13th September 2021 — Big Fat Tummy

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Prawn Ball Curry

13th September 2021 HomeCook 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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Tia Terezinha’s Xacuti Powder

11th June 2017 9

I know of two people whose xacuti masala turned out just right. One was my dad and the other Aunt Aida (Terezinha) . Both of them handpicked the spices without […]

Seafood Recipes

Parsi Style Pomfret Vindaloo

7th March 2017 0

The Parsi style pomfret vindaloo is a milder version of the Goan vindaloo. The dish seems to be influenced by Goans as in the olden days, many a Parsi household […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Ambot Tik

19th October 2017 0

The Goan Ambot Tik Curry is a fish preparation which is spicy and tangy. This Ambot Tik is different from the version I had posted earlier. This one was shared […]

Cakes & Bakes

Milk Powder Cake

15th September 2020 0

Milk powder has a particular taste that has enthralled me throughout my lifetime. The yummy flavour enhances anything that you add it to. I use it sometimes in my tea […]

Veg. Recipes

Boondi Raita

3rd March 2017 0

The Boondi Raita is a good accompaniment with all types of food. Always prepare it fresh so that the crunch of the boondi compliments the texture of the dish. You […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Homemade Mayonnaise with Egg

27th September 2016 5

This recipe was shared to me by Mrs. Irene Cabral, who is more than my neighbour. You’ll notice that she uses all the oil in one go (most recipes call […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret & Raw Mango Curry

16th April 2018 4

When raw mangoes are in season, I like to make this ‘no coconut’ Black Pomfret & Raw Mango Curry. The curry is spicy and tangy and makes you drool. You […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Chilly

7th October 2017 3

Inspired by the Goan beef chilly fry and east Asian cooking, I set out to make a beef chilly. The main ingredients being ready to use sauces. The results at […]

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

Ambade Ros / Hog Plum Curry

12th November 2017 0

The Ambade Ros / Hog Plum Curry is a sweet and slightly tangy curry made using Hog Plums which are a small green fruit resembling a small raw mango. The […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Honey Mustard Mayonnaise

27th September 2016 2

Follow a single step to flavour your mayonnaise. You can choose to make the mayonnaise yourself and then flavour it or use commercially available mayonnaise with or without egg and turn it […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Nawabi

7th April 2019 2

Chicken is cooked in an onion, cashewnut and curd gravy to make the Chicken Nawabi. The preparation is smooth (no whole spices or meat bones to deal with) and can […]

Beef Recipes

Daddy’s Fried Beef

7th April 2019 6

This is something that I remember my Dad make and hence the dish is named Daddy’s Fried Beef. It is pretty simple to make – all you need it a […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rawa Laddu

4th November 2018 1

Rawa Laddu / Laddoo is an Indian sweet made with semolina and is traditionally prepared as a festival sweet. The laddus are hand moulded into small spheres and stay good […]

Veg. Recipes

Methi Potato Bhaji

8th December 2016 0

This preparation is for people who do not like the taste of methi. The potatoes take away the bitter taste of methi and help balance the taste of the methi. […]

Veg. Recipes

Mixed Vegetable Mayo Salad

8th December 2019 2

The Mixed Vegetable Mayo Salad is an easy to make cold salad. It uses the commonest of vegetables and yet tastes wonderful. You may choose to eat this salad by […]

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

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry

3rd October 2017 4

When you don’t have fresh produce and are feeling too lazy to go and get some, just peek into your pantry and get some of those dry prawns you had […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rawa Porridge / Rava Kheer

10th May 2020 0

Rawa Porridge / Rava Kheer is an anytime gruel made by mothers for their babies or toddlers and also made by mothers for their daughters who have just entered motherhood. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Hot Cross Buns

8th April 2020 0

Hot Cross Buns are traditionally specially baked and eaten on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. The Hot Cross Buns mark the end of Lent (A period of fasting and abstinence […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Nankhatai

1st December 2017 4

Nankhatai is an easy to make shortbread biscuit. The ingredients for the nankhatai need to be kneaded and not whisked. How your nankhatai turn out, depends on how well you […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Bilimbi Sukka

11th April 2019 0

The Prawn Bilimbi Sukka is a zero oil recipe. It is a steamed preparation made with the seasonal bilimbi / bimbla, fresh shelled prawns and grated coconut. The mild sourness […]

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Prawn Ball Curry