7th October 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Beef Chilly

7th October 2017 HomeCook 3

Inspired by the Goan beef chilly fry and east Asian cooking, I set out to make a beef chilly. The main ingredients being ready to use sauces. The results at […]

Veg. Recipes

Dal à la Ina (Masoor Dal Recipe)

10th September 2016 0

I have the pleasure of being part of the Madhouse Balcao – a ‘Whatsapp’ group of former class mates now placed all over the world. And I had shared this […]

Sweets & Desserts

Desiccated Coconut Ice

11th November 2017 5

The Desiccated Coconut Ice is an easy to make sweet. It requires no cooking or baking. Just a few ingredients, readily available in any part of the world and a […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xec Xec

25th April 2017 1

Crab Xec Xec is a traditional Goan crab curry. The curry is served with rice. The curry is mildly spicy but without overpowering the flavours of the crab. Try this yummy […]

Veg. Recipes

Snake Gourd Chana Stir Fry

2nd February 2017 2

Snake Gourd or padwal / parwal is popular in south and southeast Asian cuisine. This vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals. Chana dal is low on gluten and hence […]

Chicken Recipes

Toasted Chicken Cheese Sandwich

26th March 2017 0

Another quick and easy to make idea for those mini parties that you host at home. Serve the toasted chicken cheese sandwich to your guests. Your kids will also love […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Bread – Oondhe / Unndho / Pokshe

1st May 2021 9

Oondhe is one of the many variants of Goan bread. It is also called Oondo, Unndho and Pokshe (Thanks Hyacintha Bella – member of Big Fat Tummy Friends FB Group […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Chicken Guisado

20th March 2017 3

The Goan Chicken Guisado is not actually a stew as the title suggests but more of a curry that has Portuguese influence. It is mild and even the addition of the […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Coconut Curry

14th March 2017 0

This is my version for a mutton coconut curry which is a combination of Maharashtrian and Goan styles. My children are the xitt-kodi (rice & curry) types and they enjoy […]

Cakes & Bakes

Hot Cross Bun Pudding

16th April 2020 0

The Hot Cross Bun Pudding has been made with the left over Hot Cross Buns (Click here). But you can also make it with plain bread by adding a few […]

Sweets & Desserts

Pineapple Sheera

5th March 2017 1

The ‘Bunt’ community from Karnataka have their presence in most cities of India as restaurateurs. The pineapple sheera, a sweet dish made with semolina, will always be found on the […]

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

Prawn and Raw Mango Curry

18th June 2017 0

The Prawn and Raw Mango Curry is a Goan specialty made when mangoes are in season (you can also peel and store the raw mangoes in the refrigerator for later […]

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

Prawn and Potato Curry

28th September 2017 2

I use an electric stone grinder for most of my masalas. The reason I do this is because the masala is ground without any heating and hence the curry turns […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns 65

22nd March 2017 0

This is the Tamilian version of Prawns 65. The prawns are semi-pre-cooked with spices before they are deep fried. Since the raw prawns are cooked in the masalas, the flavor […]

Veg. Recipes

Chole Bhature

29th August 2021 0

Chole Bhature is a popular Indian snack / meal especially in the Northern States of India. It is a thick tangy gravy with chickpeas. In this recipe we will be […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Butterflied Prawns

10th September 2016 0

Butterflied Prawns can be made by slitting them along the back. We do this so that they cook evenly, the sauces that we infuse cover them well and the prawns […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Red Beef Mince

23rd April 2017 3

The Goan Red Beef Mince is very easy to make. It can be served with rice and that’s it. No other accompaniment is needed. Children as well as seniors will […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Chocolate Poke Cake

4th May 2020 0

The Eggless Chocolate Poke Cake is a fun to make cake. The Spiderman inspired web design makes it more attractive and you could place a small Spiderman figurine to make […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xec Xec

25th April 2017 1

Crab Xec Xec is a traditional Goan crab curry. The curry is served with rice. The curry is mildly spicy but without overpowering the flavours of the crab. Try this yummy […]

Cakes & Bakes

Apple Cake with Custard Topping

15th September 2020 0

The Apple Cake with Custard Topping is like an apple pie, but the apples pieces here are on a bed of cake. The custard adds relish and smoothness to the […]

Mutton Recipes

Fried Mutton Chops

23rd April 2017 2

The Fried Mutton Chops are a perfect starter. They are mildly spiced and taste good hot or cold. You can serve these as a side dish, accompanied with a pulao. […]

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Beef Chilly