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Marshmallows

17th December 2019 HomeCook 0

Marshmallows are a kids favourite. The traditional Marshmallows make use of the root of a plant named marshmallow. But since its commercialization its main ingredients are sugar and gelatin. Corn […]

Beverages

Milk Tea

31st March 2020 2

Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world. Everyone has their own method of preparing the beverage. This is the way we prepare our Milk Tea. We thought […]

Veg. Recipes

Toor Dal Tadka

10th October 2016 0

The lentil broth is very popular in India. It is high in protein and easy to digest. Most vegetarians will have this on their daily menu. For us non-vegetarians, toor […]

Veg. Recipes

Chole Bhature

29th August 2021 0

Chole Bhature is a popular Indian snack / meal especially in the Northern States of India. It is a thick tangy gravy with chickpeas. In this recipe we will be […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Liver Masala Fry

10th May 2020 0

Even though I like chicken liver quite a bit, my hubby doesn’t. So for many years after our marriage, I had never bought or prepared this. But after I started […]

Cakes & Bakes

Traditional Christmas Cake

27th October 2018 9

The Traditional Christmas Cake is a heady fruit cake. You need to decide that you are making it well in advance (or not – see notes at the end). This […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Curry

3rd March 2018 5

This classic Goan Prawn Curry needs no introduction. Served wherever you go in Goa, the curry is creamy and goes well only with rice. You can serve a vegetable or […]

Cakes & Bakes

Carrot Pineapple Cake

15th September 2020 0

The Carrot Pineapple Cake is an easy to make cake and requires only hand mixing. We also do not require any Baking Powder or butter for this cake. Just some […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Tia Terezinha’s Xacuti Powder

11th June 2017 9

I know of two people whose xacuti masala turned out just right. One was my dad and the other Aunt Aida (Terezinha) . Both of them handpicked the spices without […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doodhi Sabudana Kheer

27th March 2017 1

The doodhi sabudana kheer makes an excellent dessert. It can be served hot or cold. You’ll wish to gormandize all of it! Totally left to your discretion, although we think […]

Beef Recipes

Capsicum Stuffed with Beef Mince

9th July 2017 3

The Capsicum Stuffed with Beef Mince prepared with fresh mince tastes yummy. Capsicum stuffed with mince enhances the flavour of the mince as well as adds to the presentation. Simple […]

Veg. Recipes

Chawli Sukkem

23rd March 2020 2

Chawli Sukkem is a dry preparation of Black Eyed Peas / Lobia. It is mildly spiced and served as an accompaniment with rice and curry. You can also serve it […]

Veg. Recipes

Pasta in Mushroom Pepper Sauce

15th September 2017 2

A nice and yummy pasta preparation that kids and adults alike will like – an easy to make Pasta in Mushroom Pepper Sauce. You can serve this as the main […]

Veg. Recipes

Okra Kali Miri Stir Fry

26th November 2016 3

We first ate the okra kali miri stir fry (Ladyfinger Stir Fry) at a restaurant in Kanyakumari and I must say that black pepper compliments the okra just perfectly. As […]

Veg. Recipes

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry

6th October 2017 0

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry is rich in fibre and was considered a poor man’s curry. It is served with rice and tastes yum, even though we do […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Express Chicken Fry

23rd October 2016 0

I call this recipe Express Chicken Fry because it uses very few readily available ingredients. The preparation can be done in advance and it can be fried just before serving. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Coconut Ice Snowballs

16th December 2019 2

The recipe for Coconut Ice Snowballs does not involve any cooking. The recipe is actually of coconut ice (click here). It’s like the coconut ice has warped into little round […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Milk Powder Cake

15th September 2020 0

Milk powder has a particular taste that has enthralled me throughout my lifetime. The yummy flavour enhances anything that you add it to. I use it sometimes in my tea […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Amsol

23rd November 2018 0

Pork Amsol is a Goan preparation of Pork Ribs with minimal spices. It is a tangy preparation and gets its tang primarily from kokam [Garcinia Indica] and tamarind. Serves: 6 […]

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Marshmallows