11th June 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Tia Terezinha’s Xacuti Powder

11th June 2017 HomeCook 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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Caramel for Cakes

9th December 2018 0

Caramel for Cakes is made to add to cake batter. It adds colour and flavor to cakes, especially plum, and dark coloured cakes. It is also used in the preparation […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Mackerel Cutlets

7th November 2016 3

Mackerels are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. They have a distinct flavour. However, those who are fussy fish eaters (children especially), may find it difficult to eat mackerels […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Rawa Upma

28th March 2020 0

Another healthy breakfast from India, the Rawa Upma also called Upit in the West of India, is a savory version of the Tea Time Sheera (click here) and the Pineapple […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Butterflied Prawns

10th September 2016 0

Butterflied Prawns can be made by slitting them along the back. We do this so that they cook evenly, the sauces that we infuse cover them well and the prawns […]

Veg. Recipes

Moongachi Gatti

10th September 2016 0

This is a preparation made by Goan Hindus during their auspicious occasions. As a child, I used to wait for Ganesh Chaturthi, so that I could relish the moongachi gatti with […]

Beef Recipes

Corned / Salted Beef Tongue

21st February 2019 13

The Corned / Salted Beef Tongue is not what everyone would like to eat. It is for the urban carnivore who has a predilection towards it. The Corned / Salted […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Fingers

19th April 2018 3

No these are not Tempura Prawns. These are in fact simple crumb fried prawns. But how do the prawns not curl as they usually do while frying. The trick is […]

Cakes & Bakes

No Bake Lime Cheese Cake

15th September 2020 0

Sometimes when you’ve gorged on so many rich flavours or on other times when you just want a change of piquancy, that’s when the No Bake Lime Cheese Cake comes […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Cashew Corriander Roast

8th December 2017 2

With the use of a few ingredients to make a marinade and some roasting in the oven, you will have a wonderful Chicken Cashew Corriander Roast. I have used the […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Solantulem

21st May 2017 9

Pork Solantulem is a classic Goan preparation of pork. Pork is cooked with onion, a few red dried chillies and Binda Solam [kokam / Garcinia Indica]. The pork is cooked […]

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Mutton Badami Curry

16th September 2021 0

The Mutton Badami Curry is made with a base of coconut and almond thereby reducing the coconut in the curry. It’s a mild and easy to make thick curry and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Carrot Pineapple Cake

15th September 2020 0

The Carrot Pineapple Cake is an easy to make cake and requires only hand mixing. We also do not require any Baking Powder or butter for this cake. Just some […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Sweet Brinjal Pickle

26th November 2017 0

The Sweet Brinjal Pickle is an easy to make pickle that uses sun dried eggplants / aubergine. When brinjals are in season it makes sense to preserve some in this […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Aad Maas

19th November 2018 0

Pork Aad Maas is a Goan preparation of pork that is on the bone. The Pork Aad Maas is slow cooked and the resultant broth is sweet, tangy and mildly […]

Veg. Recipes

Okra Kali Miri Stir Fry

26th November 2016 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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Wheat Flour Tawa Parathas

17th April 2020 0

Wheat Flour Tawa Parathas are perfect for a tea time or breakfast snack. They are like the Wheat Flour Chapatis (click here) but have a couple of more steps involved. […]

Beef Recipes

Green Meat Ball Curry

14th January 2018 5

The Green Meat Ball Curry is a variation of the Meat Ball Curry (see here) I had posted earlier. This one does not use coconut milk and as the name […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret in a Creamy Coconut Sauce

6th November 2016 0

This recipe was passed on to my mother by her m-i-l, my grand mom. She had had a paralytic attack and yet she was very active. My mother remembers how […]

Sweets & Desserts

Tizann in a Jiffy

3rd May 2020 0

Tizann is a Goan Porridge made from Ragi and is considered a Super Food and very good for increasing one’s immunity. Tizann in a Jiffy is an easier way to […]

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Day: 11 June 2017

Tia Terezinha’s Xacuti Powder