28th March 2020 — Big Fat Tummy

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Rawa Upma

28th March 2020 HomeCook 0

Another healthy breakfast from India, the Rawa Upma also called Upit in the West of India, is a savory version of the Tea Time Sheera (click here) and the Pineapple […]

Khaman Dhokla

28th March 2020 HomeCook 7

Khaman Dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack relished by people all over India. It is a steamed cake made primarily with gram or besan (gram flour) and then doused with […]

Kabuli Chana Gravy

28th March 2020 HomeCook 11

The Kabuli Chana Gravy (Chickpea Gravy) is a no coconut gravy. Some of the chana itself is ground and used to thicken the gravy. The gravy is very less on […]

Egg Recipes

Omlette Kodi

16th February 2018 0

Inspired by a Malbari Omlette Curry that Keralites make (here), I decided to use the same premise and make an orange Goan curry with the omlette. The Omlette Kodi is […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Vindaloo

9th April 2020 0

Vindaloo / Vindalho is a popular dish in Goan, Mangalorean and East Indian cooking. The dish is usually made with pork. But for the benefit of those who do not […]

Sweets & Desserts

Fruit Cake Chocolate Pops

17th January 2018 0

When you’ve had enough of your Christmas Cake (Rich Rum Cake) and there’s some still sitting somewhere in your refrigerator (or you bake a fresh one [ this one ] or […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Kismoor

3rd March 2018 4

Dry Mackerel Kismoor is a mixture of shredded dry mackerels (also made with dry prawns) and fresh grated coconut. It uses a few spices and goes very well alongside the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Beetroot Halwa

13th February 2017 0

Beetroots in a sweet dish? Yes. Try the Beetroot Halwa and please all your loved ones. Serve the Beetroot Halwa hot or serve cold. Serves : 4 persons Prep. Time : 10 Mins. […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Choriso Maas

20th May 2018 2

The Goan Choriso Maas is a preparation of pork meat made by Goans for Ladinhas / Saibini [Prayer Meetings] and even weddings. It is a quick version of the Goan […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala

10th September 2016 4

The Portuguese word for stuffing is Recheio. The recheado masala is primarily used in Goa to stuff fish. However, it’s a versatile sauce that may be used in many other dishes. Ingredients: […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Bread – Oondhe / Unndho / Pokshe

1st May 2021 9

Oondhe is one of the many variants of Goan bread. It is also called Oondo, Unndho and Pokshe (Thanks Hyacintha Bella – member of Big Fat Tummy Friends FB Group […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Marshmallows

17th December 2019 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 […]

Beef Recipes

Simple Beef Curry

27th November 2016 0

The name says it all! Simple Beef Curry is a curry that you can cook up in no time. Eat with rice or kadak pao. Serves: 6 to 8 Persons […]

Seafood Recipes

Mangalorean Halwa Curry

9th December 2016 2

The Mangalorean halwa curry is a rich and delicious curry. Make sure you get fresh fish as this will enhance the flavour of your curry. The curry is best served […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Cabbage Ros

22nd March 2020 0

Cabbage Ros is a mildly spiced coconut milk curry. It is made with cabbage which is cut in a specific manner. It mostly eaten with rice but one can even […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela

30th March 2020 0

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela / Chilla is a very easy to make snack and uses a very few ingredients. It is made with besan (gram flour). You can serve […]

Chicken Recipes

Easy Chicken Pulao

20th July 2019 0

The Easy Chicken Pulao, just like any pulao, is a one pot meal. We love our pulaos. They are less time consuming and delicious. Though a pulao needs no accompaniment, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Curry.

10th September 2016 4

When I’m half done cooking this dish, my two little kids come trotting into the kitchen sniffing and drooling like puppies. They won’t leave me alone until their tummies are […]

Egg Recipes

Bengali Dimer Chops (Egg Potato Chop)

10th September 2016 2

Potato Chop is potato mash stuffed with meat or vegetables and deep/shallow fried. Varied variations of the dish exist in different parts of India. Some eat it just the way […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Brinjal (Eggplant) Bharta

6th November 2016 4

The Goan Brinjal (Eggplant) Bharta is not typically like the bharta cooked in other parts of India rather it is like a salad. The eggplant is roasted on an open flame to […]

Beverages

Pineapple Squash

25th November 2018 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. […]

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 […]

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Day: 28 March 2020

Rawa Upma

Khaman Dhokla

Kabuli Chana Gravy