9th April 2020 — Big Fat Tummy

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Quick Chicken Xacuti

9th April 2020 HomeCook 2

The Quick Chicken Xacuti is a little less tedious to make then the Traditional Chicken Xacuti (click here). It uses ready Xacuti Masala Powder which most Goan homes have ready […]

Chicken Vindaloo

9th April 2020 HomeCook 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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Banana Walnut Loaf

10th September 2016 0

When you have bananas that have over ripened in your kitchen and no one will eat them, you can try this easy recipe. The delicious banana walnut loaf can be served […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Knead Pao

19th April 2020 0

Would you believe that you could make pao without kneading? That’s just what we have done here – a No Knead Pao. This recipe for pao uses milk and butter […]

Cakes & Bakes

Chocolate Almond Flour Cake with Truffle Sauce

15th September 2020 0

This Chocolate Almond Flour Cake with Truffle Sauce is made with a combination of almond flour and APF. Since we are using almond flour, the cake has a nutty taste […]

Beverages

Aam Panna

7th May 2019 0

Aam Panna is a refreshing summer drink made with raw mangoes and mint. This recipe will show you how to make the syrup concentrate which you can then store and […]

Beef Recipes

Meat Ball Curry

26th September 2016 9

People of all ages will like the juicy meatballs in the smooth gravy. If you have a small party, most will be interested in the beef meat ball curry. You […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version

1st June 2017 0

The ‘Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version’ is adapted from another of my recheado masalas (click here for the other). This version is similar except that I have not […]

Seafood Recipes

Ginger Honey Fish

30th September 2016 0

A simple to make and tasty dish. You are going to love the Ginger Honey Fish. Specially good for the cold season. Serves: A Family of Four Prep. Time: 20 […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 4

Bombay ducks stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio and batter fried to make a crispy and yummy appetiser. Do try this dish out very soon. Serves: 4 Persons Prep. Time: 20 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Penne Pasta

2nd March 2017 0

People of all ages love pasta and this cheesy creamy delicious chicken penne pasta will be “attacked” as soon as placed on the dinner table. Try it out soon and […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Aad Maas

19th November 2018 0

Pork Aad Maas is a Goan preparation of pork that is on the bone. The Pork Aad Maas is slow cooked and the resultant broth is sweet, tangy and mildly […]

Chicken Recipes

Yummy Fried Chicken

15th September 2017 0

The yummy fried chicken is for when you want to indulge. It is full of fat and calories. Through caution to the wind and binge – after all you only […]

Sweets & Desserts

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.2

15th August 2019 0

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.2. is a quicker but alternate method to make the coconut-jaggery stuffed rice dumplings. This method is good when you do not have the Goan red rice […]

Seafood Recipes

Mackerel Recheado

1st September 2017 2

Recheio is the Portuguese word for stuffing. Stuffing fish with a recheio and then frying is practised regularly in Goan Cuisine. The spicy and tangy recheado masala is mostly used […]

Sweets & Desserts

Desiccated Coconut Ice

11th November 2017 5

The Desiccated Coconut Ice is an easy to make sweet. It requires no cooking or baking. Just a few ingredients, readily available in any part of the world and a […]

Seafood Recipes

Sea Bass Fillet Rava Fried

10th September 2016 2

The sea bass is easy to fillet. The flesh is succulent, without the overpowering taste of fish. That is why it is a hit in our house, the children included. […]

Beef Recipes

Meat Ball Curry

26th September 2016 9

People of all ages will like the juicy meatballs in the smooth gravy. If you have a small party, most will be interested in the beef meat ball curry. You […]

Seafood Recipes

Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat

30th March 2017 2

A spicy and tangy recipe for shark fish, the Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat is a variation of the Goan / Manglorean Ambot Tik. It is a variation you will […]

Cakes & Bakes

Bread Pudding

25th November 2016 14

Breakfast .. Tea Time .. Anytime .. Use leftover pao to make this wonderful pudding. Served warm, children and adults alike will love the caramel bread pudding. (For more Pudding […]

Sweets & Desserts

Pineapple Sheera

5th March 2017 1

The ‘Bunt’ community from Karnataka have their presence in most cities of India as restaurateurs. The pineapple sheera, a sweet dish made with semolina, will always be found on the […]

Beverages

Massado / Egg Flip

10th December 2017 7

The Massado / Egg Flip is a Goan household remedy for the common cold. But there is no restriction such that you need to have it only when you catch […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Jeerem Meerem

19th October 2017 3

The Goan Beef Jeerem Meerem is made using the Jeerem Meerem Spice powder. The main spices in this spice powder are Cumin and Black Pepper. The curry with beef using […]

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Quick Chicken Xacuti

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