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Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style

16th May 2021 HomeCook 0

Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style – aka “Goan Prawn Satay” is a simple but fancy prep fully worthy of lining you party buffet table. Looks pretty and tastes […]

Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao

16th May 2021 HomeCook 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 […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Chilly Fry V. 2.

25th January 2017 6

The recipe for Pork Chilly Fry V. 2. is a slight variation from the Goan preparation. It turns out yum and I do not even need to invite my three kids […]

Sweets & Desserts

White Chocolate Fruit Fudge

9th December 2019 10

The White Chocolate Fruit Fudge is superciliously delicious. If making it for a special occasion, you may have to keep it locked up until D-Day. For if you fail to […]

Sweets & Desserts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

27th December 2017 4

Another easy to make sweet for Christmas (or any other time to quench your sweet cravings), the Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge is made with just two ingredients, milk chocolate and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Kadak Pao

8th April 2020 0

This is by far the easiest recipe for Goan Kadak Pao you will get. It is easy to make and quite close to the ones we get from the bakery. […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Paneer ka Milan

9th November 2016 1

This is not the regular palak paneer recipe and therefore did not know what to name it. Hubby dear came to the rescue and gave it a stimulating Indian name – […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Chick Pea Pulao

7th July 2019 4

If you love Chick Pea / Kabuli Chana in your gravies or snacks then I’m sure you’ll also like a Chole Pulao. The Chole Pulao will be a one pot […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Galmbo (Baby Prawn) Cutlet

9th December 2016 5

Galmbo, as it is called in Goa, are very very tiny prawns – baby prawns. They are called jawla in Maharashtra. These prawns are also salted and dried. In this […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Roast Beef

26th April 2017 11

This is a variant of the Goan Roast Beef. It uses tomato. The meat turns out tastier and juicier. Only downside to preparing the Goan beef roast with tomato is that […]

Veg. Recipes

One Pot Vegetable Pulao

20th April 2020 0

This is a recipe for a One Pot Vegetable Pulao. It is an easy to make pulao where are the ingredients are added in the same pot and that includes […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Moong Bhaji

16th January 2018 1

The goodness of spinach and husked green gram come together in this simple to make Palak Moong Bhaji. You can serve it with chapatis or as a side. Serves: A […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Sorak

9th August 2020 0

Tomato Sorak is a plain coconut gravy along the lines of the Goan Sorak Curry (Click here). However, I use coconut milk in this recipe. Therefore, the texture of the […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Pepper Chicken Curry

10th September 2016 11

If you like a zing in your food, than the pepper chicken curry is for you. Besides the protein from the chicken, you will also have the added health benefits […]

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 […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Cucumber Carrot Raita

8th December 2019 0

Be it a biryani, a pulao, a masala bhat or a tawa rice, the Cucumber Carrot Raita it the best accompaniment. It gives these dishes the element of acidity necessary […]

Cakes & Bakes

Pista Elaichi Nankhatai

13th May 2021 0

Easy to make Pista Elaichi Nankhatai (an Indian shortbread cookie flavoured with cardamom and topped with pistachios). The recipe uses few ingredients and pure ghee and is quick and effortless […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Pizza Sauce

21st May 2020 0

This is the only Pizza Sauce you’ll need to make all the different varieties of Pizza. You need to make this advance and you can keep it in the refrigerator […]

Cakes & Bakes

Rose Coconut Bundt Cake

8th December 2019 0

The Rose Coconut Bundt Cake is a lightly flavoured coconut cake made using dessicated coconut and coconut milk. Contrary to the Batica – Goan Coconut Cake (click here) or the […]

Cakes & Bakes

Milk Powder Cake

15th September 2020 0

Milk powder has a particular taste that has enthralled me throughout my lifetime. The yummy flavour enhances anything that you add it to. I use it sometimes in my tea […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Sungta Bimbla Koddi

29th March 2017 0

Bimbla’s are in season!. Rush outside and pick some from your yard. Or rush to the market and get your hands on some. We’re cooking the Goan sungta bimbla koddi […]

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Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style

Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao