21st December 2019 — Big Fat Tummy

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Choco Walnut Fudge

21st December 2019 HomeCook 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. […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan White Pea Ros

18th September 2016 22

This is a Goan preparation of dry white peas. It is popular in Goa as a breakfast meal. Mildly spiced and flavoursome, the white pea ros is enjoyed with Goan pav […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tizann in a Jiffy

3rd May 2020 0

Tizann is a Goan Porridge made from Ragi and is considered a Super Food and very good for increasing one’s immunity. Tizann in a Jiffy is an easier way to […]

Veg. Recipes

Doodhi Ros

16th November 2017 0

Doodhi Ros / Dudhi Ros is a light on the palette creamy coconut milk vegetable curry made with bottle gourd. The curry is very mildly spiced, unlike the red pumpkin […]

Cakes & Bakes

Steamed Chocolate Cake – made with biscuits.

23rd November 2016 2

This is a very simple and easy to make chocolate cake. No baking involved but it tastes equally delicious. You could also apply some chocolate icing to make it more […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Sorpotel

13th October 2016 6

Goan Pork Sorpotel is traditionally made not only with pork meat and liver but also some other important innards/offals of the pig. I however, use only the pork meat and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Eggless Mango Pudding

22nd May 2019 0

Make the most of Mango Season by making an Eggless Mango Pudding. It is easy to make and yummy. I have used a local Goan variety of Mango called Mancurad […]

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 […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Chawli Masala

7th March 2018 1

This Chawli / Chavli Masala is a no-coconut gravy made with black eyed beans. It is prepared in an onion-tomato base and is sort of like Beans in Tomato but more […]

Pork Recipes

Hubby’s Pork Curry

11th November 2016 0

Hubby dear also indulges in cooking sometimes. He being the only child helped his mother in the kitchen sometimes. Drawing inspiration from his mother’s cooking he created the slow cooked […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut Palm Jaggery Filling

7th February 2018 0

Palm Jaggery or madha god (as known in Goa) gives the Coconut Palm Jaggery Filling or chunn (Konkani) its distinct flavor. This filling is used to stuff pancakes as also […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Chop Roast

23rd November 2016 6

The tender and juicy meat, falling off the bone, will have you salivating in no time. The Goan pork chop roast can be eaten with rice or with bread. However […]

Veg. Recipes

Coconut Pulao

30th September 2016 0

The recipe for this Coconut Pulao is derived from a popular Tamil Nadu dish called ‘brinji’. This is my take on the original recipe which uses bay leaves and aniseeds. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Tutti Fruti Cake

4th November 2018 1

The Eggless Tutti Fruti Cake is everyone’s favourite. The cake is made with Tutti Fruti or Tooti Frooti. This as you may know, is candied raw papaya and is used […]

Seafood Recipes

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu

15th March 2017 0

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu is Tamilian for Pomfret Fish Curry. Tamilians love their rice and curry. They make ample use of whole spices and tamarind to cook yummy food. I have […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret & Raw Mango Curry

16th April 2018 4

When raw mangoes are in season, I like to make this ‘no coconut’ Black Pomfret & Raw Mango Curry. The curry is spicy and tangy and makes you drool. You […]

Seafood Recipes

Tisryo Corop

2nd July 2017 2

Tisryo Corop is a Goan Shell-Fish / Clam curry. It is very simple and quick to make. It is similar to the Goan Crab Curry and equally delectable. All you […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake

5th May 2020 0

For the Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake, we cook the chicken, bacon and pasta. Then we prepare a creamy sauce. We then bring all the elements together, top with mozzarella […]

Seafood Recipes

Recheado Squid Curry

1st June 2017 0

I started out making stuffed squids. But I was feeling lazy and by the time I was done cleaning the squids, I had no patience to clean the prawns that […]

Seafood Recipes

Masala Stuffed Prawns

27th April 2017 0

Get your hands on some Jumbo Prawns to make crispy fried Masala Stuffed Prawns. Serve them as a starter or as an accompaniment. They taste yummy. Serves: 4 to 6 […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Pepper Gravy

11th July 2019 0

We believe the Mutton Pepper Curry is a perfect curry when you are carrying those niggles of a common cold in winter or during the monsoons. The easy to make […]

Cakes & Bakes

Steamed Chocolate Cake – made with biscuits.

23rd November 2016 2

This is a very simple and easy to make chocolate cake. No baking involved but it tastes equally delicious. You could also apply some chocolate icing to make it more […]

Pork Recipes

Fried Pork Chops

27th September 2016 3

My daddy was fond of pork – like most Goans are. This is one of his classic preparations which were a favourite of all in our household. As I have […]

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Day: 21 December 2019

Choco Walnut Fudge