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Goan Bread Oondhe - Oondo – Unndho – Pokshe – Pokshie

Goan Bread – Oondhe / Unndho / Pokshe

1st May 2021 HomeCook 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 […]

Polle / Rice Pancakes

13th February 2018 HomeCook 0

Polle / Rice Pancakes are also known as neer dosa down south. They are prepared in Goa as an evening snack or at dinner time. You can eat them with […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Caramel for Cakes

9th December 2018 0

Caramel for Cakes is made to add to cake batter. It adds colour and flavor to cakes, especially plum, and dark coloured cakes. It is also used in the preparation […]

Beef Recipes

Green Meat Ball Curry

14th January 2018 5

The Green Meat Ball Curry is a variation of the Meat Ball Curry (see here) I had posted earlier. This one does not use coconut milk and as the name […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Macaroni Soup

6th April 2020 2

The Goan Macaroni Soup is a simple soup made in a broth of just onions, tomatoes and tiny chopped potatoes. The macaroni provides the bulk to the soup and hence […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Pate Sandwich

26th March 2017 0

This is a serving suggestion for a quick chicken pate sandwich for your kids. You can use these as tiffin fillers or as a snack. You can also serve it […]

Sweets & Desserts

White Chocolate Fudge

17th December 2017 9

The White Chocolate Fudge is so easy that you’ll be making it quite often. The salted butter and some sea salt added to the fudge gives it a twist. Just […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheese Potato Chops

21st March 2020 0

I always wished to make a non-minced meat potato chop, but the thought of using vegetables or mushroom or cottage cheese (paneer) did not appeal to me. I wanted to […]

Seafood Recipes

Batter Fried Squids

11th March 2018 1

Batter Fried Squids / Calamari are a popular starter served in most restaurants in Goa. They are a perfect accompaniment to drinks and taste good fresh and hot. The trick […]

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Prawn Ball Curry

13th September 2021 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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Bangda Steaks

25th February 2018 2

The Bangda Steaks (mackerel steaks) were a preparation made by my daddy. It was specially prepared for the VIP’s in my house (my uncles). They were called VIP’s because they […]

Veg. Recipes

Aloo Paratha

20th April 2020 0

Alu or Aloo Paratha is a wheat flour chapati / Indian hand bread which are stuffed with an herby potato mash. They are a popular snack in North India and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doce de Grao

27th April 2018 6

Doce de Grao or Chana Doce is a Goan sweetmeat prepared using Split Bengal Gram. This famed sweet is enjoyed by all Goans at any time as a snack or […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Desiccated Coconut Cookies

12th November 2017 4

The Desiccated Coconut Cookies are light and chewy, almost like a macaroon. They use a few ingredients, take very little time and effort to make and yes, also taste yum. […]

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Mutton Badami Curry

16th September 2021 0

The Mutton Badami Curry is made with a base of coconut and almond thereby reducing the coconut in the curry. It’s a mild and easy to make thick curry and […]

Mutton Recipes

Bohri Mutton Cutlets

2nd March 2017 3

The Bohra Muslim Community has presence in the western parts of India and hence as I am now placed in Mumbai, I have had opportunity to relish some of their […]

Seafood Recipes

Crispy Prawns

13th February 2017 0

Crispy Prawns marinated in white vinegar and Kashmiri red chilly powder, taste just awesome. I made this on St. Valentine’s Day and all my loved ones were all praise 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 […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheesy Corn Croquettes

29th September 2016 2

When I posted the recipe for the non-vegetarian version of this dish, I got a few fervent requests from my vegetarian Facebook fans, to post the recipe for the vegetarian version. This […]

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

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Chicken Cafreal

29th November 2016 6

Goan Chicken Cafreal is a preparation of chicken made with whole chicken legs. It is a dish having African origins, modified by the Portuguese and introduced to Goa by them. […]

Seafood Recipes

Salad Stuffed Mackerels

26th November 2016 1

My friend Giselda Menezes, from Panjim, Goa shared her mother’s recipe of these Salad Stuffed Mackerels. They’re very unlike the recheado mackerels and can also easily pass off as a […]

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