23rd April 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Stuffed Crabs

23rd April 2018 HomeCook 3

Stuffed Crabs are a fun way of serving crabs. They are especially good to serve to kids or persons not skilled at eating the whole crabs. My version of Stuffed […]

Cakes & Bakes

Fresh Coconut Cashew Cookies

12th December 2017 2

The Fresh Coconut Cashew Cookies are inspired by the Rava Cashewnut Doce (see here). I felt the ingredients with slight adjustments could also be good enough to bake. The resultant […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Ragi Dodol

10th September 2016 8

Dodol is a Goan sweet prepared at Christmas. It is traditionally prepared with rice flour. However, this version uses finger Millet which is full of natural goodness. The cooking time […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Traditional Christmas Cake

27th October 2018 9

The Traditional Christmas Cake is a heady fruit cake. You need to decide that you are making it well in advance (or not – see notes at the end). This […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Chole

26th July 2020 0

Here is a recipe for a mouthwatering Palak Chole, which when topped with some grated cheese goes very well with rotis or a Jeera Rice (click here). Serves: A Family […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Mince Potato Chops

31st May 2021 0

Beef Mince Potato Chops are made with mince stuffed in a potato mash. The chops are a snack commonly prepared by Christian households. And eaten with relish, stuffed in pao […]

Veg. Recipes

Doodhi Channa Bhaji

10th September 2016 0

This vegetable is minimalistic in nature and does not take away anything from the core ingredients. The doodhi channa bhaji can be added to any meal to enrich it with […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.1.

23rd October 2016 0

Pulaos are an all in one meal. Little or no accompaniment is needed. There are varieties of pulaos cooked in India. This is my version of a prawn pulao with […]

Cakes & Bakes

Banana Bread Loaf

28th June 2020 0

The Banana Bread Loaf is a simple to make loaf and is great as a snack at tea-time. It tastes good enough by itself – but you could to choose […]

Veg. Recipes

Koiloreos

8th October 2017 2

Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos) are an unleavened Goan bread made with rice and coconut. They have a mildly sweet and savoury taste and are served at breakfast or at tea […]

Veg. Recipes

Maharashtrian Vangi Batata Vatana Bhaji

17th March 2017 0

This recipe for Maharashtrian Vangi Batata Vatana Bhaji is a perfect combination of Vangi (Eggplant), Batata (Potatoes) and Vatana (Green Peas) which are easily available all over the world. There […]

Beef Recipes

Coconut Beef Curry

3rd May 2020 0

If you find the flavours of a xacuti too bold, then you will like the Coconut Beef Curry (click here for a beef xacuti). Even otherwise this curry is very […]

Veg. Recipes

Kanda Poha

31st March 2020 4

Kanda Poha is a breakfast or a tea time snack popular in western India. It is made with flattened parboiled rice. Poha is prepared both as a sweet or spicy […]

Sweets & Desserts

Cashewnut Doce

8th December 2017 0

The Cashewnut Doce (Goan sweet) is an easy to make doce. It is a soft doce that tastes slightly like marzipan obviously because of the use of cashewnuts. It also […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Biryani

23rd May 2017 0

Like most biryani recipes, this one too has a sizable number of steps involved and the list of ingredients is also long. But don’t be put off, I’m sure you […]

Sweets & Desserts

Mangaane

19th May 2019 0

Mangaane is a Goan sweet porridge made with sago and split chickpeas. Coconut milk provides it its rich flavor while it is sweeted with sugarcane jaggery. Though it is prepared […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Curry

8th October 2017 6

This recipe of chicken curry is influenced by a combination of cuisines in India. The use of dagad phool gives the dish it’s distinct aroma. You can serve this curry […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

Pick some fresh medium sized white pomfrets the next time you visit the market and try out the pomfret stuffed with Goan prawn recheio. When you prepare this awesome fried […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Day: 23 April 2018

Stuffed Crabs