19th March 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Cashew Apple Cake

19th March 2018 HomeCook 2

And you thought Goans only make cashew feni with the cashew fruit? Nope, we also do a Goan Cashew Apple Cake. Albeit this one is almost forgotten. When I was […]

Seafood Recipes

Maharashtrian Shark Fish Sukka

3rd February 2017 0

As a growing catholic Goan child, I only knew of the shark being prepared as an Ambot Tik. As I grew into a woman, I learnt many more ways in […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Kodi

21st May 2020 3

Chicken Kodi (Goan for curry) is an orange curry similar to the Goan fish curries. I use the Goan coconut based spiced masala paste and those pieces of chicken which […]

Veg. Recipes

Misal

6th April 2020 0

Misal is a spicy broth made with different types of lentils or sprouted lentils. It is a popular dish in Western India. It is served topped with chopped onion and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Potato Bebinca

23rd May 2020 0

Simple, easy peasy, quick, instant are adjectives synonymous to www.bigfattummy.com. In the same vein, here is an easy to make Goan Sweet, Potato Bebinca or Bibic / Bibik. As the […]

Pork Recipes

Caramelized Pork Chops

4th June 2019 2

This is a recipe for Caramelized Pork Chops that are so easy to make. They taste so yum and can be served as a starter with sautéed vegetables or a […]

Cakes & Bakes

Chocolate Sponge Cake

12th May 2021 0

This a basic Chocolate Sponge Cake used as a base for your rich desserts like Black Forest Trifle (click here) or Black Forest Cake (click here). It a basic sponge […]

Seafood Recipes

Red Pumpkin & Dry Prawns

23rd June 2017 0

Salting and drying fish is the oldest known way of preserving fresh produce for use when not available, especially in the rainy season when fishing trawlers do not venture into […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Fried Rice

30th September 2016 0

Chicken Fried Rice needs no introduction. Try this recipe, it’s different! Serves: A Family of Four Prep. Time: 20 Mins. + 20 Mins. (marination) Cooking Time: 10 to 12 Mins. […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Rice

21st March 2017 0

Have leftover rice and don’t want to waste it! Keep it in the refrigerator to make this quick and easy recipe of tomato rice the next day (you can cook […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Pomfret Curry

11th July 2017 4

Usually Goan fish curries are prepared with a ground coconut masala paste. I like to prepare the Goan Pomfret Curry with spiced coconut milk. The curry turns out light and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rum and Raisin Chocolate

30th November 2017 0

Who can resist the flavour of dark chocolate paired with rum and raisins? They taste just divine, delightful to serve at the end of dinner, maybe with some expresso. You […]

Sweets & Desserts

Kesar Vermicelli Kheer

19th November 2018 0

The Vermicelli Kheer is favourite dessert all over India. Served in different variation like Payasam, Sheer Korma, etc. Try my recipe of the vermicelli kheer flavoured with Kashmiri Saffron and […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Tawa Fry

23rd March 2017 0

This egg tawa fry recipe makes boiled eggs yummier. You can serve the egg tawa fry as a side dish with rice, or serve it with chapatis or you can […]

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

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Green Prawn Pulao

28th February 2018 2

My daddy used to make a Green Prawn Pulao, wherein he used to add uncooked rice to all the ingredients and cook them together. It tasted good but turned out […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry

3rd October 2017 4

When you don’t have fresh produce and are feeling too lazy to go and get some, just peek into your pantry and get some of those dry prawns you had […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dodol

28th April 2018 8

The Dodol is a Goan sweet made with coconut milk, jaggery and rice flour. To make the Dodol melt in the mouth, it is essential to use the right proportion […]

Veg. Recipes

Sweet Brinjal Pickle

26th November 2017 0

The Sweet Brinjal Pickle is an easy to make pickle that uses sun dried eggplants / aubergine. When brinjals are in season it makes sense to preserve some in this […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Stuffed Squids

13th May 2021 0

The Goan Stuffed Squids is an easy to make dish. The squids are stuffed with a chilly fry that uses that tentacles of the squids itself. It can be served […]

Veg. Recipes

French Fries

2nd May 2020 0

French Fries or Finger Chips are a popular snack and served with ketchup or mayonnaise. They can also we topped with cheesy sauces and served. They are also served as […]

Sweets & Desserts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

27th December 2017 4

Another easy to make sweet for Christmas (or any other time to quench your sweet cravings), the Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge is made with just two ingredients, milk chocolate and […]

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Goan Cashew Apple Cake