nadu dish called ‘brinji’. This is my take on the original recipe which uses bay leaves and aniseeds. […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Pea Stew

21st November 2017 0

My boys are so fond of beef and they love pasta. So I have to keep coming up with ways to please their hungry tummies. The Goan Beef Pea Stew […]

Sweets & Desserts

Lauki Ka Halwa

15th September 2017 0

The Lauki Ka Halwa / Doodhi Ka Halwa is a popular Indian sweetmeat. Although it is made with the humble bottle gourd the sweet is rich in taste with the […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Chow Chow

1st October 2017 6

The Goan Prawn Chow Chow was made regularly at all occasions in Goa. I remember when I was young, how the Goan mestins (cooks) would cook it. The vegetables were chopped, […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Mangalorean Halwa Curry

9th December 2016 2

The Mangalorean halwa curry is a rich and delicious curry. Make sure you get fresh fish as this will enhance the flavour of your curry. The curry is best served […]

Veg. Recipes

Dry Green Pea Masala

4th March 2018 2

Dry Green Peas or Hara / Hirva Vatana as commonly referred to India are a legume loaded with important vitamins and minerals and also fiber. This Goan preparation of the […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Recheado Squid Curry

1st June 2017 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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu

15th March 2017 0

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu is Tamilian for Pomfret Fish Curry. Tamilians love their rice and curry. They make ample use of whole spices and tamarind to cook yummy food. I have […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rasmalai

17th October 2016 2

This is a preparation of Rasmalai using ready made Rasgullas – a cottage cheese (chhena) sweet. The preparation is yummy provided you get some really good rasgullas. 🙂 Servings – 12 […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Breadfruit Rava Fried

16th October 2016 0

Goans love the breadfruit and when the breadfruit is in season, we’ll use it in curries or simply fry it coated with semolina. Follow the simple steps listed below and […]

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Pomfret stuffed with Green Masala