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Falafel – Chickpea Fritters

24th August 2021 HomeCook 0

Falafel is a Middle Eastern snack. It is a popular Street Food. In India, we make similar fritters know as Dal Wadas which uses split Bengal Gram or Moong bhajis […]

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

Green Prawn Pulao

28th February 2018 2

My daddy used to make a Green Prawn Pulao, wherein he used to add uncooked rice to all the ingredients and cook them together. It tasted good but turned out […]

Sweets & Desserts

Soji / Vonn

5th May 2019 2

Soji / Vonn is a Goan sweet which is kind of like a gruel or porridge. It is made with split chickpeas, rice flour, palm jaggery and coconut milk. It […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Chilly Fry

10th September 2016 0

Goa is fortunate to have bountiful seafood produce. Seafood is thus a staple food of all Goans. Prawns are loved by people of all ethnicity’s. Prawns feature on the menu […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Sausage Stir Fry

8th February 2017 0

If your children are bored eating sausages, you could introduce the chicken sausage stir fry to them. Serve it to them with bread slices or chappatis. They will love the […]

Chicken Recipes

Methi Chicken

10th September 2016 7

The fragrance that emanates while this dish it being cooked will make you drool. The healthy benefits of fenugreek, the protein from the chicken and the subtle use of spices […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Ponsache Filos

12th April 2017 0

The Goan Ponsache Filoz is a pancake made with wheat flour and ripe jackfruit kernels. It is a yummy evening snack that jackfruit lovers will enjoy. It does not need […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Mushroom Fried Rice

10th September 2016 2

Chinese cuisine has gained popularity in India like no other foreign cuisine. From street vendors to the luxury hotels, all have Chinese dishes on their menu. This is a Indianized […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Ragi Dodol

10th September 2016 8

Dodol is a Goan sweet prepared at Christmas. It is traditionally prepared with rice flour. However, this version uses finger Millet which is full of natural goodness. The cooking time […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Chow Chow

1st October 2017 6

The Goan Prawn Chow Chow was made regularly at all occasions in Goa. I remember when I was young, how the Goan mestins (cooks) would cook it. The vegetables were chopped, […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Meat Ball Curry

26th September 2016 9

People of all ages will like the juicy meatballs in the smooth gravy. If you have a small party, most will be interested in the beef meat ball curry. You […]

Beef Recipes

Simple Beef Curry

27th November 2016 0

The name says it all! Simple Beef Curry is a curry that you can cook up in no time. Eat with rice or kadak pao. Serves: 6 to 8 Persons […]

Seafood Recipes

Sea Food Stew

4th March 2018 1

If you love your seafood, you’ll be infatuated with the Sea Food Stew. A one pot meal with prawns, squids, crabs and vegetables, the Sea Food Stew is perfect for […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Molho

7th March 2018 6

Molho is a sweet-tangy-spicy fish pickle. It can be stored without refrigeration for about 2 months if topped with a layer of oil. Besides Squid Molho, I also do one […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Knead Pao

19th April 2020 0

Would you believe that you could make pao without kneading? That’s just what we have done here – a No Knead Pao. This recipe for pao uses milk and butter […]

Seafood Recipes

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu

15th March 2017 0

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu is Tamilian for Pomfret Fish Curry. Tamilians love their rice and curry. They make ample use of whole spices and tamarind to cook yummy food. I have […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Stroganoff

9th May 2020 0

Beef Stroganoff is a dish of Russian Origin and one of the popular international dishes in India. It is basically fried beef strips with mushroom which is cooked in sauce […]

Egg Recipes

Akuri – Parsi Style Scrambled Eggs

30th January 2017 0

Akuri – is an Indian Parsi dish of scrambled eggs. The eggs in this preparation are not cooked till dry but are kept runny. The resultant Akuri – Parsi Style […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Pomfret Curry

11th July 2017 4

Usually Goan fish curries are prepared with a ground coconut masala paste. I like to prepare the Goan Pomfret Curry with spiced coconut milk. The curry turns out light and […]

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Falafel – Chickpea Fritters