15th October 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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French Bean Carrot Stir Fry

15th October 2016 HomeCook 0

The French Bean Carrot Stir Fry is a simple to make Goan preparation. It is a bland preparation with hardly any herbs or spices used and yet it turns out […]

Beverages

Bourbon Knockout

15th September 2020 0

Bourbon Knockout is a cocktail that needs just a few common ingredients. It is mildly sweet – sour – minty and woody (the taste of the bourbon). The cinnamon garnish […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Blanching of Vegetables or Fruits.

10th September 2016 0

Blanching is a technique used to retain the colour, texture and nutrients of fibrous vegetables or fruits. It is also used to peel the skin off fruits like peaches and […]

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 […]

Beverages

Jus like Frooti

22nd May 2019 0

The reason why Frooti is still a huge success in India is definitely because of its taste. Many of us will remember liking it as children and now our children […]

Mutton Recipes

Malbari Mutton Koorma

8th March 2018 0

The Malbari Mutton Koorma has the distinct flavours unique to this region of the state of Kerala. Though the curry is similar to the Goan Xacuti, it is a lot […]

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. […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork-Beef Meat Loaf

9th December 2016 15

Prep. Time: 10 Mins. (active) + 30 Mins. (passive) Cooking Time: 10 Mins. (active) + 60 Mins. (passive) This is a very easy to prepare goan pork-beef meat loaf which […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Quick Malai Peda

6th November 2018 0

Quick Malai Peda / Pedha is short-cut version of milk pedas. They are in no way less yummy, even though I’ve used condensed milk. This version saves the tedious effort […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao

11th April 2019 6

The Prawn Pulao made with fresh prawns and Basmati rice is delectable and delicious, yet mildly spiced pulao. It is a favourite with my boys because of its mild and […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Batter Fried Fish for Chinese Preps

16th October 2016 2

Batter Fried fish is used in Chinese Preparations. You can pre-prep. the Batter Fried Fish for Chinese Preps for later use in your Indo-chinese dishes. Serves: A Family of Four […]

Cakes & Bakes

Cream and Fruit Cake

15th September 2020 0

We’ve completed four years of this blog and crossed 600 recipes in this term. We are Educationists in true lives and foodies at heart. And we wish everyone to benefit […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut Cashewnut Filling

7th February 2018 4

Coconut Cashewnut Filling or chunn as we call it in Goa, is one of the many types of fillings that are used to stuff pancakes. The filling can also be […]

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

Whole Masoor Dal

21st February 2018 2

Whole Masoor Dal or Sabut Masoor Dal is a simple preparation of the red lentil. The preparation can be served with rotis, chapatis or with rice. When served with rice, […]

Veg. Recipes

Alsande Tonak (Cow Pea) – Goan Recipe

9th November 2016 2

Alsande, as it is known is Goa is a legume which is rich in B-vitamins and minerals. A sub-species of the cow pea, the Goan alsande are smaller and are […]

Beverages

Mango Milkshake

22nd May 2020 0

Who can miss a chilled Mango Milkshake in the Mango Season? Fortunately, both Summer and the Mango Season coincide. And all the mango lovers use the fruit in all types […]

Cakes & Bakes

Brandy Fruit Cake

22nd November 2017 25

The Brandy Fruit Cake is an easy to make cake similar to a rum cake, but requires no soaking of the fruits in the liquor for a period of time. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Green Chutney for Chaat

20th May 2020 0

Making the Green Chutney for Chaat is very easy. You will need this chutney to make all those Indian Chaats like Bhel, Sev Puri, etc. [For making Chaat, you will […]

Sweets & Desserts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

27th December 2017 4

Another easy to make sweet for Christmas (or any other time to quench your sweet cravings), the Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge is made with just two ingredients, milk chocolate and […]

Beverages

Massado / Egg Flip

10th December 2017 7

The Massado / Egg Flip is a Goan household remedy for the common cold. But there is no restriction such that you need to have it only when you catch […]

Beverages

Bourbon Knockout

15th September 2020 0

Bourbon Knockout is a cocktail that needs just a few common ingredients. It is mildly sweet – sour – minty and woody (the taste of the bourbon). The cinnamon garnish […]

Seafood Recipes

Canned Sardine Cutlets

9th March 2018 8

You know how it is some days, you feel very lethargic to cook, but must, because you are the woman of the house and you have mouths to feed. And […]

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French Bean Carrot Stir Fry