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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 […]

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Seafood Recipes

Prawn Fingers

19th April 2018 3

No these are not Tempura Prawns. These are in fact simple crumb fried prawns. But how do the prawns not curl as they usually do while frying. The trick is […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Quick Mango Miscut Pickle

7th May 2019 4

This recipe of Quick Mango Miscut Pickle takes out all the pain and wait that goes into making a Gon Miscut Pickle. You can consume the pickle as soon as […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Aad Maas

19th November 2018 2

Beef Aad Maas is a Goan preparation of beef on the bone. The ribs are the portion of choice for this preparation. The Beef Aad Maas is a spicy, sweet […]

Veg. Recipes

Koiloreos

8th October 2017 2

Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos) are an unleavened Goan bread made with rice and coconut. They have a mildly sweet and savoury taste and are served at breakfast or at tea […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Salad

4th February 2018 2

A lot of fish is salted and sun dried for use when fishing is not in season. These are used in various preparations. They do require an acquired taste to […]

Veg. Recipes

Pepper Pumpkin

10th September 2016 0

Pumpkin has zero cholesterol, is low on calories and is a rich source of nutrients. The potassium in it can help lower blood pressure. The addition of pepper and jaggery […]

Cakes & Bakes

Pista Elaichi Nankhatai

13th May 2021 0

Easy to make Pista Elaichi Nankhatai (an Indian shortbread cookie flavoured with cardamom and topped with pistachios). The recipe uses few ingredients and pure ghee and is quick and effortless […]

Mutton Recipes

Kerala Mutton Stew

27th November 2016 0

This is a Kerala style mutton broth. Even though you look at the number of spices listed below, the gravy turns out to be mild and the flavour of the […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Methi

2nd May 2020 0

The methi (fenugreek leaves) in the recipe of Paneer Methi act as an aromatic herb which gives this dish its flavour. The bitter-sweet methi and the bland paneer complement each […]

Veg. Recipes

Wheat Flour Chapatis

17th April 2020 0

Wheat Flour Chapatis are very good to serve with a variety of dry preparations. They can also be served plain as a snack at any time of the day. Making […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Chocolate Poke Cake

4th May 2020 0

The Eggless Chocolate Poke Cake is a fun to make cake. The Spiderman inspired web design makes it more attractive and you could place a small Spiderman figurine to make […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Paneer ka Milan

9th November 2016 1

This is not the regular palak paneer recipe and therefore did not know what to name it. Hubby dear came to the rescue and gave it a stimulating Indian name – […]

Beef Recipes

Tangy Beef Curry

27th September 2016 2

This is a simple but tangy preparation of beef that will leave your mouth watering and wanting more. The Tangy Beef Curry is best served with hot rice, but you can […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret Caldinho

30th May 2017 0

My mom has always had a different approach to cooking. This is her way of cooking this timeless dish. We prefer the pomfret caldinho just like this. You will have […]

Seafood Recipes

Raw Mango Pomfret Curry

19th May 2019 0

I just cannot resist using raw mangoes in summer. I use raw mangoes in a variety of recipes. The trick however, is to adjust the masalas and amount of raw […]

Sweets & Desserts

Coconut Ice Snowballs

16th December 2019 2

The recipe for Coconut Ice Snowballs does not involve any cooking. The recipe is actually of coconut ice (click here). It’s like the coconut ice has warped into little round […]

Veg. Recipes

Drumsticks and Potatoes

22nd May 2017 0

The drumstick is generally used in the sambhar in the south of India. You can also enjoy the distinct bitter-sweet taste of the drumstick by preparing it the way this […]

Sweets & Desserts

Ponsache Sanna Jackfruit Dumplings

24th March 2017 2

Sanna is a rice dumpling prepared by Goans and Mangaloreans. The plain sanna (see here) is used like a bread to eat your favourite dish. You can make many variations. When the […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Squid Chilly Fry

25th March 2017 3

This Goan Squid Chilly Fry preparation is like the one that chef’s prepare in many Goan Restaurants. When I had just started my blog in September 2016, I had posted […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Sorak

9th August 2020 0

Tomato Sorak is a plain coconut gravy along the lines of the Goan Sorak Curry (Click here). However, I use coconut milk in this recipe. Therefore, the texture of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Sea Bass Fillet Rava Fried

10th September 2016 2

The sea bass is easy to fillet. The flesh is succulent, without the overpowering taste of fish. That is why it is a hit in our house, the children included. […]

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Marble Cake

Goan Ragi Dodol