29th October 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Fish Balchao

29th October 2018 HomeCook 2

Fish Balchao is a popular Goan sauce that is sweet, tangy and mildly spicy all at the same time. It is influenced by the Portuguese like most Goan dishes. Note […]

Beef Recipes

Dahi Beef

14th April 2019 0

Imagine a day when you set out to cook a Goan Green Beef (click here for the recipe) – And though I have a recipe here on BFT – I […]

Seafood Recipes

Mackerels in Tomato

1st September 2017 2

If you have eaten the canned mackerels in tomato you will know how yummy they taste. You don’t even have to bother about the bones as they are so soft […]

Veg. Recipes

Snake Gourd Chana Stir Fry

2nd February 2017 2

Snake Gourd or padwal / parwal is popular in south and southeast Asian cuisine. This vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals. Chana dal is low on gluten and hence […]

Cakes & Bakes

Pizza Base Dough with APF & Yeast

21st May 2020 0

This is a recipe to make Pizza Base Dough with APF & Yeast. You will need to make this dough before you go on to prepare your Pizza from scratch. […]

Beverages

Pineapple Squash

25th November 2018 0

One of the things that you could do when you get home a Pineapple that is a bit sour – Make a Pineapple Squash. Store the squash in the refrigerator. […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Cafreal Masala

29th November 2016 4

The Goan cafreal masala can be made and stored in the refrigerator and can be used to marinate chicken and fish before frying it. Don’t miss out the jaggery as it gives […]

Veg. Recipes

Chole Bhature

29th August 2021 0

Chole Bhature is a popular Indian snack / meal especially in the Northern States of India. It is a thick tangy gravy with chickpeas. In this recipe we will be […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rose Cookies

28th November 2017 6

Another one for your Christmas platter! This recipe for the rose cookies was shared to me a couple of years back by my good childhood friend Avril Baretto. It took […]

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 […]

Mutton Recipes

Rajasthani Laal Maas

15th September 2017 2

Rajasthani Laal Maas is a dish which was cooked with the game meat that the royalty hunted. In more recent times it is cooked with goat meat (mutton). The Mathania […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Recheado

18th September 2016 1

Bombay Duck, the misnamed fish, is iconic to Maharashtra’s seafood cuisine. The fish is found all along the coast of Maharashtra and also along Bengal and Bangladesh. The fresh fish […]

Veg. Recipes

Wheat Flour Chapatis

17th April 2020 0

Wheat Flour Chapatis are very good to serve with a variety of dry preparations. They can also be served plain as a snack at any time of the day. Making […]

Veg. Recipes

Cabbage Ros

22nd March 2020 0

Cabbage Ros is a mildly spiced coconut milk curry. It is made with cabbage which is cut in a specific manner. It mostly eaten with rice but one can even […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Caramel Fudge

24th November 2017 3

The Caramel Fudge is made with condensed milk and cashew nut pieces. It is a wholesome sweet to prepare for you loved ones. Just wrap pieces of the fudge like […]

Cakes & Bakes

Banana Walnut Loaf

10th September 2016 0

When you have bananas that have over ripened in your kitchen and no one will eat them, you can try this easy recipe. The delicious banana walnut loaf can be served […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Masala Fried

7th July 2019 0

The Beef Masala Fried needs a good amount of marination time. Once marinated in the refrigerator, all you need to do is seer and cook. Then you can leave them […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Xacuti

26th November 2018 0

Chicken Xacuti is a robust spiced coconut curry that is definately one of the most popular curries in Goa. It is so popular that it is served from breakfast to […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Chorizo Masala Curry

12th November 2017 2

When I’m short on time or don’t have any fresh produce, but still want to eat our rice and curry, I look to my stash of Goan Chorizo. I make […]

Veg. Recipes

Dal Chapati

17th April 2020 0

The Dal Chapatis are made with wheat flour and left-over cooked dal. I mostly cook this masoor dal (click here) and unintentionally there is always some of the dal that […]

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Day: 29 October 2018

Fish Balchao