4th March 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Dry Green Pea Masala

4th March 2018 HomeCook 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 […]

Sea Food Stew

4th March 2018 HomeCook 1

If you love your seafood, you’ll be infatuated with the Sea Food Stew. A one pot meal with prawns, squids, crabs and vegetables, the Sea Food Stew is perfect for […]

Chingya Caldo – A Goan Protein Drink

4th March 2018 HomeCook 0

Chingya Caldo or Konn is a forgotten protein drink which was made in Goa. It is made with moong/mung (green gram), coconut and jaggery. It has a watery soup-like consistency. […]

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. […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Knead Pao

19th April 2020 0

Would you believe that you could make pao without kneading? That’s just what we have done here – a No Knead Pao. This recipe for pao uses milk and butter […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Brandy Fruit Cake

22nd November 2017 25

The Brandy Fruit Cake is an easy to make cake similar to a rum cake, but requires no soaking of the fruits in the liquor for a period of time. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rice for Fried Rice

10th September 2016 0

Serves – A Family of Four Prep. Time : 10 Mins.. Cooking Time : 15 Min. (active) Ingredients: [ Stand Measure: 1 cup = 250 ml ] Basmati Rice – 1 ½ […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Cutlets

10th August 2020 0

Tired of prawns in a curry or in a chilly fry or the fried prawns! Time to make some Prawn Cutlets. Easy to make and delicious, these will do well […]

Beverages

Virgin Pina Colada

15th September 2017 0

Virgin Pina Colada is a pineapple and coconut milk beverage served as a mocktail at parties. You can also make it otherwise as it is very simple to make and […]

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 […]

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

Brinjal stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

The brinjal stuffed with Goan prawn recheio is easy to make and follows my successful attempt of using this particular stuffing (prawn recheio) with pomfrets (see here) and Bombay ducks […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Quick Prawn Masala Fried

21st March 2020 0

The Quick Prawn Masala Fried is as its name suggests very quick, uses a few basic ingredients and is still a great starter or a side. It can also be […]

Veg. Recipes

Restaurant Style Mushroom Vegetable Stir Fry

17th August 2021 0

The Restaurant Style Mushroom Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick recipe using some exotic vegetables. It tastes exactly the way it would at a premium restaurant. It can be served […]

Chicken Recipes

Pepper Chicken Curry

10th September 2016 11

If you like a zing in your food, than the pepper chicken curry is for you. Besides the protein from the chicken, you will also have the added health benefits […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Tia Terezinha’s Xacuti Powder

11th June 2017 9

I know of two people whose xacuti masala turned out just right. One was my dad and the other Aunt Aida (Terezinha) . Both of them handpicked the spices without […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Moong Bhaji

16th January 2018 1

The goodness of spinach and husked green gram come together in this simple to make Palak Moong Bhaji. You can serve it with chapatis or as a side. Serves: A […]

Pork Recipes

Fried Pork Chops

27th September 2016 3

My daddy was fond of pork – like most Goans are. This is one of his classic preparations which were a favourite of all in our household. As I have […]

Cakes & Bakes

Pista Elaichi Nankhatai

13th May 2021 0

Easy to make Pista Elaichi Nankhatai (an Indian shortbread cookie flavoured with cardamom and topped with pistachios). The recipe uses few ingredients and pure ghee and is quick and effortless […]

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. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chicken Strips for Stir Fry

30th September 2016 0

This is are instruction for preparing chicken strips which can be used in various stir frys. Ingredients: Boneless Chicken Breast Step 1: Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts and […]

Seafood Recipes

Sole Fish Pepper Curry

13th October 2016 0

Sole fish or leppos are an all-time favourite fish, loved by all Goans. Even if you are out of Goa, but living in a colony with many Goans, the fish […]

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 […]

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Day: 4 March 2018

Dry Green Pea Masala

Sea Food Stew

Chingya Caldo – A Goan Protein Drink