27th April 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Doce de Grao

27th April 2018 HomeCook 6

Doce de Grao or Chana Doce is a Goan sweetmeat prepared using Split Bengal Gram. This famed sweet is enjoyed by all Goans at any time as a snack or […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xec Xec

25th April 2017 1

Crab Xec Xec is a traditional Goan crab curry. The curry is served with rice. The curry is mildly spicy but without overpowering the flavours of the crab. Try this yummy […]

Cakes & Bakes

Hot Cross Bun Pudding

16th April 2020 0

The Hot Cross Bun Pudding has been made with the left over Hot Cross Buns (Click here). But you can also make it with plain bread by adding a few […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab & Prawn Ros Curry

9th March 2018 0

I had bought some really fresh crabs and prawns and couldn’t quite decide what to make for lunch that day. I just could not bear keeping one of the two […]

Veg. Recipes

One Pot Vegetable Pulao

20th April 2020 0

This is a recipe for a One Pot Vegetable Pulao. It is an easy to make pulao where are the ingredients are added in the same pot and that includes […]

Beef Recipes

Pork and Beef Stew

8th August 2017 8

When Goans prepare the pork and beef stew, all the ingredients are cooked separately and then combined in the end. The preparation looks and tastes dry. Dollops of butter are […]

Chicken Recipes

Grandma’s Chicken

10th September 2016 3

I have some fuzzy remembrance of my Granny cooking a certain chicken dish. Though I was too young to know all the stuff she put into it, the flavour had […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Xacuti

2nd October 2017 0

The Goan Xacuti is mostly prepared with mutton or chicken but making it with beef is also an option. The preparation of the beef xacuti requires numerous spices and is […]

Veg. Recipes

Rawa Toast

20th February 2017 1

Add the rawa toast to your breakfast menu or serve it as a late afternoon snack. You can salvage bread slices that are a day or two old (but not […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela

30th March 2020 0

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela / Chilla is a very easy to make snack and uses a very few ingredients. It is made with besan (gram flour). You can serve […]

Beef Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Curry.

10th September 2016 4

When I’m half done cooking this dish, my two little kids come trotting into the kitchen sniffing and drooling like puppies. They won’t leave me alone until their tummies are […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rasmalai

17th October 2016 2

This is a preparation of Rasmalai using ready made Rasgullas – a cottage cheese (chhena) sweet. The preparation is yummy provided you get some really good rasgullas. 🙂 Servings – 12 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake

5th May 2020 0

For the Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake, we cook the chicken, bacon and pasta. Then we prepare a creamy sauce. We then bring all the elements together, top with mozzarella […]

Chicken Recipes

Mughlai Chicken Meatballs

1st October 2017 2

Chicken koftas in a creamy delectable gravy would describe the Mughlai Chicken Meatballs aptly. Will go well with rotis, naans or any Indian bread. But will taste equally good even […]

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 […]

Beverages

Mango Milkshake

22nd May 2020 0

Who can miss a chilled Mango Milkshake in the Mango Season? Fortunately, both Summer and the Mango Season coincide. And all the mango lovers use the fruit in all types […]

Seafood Recipes

Fried Crabs

15th September 2017 0

If you have had deep fried prawns with the shell on, you will relate to me when I say that the fried crabs taste simply yummy. Simple to make and […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns Masala

19th March 2017 6

This is a quick and easy recipe for Prawns Masala that you can cook in no time. Although I have used fresh prawns, you could also try it out with […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Punjabi Rajma Curry

4th March 2017 1

Red Kidney Beans are used in cuisines all over the world. Punjabi Rajma Curry is a medium thick gravy preparation which is popular in many parts of North India and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Oreo Cake with Chocolate Mousse Frosting

15th September 2020 0

Use everyone’s favourite biscuit to make an Oreo Cake with Chocolate Mousse Frosting. Your children will love it and you will too. The Chocolate Mousse Frosting takes the cake to […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Biryani

17th October 2016 0

The ever popular one pot meal, Biryani, when made with eggs is just as delicious. Eggs are the cheapest source of protein and this biryani is a good way to […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Cutlet

29th November 2016 14

Popular as street food in Goa, the Goan Beef Cutlet is a thin slice of beef marinated, rawa coated and deep fried. The goan beef cutlet is served with Goan pao […]

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Day: 27 April 2018

Doce de Grao