24th October 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Banana Cake with Caramel Icing

24th October 2017 HomeCook 2

The Banana Cake with Caramel Icing is quick and easy to make and great to serve as a desert or at tea time. The kids especially will love the cake. […]

Coconut Bhakri (Bread)

24th October 2017 HomeCook 2

Coconut Bhakri (Bread) is a Goan bread made with whole wheat flour and grated coconut. The coconut gives this Goan bread a nice texture and taste. It can be had […]

Sweets & Desserts

Beetroot Halwa

13th February 2017 0

Beetroots in a sweet dish? Yes. Try the Beetroot Halwa and please all your loved ones. Serve the Beetroot Halwa hot or serve cold. Serves : 4 persons Prep. Time : 10 Mins. […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Bake Yoghurt Cheese Cake

15th September 2020 0

This is a recipe for a No Bake Yoghurt Cheese Cake. It is a delicious dessert which will take very little time or effort to make. Serves: 8 Persons Prep. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Dundee Cake

16th December 2019 0

The Dundee cake is a rich fruit cake of Scottish origin (Our names are of Scottish origin too, Sean and Ina 🙂 ) The cake is flavoured with whisky and […]

Veg. Recipes

Rawa Upma

28th March 2020 0

Another healthy breakfast from India, the Rawa Upma also called Upit in the West of India, is a savory version of the Tea Time Sheera (click here) and the Pineapple […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken in Dahi Cashewnut Gravy

22nd November 2017 0

Chicken in Dahi Cashewnut Gravy is a mild gravy. The chicken turns out succulent and soft in this gravy. The gravy is fluidic and best served with hot rice. Serves: […]

Beef Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Curry.

10th September 2016 4

When I’m half done cooking this dish, my two little kids come trotting into the kitchen sniffing and drooling like puppies. They won’t leave me alone until their tummies are […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala with a twist

25th March 2017 1

Recently inspired by a recipe for prawn molho shared by my friend Giselda Menezes from The Madhouse Balcao (her mother’s recipe), I decided to use dates to add volume, texture and […]

Chicken Recipes

Palak Chicken

26th July 2020 0

Palak Chicken is a Muglai style chicken dish with a gravy made of blanched and ground spinach leaves. It tastes yummy with Indian bread or with Jeera Rice (Click here) […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Rolls

27th September 2016 1

I use home made mayonnaise to make my chicken rolls. The commercial ones available are generally too sweet. You can however choose to use a good mayonnaise from the market if […]

Cakes & Bakes

Pizza Base Dough with APF & Yeast

21st May 2020 0

This is a recipe to make Pizza Base Dough with APF & Yeast. You will need to make this dough before you go on to prepare your Pizza from scratch. […]

Veg. Recipes

Dry Green Pea Patal Bhaji

19th May 2019 0

You may have heard it said more than once and I say it again – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And what better way than to […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xacuti

8th October 2017 3

The Goan Xacuti curry in another avatar – the crab xacuti. It’s just as inviting! I have used blue swimmer crabs to make the curry, but you can use the […]

Chicken Recipes

IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken

8th May 2020 0

IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken is my quick fix fried chicken recipe that all my boys love. You can serve it as a snack or as a side. It’s also […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tizann in a Jiffy

3rd May 2020 0

Tizann is a Goan Porridge made from Ragi and is considered a Super Food and very good for increasing one’s immunity. Tizann in a Jiffy is an easier way to […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Curry

3rd March 2018 5

This classic Goan Prawn Curry needs no introduction. Served wherever you go in Goa, the curry is creamy and goes well only with rice. You can serve a vegetable or […]

Veg. Recipes

Whole Masoor Dal

21st February 2018 2

Whole Masoor Dal or Sabut Masoor Dal is a simple preparation of the red lentil. The preparation can be served with rotis, chapatis or with rice. When served with rice, […]

Veg. Recipes

Kanda Bhaji

6th April 2020 0

Kanda Bhaji or Onion Fritters are a popular Indian snack. Some restaurants serve it, though it is commonly available as street food. The Kanda Bhaji are deep fried in oil […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Red Idli Dosa Chutney

29th November 2018 0

Red Idli Dosa Chutney is a quick to make chutney and will go along with you dosa or idli. For instance you can use it with the Instant Rava Uttapam […]

Cakes & Bakes

Steamed Chocolate Cake – made with biscuits.

23rd November 2016 2

This is a very simple and easy to make chocolate cake. No baking involved but it tastes equally delicious. You could also apply some chocolate icing to make it more […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Pate Sandwich

26th March 2017 0

This is a serving suggestion for a quick chicken pate sandwich for your kids. You can use these as tiffin fillers or as a snack. You can also serve it […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Red Beef Roast

20th October 2017 6

The Goan Red Beef Roast is another way to make the roast beef and as you make have guessed, it uses red masala. The beef cooked this way is great […]

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Day: 24 October 2017

Banana Cake with Caramel Icing

Coconut Bhakri (Bread)