12th November 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Shark Ambot Tik

12th November 2016 HomeCook 0

Small baby sharks are regularly available in all coastal regions of India. Once the thick skin is removed off the shark, there is only a singular cartilage like spine running […]

Sweets & Desserts

Pineapple Sheera

5th March 2017 1

The ‘Bunt’ community from Karnataka have their presence in most cities of India as restaurateurs. The pineapple sheera, a sweet dish made with semolina, will always be found on the […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Green Beef Mince

23rd October 2016 0

Goan Green Beef Mince incorporates beef mince and green corriander as the main ingredients. It has a delectable flavour which is sweet, sour and spicy as well and none of the flavours […]

Sweets & Desserts

Atol

5th April 2020 0

Atol is a Goan sweet which was prepared in huge quantities at homes in yesteryears. It was prepared in celebration of a good harvest by the landlord (bhatkar) somewhere around […]

Veg. Recipes

Aloo Jeera

17th March 2017 2

Perhaps the simplest of Indian vegetable dishes and also the easiest to cook, the aloo jeera is economic, nutrition packed and easy to digest. Even children, who are otherwise fussy […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns Masala

19th March 2017 6

This is a quick and easy recipe for Prawns Masala that you can cook in no time. Although I have used fresh prawns, you could also try it out with […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry – with Coconut

10th August 2019 0

As the rains bring a shortage of fresh fish, we make use of our stash of dry fish in this season. The Dry Prawn Chilly Fry – with Coconut is […]

Veg. Recipes

Chawli Bhaji

6th October 2017 0

This is a simple and plain preparation of chawli (long bean) greens. The chawli bhaji is not fried, but steamed in its own liquids. There are no uses of spices. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Tia Terezinha’s Xacuti Powder

11th June 2017 9

I know of two people whose xacuti masala turned out just right. One was my dad and the other Aunt Aida (Terezinha) . Both of them handpicked the spices without […]

Sweets & Desserts

Caramel Fudge

24th November 2017 3

The Caramel Fudge is made with condensed milk and cashew nut pieces. It is a wholesome sweet to prepare for you loved ones. Just wrap pieces of the fudge like […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xacuti

8th October 2017 3

The Goan Xacuti curry in another avatar – the crab xacuti. It’s just as inviting! I have used blue swimmer crabs to make the curry, but you can use the […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Crab Sukkem

28th October 2016 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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Steamed Chocolate Cake – made with biscuits.

23rd November 2016 2

This is a very simple and easy to make chocolate cake. No baking involved but it tastes equally delicious. You could also apply some chocolate icing to make it more […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Kismoor

3rd March 2018 4

Dry Mackerel Kismoor is a mixture of shredded dry mackerels (also made with dry prawns) and fresh grated coconut. It uses a few spices and goes very well alongside the […]

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.

Chicken Stock

5th April 2020 2

The recipe below shows you how to prepare Chicken Stock. You can use this Chicken Stock to prepare soups or also in your chicken dishes or pulaos to make them […]

Veg. Recipes

Chana Dal Wada / Vada

29th April 2020 0

The Covid-9 Pandemic of 2020 not only had us all locked down in our home but there were scores of people who were visiting relatives or trying to earn their […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Steamed Prawns

8th October 2019 2

When we get our hands on some fresh prawns – those with the long antennae – and we want to enjoy their flavour without cooking them too much, what do […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan KingFish Jeerem Meerem

10th September 2016 0

Goan Kingfish Jeerem Meerem is a light gravy which is served to convalescing persons. Lesser amounts of spices and more of pepper and cumin probably because of the benefits of […]

Chicken Recipes

Palak Chicken

26th July 2020 0

Palak Chicken is a Muglai style chicken dish with a gravy made of blanched and ground spinach leaves. It tastes yummy with Indian bread or with Jeera Rice (Click here) […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Chilly

23rd October 2016 0

This is the Indianized version of the fish chilly recipe. It can be served with Fried Rice. Follow simple steps to make this dish in no time. Serves: A Family […]

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Goan Shark Ambot Tik