27th December 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Assado de Leitao

27th December 2017 HomeCook 8

We made this Assado de Leitao with a whole hind leg of a pigling. Although it was not a suckling, the meat was tender and lean. We pot roasted it […]

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

27th December 2017 HomeCook 4

Another easy to make sweet for Christmas (or any other time to quench your sweet cravings), the Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge is made with just two ingredients, milk chocolate and […]

Quick Marzipan

27th December 2017 HomeCook 21

The marzipan is a flavoured cashew nut sweet prepared by Christians for Christmas or Easter. Quick Marzipan is so named because there’s absolutely no cooking involved. It is similar in […]

Cakes & Bakes

Steamed Fruit Cake

11th December 2019 2

You love a rich fruit cake. You’d like to bake one. But you don’t have an oven. Or your oven’s gone bust. Don’t despair – Steam the cake! With the […]

Seafood Recipes

Ladyfinger & Dry Prawns

22nd February 2018 1

An easy to prepare dish using your stash of dry prawns and some fresh ladyfingers – this Ladyfinger & Dry Prawn dish is a good side in any season, and […]

Beverages

Mango Milkshake

22nd May 2020 0

Who can miss a chilled Mango Milkshake in the Mango Season? Fortunately, both Summer and the Mango Season coincide. And all the mango lovers use the fruit in all types […]

Chicken Recipes

Chettinad Pepper Chicken Fry

5th March 2017 2

Chettinad cuisine originates from Karaikudi district in Tami Nadu. The cuisine is famed in India for being aromatic and spicy as it makes use of a lot of whole spices. […]

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

Lady Fish Jeerem Meerem

26th October 2017 0

In this recipe for the Lady Fish Jeerem Meerem, I’ve used homemade jeerem meerem powder (using powdered spices) to make a peppery tangy curry. The curry compliments the bland taste […]

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 […]

Pork Recipes

Caramelized Pork Chops

4th June 2019 2

This is a recipe for Caramelized Pork Chops that are so easy to make. They taste so yum and can be served as a starter with sautéed vegetables or a […]

Cakes & Bakes

Warm Banana Pudding

18th September 2016 1

The goodness of bananas combined with cake and toffee. Tastes best when served warm. You can serve the warm banana pudding as soon as it’s made. Doesn’t need any standing […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chepnim Tor / Goan Mangoes in Brine

5th May 2019 1

Just at the beginning of the Mango season – when the mango trees are radiant with the raw green fruit – it is just about the time when people in […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

Use the Goan Prawn Recheio to stuff squids, pomfrets or vegetables like brinjal or karela. You can make and store this in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. The […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Gons / Tender Coconut Aranhas / Candied Tender Coconut

6th December 2018 2

Goan Gons / Tender Coconut Aranhas are nothing but candied tender coconut strips. While the gons is so easy to make, the quantities given in a recipe are vague. The […]

Seafood Recipes

Shark Fish Cutlet

7th September 2017 3

If you eat shark fish, you’ll love making these cutlets. It will be damn easy getting the flesh off the bone. And even if some in your family do not […]

Chicken Recipes

Yummy Fried Chicken

15th September 2017 0

The yummy fried chicken is for when you want to indulge. It is full of fat and calories. Through caution to the wind and binge – after all you only […]

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

Soya Bean Masala

5th January 2018 1

Soybean or Soya Bean are a rich yet cheap source of protein. This recipe of Soya Bean Masala is made using dry coconut and soya chunks. The gravy is best […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Kingfish Mayonnaise Salad

10th October 2016 4

Fish mayonnaise salad is a common dish at all party occasions in Goa. People use all types of fish to prepare it. However, my daddy used kingfish. I use the […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Tikka Tava Se

30th November 2016 0

Make these cottage cheese tikka’s without a barbecue, on a griddle. You can serve the paneer tikka on the stick like a shashlik or take them off the stick and […]

Veg. Recipes

Chawli Bhaji

6th October 2017 0

This is a simple and plain preparation of chawli (long bean) greens. The chawli bhaji is not fried, but steamed in its own liquids. There are no uses of spices. […]

Beef Recipes

Simple Beef Curry

27th November 2016 0

The name says it all! Simple Beef Curry is a curry that you can cook up in no time. Eat with rice or kadak pao. Serves: 6 to 8 Persons […]

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Day: 27 December 2017

Assado de Leitao

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

Quick Marzipan