24th August 2021 — Big Fat Tummy

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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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns Masala

19th March 2017 6

This is a quick and easy recipe for Prawns Masala that you can cook in no time. Although I have used fresh prawns, you could also try it out with […]

Seafood Recipes

Lady Fish Jeerem Meerem

26th October 2017 0

In this recipe for the Lady Fish Jeerem Meerem, I’ve used homemade jeerem meerem powder (using powdered spices) to make a peppery tangy curry. The curry compliments the bland taste […]

Chicken Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Pie

10th May 2020 0

The Cheesy Chicken Pie is a complete meal. It is layered with a chicken filling, white sauce, potatoes and topped with Cheddar Cheese. It is absolutely yummy and it will […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns on a Stick – Goan Style

16th May 2021 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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Warm Banana Pudding

18th September 2016 1

The goodness of bananas combined with cake and toffee. Tastes best when served warm. You can serve the warm banana pudding as soon as it’s made. Doesn’t need any standing […]

Beef Recipes

Raw Beef Mince Cutlet

24th November 2018 0

Raw Beef Mince Cutlets are so called because the Beef Mince has not been cooked before making the cutlets as is normally done ( For the recipe of the cooked […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Bread – Oondhe / Unndho / Pokshe

1st May 2021 9

Oondhe is one of the many variants of Goan bread. It is also called Oondo, Unndho and Pokshe (Thanks Hyacintha Bella – member of Big Fat Tummy Friends FB Group […]

Seafood Recipes

Pepper Rawa Fried Prawns

23rd November 2016 0

The Pepper Rawa Fried Prawns get their flavour from the pepper and prawns and the crunch from the deep fried coating of semolina. These are an all-time favourite of people of […]

Beverages

Solkadi

17th January 2018 4

Solkadi / Sol Kadi / Kadhi is a refreshing lightly spiced, sweet and tangy no-cook coconut milk drink. It’s the famous drink of the Konkan region in India. Considered a […]

Beef Recipes

Cottage Pie

30th May 2017 1

The cottage pie was considered an old English humble meal. It was a no crust pie baked with leftover meat lined with potato mash and a potato mash crust. There […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Chilly Dry / Gravy

23rd September 2016 2

Indo-Chinese preparation that all will relish. You can cook the paneer chilly dry as a starter or as a gravy to accompany your main course Chinese dish. Serves: A Family of […]

Seafood Recipes

Vellio Kodi (Anchovy Curry)

4th September 2021 0

Vellios are a type of Anchovy. These tiny fish lend a wonderful flavor to Vellio Kodi (Anchovy Curry) – a ground coconut based curry. Even if you are not a […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Cutlet

29th November 2016 14

Popular as street food in Goa, the Goan Beef Cutlet is a thin slice of beef marinated, rawa coated and deep fried. The goan beef cutlet is served with Goan pao […]

Pork Recipes

Fried Pork Chops

27th September 2016 3

My daddy was fond of pork – like most Goans are. This is one of his classic preparations which were a favourite of all in our household. As I have […]

Veg. Recipes

Besan Toast

3rd April 2020 0

Besan toast is a very easy to make snack. It is sliced bread coated with a batter of besan (gram flour) and a few other ingredients. You can serve it […]

Veg. Recipes

Maharashtrian Kala Chana Gavar Bhaji

9th March 2017 0

Some people find cluster beans slightly bitter to taste. Therefore, preparing the vegetable in combination with black chickpea sprouts will make it more palatable for them. Cause everyone needs to […]

Veg. Recipes

Chawli Bhaji

6th October 2017 0

This is a simple and plain preparation of chawli (long bean) greens. The chawli bhaji is not fried, but steamed in its own liquids. There are no uses of spices. […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Cabbage Foogath

10th September 2016 0

The Goan Cabbage Foogat is a common preparation of Goa. Most households make this dish with their own variations. People like to add turmeric to this dish. I like to see the […]

Pork Recipes

Crumb Fried Pork

23rd November 2018 1

I have this diary that I’ve kept ever since I was a teenager. It contains notes and scribblings or recipes or cooking tips that I’ve come across all these years. […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Kismoor

3rd March 2018 4

Dry Mackerel Kismoor is a mixture of shredded dry mackerels (also made with dry prawns) and fresh grated coconut. It uses a few spices and goes very well alongside the […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Chole Bhature

29th August 2021 0

Chole Bhature is a popular Indian snack / meal especially in the Northern States of India. It is a thick tangy gravy with chickpeas. In this recipe we will be […]

Veg. Recipes

Bhende Amsol

10th November 2016 3

A tangy, watery curry with basic ingredients, this bhende amsol will have you licking your fingers after the meal. This recipe is courtesy my friend and fellow balcaokar, Abhilasha Pereira […]

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Day: 24 August 2021

Falafel – Chickpea Fritters