5th November 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Beef & Potato Curry

5th November 2018 HomeCook 1

This is a simple to make Beef & Potato Curry that can be eaten with rice or with chapatis. It is mildy flavoured and so good enough even for seniors […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rawa Cashewnut Coconut Doce

19th November 2017 10

The recipe of the Rawa Cashewnut Coconut Doce is inspired by the Goan Doce (a sweet prepared with chana dal, coconut and sugar). The semolina (rawa) and cashewnut powder replaces the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Choco Walnut Fudge

21st December 2019 4

This recipe for a Choco Walnut Fudge is a rustic recipe that you can prepare in 15 minutes. The flavour of walnuts, however, is only for people of acquired tastes. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Cashewnut Doce

8th December 2017 0

The Cashewnut Doce (Goan sweet) is an easy to make doce. It is a soft doce that tastes slightly like marzipan obviously because of the use of cashewnuts. It also […]

Seafood Recipes

Fried Pepper Squid Rings

22nd February 2019 1

This one is really easy, especially if you don’t need to clean the squids yourself. You can serve these Fried Pepper Squid Rings as a snack, starter or on the […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Ambot Tik

19th October 2017 0

The Goan Ambot Tik Curry is a fish preparation which is spicy and tangy. This Ambot Tik is different from the version I had posted earlier. This one was shared […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Green Coconut Chutney

6th November 2016 3

The Goan Green Coconut Chutney is primarily used to further coat buttered bread and make delicious green chutney sandwiches. The uses though are not limited and depends on your imagination. […]

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

Hot Cross Buns

8th April 2020 0

Hot Cross Buns are traditionally specially baked and eaten on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. The Hot Cross Buns mark the end of Lent (A period of fasting and abstinence […]

Egg Recipes

Koiloreos with Egg

8th October 2017 1

Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos) – the unleavened Goan bread made with rice and coconut, is sometimes also made with the eggs added in the batter. This was shared to me […]

Pork Recipes

Baked Pork Rib Rack

18th April 2020 2

The recipe for the Baked Pork Rib Rack is so simple that I’m sure it will be on your party menu often. It is ideal as a centerpiece of your […]

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. […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Lady Finger Stir Fry

22nd September 2016 0

A dry preparation of lady finger, known as Bende Sukkem, this variation uses a sprinkling of freshly grated coconut and is very popular in Goa. The Kokam gives it a […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Sole Fish Curry

9th December 2016 0

Sole Fish or leppos as they are known in Goa, is a popular fish with Goan locals. Mostly used in curries and sometimes fried, the sole fish flesh is mild […]

Beef Recipes

Pork and Beef Masala

6th November 2018 0

A combination of Beef and Pork always turns yum as in the case of the Pork and Beef Stew (click here). However, the Pork and Beef Stew preparation is mild, […]

Beverages

Solkadi

17th January 2018 4

Solkadi / Sol Kadi / Kadhi is a refreshing lightly spiced, sweet and tangy no-cook coconut milk drink. It’s the famous drink of the Konkan region in India. Considered a […]

Cakes & Bakes

Banana Cake with Caramel Icing

24th October 2017 2

The Banana Cake with Caramel Icing is quick and easy to make and great to serve as a desert or at tea time. The kids especially will love the cake. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Paneer Kheer

10th September 2016 2

It is very easy to work with cottage cheese. It blends with any flavour you might choose to infuse. It works great in a sweet dish also. The paneer kheer […]

Cakes & Bakes

Steamed Fruit Cake

11th December 2019 2

You love a rich fruit cake. You’d like to bake one. But you don’t have an oven. Or your oven’s gone bust. Don’t despair – Steam the cake! With the […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Chorizo Pulao

14th January 2018 5

The Goan Chorizo Pulao made with the Goan Choris – What would describe it? The standalone pulao, the spicy pork pulao, the Goan Catholic Biryani, the favourite pulao of all […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Kurma

16th March 2017 0

The vegetable kurma is a mixed vegetable dish. I make it in a cashew nut – coconut gravy. It is mild and retains the flavours of the vegetable. It can […]

Chicken Recipes

Yummy Fried Chicken

15th September 2017 0

The yummy fried chicken is for when you want to indulge. It is full of fat and calories. Through caution to the wind and binge – after all you only […]

Seafood Recipes

Canned Sardine Cutlets

9th March 2018 7

You know how it is some days, you feel very lethargic to cook, but must, because you are the woman of the house and you have mouths to feed. And […]

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Day: 5 November 2018

Beef & Potato Curry