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Prawn Cauliflower Caldinho

26th August 2021 HomeCook 0

Prawn Cauliflower Caldinho is a Goan Curry made with spiced coconut milk. It is a very common make in most households. People prefer to add vinegar in this curry. But […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn & Red Pumpkin Verdur

1st March 2018 2

Verdur is derived from the Portuguese word ‘verduras’ meaning vegetables. Dry Prawns add flavour to the preparation. With this simple to make recipe, I’m sure you’ll want to try out […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala with a twist

25th March 2017 1

Recently inspired by a recipe for prawn molho shared by my friend Giselda Menezes from The Madhouse Balcao (her mother’s recipe), I decided to use dates to add volume, texture and […]

Seafood Recipes

Mackerels in Tomato

1st September 2017 2

If you have eaten the canned mackerels in tomato you will know how yummy they taste. You don’t even have to bother about the bones as they are so soft […]

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

Brinjal stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

The brinjal stuffed with Goan prawn recheio is easy to make and follows my successful attempt of using this particular stuffing (prawn recheio) with pomfrets (see here) and Bombay ducks […]

Chicken Recipes

Easy Peasy Garlicy Chicken

25th November 2018 1

This chicken appetizer is very easy to cook and hence I’ve named it Easy Peasy Garlicy Chicken. It is great to serve as a snack or as an entrée. Great […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Chilly Fry Rice

12th November 2017 4

If you have adequate leftover rice (or you can cook some fresh) and some fresh prawns you can quickly turn it into a Goan style fried rice. The Goan Prawn […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chepnim Tor / Goan Mangoes in Brine

5th May 2019 1

Just at the beginning of the Mango season – when the mango trees are radiant with the raw green fruit – it is just about the time when people in […]

Beverages

Pineapple Wine

10th March 2018 9

The Pineapple wine is an easy to make homemade wine. It turns out semi-dry with a hint of the spices used. This wine takes absolutely no effort to make and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Pao (Indian Bread)

29th March 2020 12

Goan Pao / Pav Indian Bread is an easy to make bread and uses a few ingredients. Although, the recipe looks lengthy and daunting, it is quite easy to make. […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Fried Rice

30th April 2020 0

The Vegetable Fried Rice is easy to make with a few basic vegetables and rice. It is a filling dish which can be served at either lunch or dinner. You […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Cleaning and Deboning Bombay Ducks

10th September 2021 0

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Chicken Recipes

Chicken Pan Roast

29th November 2019 2

If you don’t have an oven and still want a Chicken Roast then the Chicken Pan Roast is the dish for you. Just a few easy to find ingredients will […]

Egg Recipes

Shakshuka

28th June 2020 0

Shakshuka is a popular dish in the Middle East. It is basically poached eggs on a bed of vegetables. (There are other variations of the dish too) The ample use […]

Cakes & Bakes

Hot Milk Cake

23rd May 2021 0

Hot Milk Cake is an old-fashioned butter sponge cake of American origin. It is soft but has a dense vanilla crumb. Hot milk and butter give the Hot Milk Cake […]

Sweets & Desserts

Steamed Mango Yogurt Pudding

22nd May 2019 2

Make the most of Mango Season with a Steamed Mango Yogurt Pudding. The recipe uses a few ingredients and even lessor effort. Just follow the steps to the dot and […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Breadfruit Verdur

6th October 2016 0

Breadfruit is a fruit found all over the world. Breadfruit is used at different times of its maturity to cook various different dishes from savouries to desserts. It is known […]

Chicken Recipes

Easy Chicken Pulao

20th July 2019 0

The Easy Chicken Pulao, just like any pulao, is a one pot meal. We love our pulaos. They are less time consuming and delicious. Though a pulao needs no accompaniment, […]

Sweets & Desserts

Holle – a traditional Goan Sweet

15th August 2019 0

Holle – a traditional Goan Sweet, is a rice dumpling which is made with soaked and ground whole rice and a coconut filling. The dumplings are formed on Jackfruit leaves […]

Seafood Recipes

Bilimbi Balchao

21st November 2018 11

Bilimbi Balchao is a Goan pickle made with the sour seasonal fruit Bimbla and Galmbo (dried shrimp). It has a distinct taste and smell owing to the dry prawns. This […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Moska Saanga Bhaji

3rd October 2017 0

The Goan Moska Saanga Bhaji is a dry preparation of drumsticks. The vegetable is just steamed and the recipe does not use any spices. All you have is the natural […]

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Prawn Cauliflower Caldinho