25th November 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Easy Peasy Garlicy Chicken

25th November 2018 HomeCook 1

This chicken appetizer is very easy to cook and hence I’ve named it Easy Peasy Garlicy Chicken. It is great to serve as a snack or as an entrée. Great […]

Pineapple Squash

25th November 2018 HomeCook 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. […]

Egg Recipes

Simple Egg Curry

22nd September 2016 1

This watery curry is for those days when you don’t feel like eating something which has a rich taste. Also if you don’t have any produce left at home and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Fresh Coconut Cashew Cookies

12th December 2017 2

The Fresh Coconut Cashew Cookies are inspired by the Rava Cashewnut Doce (see here). I felt the ingredients with slight adjustments could also be good enough to bake. The resultant […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rosy’s Spice Powder

11th November 2016 10

When Rosy was a little girl, she lived in a small village in Goa. There were farm animals like hens, pigs, etc. that were reared in her homestead. One day […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Methi Paez is a fenugreek gruel which Goans/Mangaloreans in India consider very good for mothers postpartum. Studies associate it to help increase breast milk production and also regain their […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Sausage Stir Fry

8th February 2017 0

If your children are bored eating sausages, you could introduce the chicken sausage stir fry to them. Serve it to them with bread slices or chappatis. They will love the […]

Beverages

xxx on the Beach

15th September 2020 0

Most young adults, these days, are well informed. Even so, we’ve tried to censor the xxx on the Beach as much as we could. But still, remember to refresh yourself […]

Seafood Recipes

Bangde Hooman

10th September 2017 5

The Bangde Hooman is a Mackerel Curry prepared by Goans. It is a coconut curry and uses the spice Tirphal (Indian Prickly Ash) or tefla (as known in Goa). 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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns Masala

19th March 2017 6

This is a quick and easy recipe for Prawns Masala that you can cook in no time. Although I have used fresh prawns, you could also try it out with […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry – with Coconut

10th August 2019 0

As the rains bring a shortage of fresh fish, we make use of our stash of dry fish in this season. The Dry Prawn Chilly Fry – with Coconut is […]

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

Caramelized Pork Chops

4th June 2019 2

This is a recipe for Caramelized Pork Chops that are so easy to make. They taste so yum and can be served as a starter with sautéed vegetables or a […]

Cakes & Bakes

Mini Cheesecakes

22nd March 2020 0

We love making these Mini Cheesecakes as our party desserts. We prefer making them this way rather than in a cake mould as they look cute and are not messy […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Cashew Apple Cake

19th March 2018 2

And you thought Goans only make cashew feni with the cashew fruit? Nope, we also do a Goan Cashew Apple Cake. Albeit this one is almost forgotten. When I was […]

Beverages

Feni Colada

15th September 2017 0

The Feni Colada is a Goan twist on the original Pinacolada. To make the original just replace the feni with vodka. Drink responsibly. Serves: 1 Prep. Time: 10 Mins. Ingredients: […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Red Velvette Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

15th September 2020 0

The Eggless Red Velvette Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are ever popular these days. They are liked by people of all ages including kids. These are also sold at a […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry

3rd October 2017 4

When you don’t have fresh produce and are feeling too lazy to go and get some, just peek into your pantry and get some of those dry prawns you had […]

Veg. Recipes

Salade Bhaji

29th November 2018 1

Probably the simplest of cooked breakfasts, the Goan Salade Bhaji, is just onion-tomato cooked in a mustard tempering and minimal seasoning. It is so simple to make with just a […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Pepper Masala Powder

25th February 2018 0

The Pepper Masala Powder is a spice mix I make in small quantities for use in various preparations. You can make this masala powder in greater quantities if you enjoy […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Molho

7th March 2018 6

Molho is a sweet-tangy-spicy fish pickle. It can be stored without refrigeration for about 2 months if topped with a layer of oil. Besides Squid Molho, I also do one […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

Pick some fresh medium sized white pomfrets the next time you visit the market and try out the pomfret stuffed with Goan prawn recheio. When you prepare this awesome fried […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Pizza Sauce

21st May 2020 0

This is the only Pizza Sauce you’ll need to make all the different varieties of Pizza. You need to make this advance and you can keep it in the refrigerator […]

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Day: 25 November 2018

Easy Peasy Garlicy Chicken

Pineapple Squash