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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Maharashtrian Vangi Batata Vatana Bhaji

17th March 2017 0

This recipe for Maharashtrian Vangi Batata Vatana Bhaji is a perfect combination of Vangi (Eggplant), Batata (Potatoes) and Vatana (Green Peas) which are easily available all over the world. There […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry

3rd October 2017 4

When you don’t have fresh produce and are feeling too lazy to go and get some, just peek into your pantry and get some of those dry prawns you had […]

Veg. Recipes

Dal Chapati

17th April 2020 0

The Dal Chapatis are made with wheat flour and left-over cooked dal. I mostly cook this masoor dal (click here) and unintentionally there is always some of the dal that […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Keleacho Halwo .. a banana sweet dish

7th March 2017 0

Goan keleacho halwo is a banana sweet dish prepared in Goa using the Moira (Goan variety) bananas which are long and thick. The halwo can also be made with the Kerala […]

Beef Recipes

Cottage Pie

30th May 2017 1

The cottage pie was considered an old English humble meal. It was a no crust pie baked with leftover meat lined with potato mash and a potato mash crust. There […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Chicken Guisado

20th March 2017 3

The Goan Chicken Guisado is not actually a stew as the title suggests but more of a curry that has Portuguese influence. It is mild and even the addition of the […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Dudhi Bhaji

23rd November 2016 0

A simple way to cook the bottle gourd, this vegetable can be eaten with chappatis or served as a side dish with rice. The Goan dudhi bhaji is a vegetable […]

Egg Recipes

Shakshuka

28th June 2020 0

Shakshuka is a popular dish in the Middle East. It is basically poached eggs on a bed of vegetables. (There are other variations of the dish too) The ample use […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Kingfish Mayonnaise Salad

10th October 2016 4

Fish mayonnaise salad is a common dish at all party occasions in Goa. People use all types of fish to prepare it. However, my daddy used kingfish. I use the […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Jumbo Chewy Chocochip Cookies

3rd April 2020 0

With the kids at home all of the 24 hours amidst the COVID-9 lockdown in India, the easy recipe for the Jumbo Chewy Chocochip Cookies came very much to my […]

Cakes & Bakes

Black Forest Cake

12th May 2021 0

The Black Forest Cake needs no introduction. It is a very popular dessert cake of German Origin. My first tasting was when I was in my early teens. It was […]

Sweets & Desserts

White Chocolate Fudge

17th December 2017 9

The White Chocolate Fudge is so easy that you’ll be making it quite often. The salted butter and some sea salt added to the fudge gives it a twist. Just […]

Veg. Recipes

French Bean Carrot Stir Fry

15th October 2016 0

The French Bean Carrot Stir Fry is a simple to make Goan preparation. It is a bland preparation with hardly any herbs or spices used and yet it turns out […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Dundee Cake

16th December 2019 0

The Dundee cake is a rich fruit cake of Scottish origin (Our names are of Scottish origin too, Sean and Ina 🙂 ) The cake is flavoured with whisky and […]

Seafood Recipes

Bangda Steaks

25th February 2018 2

The Bangda Steaks (mackerel steaks) were a preparation made by my daddy. It was specially prepared for the VIP’s in my house (my uncles). They were called VIP’s because they […]

Veg. Recipes

Dal Chapati

17th April 2020 0

The Dal Chapatis are made with wheat flour and left-over cooked dal. I mostly cook this masoor dal (click here) and unintentionally there is always some of the dal that […]

Mutton Recipes

Bohri Mutton Cutlets

2nd March 2017 3

The Bohra Muslim Community has presence in the western parts of India and hence as I am now placed in Mumbai, I have had opportunity to relish some of their […]

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 […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Raw Mango Salad

19th May 2019 0

The Raw Mango Salad is very simple to make. All you need are some semi ripe firm mangoes and a few common kitchen ingredients. So what are you waiting for […]

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Day: 9 April 2020

Quick Chicken Xacuti

Chicken Vindaloo