27th October 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Traditional Christmas Cake

27th October 2018 HomeCook 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

Carrot and Capsicum

22nd February 2018 1

This preparation of Carrot and Capsicum is almost like a warm salad. It makes use of just mustard seeds and some herbs. It’s very easy to make. In fact cleaning […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Croquette

28th February 2018 7

Vegetable Croquettes are a very good snack, starter or a tiffin filler for kids. The vegetable croquette I make is so yummy that even my children who always make a […]

Sweets & Desserts

Chingya Caldo – A Goan Protein Drink

4th March 2018 0

Chingya Caldo or Konn is a forgotten protein drink which was made in Goa. It is made with moong/mung (green gram), coconut and jaggery. It has a watery soup-like consistency. […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Coconut Bhaji

16th October 2016 0

Remember Popeye and Spinach? All fans of Popeye know that whenever the sailor needed a boost of energy, he would down a can of spinach. Yes, spinach is a super food loaded […]

Beef Recipes

Daddy’s Fried Beef

7th April 2019 6

This is something that I remember my Dad make and hence the dish is named Daddy’s Fried Beef. It is pretty simple to make – all you need it a […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Shark Ambot Tik

12th November 2016 0

Small baby sharks are regularly available in all coastal regions of India. Once the thick skin is removed off the shark, there is only a singular cartilage like spine running […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tizann in a Jiffy

3rd May 2020 0

Tizann is a Goan Porridge made from Ragi and is considered a Super Food and very good for increasing one’s immunity. Tizann in a Jiffy is an easier way to […]

Veg. Recipes

Herbed Potatoes

14th October 2016 0

The Herbed Potatoes are perfect as a snack or to serve with drinks. You can boil potatoes and keep them in the fridge and use them to make this quick […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Caramel for Cakes

9th December 2018 0

Caramel for Cakes is made to add to cake batter. It adds colour and flavor to cakes, especially plum, and dark coloured cakes. It is also used in the preparation […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Tamarind Masala Rawa Fried

30th January 2017 0

This is a quick and easy way to prepare fried slices of fish. The fish thus prepared is mildly spicy and tangy. Try the kingfish tamarind masala rawa fried the […]

Veg. Recipes

Ambade Ros / Hog Plum Curry

12th November 2017 0

The Ambade Ros / Hog Plum Curry is a sweet and slightly tangy curry made using Hog Plums which are a small green fruit resembling a small raw mango. The […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut Palm Jaggery Filling

7th February 2018 0

Palm Jaggery or madha god (as known in Goa) gives the Coconut Palm Jaggery Filling or chunn (Konkani) its distinct flavor. This filling is used to stuff pancakes as also […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doce de Grao

27th April 2018 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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Instant Rava Utappam

29th November 2018 2

For an instant and quick South Indian breakfast try this recipe for Instant Rava Utappam. The batter is ready in minutes and making the Utappam is almost effortless. Team it […]

Veg. Recipes

Cream of Mushroom Soup

1st September 2021 0

Everyone in our family likes a good Cream of Mushroom Soup. We always enjoyed a hot bowl of this soup at restaurants. My quest to replicate the restaurant taste and […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Coconut Milk Curry

19th May 2019 1

If you look at the picture of the Mutton Coconut Milk Curry, it would appear to you like a fiery curry. On the contrary, it is a mild curry that […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Sausage Fried Rice

20th April 2020 0

The Chicken Sausage Fried Rice is a recipe consequent to the Corona Lockdown in India (Covid-9 Pandemic). Of the times we went out shopping for essentials during this lockdown, we […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tizann – Goan Finger Millet Porridge

7th April 2019 3

Tizann – Goan Finger Millet Porridge is prepared with the milk of coconut and ragi (nacchni / finger millet). Food prepared with the finger millet is considered a super food […]

Seafood Recipes

Brinjal stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

The brinjal stuffed with Goan prawn recheio is easy to make and follows my successful attempt of using this particular stuffing (prawn recheio) with pomfrets (see here) and Bombay ducks […]

Sweets & Desserts

Caramel Chocolate Pudding

20th May 2020 0

One more pudding – Caramel Chocolate Pudding? – Yeah! Psst …. This one’s a discovery of a kind. Sure I’ve heard about and tasted numerous chocolate puddings and they were […]

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 […]

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Day: 27 October 2018

Traditional Christmas Cake