19th October 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Ambot Tik

19th October 2017 HomeCook 0

The Goan Ambot Tik Curry is a fish preparation which is spicy and tangy. This Ambot Tik is different from the version I had posted earlier. This one was shared […]

Goan Beef Jeerem Meerem

19th October 2017 HomeCook 3

The Goan Beef Jeerem Meerem is made using the Jeerem Meerem Spice powder. The main spices in this spice powder are Cumin and Black Pepper. The curry with beef using […]

Goan Jeerem Meerem Powder

19th October 2017 HomeCook 2

The Goan Jeerem Meerem Powder is a type of garam masala powder. It is very versatile and can be used with meats, eggs or vegetables. My method below is a […]

Seafood Recipes

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu

15th March 2017 0

Vaaval Meen Kuzhambu is Tamilian for Pomfret Fish Curry. Tamilians love their rice and curry. They make ample use of whole spices and tamarind to cook yummy food. I have […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Stew

30th September 2016 2

One more dish that turns my boys into drooling puppies. This is my version of the Goan Pork Stew which can be served as a complete meal. You could serve […]

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. […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Rolado / Roulade

6th November 2018 5

Beef Rolado / Roulade is prepared with thin steaks / slices / fillets of beef. Strips of pork fat, carrot, chilly and potato are placed on one end of the […]

Seafood Recipes

Tandoori food is liked by all. But very few restaurants (including top rated ones), rarely serve a good fish tikka and we have not liked the way they cook it on numerous outings. For one, they use frozen fish, […]

Seafood Recipes

Red Pumpkin & Dry Prawns

23rd June 2017 0

Salting and drying fish is the oldest known way of preserving fresh produce for use when not available, especially in the rainy season when fishing trawlers do not venture into […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn & Drumstick Curry

8th March 2018 0

The mildly spiced and creamy coconut milk Prawn & Drumstick Curry is a lip smacking curry. It is perfect to have with rice and you don’t even need a vegetable […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xec Xec

25th April 2017 1

Crab Xec Xec is a traditional Goan crab curry. The curry is served with rice. The curry is mildly spicy but without overpowering the flavours of the crab. Try this yummy […]

Egg Recipes

Omlette Kodi

16th February 2018 0

Inspired by a Malbari Omlette Curry that Keralites make (here), I decided to use the same premise and make an orange Goan curry with the omlette. The Omlette Kodi is […]

Sweets & Desserts

Honey Glazed Walnut

10th September 2016 4

The honey glazed walnut can be used with salads. You can also munch them as a snack. Prep. Time: 5 Mins….. Cooking Time: 10 Mins….. Ingredients: Walnuts – 1 cup […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Red Velvette Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

15th September 2020 0

The Eggless Red Velvette Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are ever popular these days. They are liked by people of all ages including kids. These are also sold at a […]

Seafood Recipes

Stuffed Crabs

23rd April 2018 3

Stuffed Crabs are a fun way of serving crabs. They are especially good to serve to kids or persons not skilled at eating the whole crabs. My version of Stuffed […]

Seafood Recipes

Pepper Rawa Fried Prawns

23rd November 2016 0

The Pepper Rawa Fried Prawns get their flavour from the pepper and prawns and the crunch from the deep fried coating of semolina. These are an all-time favourite of people of […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Fried

17th September 2016 0

Preparing the black pomfret masala fried fish will take up very little time of yours. Only ensure that the fish is fresh so that you enjoy this mildly spicy preparation. Serves: […]

Beef Recipes

Tangy Beef Curry

27th September 2016 2

This is a simple but tangy preparation of beef that will leave your mouth watering and wanting more. The Tangy Beef Curry is best served with hot rice, but you can […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns Masala Fried

30th March 2020 0

Prawns Masala Fried is a dish served at most Goan restaurants. It uses the Goan Recheado Masala which is a spicy and tangy masala. Owing to this, one can even […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version

1st June 2017 0

The ‘Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version’ is adapted from another of my recheado masalas (click here for the other). This version is similar except that I have not […]

Veg. Recipes

Doodhi Ros

16th November 2017 0

Doodhi Ros / Dudhi Ros is a light on the palette creamy coconut milk vegetable curry made with bottle gourd. The curry is very mildly spiced, unlike the red pumpkin […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Lemon Pepper Fried

18th October 2016 0

You need some fresh steaks of Kingfish to prepare the Kingfish Lemon Pepper Fried. The combination of lemon and pepper is just yummy and since the fish is shallow fried […]

Chicken Recipes

IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken

8th May 2020 0

IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken is my quick fix fried chicken recipe that all my boys love. You can serve it as a snack or as a side. It’s also […]

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

Prawn & Drumstick Curry

8th March 2018 0

The mildly spiced and creamy coconut milk Prawn & Drumstick Curry is a lip smacking curry. It is perfect to have with rice and you don’t even need a vegetable […]

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Goan Ambot Tik

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