28th November 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Ribbon Cake

28th November 2017 HomeCook 6

The Ribbon Cake is a popular cake which you will notice at all local bakeries in Goa. It is a popular serve at prayer meetings in Goa or as a […]

Rose Cookies

28th November 2017 HomeCook 6

Another one for your Christmas platter! This recipe for the rose cookies was shared to me a couple of years back by my good childhood friend Avril Baretto. It took […]

Veg. Recipes

Khaman Dhokla

28th March 2020 7

Khaman Dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack relished by people all over India. It is a steamed cake made primarily with gram or besan (gram flour) and then doused with […]

Mutton Recipes

Malbari Mutton Koorma

8th March 2018 0

The Malbari Mutton Koorma has the distinct flavours unique to this region of the state of Kerala. Though the curry is similar to the Goan Xacuti, it is a lot […]

Cakes & Bakes

Fresh Coconut Cashew Cookies

12th December 2017 2

The Fresh Coconut Cashew Cookies are inspired by the Rava Cashewnut Doce (see here). I felt the ingredients with slight adjustments could also be good enough to bake. The resultant […]

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 […]

Egg Recipes

Simple Egg Curry

22nd September 2016 1

This watery curry is for those days when you don’t feel like eating something which has a rich taste. Also if you don’t have any produce left at home and […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Breadfruit Rava Fried

16th October 2016 0

Goans love the breadfruit and when the breadfruit is in season, we’ll use it in curries or simply fry it coated with semolina. Follow the simple steps listed below and […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Red Chicken Curry

23rd March 2017 0

The Goan red chicken curry does not use any coconut. It makes use of whole spices, chillies and a tamarind-vinegar combination . The curry turns out mildly spicy and tangy. […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Pizza Sauce

21st May 2020 0

This is the only Pizza Sauce you’ll need to make all the different varieties of Pizza. You need to make this advance and you can keep it in the refrigerator […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

French Bean Carrot Stir Fry

15th October 2016 0

The French Bean Carrot Stir Fry is a simple to make Goan preparation. It is a bland preparation with hardly any herbs or spices used and yet it turns out […]

Chicken Recipes

Easy Chicken Pulao

20th July 2019 0

The Easy Chicken Pulao, just like any pulao, is a one pot meal. We love our pulaos. They are less time consuming and delicious. Though a pulao needs no accompaniment, […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Curry.

10th September 2016 4

When I’m half done cooking this dish, my two little kids come trotting into the kitchen sniffing and drooling like puppies. They won’t leave me alone until their tummies are […]

Cakes & Bakes

Assorted Bakery Style Cookies

28th April 2020 0

You will be enamoured by this recipe for Assorted Bakery Style Cookies because there is actually not much involved in making them. There is just a common dough that we […]

Sweets & Desserts

Coconut Ice Snowballs

16th December 2019 2

The recipe for Coconut Ice Snowballs does not involve any cooking. The recipe is actually of coconut ice (click here). It’s like the coconut ice has warped into little round […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Fried Rice

30th April 2020 0

The Vegetable Fried Rice is easy to make with a few basic vegetables and rice. It is a filling dish which can be served at either lunch or dinner. You […]

Veg. Recipes

French Fries

2nd May 2020 0

French Fries or Finger Chips are a popular snack and served with ketchup or mayonnaise. They can also we topped with cheesy sauces and served. They are also served as […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Amsol

23rd November 2018 0

Pork Amsol is a Goan preparation of Pork Ribs with minimal spices. It is a tangy preparation and gets its tang primarily from kokam [Garcinia Indica] and tamarind. Serves: 6 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat

30th March 2017 2

A spicy and tangy recipe for shark fish, the Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat is a variation of the Goan / Manglorean Ambot Tik. It is a variation you will […]

Veg. Recipes

Khaman Dhokla

28th March 2020 7

Khaman Dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack relished by people all over India. It is a steamed cake made primarily with gram or besan (gram flour) and then doused with […]

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Day: 28 November 2017

Ribbon Cake

Rose Cookies