8th October 2019 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Steamed Prawns

8th October 2019 HomeCook 2

When we get our hands on some fresh prawns – those with the long antennae – and we want to enjoy their flavour without cooking them too much, what do […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chettinad Pepper Chicken Fry

5th March 2017 2

Chettinad cuisine originates from Karaikudi district in Tami Nadu. The cuisine is famed in India for being aromatic and spicy as it makes use of a lot of whole spices. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Brandy Fruit Cake

22nd November 2017 25

The Brandy Fruit Cake is an easy to make cake similar to a rum cake, but requires no soaking of the fruits in the liquor for a period of time. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Malai Cake without Oven

26th July 2020 2

One of the queries I received many times was of how to bake a cake without an oven. So it was but natural that this would be one I would […]

Veg. Recipes

Mixed Vegetable Mayo Salad

8th December 2019 2

The Mixed Vegetable Mayo Salad is an easy to make cold salad. It uses the commonest of vegetables and yet tastes wonderful. You may choose to eat this salad by […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Steamed Prawns

8th October 2019 2

When we get our hands on some fresh prawns – those with the long antennae – and we want to enjoy their flavour without cooking them too much, what do […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns Masala Fried

30th March 2020 0

Prawns Masala Fried is a dish served at most Goan restaurants. It uses the Goan Recheado Masala which is a spicy and tangy masala. Owing to this, one can even […]

Sweets & Desserts

Cooked Marzipan

12th December 2018 9

The Cooked Marzipan is another way of making Marzipan, the others being the Quick Marzipan with egg (see here) and the Quick Marzipan without egg (coming up). As with all […]

Mutton Recipes

Kerala Mutton Stew

27th November 2016 0

This is a Kerala style mutton broth. Even though you look at the number of spices listed below, the gravy turns out to be mild and the flavour of the […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Green Chutney for Chaat

20th May 2020 0

Making the Green Chutney for Chaat is very easy. You will need this chutney to make all those Indian Chaats like Bhel, Sev Puri, etc. [For making Chaat, you will […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Coconut Beef Curry

3rd May 2020 0

If you find the flavours of a xacuti too bold, then you will like the Coconut Beef Curry (click here for a beef xacuti). Even otherwise this curry is very […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab & Prawn Ros Curry

9th March 2018 0

I had bought some really fresh crabs and prawns and couldn’t quite decide what to make for lunch that day. I just could not bear keeping one of the two […]

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

Chicken Spread

26th March 2017 5

Chicken spread is easy to make and uses a very few ingredients. It can be used to make sandwiches and snacks specially for children. You can use it to make […]

Veg. Recipes

Coconut Bhakri (Bread)

24th October 2017 2

Coconut Bhakri (Bread) is a Goan bread made with whole wheat flour and grated coconut. The coconut gives this Goan bread a nice texture and taste. It can be had […]

Chicken Recipes

IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken

8th May 2020 0

IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken is my quick fix fried chicken recipe that all my boys love. You can serve it as a snack or as a side. It’s also […]

Chicken Recipes

Raw Mince Chicken Cutlets

19th May 2019 0

For a different texture and taste, the Raw Mince Chicken Cutlets are a must try. They retain the flavor of meat and are both crisp and juicy at the same […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Tamarind Masala Rawa Fried

30th January 2017 0

This is a quick and easy way to prepare fried slices of fish. The fish thus prepared is mildly spicy and tangy. Try the kingfish tamarind masala rawa fried the […]

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 […]

Egg Recipes

Scrambled Eggs with Spinach

8th March 2017 0

Team the minerals and vitamins in the palak with the protein in eggs to make a smacking breakfast or evening snack. Serve the quick and easy to make scrambled eggs […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Quick Mango Miscut Pickle

7th May 2019 4

This recipe of Quick Mango Miscut Pickle takes out all the pain and wait that goes into making a Gon Miscut Pickle. You can consume the pickle as soon as […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Chicken Cafreal

29th November 2016 6

Goan Chicken Cafreal is a preparation of chicken made with whole chicken legs. It is a dish having African origins, modified by the Portuguese and introduced to Goa by them. […]

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Goan Steamed Prawns