2nd February 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Red Coconut Chutney

2nd February 2018 HomeCook 1

The Goan Red Coconut Chutney is not as popular as the Green Chutney (click here for the green version) and was used as a substitute for curry. And since it […]

Sweets & Desserts

Pineapple Sheera

5th March 2017 1

The ‘Bunt’ community from Karnataka have their presence in most cities of India as restaurateurs. The pineapple sheera, a sweet dish made with semolina, will always be found on the […]

Beverages

Strawberry Bourbon Smash

15th September 2020 0

The Strawberry Bourbon Smash is fruity, heady cocktail. It is best made with fresh strawberries, but you can make do with frozen ones when not in season. Serves: 4 to […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Coconut Bhaji

16th October 2016 0

Remember Popeye and Spinach? All fans of Popeye know that whenever the sailor needed a boost of energy, he would down a can of spinach. Yes, spinach is a super food loaded […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Cashew Apple Cake

19th March 2018 2

And you thought Goans only make cashew feni with the cashew fruit? Nope, we also do a Goan Cashew Apple Cake. Albeit this one is almost forgotten. When I was […]

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

Chick Pea Pulao

7th July 2019 4

If you love Chick Pea / Kabuli Chana in your gravies or snacks then I’m sure you’ll also like a Chole Pulao. The Chole Pulao will be a one pot […]

Sweets & Desserts

Milk Cream

23rd November 2017 14

Made with full cream milk and powdered cashew nuts, the Milk Cream is a regular and quintessential Christmas sweet. The sweet is so simple but exquisitely yummy that it’s difficult […]

Veg. Recipes

Dahi Kadi

25th April 2018 0

The Dahi Kadi is a simple preparation using a few ingredients. You can prepare this yogurt curry in a few minutes. The tangy curry goes very well with rice and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dark Chocolate Fudge

27th November 2017 7

The Dark Chocolate Fudge is an easy to make sweet. It uses a very few ingredients, take up very little of your time and will earn oodles of love and […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xacuti

8th October 2017 3

The Goan Xacuti curry in another avatar – the crab xacuti. It’s just as inviting! I have used blue swimmer crabs to make the curry, but you can use the […]

Seafood Recipes

Crispy Prawns

13th February 2017 0

Crispy Prawns marinated in white vinegar and Kashmiri red chilly powder, taste just awesome. I made this on St. Valentine’s Day and all my loved ones were all praise for […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Shark Ambot Tik

12th November 2016 0

Small baby sharks are regularly available in all coastal regions of India. Once the thick skin is removed off the shark, there is only a singular cartilage like spine running […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Ridge Gourd Moong

2nd October 2017 0

Gosali/turai (ridgegourd) cooked with split green gram (moong) is a simple preparation which contains high fiber and very low calories. The coconut oil in this recipe enhances the flavor and […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rice for Biryani

10th September 2016 0

Serves: 4 to 6 persons Prep. Time: 20 Mins. Cooking Time: 10 Mins. (active) Ingredients: Basmati Rice – 500 gms. Water – 12 cups Green Cardamom – 3 Cloves – […]

Chicken Recipes

Butter Chicken

22nd May 2020 0

Butter Chicken, also called Murg Makhani, needs no introduction but for the sake of propriety it is a deboned roasted chicken cooked in a creamy, buttery and sweetish gravy. The […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Tomato Puree

26th September 2016 0

Follow these simple steps to make fresh home made tomato puree which can be used in a variety of dishes. The tomato puree stays good for 1 or 2 days in […]

Cakes & Bakes

Bolinhas – Goan Coconut Cookie

28th November 2016 5

The bolinhas – GOan Coconut Cookie are a semolina-coconut cookie which are available all over Goa and are a favourite tea time snack. The bolinha is also a must in […]

Veg. Recipes

Beetroot Salad

21st February 2018 0

A plain and simple salad to serve as an accompaniment with any of your dishes, the Beetroot Salad is packed with nutrients. You should make beetroot a part of your […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Sorpotel

13th October 2016 6

Goan Pork Sorpotel is traditionally made not only with pork meat and liver but also some other important innards/offals of the pig. I however, use only the pork meat and […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.1.

23rd October 2016 0

Pulaos are an all in one meal. Little or no accompaniment is needed. There are varieties of pulaos cooked in India. This is my version of a prawn pulao with […]

Cakes & Bakes

Bread Loaf – No Knead

2nd April 2020 4

Bread Loaf – No Knead is as the name suggests a recipe for Bread Loaf which needs absolutely no kneading. You just have to mix the very few ingredients together […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Brinjal (Eggplant) Bharta

6th November 2016 4

The Goan Brinjal (Eggplant) Bharta is not typically like the bharta cooked in other parts of India rather it is like a salad. The eggplant is roasted on an open flame to […]

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Goan Red Coconut Chutney