26th November 2016 — Big Fat Tummy

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Salad Stuffed Mackerels

26th November 2016 HomeCook 1

My friend Giselda Menezes, from Panjim, Goa shared her mother’s recipe of these Salad Stuffed Mackerels. They’re very unlike the recheado mackerels and can also easily pass off as a […]

Okra Kali Miri Stir Fry

26th November 2016 HomeCook 3

We first ate the okra kali miri stir fry (Ladyfinger Stir Fry) at a restaurant in Kanyakumari and I must say that black pepper compliments the okra just perfectly. As […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Roast Beef

26th April 2017 11

This is a variant of the Goan Roast Beef. It uses tomato. The meat turns out tastier and juicier. Only downside to preparing the Goan beef roast with tomato is that […]

Egg Recipes

Goan Egg Drop Curry

7th November 2016 3

This is a quick and easy recipe that is to be served with rice. The mildly spiced creamy coconut milk and egg complement each other. The eggs are poached in […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Kadak Pao

8th April 2020 0

This is by far the easiest recipe for Goan Kadak Pao you will get. It is easy to make and quite close to the ones we get from the bakery. […]

Veg. Recipes

Dahi Kadi

25th April 2018 0

The Dahi Kadi is a simple preparation using a few ingredients. You can prepare this yogurt curry in a few minutes. The tangy curry goes very well with rice and […]

Seafood Recipes

Seer Fish Molho

10th September 2016 0

Molho is basically a sauce. Goans prepare fish molho with deep fried fish and the sauce. It is intended to be stored for long periods like a pickle without refrigeration […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Vindaloo (Mild Version)

30th August 2021 2

Pork Vindalho (Mild Version) is less sour and spicy than the traditional Pork Vindalho (see here). When you go through the list of ingredients and the recipe below you will […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Xacuti Curry

21st June 2017 0

I’m sure you know about the robust coconut curry – the Goan xacuti. It is usually prepared with meat but I was convinced it would taste good with boiled eggs […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rum and Raisin Chocolate

30th November 2017 0

Who can resist the flavour of dark chocolate paired with rum and raisins? They taste just divine, delightful to serve at the end of dinner, maybe with some expresso. You […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Red Beef Mince

23rd April 2017 3

The Goan Red Beef Mince is very easy to make. It can be served with rice and that’s it. No other accompaniment is needed. Children as well as seniors will […]

Pork Recipes

Hubby’s Pork Curry

11th November 2016 0

Hubby dear also indulges in cooking sometimes. He being the only child helped his mother in the kitchen sometimes. Drawing inspiration from his mother’s cooking he created the slow cooked […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Okra Curry

10th September 2016 4

Bende Sungta Kodi or Goan Prawn Okra Curry is a classical preparation made in almost all Goan homes. Coconuts, prawns and bende being local produce, bountifully available. It pairs well with […]

Veg. Recipes

Carrot and Capsicum

22nd February 2018 1

This preparation of Carrot and Capsicum is almost like a warm salad. It makes use of just mustard seeds and some herbs. It’s very easy to make. In fact cleaning […]

Veg. Recipes

Kanda Poha

31st March 2020 4

Kanda Poha is a breakfast or a tea time snack popular in western India. It is made with flattened parboiled rice. Poha is prepared both as a sweet or spicy […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Roast Beef

26th April 2017 11

This is a variant of the Goan Roast Beef. It uses tomato. The meat turns out tastier and juicier. Only downside to preparing the Goan beef roast with tomato is that […]

Beef Recipes

Coconut Beef Curry

3rd May 2020 0

If you find the flavours of a xacuti too bold, then you will like the Coconut Beef Curry (click here for a beef xacuti). Even otherwise this curry is very […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried

9th October 2016 0

You’ll need tronçons cuts to make the Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried. It is very simple to make and uses very few ingredients. Servings : 4 slices Prep. Time: 10 […]

Beef Recipes

Corned Beef Pie

29th March 2020 2

Corned Beef Pie is an easy to make pie with minimal ingredients that are available in our Pantry. We make use of tinned corned beef for this recipe. The Corned […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doce de Grao

27th April 2018 6

Doce de Grao or Chana Doce is a Goan sweetmeat prepared using Split Bengal Gram. This famed sweet is enjoyed by all Goans at any time as a snack or […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Bread – Oondhe / Unndho / Pokshe

1st May 2021 9

Oondhe is one of the many variants of Goan bread. It is also called Oondo, Unndho and Pokshe (Thanks Hyacintha Bella – member of Big Fat Tummy Friends FB Group […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Para

20th May 2017 0

Dry Mackerel Para is a pickle made using sun-dried mackerels. Goans make this pickle and store it for the rainy season as fish is not easily available in those months. […]

Pork Recipes

Red Pork Curry

12th December 2019 0

The Red Pork Curry is derived from the Goan Pork Vindaloo (click here). We make this recipe when we want to consume it immediately. In fact, this one tastes best […]

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Day: 26 November 2016

Salad Stuffed Mackerels

Okra Kali Miri Stir Fry