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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 […]

Egg Recipes

Malabar Omlette Curry

13th March 2017 0

Fry an omlette and make a curry? The Malabaris do exactly the same. Like all Keralites, they too make ample use of coconut and hence there is coconut in the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Paneer Ki Mithai

16th October 2016 0

The paneer (cottage cheese) is used extensively in Indian cuisine. It is used for starters, main course, sweet meals and various varied preparations which make it a versatile ingredient in […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dark Chocolate Fudge

27th November 2017 7

The Dark Chocolate Fudge is an easy to make sweet. It uses a very few ingredients, take up very little of your time and will earn oodles of love and […]

Veg. Recipes

Soya Bean Masala

5th January 2018 1

Soybean or Soya Bean are a rich yet cheap source of protein. This recipe of Soya Bean Masala is made using dry coconut and soya chunks. The gravy is best […]

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

Drumsticks and Potatoes

22nd May 2017 0

The drumstick is generally used in the sambhar in the south of India. You can also enjoy the distinct bitter-sweet taste of the drumstick by preparing it the way this […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Almyache Dangar / Mushroom Cutlets

5th March 2017 2

Button Mushrooms are available all throughout the year and this recipe shows you how to make a quick cutlet. Almya or Mushrooms can be a good source of vitamin B […]

Beef Recipes

Corned / Salted Beef Tongue

21st February 2019 13

The Corned / Salted Beef Tongue is not what everyone would like to eat. It is for the urban carnivore who has a predilection towards it. The Corned / Salted […]

Veg. Recipes

Mushroom Cheese Toast

19th August 2021 0

Have you ever dreamt of making those delicious cafeteria bites at home? The Mushroom Cheese Toast is one such snack you can make easily. It is cheesy and easy […]

Beef Recipes

Corned Beef Potato Chops

7th October 2019 2

Corned Beef Potato Chops are a version of potato chops that I have been eating as a child. My aunt Gracie used to make them often. I never knew any […]

Cakes & Bakes

Marble Cake

7th February 2017 0

My sisterly neighbour, Caroline Cabral, once shared a piece of cake that she had made. I enjoyed the soft and light texture of the cake and just had to learn […]

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Prawn Ball Curry

13th September 2021 1

The Prawn Ball Curry is a fun way of eating prawns. However, I must warn you that the flavours in the Prawn Balls are more pronounced. But if you are […]

Cakes & Bakes

No-Bake Cold Biscuit Cake with Chocolate Ganache

15th September 2020 0

The No-Bake Cold Biscuit Cake with Chocolate Ganache is a delicious cake that chocolate lovers will relish. It is like a chocolate salami which will post soon. It can be […]

Seafood Recipes

Hot & Tangy Mackerel Curry

13th November 2016 0

Mackerels lend a unique flavour to any curry. Hence, there exist many variations of curries made with mackerels. This mackerel curry is spicy with a nice tang that you can […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Coconut Milk Kingfish Curry

20th November 2017 4

The Goan Coconut Milk Kingfish Curry is a mildly spiced curry. The kingfish [Seer Fish] goes very well with this light curry and is best served with hot rice. This […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut Cashewnut Filling

7th February 2018 4

Coconut Cashewnut Filling or chunn as we call it in Goa, is one of the many types of fillings that are used to stuff pancakes. The filling can also be […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Xec Xec

14th January 2018 0

Xec Xec (pronounced – Shek Shek) is a traditional Goan coconut curry usually made with crabs. The curry is mildly spicy and is served with rice. This recipe of Prawn […]

Cakes & Bakes

Chocolate Sponge Cake

12th May 2021 0

This a basic Chocolate Sponge Cake used as a base for your rich desserts like Black Forest Trifle (click here) or Black Forest Cake (click here). It a basic sponge […]

Mutton Recipes

Dabba Gosht

10th September 2016 2

Dabba Gosht is a delicious Eid preparation which is popular all across the Indian subcontinent. There are various variations of this dish all over the world. It is like a […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Balchao

29th October 2018 2

Fish Balchao is a popular Goan sauce that is sweet, tangy and mildly spicy all at the same time. It is influenced by the Portuguese like most Goan dishes. Note […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xacuti

8th October 2017 3

The Goan Xacuti curry in another avatar – the crab xacuti. It’s just as inviting! I have used blue swimmer crabs to make the curry, but you can use the […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Stuffed Squids

13th May 2021 0

The Goan Stuffed Squids is an easy to make dish. The squids are stuffed with a chilly fry that uses that tentacles of the squids itself. It can be served […]

Veg. Recipes

Kanda Poha

31st March 2020 4

Kanda Poha is a breakfast or a tea time snack popular in western India. It is made with flattened parboiled rice. Poha is prepared both as a sweet or spicy […]

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Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style

Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao