13th November 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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Hot & Tangy Mackerel Curry

13th November 2016 HomeCook 0

Mackerels lend a unique flavour to any curry. Hence, there exist many variations of curries made with mackerels. This mackerel curry is spicy with a nice tang that you can […]

Chicken Cutlet

13th November 2016 HomeCook 3

Crispy crumb fried cutlets, made from finely shredded chicken and mildly spiced, the chicken cutlet can be a great tiffin filler for your kids. You could also serve the chicken […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Chilly Fry V. 2.

25th January 2017 6

The recipe for Pork Chilly Fry V. 2. is a slight variation from the Goan preparation. It turns out yum and I do not even need to invite my three kids […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Potato Chops

11th March 2018 1

Prawn Potato Chops are fried potato dumplings which are stuffed with a prawn filling. Potato chops are made with chicken, prawns, minced meat, canned meat and even with vegetables. Though […]

Pork Recipes

Pan Fried Pork Spare Ribs

3rd November 2018 6

Pork lovers will love this easy to make recipe for Pan Fried Pork Spare Ribs. Just a few ingredients needed and you will be ready to make this awesome starter. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Traditional Christmas Cake

27th October 2018 9

The Traditional Christmas Cake is a heady fruit cake. You need to decide that you are making it well in advance (or not – see notes at the end). This […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Baby Methi Prawns Stir Fry

5th September 2017 0

Baby methi is small newly sprouted fenugreek. It is tender but with a slightly bitter-ish taste. When teamed with fresh prawns, their bitter taste is reduced and in fact the […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

Use the Goan Prawn Recheio to stuff squids, pomfrets or vegetables like brinjal or karela. You can make and store this in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. The […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Dry Shrimp Brinjal Curry

11th March 2017 2

On days when you are not able to get any fresh fish, you can dip into your pantry and find some dry shrimp. Pair the shrimp with brinjals and make […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Meatball Biryani

15th September 2017 0

Follow easy steps and make this yummy chicken meatball biryani. Although the recipe looks quite lengthy it is quite easy to make and worth the effort. The biryani is a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Potato Patol Bhaji

18th September 2016 7

This Goan preparation is like a dry potato bhaji available all over India in many variants. It is popular in Goa as a breakfast meal. The Goan potato patol bhaji can […]

Cakes & Bakes

Rich Cashewnut Cookies

12th December 2019 2

Bite into the Rich Cashewnut Cookies and savour the flavours of cashew as the cookie crumbles in your mouth. Your senses are tingled and you cannot stop at one. And […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Kohlrabi

14th January 2018 0

Kohlrabi is a vegetable known in India as Ganth Gobi, Naab in Goa and as German Turnip or Knol Khol in some other parts of the world. The vegetable is […]

Seafood Recipes

Fried Crabs

15th September 2017 0

If you have had deep fried prawns with the shell on, you will relate to me when I say that the fried crabs taste simply yummy. Simple to make and […]

Beef Recipes

Cottage Pie

30th May 2017 1

The cottage pie was considered an old English humble meal. It was a no crust pie baked with leftover meat lined with potato mash and a potato mash crust. There […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Moolo Bhaji

16th March 2017 2

Goan Moolo Bhaji is a dry preparation of the radish vegetable. The recipe uses just green chillies, mustard seeds and a sprinkling of grated coconut. Magically, the pungent flavour of […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Sea Food Stew

4th March 2018 1

If you love your seafood, you’ll be infatuated with the Sea Food Stew. A one pot meal with prawns, squids, crabs and vegetables, the Sea Food Stew is perfect for […]

Seafood Recipes

Ladyfinger & Dry Prawns

22nd February 2018 1

An easy to prepare dish using your stash of dry prawns and some fresh ladyfingers – this Ladyfinger & Dry Prawn dish is a good side in any season, and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Dessicated Coconut Mango Cake Muffins

11th June 2019 0

The Dessicated Coconut Mango Cake Muffins are made with dessicated coconut, semolina and mango puree. This recipe derives from the Dessicated Coconut Cake (click here) with some modifications. I have […]

Seafood Recipes

Butter Garlic Prawns

10th September 2016 4

A great starter to serve over drinks, the marriage of prawns and garlic is timeless. You will need to keep it coming as it is going to go quick off […]

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Day: 13 November 2016

Hot & Tangy Mackerel Curry

Chicken Cutlet