28th July 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Onion Beef

28th July 2018 HomeCook 2

Whenever we go back in time and remember a dish that our ancestors taught us, we wish they had also taught us their ‘correct’ name. Alas! Sometimes we remember a […]

Veg. Recipes

Methi Potato Bhaji

8th December 2016 0

This preparation is for people who do not like the taste of methi. The potatoes take away the bitter taste of methi and help balance the taste of the methi. […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Sorpotel

13th October 2016 6

Goan Pork Sorpotel is traditionally made not only with pork meat and liver but also some other important innards/offals of the pig. I however, use only the pork meat and […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Chilly Fry

23rd November 2018 0

This is a home style Goan Squid Chilly Fry preparation. (For a Hotel Style Goan Squid Chilly Fry, click here) The making of this Squid Chilly Fry will hardly take […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Moolo Bhaji

16th March 2017 2

Goan Moolo Bhaji is a dry preparation of the radish vegetable. The recipe uses just green chillies, mustard seeds and a sprinkling of grated coconut. Magically, the pungent flavour of […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Butterflied Prawns

10th September 2016 0

Butterflied Prawns can be made by slitting them along the back. We do this so that they cook evenly, the sauces that we infuse cover them well and the prawns […]

Beverages

Kesari Thandai

6th March 2017 0

Thandai is traditionally served at the festival of Holi. It is a refreshing health drink to be consumed chilled. It helps in keeping our body cool in the summers. The […]

Veg. Recipes

Chick Pea Pulao

7th July 2019 4

If you love Chick Pea / Kabuli Chana in your gravies or snacks then I’m sure you’ll also like a Chole Pulao. The Chole Pulao will be a one pot […]

Veg. Recipes

Raw Mango Salad

19th May 2019 0

The Raw Mango Salad is very simple to make. All you need are some semi ripe firm mangoes and a few common kitchen ingredients. So what are you waiting for […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Green Chicken

23rd June 2017 8

The Goan Green Chicken is a chicken curry which uses green corriander as its main flavouring agent. Usually cooked with beef in Goa, the chicken variant is good for those […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Mince Pie

2nd May 2020 0

The Goan Beef Mince Pie is a layered pie. The mince is placed between two layers of potato mash like a sandwich. It is easier and faster to make than […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Gons / Tender Coconut Aranhas / Candied Tender Coconut

6th December 2018 2

Goan Gons / Tender Coconut Aranhas are nothing but candied tender coconut strips. While the gons is so easy to make, the quantities given in a recipe are vague. The […]

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

Toor Dal Tadka

10th October 2016 0

The lentil broth is very popular in India. It is high in protein and easy to digest. Most vegetarians will have this on their daily menu. For us non-vegetarians, toor […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Knead Pao

19th April 2020 0

Would you believe that you could make pao without kneading? That’s just what we have done here – a No Knead Pao. This recipe for pao uses milk and butter […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Chilly

23rd October 2016 0

This is the Indianized version of the fish chilly recipe. It can be served with Fried Rice. Follow simple steps to make this dish in no time. Serves: A Family […]

Veg. Recipes

Oats Koiloreos

19th May 2019 4

My quest to include oats in our diet led to experimentation and the making of Oats Koiloreos. Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos), as you may know are an unleavened Goan bread […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Sorak

9th August 2020 0

Tomato Sorak is a plain coconut gravy along the lines of the Goan Sorak Curry (Click here). However, I use coconut milk in this recipe. Therefore, the texture of the […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret & Raw Mango Curry

16th April 2018 4

When raw mangoes are in season, I like to make this ‘no coconut’ Black Pomfret & Raw Mango Curry. The curry is spicy and tangy and makes you drool. You […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Red Idli Dosa Chutney

29th November 2018 0

Red Idli Dosa Chutney is a quick to make chutney and will go along with you dosa or idli. For instance you can use it with the Instant Rava Uttapam […]

Sweets & Desserts

Caramel Yogurt Pudding

26th April 2018 7

The Caramel Yogurt Pudding is pure vegetarian. The taste of the Caramel Yogurt Pudding is not identical but close to that of the original Custard Caramel. The taste is a […]

Seafood Recipes

Canned Tuna Chilly Fry

17th October 2017 0

The canned tuna chilly fry is a dish to eat with chapatis or paos. Great to eat at dinner or supper, it is quick and simple to make – it […]

Sweets & Desserts

Honey Glazed Walnut

10th September 2016 4

The honey glazed walnut can be used with salads. You can also munch them as a snack. Prep. Time: 5 Mins….. Cooking Time: 10 Mins….. Ingredients: Walnuts – 1 cup […]

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Day: 28 July 2018

Onion Beef