15th January 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Crispy Fried Anchovies

15th January 2018 HomeCook 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 […]

Beverages

Bourbon Knockout

15th September 2020 0

Bourbon Knockout is a cocktail that needs just a few common ingredients. It is mildly sweet – sour – minty and woody (the taste of the bourbon). The cinnamon garnish […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.2.

3rd March 2017 5

This is my second prawn pulao on the blog. It is another one of the numerous ways to make a prawn pulao. This one also uses coconut milk and is […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tea Time Sheera

5th May 2019 4

This Tea Time Sheera / Shira is a mildy sweet preparation of semolina made without any use of milk. It however gets its flavour from the use of pure ghee. […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Green Chicken

23rd June 2017 8

The Goan Green Chicken is a chicken curry which uses green corriander as its main flavouring agent. Usually cooked with beef in Goa, the chicken variant is good for those […]

Chicken Recipes

Express Chicken Fry

23rd October 2016 0

I call this recipe Express Chicken Fry because it uses very few readily available ingredients. The preparation can be done in advance and it can be fried just before serving. […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Brinjal (Eggplant) Bharta

6th November 2016 4

The Goan Brinjal (Eggplant) Bharta is not typically like the bharta cooked in other parts of India rather it is like a salad. The eggplant is roasted on an open flame to […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Nawabi

7th April 2019 2

Chicken is cooked in an onion, cashewnut and curd gravy to make the Chicken Nawabi. The preparation is smooth (no whole spices or meat bones to deal with) and can […]

Beverages

Sangria Fresca

15th September 2017 0

The Sangria Fresca is a bubbly cocktail that uses citrus flavoured soda. We have used white wine in our drink but you could also add red wine or vodka (choose […]

Veg. Recipes

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry

6th October 2017 0

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry is rich in fibre and was considered a poor man’s curry. It is served with rice and tastes yum, even though we do […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Ladyfinger Caldinho

15th September 2017 3

Prawn Ladyfinger Caldinho is a staple Goan curry prepared in most Goan households especially when the local variety of ladyfingers are available. The Goan Caldinho is a mildy spiced coconut […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Tomato Roast

13th October 2016 0

My boys are very fond of beef. And beef is very good for growing children. But children’s liking for a particular dish can be very fickle. Hence, I have to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Sannas

12th November 2017 0

Sannas are Goan Rice Cakes / Bread made on special occasions in Goa. They are popularly served with the Goan Pork Sorpotel or a variety of other gravies or are […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Chilly Fry V. 2.

25th January 2017 6

The recipe for Pork Chilly Fry V. 2. is a slight variation from the Goan preparation. It turns out yum and I do not even need to invite my three kids […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Curry in a Hurry

4th June 2019 1

Prawn Curry in a Hurry is a recipe for those who don’t want to go through the grind of grating coconut and making a masala. I’ve made use of ready […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rosy’s Spice Powder

11th November 2016 10

When Rosy was a little girl, she lived in a small village in Goa. There were farm animals like hens, pigs, etc. that were reared in her homestead. One day […]

Mutton Recipes

Bohri Mutton Cutlets

2nd March 2017 3

The Bohra Muslim Community has presence in the western parts of India and hence as I am now placed in Mumbai, I have had opportunity to relish some of their […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao

11th April 2019 6

The Prawn Pulao made with fresh prawns and Basmati rice is delectable and delicious, yet mildly spiced pulao. It is a favourite with my boys because of its mild and […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Lollipops

21st September 2016 0

Chicken Lollipops are an all-time favourite of people of all ages. Follow this recipe step by step and you will have crisp and juicy chicken lollypops, better than those available at […]

Veg. Recipes

Wheat Flour Chapatis

17th April 2020 0

Wheat Flour Chapatis are very good to serve with a variety of dry preparations. They can also be served plain as a snack at any time of the day. Making […]

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 […]

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Crispy Fried Anchovies