Christmas Bakes & Sweets Recipes - BFT .. for the love of Food.

18th November 2024

Marble Cake

7th February 2017 HomeCook 0

My sisterly neighbour, Caroline Cabral, once shared a piece of cake that she had made. I enjoyed the soft and light texture of the cake and just had to learn […]

Goan Ragi Dodol

10th September 2016 HomeCook 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 […]

« 1 … 3 4 5

Veg. Recipes

Chawli Masala

7th March 2018 1

This Chawli / Chavli Masala is a no-coconut gravy made with black eyed beans. It is prepared in an onion-tomato base and is sort of like Beans in Tomato but more […]

Veg. Recipes

Instant Rava Utappam

29th November 2018 2

For an instant and quick South Indian breakfast try this recipe for Instant Rava Utappam. The batter is ready in minutes and making the Utappam is almost effortless. Team it […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Biryani

17th October 2016 0

The ever popular one pot meal, Biryani, when made with eggs is just as delicious. Eggs are the cheapest source of protein and this biryani is a good way to […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Chorizo Pulao

14th January 2018 5

The Goan Chorizo Pulao made with the Goan Choris – What would describe it? The standalone pulao, the spicy pork pulao, the Goan Catholic Biryani, the favourite pulao of all […]

Sweets & Desserts

Quick Marzipan

27th December 2017 21

The marzipan is a flavoured cashew nut sweet prepared by Christians for Christmas or Easter. Quick Marzipan is so named because there’s absolutely no cooking involved. It is similar in […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan White Pea Ros

18th September 2016 22

This is a Goan preparation of dry white peas. It is popular in Goa as a breakfast meal. Mildly spiced and flavoursome, the white pea ros is enjoyed with Goan pav […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Maharashtrian Hirwa Watan

13th March 2017 0

The Maharashtrian Hirwa Watan is a green spice paste used to marinate meat and fish. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Ingredients: [Standard Measure […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Quick Goan Dudhi Ros

20th August 2021 0

The Quick Goan Dudhi Ros / Doodhi Ros is a Goan Bottle Gourd Curry. This recipe shows a short cut method to make the curry. There is no grating of […]

Veg. Recipes

Moongachi Gatti

10th September 2016 0

This is a preparation made by Goan Hindus during their auspicious occasions. As a child, I used to wait for Ganesh Chaturthi, so that I could relish the moongachi gatti with […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Biryani

10th September 2016 0

The Chicken Biryani is a go alone concoction served with little or nothing else. You’ll find thousands of variations and recipes on the net, in cookbooks and TV shows. There will […]

Sweets & Desserts

Paneer Ki Mithai

16th October 2016 0

The paneer (cottage cheese) is used extensively in Indian cuisine. It is used for starters, main course, sweet meals and various varied preparations which make it a versatile ingredient in […]

Veg. Recipes

Cabbage Channa Dal Bhaji

23rd November 2016 0

A quick to make cabbage recipe, the cabbage channa dal bhaji should be served hot with hot chappatis or as a side dish with rice. The channa dal adds a […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Kurma

16th March 2017 0

The vegetable kurma is a mixed vegetable dish. I make it in a cashew nut – coconut gravy. It is mild and retains the flavours of the vegetable. It can […]

Cakes & Bakes

Quick Bolinhas

9th December 2017 6

Bolinha is a coconut-semolina cookie that is enjoyed as a tea time snack in Goa. These are also prepared during Christmas to be a part of the kuswad (sweet platter) […]

Cakes & Bakes

Assorted Bakery Style Cookies

28th April 2020 0

You will be enamoured by this recipe for Assorted Bakery Style Cookies because there is actually not much involved in making them. There is just a common dough that we […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Tikka Tava Se

30th November 2016 0

Make these cottage cheese tikka’s without a barbecue, on a griddle. You can serve the paneer tikka on the stick like a shashlik or take them off the stick and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dry Fruit Sheera

23rd May 2021 0

Dry Fruit Sheera is a sweet preparation using the humble semolina. Like all the variants of sheera preparations, it is very easy and quick to make and great to serve […]

Seafood Recipes

Recheado Pomfret

5th August 2017 0

Recheio is the Portuguese word for stuffing. Stuffing fish with a recheio and then frying is practised regularly in Goan Cuisine. The spicy and tangy recheado masala is mostly used […]

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 […]

Beverages

Pineapple Squash

25th November 2018 0

One of the things that you could do when you get home a Pineapple that is a bit sour – Make a Pineapple Squash. Store the squash in the refrigerator. […]

UA-83547547-1

Big Fat Tummy

... for the love of food.

christmas

Marble Cake

Goan Ragi Dodol