19th October 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Ambot Tik

19th October 2017 HomeCook 0

The Goan Ambot Tik Curry is a fish preparation which is spicy and tangy. This Ambot Tik is different from the version I had posted earlier. This one was shared […]

Goan Beef Jeerem Meerem

19th October 2017 HomeCook 3

The Goan Beef Jeerem Meerem is made using the Jeerem Meerem Spice powder. The main spices in this spice powder are Cumin and Black Pepper. The curry with beef using […]

Goan Jeerem Meerem Powder

19th October 2017 HomeCook 2

The Goan Jeerem Meerem Powder is a type of garam masala powder. It is very versatile and can be used with meats, eggs or vegetables. My method below is 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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Chocolate Almond Flour Cake with Truffle Sauce

15th September 2020 0

This Chocolate Almond Flour Cake with Truffle Sauce is made with a combination of almond flour and APF. Since we are using almond flour, the cake has a nutty taste […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Green Masala Rawa Fried

8th December 2016 0

We all have fried fish coated with red masala or just seasoned with salt. This variation in which I have used green masala gives the fish a different flavour which […]

Seafood Recipes

Crispy Fried Anchovies

15th January 2018 2

Anchovies or Mandeli, as they are commonly referred to in India, are a tiny fish packed with flavour and nutrients. They taste best fried crisp and the better part about […]

Sweets & Desserts

Patoleo/Pattoyo V.1.

15th August 2019 2

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.1. is the traditional version of the Goan sweet rice dumpling which is made with whole rice which is soaked and ground and stuffed with a Coconut-Palm […]

Pork Recipes

Slow Cooked Pork Curry

14th April 2019 5

On an occasion when I had other things to tend to at home and didn’t want to stand around for a lot of time in the kitchen, I made this […]

Chicken Recipes

Chettinad Pepper Chicken Fry

5th March 2017 2

Chettinad cuisine originates from Karaikudi district in Tami Nadu. The cuisine is famed in India for being aromatic and spicy as it makes use of a lot of whole spices. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Batter Fried Fish for Chinese Preps

16th October 2016 2

Batter Fried fish is used in Chinese Preparations. You can pre-prep. the Batter Fried Fish for Chinese Preps for later use in your Indo-chinese dishes. Serves: A Family of Four […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Kurma

16th March 2017 0

The vegetable kurma is a mixed vegetable dish. I make it in a cashew nut – coconut gravy. It is mild and retains the flavours of the vegetable. It can […]

Seafood Recipes

Butter Garlic Prawns

10th September 2016 4

A great starter to serve over drinks, the marriage of prawns and garlic is timeless. You will need to keep it coming as it is going to go quick off […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Amsol

23rd November 2018 0

Pork Amsol is a Goan preparation of Pork Ribs with minimal spices. It is a tangy preparation and gets its tang primarily from kokam [Garcinia Indica] and tamarind. Serves: 6 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Ponsache Filos

12th April 2017 0

The Goan Ponsache Filoz is a pancake made with wheat flour and ripe jackfruit kernels. It is a yummy evening snack that jackfruit lovers will enjoy. It does not need […]

Cakes & Bakes

Warm Banana Pudding

18th September 2016 1

The goodness of bananas combined with cake and toffee. Tastes best when served warm. You can serve the warm banana pudding as soon as it’s made. Doesn’t need any standing […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dodol

28th April 2018 8

The Dodol is a Goan sweet made with coconut milk, jaggery and rice flour. To make the Dodol melt in the mouth, it is essential to use the right proportion […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Tandoori food is liked by all. But very few restaurants (including top rated ones), rarely serve a good fish tikka and we have not liked the way they cook it on numerous outings. For one, they use frozen fish, […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Bake Lime Cheese Cake

15th September 2020 0

Sometimes when you’ve gorged on so many rich flavours or on other times when you just want a change of piquancy, that’s when the No Bake Lime Cheese Cake comes […]

Veg. Recipes

Herbed Carrots

28th May 2017 0

Serve these herbed carrots as a side with your roasted protein dishes. You can also serve it as a snack. Prep. Time: 5 Mins. Cooking Time: 5 to 6 Mins. […]

Veg. Recipes

Pav Bhaji

10th November 2016 0

My mother makes a very good pao bhaji from scratch. This is her recipe and it does not use any commercially available masalas. Pao Bhaji is more popular with mashed […]

Veg. Recipes

French Bean Potato Bhaji

14th October 2016 0

The French Bean Potato Bhaji is a dry preparation. It is quick to make and can be served as a side with rice or you can eat this with chapatis or rotis […]

Cakes & Bakes

No-Bake Cold Biscuit Cake with Chocolate Ganache

15th September 2020 0

The No-Bake Cold Biscuit Cake with Chocolate Ganache is a delicious cake that chocolate lovers will relish. It is like a chocolate salami which will post soon. It can be […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried

9th October 2016 0

You’ll need tronçons cuts to make the Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried. It is very simple to make and uses very few ingredients. Servings : 4 slices Prep. Time: 10 […]

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Goan Ambot Tik

Goan Beef Jeerem Meerem

Goan Jeerem Meerem Powder