5th January 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Soya Bean Masala

5th January 2018 HomeCook 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 […]

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

Shellfish Sukkem

21st February 2018 4

ShellFish Sukkem is a Goan preparation of Clams [Kube / Tisryo] that is mildly spicy / tangy and also sweet at the same time because of the use of coconut. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

27th December 2017 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 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Breadfruit Verdur

6th October 2016 0

Breadfruit is a fruit found all over the world. Breadfruit is used at different times of its maturity to cook various different dishes from savouries to desserts. It is known […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chicken Stock

5th April 2020 2

The recipe below shows you how to prepare Chicken Stock. You can use this Chicken Stock to prepare soups or also in your chicken dishes or pulaos to make them […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Honey Chilly

10th September 2016 4

Sunday ho ya Monday, roz khao aande. A new way to feed you kids eggs. This yummy indi-chinni egg honey chilly will enchant your kids. Serves: 2 to 3 Persons Prep. […]

Cakes & Bakes

Rose Coconut Bundt Cake

8th December 2019 0

The Rose Coconut Bundt Cake is a lightly flavoured coconut cake made using dessicated coconut and coconut milk. Contrary to the Batica – Goan Coconut Cake (click here) or the […]

Chicken Recipes

Raw Mince Chicken Cutlets

19th May 2019 0

For a different texture and taste, the Raw Mince Chicken Cutlets are a must try. They retain the flavor of meat and are both crisp and juicy at the same […]

Seafood Recipes

Instant Goan Prawn Molho

16th November 2017 2

If you want an easy and instant Goan prawn molho, then this recipe is for you. Made with ready to use spice powders, the molho is quick to make and […]

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

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Misu’s Dessert

28th June 2020 0

This recipe is derived from a recipe shared by my childhood friend and my bestie, Ms. Miscia D’costa. The name of the recipe, Misu’s Dessert, is therefore dedicated to you, […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret stuffed with Green Masala

23rd August 2017 0

The pomfret stuffed with green masala is a variation of the popular recheado fish (Fish stuffed with the red recheado masala is popularly served in most Goan homes and restaurants). I […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut-Palm Jaggery-Chana Filling

15th August 2019 0

The Coconut-Palm Jaggery-Chana Filling can be used to stuff Goan sweet rice dumplings like Patoleo / Pattoyo or Holle Yield – 1 Portion Prep. Time: 30 Mins Cooking Time: 20 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doce de Grao

27th April 2018 6

Doce de Grao or Chana Doce is a Goan sweetmeat prepared using Split Bengal Gram. This famed sweet is enjoyed by all Goans at any time as a snack or […]

Beverages

Solkadi

17th January 2018 4

Solkadi / Sol Kadi / Kadhi is a refreshing lightly spiced, sweet and tangy no-cook coconut milk drink. It’s the famous drink of the Konkan region in India. Considered a […]

Sweets & Desserts

Walnut Drops

17th December 2017 3

We just love walnut drops. So these are certainly a sweet that we must prepare for Christmas. We use drinking chocolate too in our walnut drops and recommend you not […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Maharashtrian Hirwa Watan

13th March 2017 0

The Maharashtrian Hirwa Watan is a green spice paste used to marinate meat and fish. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Ingredients: [Standard Measure […]

Seafood Recipes

Red Pumpkin Prawn Verdur

28th September 2017 0

This is a short-cut, no-grind method to prepare the Red Pumpkin Prawn Verdur. Ideal to make when you are short of time and do not want to scrape or grind […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Crab Sukkem

28th October 2016 0

My mummy makes this crab preparation with zero oil. A few ingredients steamed in their own juices create a dish so awesome that is basic and retains all flavours of […]

Chicken Recipes

Raw Mince Chicken Cutlets

19th May 2019 0

For a different texture and taste, the Raw Mince Chicken Cutlets are a must try. They retain the flavor of meat and are both crisp and juicy at the same […]

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Soya Bean Masala