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Goan Chicken Guisado

20th March 2017 HomeCook 3

The Goan Chicken Guisado is not actually a stew as the title suggests but more of a curry that has Portuguese influence. It is mild and even the addition of the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Chingya Caldo – A Goan Protein Drink

4th March 2018 0

Chingya Caldo or Konn is a forgotten protein drink which was made in Goa. It is made with moong/mung (green gram), coconut and jaggery. It has a watery soup-like consistency. […]

Beef Recipes

Raw Beef Mince Cutlet

24th November 2018 0

Raw Beef Mince Cutlets are so called because the Beef Mince has not been cooked before making the cutlets as is normally done ( For the recipe of the cooked […]

Cakes & Bakes

Chocolate Sponge Cake

12th May 2021 0

This a basic Chocolate Sponge Cake used as a base for your rich desserts like Black Forest Trifle (click here) or Black Forest Cake (click here). It a basic sponge […]

Sweets & Desserts

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.2

15th August 2019 0

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.2. is a quicker but alternate method to make the coconut-jaggery stuffed rice dumplings. This method is good when you do not have the Goan red rice […]

Veg. Recipes

Wheat Flour Chapatis

17th April 2020 0

Wheat Flour Chapatis are very good to serve with a variety of dry preparations. They can also be served plain as a snack at any time of the day. Making […]

Seafood Recipes

Recheado Pomfret

5th August 2017 0

Recheio is the Portuguese word for stuffing. Stuffing fish with a recheio and then frying is practised regularly in Goan Cuisine. The spicy and tangy recheado masala is mostly used […]

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 […]

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 […]

Beverages

Piyush

28th March 2017 3

Piyush is a refreshing sweet drink, kind of like a thick shake made with hung curd and buttermilk. It is very good for the tummy (the probiotics). Enriched with pistachios […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Meat Liver Masala

9th December 2017 3

We’ve called this a Pork Meat Liver Masala, though we feel it is very similar in taste to a Goan sorpotel. The method of preparation and ratio of ingredients here […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret Jeerem Meerem

25th April 2018 1

The Pomfret Jeerem Meerem is a mildly spiced watery broth cooked in tamarind water. The pomfrets also release their juices and oils and the make the curry even more flavourful. […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Nawabi

7th April 2019 2

Chicken is cooked in an onion, cashewnut and curd gravy to make the Chicken Nawabi. The preparation is smooth (no whole spices or meat bones to deal with) and can […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Chop Roast

23rd November 2016 6

The tender and juicy meat, falling off the bone, will have you salivating in no time. The Goan pork chop roast can be eaten with rice or with bread. However […]

Beef Recipes

Corned Beef Potato Chops

7th October 2019 2

Corned Beef Potato Chops are a version of potato chops that I have been eating as a child. My aunt Gracie used to make them often. I never knew any […]

Chicken Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Pie

10th May 2020 0

The Cheesy Chicken Pie is a complete meal. It is layered with a chicken filling, white sauce, potatoes and topped with Cheddar Cheese. It is absolutely yummy and it will […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Boondi Raita

3rd March 2017 0

The Boondi Raita is a good accompaniment with all types of food. Always prepare it fresh so that the crunch of the boondi compliments the texture of the dish. You […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Pea Stew

21st November 2017 0

My boys are so fond of beef and they love pasta. So I have to keep coming up with ways to please their hungry tummies. The Goan Beef Pea Stew […]

Sweets & Desserts

Jhatpat Carrot Halwa

10th September 2016 0

The natural goodness of carrots in a sweet dish. The carrot halwa is a common Indian sweet which is delicious and filling. Anytime is a good time to feast on […]

Veg. Recipes

Jeera Rice

15th September 2017 0

Jeera Rice goes well with all vegetarian Indian Punjabi gravies. I have added corriander which makes it more aromatic and tasty and therefore can also be eaten by itself. You […]

Veg. Recipes

Dal à la Ina (Masoor Dal Recipe)

10th September 2016 0

I have the pleasure of being part of the Madhouse Balcao – a ‘Whatsapp’ group of former class mates now placed all over the world. And I had shared this […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Head & Tail Sukkem

16th February 2018 0

Fish aficionados love the overpowering flavour of the head of fish. And eating it is to some extent an acquired taste. This is also the bony part of the fish […]

Seafood Recipes

Ginger Honey Fish

30th September 2016 0

A simple to make and tasty dish. You are going to love the Ginger Honey Fish. Specially good for the cold season. Serves: A Family of Four Prep. Time: 20 […]

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Goan Chicken Guisado