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

Instant Goan Prawn Molho

16th November 2017 2

If you want an easy and instant Goan prawn molho, then this recipe is for you. Made with ready to use spice powders, the molho is quick to make and […]

Beverages

Milk Tea

31st March 2020 2

Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world. Everyone has their own method of preparing the beverage. This is the way we prepare our Milk Tea. We thought […]

Sweets & Desserts

Quick Marzipan

27th December 2017 21

The marzipan is a flavoured cashew nut sweet prepared by Christians for Christmas or Easter. Quick Marzipan is so named because there’s absolutely no cooking involved. It is similar in […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Green Masala Rawa Fried

8th December 2016 0

We all have fried fish coated with red masala or just seasoned with salt. This variation in which I have used green masala gives the fish a different flavour which […]

Veg. Recipes

Falafel – Chickpea Fritters

24th August 2021 0

Falafel is a Middle Eastern snack. It is a popular Street Food. In India, we make similar fritters know as Dal Wadas which uses split Bengal Gram or Moong bhajis […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret in a Creamy Coconut Sauce

6th November 2016 0

This recipe was passed on to my mother by her m-i-l, my grand mom. She had had a paralytic attack and yet she was very active. My mother remembers how […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Mackerel Salad

1st September 2017 0

The Goan mackerel salad is an easy to make salad commonly served at a family get-together or at lunch/dinner. You can use canned mackerels (in brine/oil/tomato) or you can use […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Xec Xec

14th January 2018 0

Xec Xec (pronounced – Shek Shek) is a traditional Goan coconut curry usually made with crabs. The curry is mildly spicy and is served with rice. This recipe of Prawn […]

Chicken Recipes

Quick Chicken Roast

30th April 2020 0

You have to believe me when I say that this one is a quickie – in the food sense of the word. A Quick Chicken Roast with absolutely no grinding […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Steak with Pepper Sauce

2nd May 2020 0

Treat yourself with this easy to make Beef Steak with Pepper Sauce. Serve it with some pan fried butter vegetables and home-made fries (click here). The juicy steak is well […]

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

Chicken Chilly Fry Sandwich

17th April 2020 4

This is a recipe for an easy to make Chicken Chilly Fry Sandwich. You just need some chicken breast, sandwich bread and a few common ingredients to make it. (For […]

Seafood Recipes

Ridge Gourd Prawns

10th September 2016 0

This is a subtle combination of prawn and ridge gourd. The flavours of the core ingredients are the heroes. This dish uses very less oil and all the ingredients are […]

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 […]

Egg Recipes

Cheese Balls

30th November 2018 0

Cheese Balls are a yummylicious snack to serve in your entrée party platter. Kids also love these and you could serve these as snacks in the evening or pack some […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xacuti

8th October 2017 3

The Goan Xacuti curry in another avatar – the crab xacuti. It’s just as inviting! I have used blue swimmer crabs to make the curry, but you can use the […]

Beverages

Bourbon Knockout

15th September 2020 0

Bourbon Knockout is a cocktail that needs just a few common ingredients. It is mildly sweet – sour – minty and woody (the taste of the bourbon). The cinnamon garnish […]

Pork Recipes

Fried Pork Chops

27th September 2016 3

My daddy was fond of pork – like most Goans are. This is one of his classic preparations which were a favourite of all in our household. As I have […]

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, […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Tomato Roast

13th October 2016 0

My boys are very fond of beef. And beef is very good for growing children. But children’s liking for a particular dish can be very fickle. Hence, I have to […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Fried

17th September 2016 0

Preparing the black pomfret masala fried fish will take up very little time of yours. Only ensure that the fish is fresh so that you enjoy this mildly spicy preparation. Serves: […]

Seafood Recipes

Sea Bass Fillet Rava Fried

10th September 2016 2

The sea bass is easy to fillet. The flesh is succulent, without the overpowering taste of fish. That is why it is a hit in our house, the children included. […]

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Day: 27 April 2018

Doce de Grao