14th April 2019 — Big Fat Tummy

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Dahi Beef

14th April 2019 HomeCook 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 […]

Slow Cooked Pork Curry

14th April 2019 HomeCook 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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Salted Biscuit Chicken Canapes

26th March 2017 0

This is a suggestion for salted biscuit chicken canapes which you can serve as an appetiser for the next ladin / Baptism / Communion or similar party that you wish to host […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Salad

4th February 2018 2

A lot of fish is salted and sun dried for use when fishing is not in season. These are used in various preparations. They do require an acquired taste to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Quick Prawn Masala Fried

21st March 2020 0

The Quick Prawn Masala Fried is as its name suggests very quick, uses a few basic ingredients and is still a great starter or a side. It can also be […]

Seafood Recipes

Shark Fish Cutlet

7th September 2017 3

If you eat shark fish, you’ll love making these cutlets. It will be damn easy getting the flesh off the bone. And even if some in your family do not […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Koftas in a Tomato Gravy

9th December 2016 0

Mutton Koftas are lamb mince meat balls. Before you make these mutton koftas decide what you want to serve it with. If serving with rice, follow the recipe as it […]

Sweets & Desserts

Quick Malai Peda

6th November 2018 0

Quick Malai Peda / Pedha is short-cut version of milk pedas. They are in no way less yummy, even though I’ve used condensed milk. This version saves the tedious effort […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Potato Patol Bhaji

18th September 2016 7

This Goan preparation is like a dry potato bhaji available all over India in many variants. It is popular in Goa as a breakfast meal. The Goan potato patol bhaji can […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

13th September 2017 3

The whipped chocolate ganache is used for frosting cakes cakes and muffins. It has a rich chocolate taste but has a mousse like texture. The recipe below is sufficient to […]

Egg Recipes

Green Egg Curry

25th February 2018 2

It was lent (a period of fasting and abstaining for Christians). We do go off meat. But fish, eggs and vegetables are included in our diet. On this one day […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Biryani

9th August 2020 0

Delicious, tasty, appetizing, yummy, heavenly, mouthwatering, toothsome and may be divine are some of the adjectives I could think of at the spur of the moment to describe the Beef Biryani. […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Pan Fried Pork Spare Ribs

3rd November 2018 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. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Cleaning and Deboning Bombay Ducks

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Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Marble Cake

5th May 2020 0

This is a super easy recipe for Eggless Marble Cake. You won’t believe the easy steps involved. You do not even need a hand beater or a stand mixer to […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Raw Papaya Prawn Curry

12th March 2017 0

The Goan raw papaya prawn curry is made with raw or semi-raw papayas and prawns. The curry is prepared with fresh coconut milk. The gravy turns out sweet, creamy and […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Okra Curry

10th September 2016 4

Bende Sungta Kodi or Goan Prawn Okra Curry is a classical preparation made in almost all Goan homes. Coconuts, prawns and bende being local produce, bountifully available. It pairs well with […]

Cakes & Bakes

Tutti Fruti Cake

3rd November 2018 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Red Pumpkin & Dry Prawns

23rd June 2017 0

Salting and drying fish is the oldest known way of preserving fresh produce for use when not available, especially in the rainy season when fishing trawlers do not venture into […]

Veg. Recipes

Wheat Flour Tawa Parathas

17th April 2020 0

Wheat Flour Tawa Parathas are perfect for a tea time or breakfast snack. They are like the Wheat Flour Chapatis (click here) but have a couple of more steps involved. […]

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Day: 14 April 2019

Dahi Beef

Slow Cooked Pork Curry