3rd May 2020 — Big Fat Tummy

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Tizann in a Jiffy

3rd May 2020 HomeCook 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 […]

Coconut Beef Curry

3rd May 2020 HomeCook 0

If you find the flavours of a xacuti too bold, then you will like the Coconut Beef Curry (click here for a beef xacuti). Even otherwise this curry is very […]

Beverages

Jus like Frooti

22nd May 2019 0

The reason why Frooti is still a huge success in India is definitely because of its taste. Many of us will remember liking it as children and now our children […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Cashew Corriander Roast

8th December 2017 2

With the use of a few ingredients to make a marinade and some roasting in the oven, you will have a wonderful Chicken Cashew Corriander Roast. I have used the […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheesy Potato Squares

15th September 2017 0

Instead of having your children eat ready to eat processed foods as snacks, it is better to feed them these fun cheesy potato squares. You can also serve the cheesy […]

Sweets & Desserts

Cooked Marzipan

12th December 2018 9

The Cooked Marzipan is another way of making Marzipan, the others being the Quick Marzipan with egg (see here) and the Quick Marzipan without egg (coming up). As with all […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Crab Curry

9th July 2017 0

The Goan crab curry is very simple and quick to make. The coconut gravy of the curry and the flavours of the crabs intermingle to give you a delightful and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doce de Grao

27th April 2018 6

Doce de Grao or Chana Doce is a Goan sweetmeat prepared using Split Bengal Gram. This famed sweet is enjoyed by all Goans at any time as a snack or […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Sannas

12th November 2017 0

Sannas are Goan Rice Cakes / Bread made on special occasions in Goa. They are popularly served with the Goan Pork Sorpotel or a variety of other gravies or are […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Shark Ambot Tik

12th November 2016 0

Small baby sharks are regularly available in all coastal regions of India. Once the thick skin is removed off the shark, there is only a singular cartilage like spine running […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Lady Fish Rawa Pepper Fried

18th March 2017 0

Everyone loves fried fish and so here’s another recipe for fried fish. Although it is advised that eating fried fish is not good for health, I would suggest indulging sometimes […]

Veg. Recipes

Jeera Rice

15th September 2017 0

Jeera Rice goes well with all vegetarian Indian Punjabi gravies. I have added corriander which makes it more aromatic and tasty and therefore can also be eaten by itself. You […]

Veg. Recipes

Misal

6th April 2020 0

Misal is a spicy broth made with different types of lentils or sprouted lentils. It is a popular dish in Western India. It is served topped with chopped onion and […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Xacuti

26th November 2018 0

Chicken Xacuti is a robust spiced coconut curry that is definately one of the most popular curries in Goa. It is so popular that it is served from breakfast to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Allebelle / Mannkio

7th February 2018 2

Allebelle / Mannkio are Goan pancakes prepared with maida (APF) and stuffed with a coconut filling. They are a popular evening snack in Goa and are also made for special […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Jeerem Meerem Powder

19th October 2017 2

The Goan Jeerem Meerem Powder is a type of garam masala powder. It is very versatile and can be used with meats, eggs or vegetables. My method below is a […]

Veg. Recipes

Dry Green Pea Patal Bhaji

19th May 2019 0

You may have heard it said more than once and I say it again – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And what better way than to […]

Seafood Recipes

Kerala Squid Coconut Stir Fry

10th November 2016 0

The thought that squids would go well with coconut never occurred to me. As a Goan I only came across stuffed squids or squids in an ambot tik. The batter […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xec Xec

25th April 2017 1

Crab Xec Xec is a traditional Goan crab curry. The curry is served with rice. The curry is mildly spicy but without overpowering the flavours of the crab. Try this yummy […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Masala Curry

5th May 2019 3

The Egg Masala Curry is a poached egg curry. It is distinct from the Goan Egg Drop Curry (click here) or the Egg Xacuti Curry (click here) because it uses […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Recheado

18th September 2016 1

Bombay Duck, the misnamed fish, is iconic to Maharashtra’s seafood cuisine. The fish is found all along the coast of Maharashtra and also along Bengal and Bangladesh. The fresh fish […]

Cakes & Bakes

Meat Feast Pizza

21st May 2020 0

The Meat Feast Pizza is made with homemade dough and Pizza Sauce. It is a favourite with my kids and naturally this is my first Pizza post. To make the […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Green Curry

7th July 2017 0

Come the rains and fresh fish is sparse as fishermen do not venture into the deep sea. However, around this time Bombay Ducks become available in plenty in the market. […]

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Day: 3 May 2020

Tizann in a Jiffy

Coconut Beef Curry