3rd November 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Tutti Fruti Cake

3rd November 2018 HomeCook 3

The child living inside each one of us just cannot resist the Tooti Frooti / Tutti Fruti Cake. Almost everyone’s favourite, the cake is made with Tutti Fruti. This as […]

Pan Fried Pork Spare Ribs

3rd November 2018 HomeCook 6

Pork lovers will love this easy to make recipe for Pan Fried Pork Spare Ribs. Just a few ingredients needed and you will be ready to make this awesome starter. […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

Use the Goan Prawn Recheio to stuff squids, pomfrets or vegetables like brinjal or karela. You can make and store this in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. The […]

Seafood Recipes

Kerala Squid Coconut Stir Fry

10th November 2016 0

The thought that squids would go well with coconut never occurred to me. As a Goan I only came across stuffed squids or squids in an ambot tik. The batter […]

Veg. Recipes

Cashewnut Tendli Bhaji

16th February 2018 3

My aunt-in-law makes a Cashewnut Tendli Bhaji that I’ve always wanted to make. She uses bibe (tender cashew nuts) and gherkins (tendli / tindora) in her vegetable preparation. However, away […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Leg Roast

14th October 2016 0

This is a simple Chicken Leg Roast that my mummy makes. She uses just a few whole spices and it turns out great. We all love it and I’m sure […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Crab Curry

9th July 2017 0

The Goan crab curry is very simple and quick to make. The coconut gravy of the curry and the flavours of the crabs intermingle to give you a delightful and […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Penne Pasta

2nd March 2017 0

People of all ages love pasta and this cheesy creamy delicious chicken penne pasta will be “attacked” as soon as placed on the dinner table. Try it out soon and […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn and Raw Mango Curry

18th June 2017 0

The Prawn and Raw Mango Curry is a Goan specialty made when mangoes are in season (you can also peel and store the raw mangoes in the refrigerator for later […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork-Beef Meat Loaf

9th December 2016 15

Prep. Time: 10 Mins. (active) + 30 Mins. (passive) Cooking Time: 10 Mins. (active) + 60 Mins. (passive) This is a very easy to prepare goan pork-beef meat loaf which […]

Pork Recipes

Slow Cooked Pork Curry

14th April 2019 5

On an occasion when I had other things to tend to at home and didn’t want to stand around for a lot of time in the kitchen, I made this […]

Veg. Recipes

Sweet Brinjal Pickle

26th November 2017 0

The Sweet Brinjal Pickle is an easy to make pickle that uses sun dried eggplants / aubergine. When brinjals are in season it makes sense to preserve some in this […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Red Beef Roast

20th October 2017 6

The Goan Red Beef Roast is another way to make the roast beef and as you make have guessed, it uses red masala. The beef cooked this way is great […]

Cakes & Bakes

Nankhatai

1st December 2017 4

Nankhatai is an easy to make shortbread biscuit. The ingredients for the nankhatai need to be kneaded and not whisked. How your nankhatai turn out, depends on how well you […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Balchao

29th October 2018 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

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 […]

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

Prawn Mango Curry

10th September 2016 0

This is a Goan Hooman (curry) with prawns and raw mango. There is less use of herbs, spices and aromatics. However, the particular chillies used, give the curry a distinct flavor. […]

Seafood Recipes

Batter Fried Squids

11th March 2018 1

Batter Fried Squids / Calamari are a popular starter served in most restaurants in Goa. They are a perfect accompaniment to drinks and taste good fresh and hot. The trick […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Chilly Dry / Gravy

23rd September 2016 2

Indo-Chinese preparation that all will relish. You can cook the paneer chilly dry as a starter or as a gravy to accompany your main course Chinese dish. Serves: A Family of […]

Seafood Recipes

Macchli Amritsari

15th September 2017 2

No prizes for guessing where the starter Macchli Amritsari originated from. Yes ! It originated from Amritsar in Punjab of India. The fresh boneless fish marinated in minimal spices and […]

Chicken Recipes

Easy Chicken Pulao

20th July 2019 0

The Easy Chicken Pulao, just like any pulao, is a one pot meal. We love our pulaos. They are less time consuming and delicious. Though a pulao needs no accompaniment, […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret stuffed with Green Masala

23rd August 2017 0

The pomfret stuffed with green masala is a variation of the popular recheado fish (Fish stuffed with the red recheado masala is popularly served in most Goan homes and restaurants). I […]

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 […]

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Day: 3 November 2018

Tutti Fruti Cake

Pan Fried Pork Spare Ribs