12th December 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Fresh Coconut Cashew Cookies

12th December 2017 HomeCook 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 […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Sausage Rolls

21st April 2018 2

Goan Sausage Rolls are baked buns stuffed with the unique Goan Pork Chorizo or Choris as locally called in Goa. Every Goan household whether in Goa or anywhere in the […]

Veg. Recipes

Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style

7th April 2019 1

I have named this preparation of bhaji as Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style because it tastes very much like the simple vegetable soup prepared in Goan households. […]

Veg. Recipes

Oats Koiloreos

19th May 2019 4

My quest to include oats in our diet led to experimentation and the making of Oats Koiloreos. Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos), as you may know are an unleavened Goan bread […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Potato Patol Bhaji

18th September 2016 7

This Goan preparation is like a dry potato bhaji available all over India in many variants. It is popular in Goa as a breakfast meal. The Goan potato patol bhaji can […]

Seafood Recipes

Macchli Amritsari

15th September 2017 2

No prizes for guessing where the starter Macchli Amritsari originated from. Yes ! It originated from Amritsar in Punjab of India. The fresh boneless fish marinated in minimal spices and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rasmalai

17th October 2016 2

This is a preparation of Rasmalai using ready made Rasgullas – a cottage cheese (chhena) sweet. The preparation is yummy provided you get some really good rasgullas. 🙂 Servings – 12 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Cauliflower Caldinho

26th August 2021 0

Prawn Cauliflower Caldinho is a Goan Curry made with spiced coconut milk. It is a very common make in most households. People prefer to add vinegar in this curry. But […]

Beef Recipes

Pork and Beef Stew

8th August 2017 8

When Goans prepare the pork and beef stew, all the ingredients are cooked separately and then combined in the end. The preparation looks and tastes dry. Dollops of butter are […]

Veg. Recipes

Dry Green Pea Patal Bhaji

19th May 2019 0

You may have heard it said more than once and I say it again – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And what better way than to […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Tia Terezinha’s Xacuti Powder

11th June 2017 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 […]

Seafood Recipes

East Indian Bombay Duck Curry

22nd September 2016 8

The melt in the mouth fish – Bombay Duck, could soon be a rarity, as warming of the seas and intensive fishing are pushing its populations deeper into the sea. Although […]

Seafood Recipes

Crispy Fried Fresh Bombay Ducks

10th September 2021 1

Who doesn’t like Crispy Fried Fresh Bombay Ducks [Bombils/Bummalos] ? If you have ever eaten these melt in the mouth fish you are hooked ? And when they are crispy […]

Beverages

Virjin Mojito

15th September 2017 0

Virgin Mojito is a popular mocktail. It is very simple to make and quite refreshing. Serves: 1 Prep. Time: 10 Mins. Ingredients: Lime (deseeded & cut into wedges) – 1 […]

Pork Recipes

Feijoada – Goan Chorizo Stew

20th July 2019 0

The combination of the favourite of all; the Goan Pork Chorizo Sausage / Choris and Red Kidney Beans / Rajma makes for a delectable dish. Feijoada – Goan Ch0rizo Stew […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Keleacho Halwo .. a banana sweet dish

7th March 2017 0

Goan keleacho halwo is a banana sweet dish prepared in Goa using the Moira (Goan variety) bananas which are long and thick. The halwo can also be made with the Kerala […]

Beverages

Massado / Egg Flip

10th December 2017 7

The Massado / Egg Flip is a Goan household remedy for the common cold. But there is no restriction such that you need to have it only when you catch […]

Veg. Recipes

Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style

7th April 2019 1

I have named this preparation of bhaji as Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style because it tastes very much like the simple vegetable soup prepared in Goan households. […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Cutlets

10th August 2020 0

Tired of prawns in a curry or in a chilly fry or the fried prawns! Time to make some Prawn Cutlets. Easy to make and delicious, these will do well […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Biryani

23rd May 2017 0

Like most biryani recipes, this one too has a sizable number of steps involved and the list of ingredients is also long. But don’t be put off, I’m sure you […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Chilly

23rd October 2016 0

This is the Indianized version of the fish chilly recipe. It can be served with Fried Rice. Follow simple steps to make this dish in no time. Serves: A Family […]

Veg. Recipes

Coconut Pulao

30th September 2016 0

The recipe for this Coconut Pulao is derived from a popular Tamil Nadu dish called ‘brinji’. This is my take on the original recipe which uses bay leaves and aniseeds. […]

Veg. Recipes

Ambade Ros / Hog Plum Curry

12th November 2017 0

The Ambade Ros / Hog Plum Curry is a sweet and slightly tangy curry made using Hog Plums which are a small green fruit resembling a small raw mango. The […]

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Fresh Coconut Cashew Cookies