26th July 2020 — Big Fat Tummy

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Palak Chole

26th July 2020 HomeCook 0

Here is a recipe for a mouthwatering Palak Chole, which when topped with some grated cheese goes very well with rotis or a Jeera Rice (click here). Serves: A Family […]

Palak Chicken

26th July 2020 HomeCook 0

Palak Chicken is a Muglai style chicken dish with a gravy made of blanched and ground spinach leaves. It tastes yummy with Indian bread or with Jeera Rice (Click here) […]

Malai Cake without Oven

26th July 2020 HomeCook 2

One of the queries I received many times was of how to bake a cake without an oven. So it was but natural that this would be one I would […]

Veg. Recipes

Cream of Mushroom Soup

1st September 2021 0

Everyone in our family likes a good Cream of Mushroom Soup. We always enjoyed a hot bowl of this soup at restaurants. My quest to replicate the restaurant taste and […]

Veg. Recipes

Aloo Matar ki Sabji

10th March 2017 0

Many a times we do not know what to do with the sambhar masala (idli sambhar masala) we have in our kitchen except make sambhar. You can use this sambhar masala […]

Seafood Recipes

Baby Methi Prawns Stir Fry

5th September 2017 0

Baby methi is small newly sprouted fenugreek. It is tender but with a slightly bitter-ish taste. When teamed with fresh prawns, their bitter taste is reduced and in fact the […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Rolado / Roulade

6th November 2018 5

Beef Rolado / Roulade is prepared with thin steaks / slices / fillets of beef. Strips of pork fat, carrot, chilly and potato are placed on one end of the […]

Beverages

Feni Colada

15th September 2017 0

The Feni Colada is a Goan twist on the original Pinacolada. To make the original just replace the feni with vodka. Drink responsibly. Serves: 1 Prep. Time: 10 Mins. Ingredients: […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Solantulem

21st May 2017 9

Pork Solantulem is a classic Goan preparation of pork. Pork is cooked with onion, a few red dried chillies and Binda Solam [kokam / Garcinia Indica]. The pork is cooked […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Chorizo Masala Curry

12th November 2017 2

When I’m short on time or don’t have any fresh produce, but still want to eat our rice and curry, I look to my stash of Goan Chorizo. I make […]

Veg. Recipes

Moongachi Gatti

10th September 2016 0

This is a preparation made by Goan Hindus during their auspicious occasions. As a child, I used to wait for Ganesh Chaturthi, so that I could relish the moongachi gatti with […]

Beef Recipes

Bhuna Beef Kheema

10th May 2020 0

Delve into this Mughlai style Bhuna Beef Kheema with some chapatis (click here) or paratha (click here). You will love the aroma and the lightly spiced kheema (The green chillies […]

Seafood Recipes

Shark Fish Cutlet

7th September 2017 3

If you eat shark fish, you’ll love making these cutlets. It will be damn easy getting the flesh off the bone. And even if some in your family do not […]

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. […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Coconut Curry

14th March 2017 0

This is my version for a mutton coconut curry which is a combination of Maharashtrian and Goan styles. My children are the xitt-kodi (rice & curry) types and they enjoy […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Red Idli Dosa Chutney

29th November 2018 0

Red Idli Dosa Chutney is a quick to make chutney and will go along with you dosa or idli. For instance you can use it with the Instant Rava Uttapam […]

Sweets & Desserts

Mangaane

19th May 2019 0

Mangaane is a Goan sweet porridge made with sago and split chickpeas. Coconut milk provides it its rich flavor while it is sweeted with sugarcane jaggery. Though it is prepared […]

Veg. Recipes

Salade Bhaji

29th November 2018 1

Probably the simplest of cooked breakfasts, the Goan Salade Bhaji, is just onion-tomato cooked in a mustard tempering and minimal seasoning. It is so simple to make with just a […]

Sweets & Desserts

Pineapple Dessert : Pineapple Freeze

10th September 2016 0

The Pineapple Dessert : Pineapple Freeze is a cold pineapple dessert that requires no baking and uses a few readily available ingredients. It is rich and creamy without any artificial […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried

9th October 2016 0

You’ll need tronçons cuts to make the Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried. It is very simple to make and uses very few ingredients. Servings : 4 slices Prep. Time: 10 […]

Mutton Recipes

Malbari Mutton Koorma

8th March 2018 0

The Malbari Mutton Koorma has the distinct flavours unique to this region of the state of Kerala. Though the curry is similar to the Goan Xacuti, it is a lot […]

Chicken Recipes

Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao

16th May 2021 2

I just love pulaos and biryanis. The Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao has been one of my favourites since childhood. My boys too love it. My mother would […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Biryani

17th October 2016 0

The ever popular one pot meal, Biryani, when made with eggs is just as delicious. Eggs are the cheapest source of protein and this biryani is a good way to […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Fried Rice

30th April 2020 0

The Vegetable Fried Rice is easy to make with a few basic vegetables and rice. It is a filling dish which can be served at either lunch or dinner. You […]

Cakes & Bakes

Banana Pancakes

6th February 2017 0

These banana pancakes could be a great tiffin filler for your kids if they are not too fussy (my kids though, want everything hot – right off the flame). The […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Para

20th May 2017 0

Dry Mackerel Para is a pickle made using sun-dried mackerels. Goans make this pickle and store it for the rainy season as fish is not easily available in those months. […]

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Palak Chole

Palak Chicken

Malai Cake without Oven