28th October 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Crab Sukkem

28th October 2016 HomeCook 0

My mummy makes this crab preparation with zero oil. A few ingredients steamed in their own juices create a dish so awesome that is basic and retains all flavours of […]

Veg. Recipes

Sweet Wheat Flour Polle / Pancakes

16th April 2020 1

The Eggless Sweet Wheat Flour Polle / Pancakes is another recipe born out of boredom, of being locked in the house, of deliberately trying to cook with limited supplies in […]

Chicken Recipes

Butter Chicken

22nd May 2020 0

Butter Chicken, also called Murg Makhani, needs no introduction but for the sake of propriety it is a deboned roasted chicken cooked in a creamy, buttery and sweetish gravy. The […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Murgh Nimbu Kalimirch

30th March 2020 4

The Murgh Nimbu Kalimirch (Chicken Lemon Pepper) is a chicken pan roast which is very easy to make. A few ingredients and a very tasty dish is what you will […]

Beef Recipes

Meat Ball Curry

26th September 2016 9

People of all ages will like the juicy meatballs in the smooth gravy. If you have a small party, most will be interested in the beef meat ball curry. You […]

Seafood Recipes

East Indian Bombay Duck Curry

22nd September 2016 8

The melt in the mouth fish – Bombay Duck, could soon be a rarity, as warming of the seas and intensive fishing are pushing its populations deeper into the sea. Although […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Kingfish Molho

4th February 2018 0

Goan Kingfish Molho / Mole is a sweet-tangy-spicy fish pickle. It is similar to my earlier recipe of prawn molho (click here for recipe) but this one uses sugar instead […]

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) […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Kesar Elaichi Malai Peda

6th November 2018 0

Kesar Elaichi Malai Peda / Pedha is a milk based Indian sweet. It is flavoured with saffron and cardamom and has a rich irresistible taste. I must warn you, if […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Coconut Milk Curry

19th May 2019 1

If you look at the picture of the Mutton Coconut Milk Curry, it would appear to you like a fiery curry. On the contrary, it is a mild curry that […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Cabbage Foogath

10th September 2016 0

The Goan Cabbage Foogat is a common preparation of Goa. Most households make this dish with their own variations. People like to add turmeric to this dish. I like to see the […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn & Drumstick Curry

8th March 2018 0

The mildly spiced and creamy coconut milk Prawn & Drumstick Curry is a lip smacking curry. It is perfect to have with rice and you don’t even need a vegetable […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Rawa Toast

20th February 2017 1

Add the rawa toast to your breakfast menu or serve it as a late afternoon snack. You can salvage bread slices that are a day or two old (but not […]

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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 […]

Veg. Recipes

One Pot Vegetable Pulao

20th April 2020 0

This is a recipe for a One Pot Vegetable Pulao. It is an easy to make pulao where are the ingredients are added in the same pot and that includes […]

Veg. Recipes

Besan Toast

3rd April 2020 0

Besan toast is a very easy to make snack. It is sliced bread coated with a batter of besan (gram flour) and a few other ingredients. You can serve it […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Pulao

10th September 2016 4

The vegetable pulao is considered as an alternative to serving plain rice at most parties, be it a kitty party or a wedding. It goes well with any other dish, […]

Seafood Recipes

Red Pumpkin Prawn Verdur

28th September 2017 0

This is a short-cut, no-grind method to prepare the Red Pumpkin Prawn Verdur. Ideal to make when you are short of time and do not want to scrape or grind […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Butter Garlic

31st August 2017 0

Serves: 2 Persons Prep. Time: 10 Mins. + 15 Mins. (marination) Cooking Time: 18 to 20 Mins. This a quick and easy way to cook crabs. The crabs are cooked […]

Cakes & Bakes

Ribbon Cake

28th November 2017 6

The Ribbon Cake is a popular cake which you will notice at all local bakeries in Goa. It is a popular serve at prayer meetings in Goa or as a […]

Egg Recipes

Malabar Omlette Curry

13th March 2017 0

Fry an omlette and make a curry? The Malabaris do exactly the same. Like all Keralites, they too make ample use of coconut and hence there is coconut in the […]

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Day: 28 October 2016

Goan Crab Sukkem