7th March 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Squid Molho

7th March 2018 HomeCook 6

Molho is a sweet-tangy-spicy fish pickle. It can be stored without refrigeration for about 2 months if topped with a layer of oil. Besides Squid Molho, I also do one […]

Chawli Masala

7th March 2018 HomeCook 1

This Chawli / Chavli Masala is a no-coconut gravy made with black eyed beans. It is prepared in an onion-tomato base and is sort of like Beans in Tomato but more […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Chow Chow

1st October 2017 6

The Goan Prawn Chow Chow was made regularly at all occasions in Goa. I remember when I was young, how the Goan mestins (cooks) would cook it. The vegetables were chopped, […]

Cakes & Bakes

Bread Pudding

25th November 2016 14

Breakfast .. Tea Time .. Anytime .. Use leftover pao to make this wonderful pudding. Served warm, children and adults alike will love the caramel bread pudding. (For more Pudding […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Date & Tamarind Chutney

20th May 2020 0

The Date & Tamarind Chutney is a sweet and tangy chutney used in the preparation of numerous Indian savoury snacks called Chaat. You need to have this chutney handy when […]

Veg. Recipes

Bhel Puri

20th May 2020 0

Bhel Puri is a sweet-spicy-tangy appetizer/snack famed all over India. It is prevalent more as a street food, although some restaurants also serve it. I remember, as a student in […]

Veg. Recipes

Coconut Pulao

30th September 2016 0

The recipe for this Coconut Pulao is derived from a popular Tamil Nadu dish called ‘brinji’. This is my take on the original recipe which uses bay leaves and aniseeds. […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Kingfish Mayonnaise Salad

10th October 2016 4

Fish mayonnaise salad is a common dish at all party occasions in Goa. People use all types of fish to prepare it. However, my daddy used kingfish. I use the […]

Beverages

xxx on the Beach

15th September 2020 0

Most young adults, these days, are well informed. Even so, we’ve tried to censor the xxx on the Beach as much as we could. But still, remember to refresh yourself […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Xacuti

26th November 2018 0

Chicken Xacuti is a robust spiced coconut curry that is definately one of the most popular curries in Goa. It is so popular that it is served from breakfast to […]

Veg. Recipes

Polle / Rice Pancakes

13th February 2018 0

Polle / Rice Pancakes are also known as neer dosa down south. They are prepared in Goa as an evening snack or at dinner time. You can eat them with […]

Sweets & Desserts

Vermicelli Kheer

15th September 2017 3

Vermicelli Kheer or Sevaiyan Kheer is a dairy based Indian dessert. It is a favourite with kids and adults alike and makes for a good dessert or festival sweet. Follow […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Kadak Pao

8th April 2020 0

This is by far the easiest recipe for Goan Kadak Pao you will get. It is easy to make and quite close to the ones we get from the bakery. […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Banana Cake with Caramel Icing

24th October 2017 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. […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Honey Chilly

10th September 2016 4

Sunday ho ya Monday, roz khao aande. A new way to feed you kids eggs. This yummy indi-chinni egg honey chilly will enchant your kids. Serves: 2 to 3 Persons Prep. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chepnim Tor / Goan Mangoes in Brine

5th May 2019 1

Just at the beginning of the Mango season – when the mango trees are radiant with the raw green fruit – it is just about the time when people in […]

Sweets & Desserts

Choco Walnut Fudge

21st December 2019 4

This recipe for a Choco Walnut Fudge is a rustic recipe that you can prepare in 15 minutes. The flavour of walnuts, however, is only for people of acquired tastes. […]

Veg. Recipes

Cluster Bean Peanut Bhaji

10th August 2019 2

Cluster Bean Peanut Bhaji is a dry preparation of the vegetable locally called tidki-midki / gavar. The cluster beans have a bitter-sweet flavour and are a good combination with some […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Vindaloo

9th April 2020 0

Vindaloo / Vindalho is a popular dish in Goan, Mangalorean and East Indian cooking. The dish is usually made with pork. But for the benefit of those who do not […]

Cakes & Bakes

Cream and Fruit Cake

15th September 2020 0

We’ve completed four years of this blog and crossed 600 recipes in this term. We are Educationists in true lives and foodies at heart. And we wish everyone to benefit […]

Sweets & Desserts

Jujubes

30th November 2017 13

Jujubes are a jelly sweet made with gelatin and liquid glucose. Both these ingredients are quintessential to make a perfect non-sticky jujube. The other ingredients are also important to the […]

Veg. Recipes

Oats Koiloreos

19th May 2019 4

My quest to include oats in our diet led to experimentation and the making of Oats Koiloreos. Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos), as you may know are an unleavened Goan bread […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Feijoada – Goan Chorizo Stew

20th July 2019 0

The combination of the favourite of all; the Goan Pork Chorizo Sausage / Choris and Red Kidney Beans / Rajma makes for a delectable dish. Feijoada – Goan Ch0rizo Stew […]

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Day: 7 March 2018

Squid Molho

Chawli Masala