11th March 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Prawn Potato Chops

11th March 2018 HomeCook 1

Prawn Potato Chops are fried potato dumplings which are stuffed with a prawn filling. Potato chops are made with chicken, prawns, minced meat, canned meat and even with vegetables. Though […]

Batter Fried Squids

11th March 2018 HomeCook 1

Batter Fried Squids / Calamari are a popular starter served in most restaurants in Goa. They are a perfect accompaniment to drinks and taste good fresh and hot. The trick […]

Hot & Sweet Tomato Ketchup

11th March 2018 HomeCook 2

When tomatoes have crowded the market and their prices are dirt cheap, I just can’t resist preserving some in the form of a Hot & Sweet Ketchup. This homemade ketchup […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Roast Beef

26th April 2017 11

This is a variant of the Goan Roast Beef. It uses tomato. The meat turns out tastier and juicier. Only downside to preparing the Goan beef roast with tomato is that […]

Sweets & Desserts

Atol

5th April 2020 0

Atol is a Goan sweet which was prepared in huge quantities at homes in yesteryears. It was prepared in celebration of a good harvest by the landlord (bhatkar) somewhere around […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Lemon Pepper Fried

18th October 2016 0

You need some fresh steaks of Kingfish to prepare the Kingfish Lemon Pepper Fried. The combination of lemon and pepper is just yummy and since the fish is shallow fried […]

Veg. Recipes

Pepper Pumpkin

10th September 2016 0

Pumpkin has zero cholesterol, is low on calories and is a rich source of nutrients. The potassium in it can help lower blood pressure. The addition of pepper and jaggery […]

Sweets & Desserts

Angel Wings

7th December 2017 0

Angel wings are a sweet-savoury fried pastry prepared usually during Christmas. But these are so easy to make and yum, that you can also make them otherwise to serve as […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Biryani

10th September 2016 0

The Chicken Biryani is a go alone concoction served with little or nothing else. You’ll find thousands of variations and recipes on the net, in cookbooks and TV shows. There will […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret Caldinho

30th May 2017 0

My mom has always had a different approach to cooking. This is her way of cooking this timeless dish. We prefer the pomfret caldinho just like this. You will have […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Crispy Prawns

13th February 2017 0

Crispy Prawns marinated in white vinegar and Kashmiri red chilly powder, taste just awesome. I made this on St. Valentine’s Day and all my loved ones were all praise for […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Choriso Maas

20th May 2018 2

The Goan Choriso Maas is a preparation of pork meat made by Goans for Ladinhas / Saibini [Prayer Meetings] and even weddings. It is a quick version of the Goan […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Leg Roast

14th October 2016 0

This is a simple Chicken Leg Roast that my mummy makes. She uses just a few whole spices and it turns out great. We all love it and I’m sure […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rawa Cashewnut Coconut Doce

19th November 2017 10

The recipe of the Rawa Cashewnut Coconut Doce is inspired by the Goan Doce (a sweet prepared with chana dal, coconut and sugar). The semolina (rawa) and cashewnut powder replaces the […]

Cakes & Bakes

Nankhatai

1st December 2017 4

Nankhatai is an easy to make shortbread biscuit. The ingredients for the nankhatai need to be kneaded and not whisked. How your nankhatai turn out, depends on how well you […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Salt n Pepper

21st May 2017 2

Baby squids are preferred for this recipe as they cook quickly and are tender. The recipe is super easy to make and makes use of just a single spice. The […]

Veg. Recipes

Savoury Kulkuls

17th December 2017 4

Kulkuls are a fried pastry preparation made for Christmas. They are usually sweet. But this recipe for Savoury Kulkuls uses just ½ tbsp. of sugar. I’ve used caraway seeds to […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Methi

2nd May 2020 0

The methi (fenugreek leaves) in the recipe of Paneer Methi act as an aromatic herb which gives this dish its flavour. The bitter-sweet methi and the bland paneer complement each […]

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) […]

Sweets & Desserts

Coconut Ice Snowballs

16th December 2019 2

The recipe for Coconut Ice Snowballs does not involve any cooking. The recipe is actually of coconut ice (click here). It’s like the coconut ice has warped into little round […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Bilimbi Sukka

11th April 2019 0

The Prawn Bilimbi Sukka is a zero oil recipe. It is a steamed preparation made with the seasonal bilimbi / bimbla, fresh shelled prawns and grated coconut. The mild sourness […]

Egg Recipes

Omlette Kodi

16th February 2018 0

Inspired by a Malbari Omlette Curry that Keralites make (here), I decided to use the same premise and make an orange Goan curry with the omlette. The Omlette Kodi is […]

Cakes & Bakes

Hot Cross Buns

8th April 2020 0

Hot Cross Buns are traditionally specially baked and eaten on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. The Hot Cross Buns mark the end of Lent (A period of fasting and abstinence […]

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Day: 11 March 2018

Prawn Potato Chops

Batter Fried Squids

Hot & Sweet Tomato Ketchup