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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 […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Tutti Fruti Cake

4th November 2018 1

The Eggless Tutti Fruti Cake is everyone’s favourite. The cake is made with Tutti Fruti or Tooti Frooti. This as you may know, is candied raw papaya and is used […]

Cakes & Bakes

Ribbon Cake

28th November 2017 6

The Ribbon Cake is a popular cake which you will notice at all local bakeries in Goa. It is a popular serve at prayer meetings in Goa or as a […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.2.

3rd March 2017 5

This is my second prawn pulao on the blog. It is another one of the numerous ways to make a prawn pulao. This one also uses coconut milk and is […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Sukka (without coconut)

22nd February 2019 2

As I have already said in one of the beef recipe posts, my boys love beef. And one day my little one said sarcastically, ‘You only put coconut and some […]

Sweets & Desserts

Fruit Custard

29th November 2016 0

A lovely dessert for all occasions, the fruit custard is loved by all. Bowls filled with custard will disappear even before your other party food does. Follow this recipe for […]

Cakes & Bakes

Pizza Base Dough with APF & Yeast

21st May 2020 0

This is a recipe to make Pizza Base Dough with APF & Yeast. You will need to make this dough before you go on to prepare your Pizza from scratch. […]

Seafood Recipes

Macchli Amritsari

15th September 2017 2

No prizes for guessing where the starter Macchli Amritsari originated from. Yes ! It originated from Amritsar in Punjab of India. The fresh boneless fish marinated in minimal spices and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Chocolate Poke Cake

4th May 2020 0

The Eggless Chocolate Poke Cake is a fun to make cake. The Spiderman inspired web design makes it more attractive and you could place a small Spiderman figurine to make […]

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 […]

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. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chicken Strips for Stir Fry

30th September 2016 0

This is are instruction for preparing chicken strips which can be used in various stir frys. Ingredients: Boneless Chicken Breast Step 1: Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts and […]

Veg. Recipes

Chavli in Coconut-Cashewnut Gravy

7th April 2019 0

Cook the melt in the mouth, vitamin and fibre rich Lobia [Chavli / Black-eyed Beans] with this easy to make Chavli in Coconut-Cashewnut Gravy Recipe. You can serve it with […]

Veg. Recipes

Restaurant Style Mushroom Vegetable Stir Fry

17th August 2021 0

The Restaurant Style Mushroom Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick recipe using some exotic vegetables. It tastes exactly the way it would at a premium restaurant. It can be served […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Okra Curry

10th September 2016 4

Bende Sungta Kodi or Goan Prawn Okra Curry is a classical preparation made in almost all Goan homes. Coconuts, prawns and bende being local produce, bountifully available. It pairs well with […]

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

Quick Chicken Xacuti

9th April 2020 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 […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rice for Pulao

10th September 2016 0

Serves : A Family of Four Prep. Time : 20 Mins. Cooking Time : 10 Min. (active) + 20 Mins. (passive) Ingredients: Basmati Rice – 1 ½ cup (wash and soak for […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rice for Fried Rice

10th September 2016 0

Serves – A Family of Four Prep. Time : 10 Mins.. Cooking Time : 15 Min. (active) Ingredients: [ Stand Measure: 1 cup = 250 ml ] Basmati Rice – 1 ½ […]

Cakes & Bakes

Oat Jaggery Honey Almond Cake

15th September 2020 2

Could we consider the Oat Jaggery Honey Almond Cake as a healthy cake. I’m not sure but it would certainly be healthier than the cakes made with sugar. The cake […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Tawa Fry

23rd March 2017 0

This egg tawa fry recipe makes boiled eggs yummier. You can serve the egg tawa fry as a side dish with rice, or serve it with chapatis or you can […]

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Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style

Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao