1st March 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Dry Prawn & Red Pumpkin Verdur

1st March 2018 HomeCook 2

Verdur is derived from the Portuguese word ‘verduras’ meaning vegetables. Dry Prawns add flavour to the preparation. With this simple to make recipe, I’m sure you’ll want to try out […]

Goan Chana Masala

1st March 2018 HomeCook 1

The Goan Chana Masala is made with chickpea and a coconut and spice based masala. The masalas are roasted and then ground and hence the Goan Chana Masala has a […]

Veg. Recipes

Rawa Toast

20th February 2017 1

Add the rawa toast to your breakfast menu or serve it as a late afternoon snack. You can salvage bread slices that are a day or two old (but not […]

Sweets & Desserts

Soji / Vonn

5th May 2019 2

Soji / Vonn is a Goan sweet which is kind of like a gruel or porridge. It is made with split chickpeas, rice flour, palm jaggery and coconut milk. It […]

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 […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Beef Chilly Fry V.1.

28th November 2016 0

One of the many ways to make a goan beef chilly fry – In this version no ready made sauces are used. The meat is cut in strips and hence […]

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

Cucumber Carrot Raita

8th December 2019 0

Be it a biryani, a pulao, a masala bhat or a tawa rice, the Cucumber Carrot Raita it the best accompaniment. It gives these dishes the element of acidity necessary […]

Beef Recipes

Cottage Pie

30th May 2017 1

The cottage pie was considered an old English humble meal. It was a no crust pie baked with leftover meat lined with potato mash and a potato mash crust. There […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Salt n Pepper

21st May 2017 2

Baby squids are preferred for this recipe as they cook quickly and are tender. The recipe is super easy to make and makes use of just a single spice. The […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Green Curry

7th July 2017 0

Come the rains and fresh fish is sparse as fishermen do not venture into the deep sea. However, around this time Bombay Ducks become available in plenty in the market. […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Caramel Yogurt Pudding

26th April 2018 7

The Caramel Yogurt Pudding is pure vegetarian. The taste of the Caramel Yogurt Pudding is not identical but close to that of the original Custard Caramel. The taste is a […]

Cakes & Bakes

Hot Cross Bun Pudding

16th April 2020 0

The Hot Cross Bun Pudding has been made with the left over Hot Cross Buns (Click here). But you can also make it with plain bread by adding a few […]

Egg Recipes

Egg Xacuti Curry

21st June 2017 0

I’m sure you know about the robust coconut curry – the Goan xacuti. It is usually prepared with meat but I was convinced it would taste good with boiled eggs […]

Beverages

Piyush

28th March 2017 3

Piyush is a refreshing sweet drink, kind of like a thick shake made with hung curd and buttermilk. It is very good for the tummy (the probiotics). Enriched with pistachios […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Pan Roast

29th November 2019 2

If you don’t have an oven and still want a Chicken Roast then the Chicken Pan Roast is the dish for you. Just a few easy to find ingredients will […]

Seafood Recipes

Butter Garlic Prawns

10th September 2016 4

A great starter to serve over drinks, the marriage of prawns and garlic is timeless. You will need to keep it coming as it is going to go quick off […]

Beverages

Pineapple Wine

10th March 2018 9

The Pineapple wine is an easy to make homemade wine. It turns out semi-dry with a hint of the spices used. This wine takes absolutely no effort to make and […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Penne Pasta

2nd March 2017 0

People of all ages love pasta and this cheesy creamy delicious chicken penne pasta will be “attacked” as soon as placed on the dinner table. Try it out soon and […]

Seafood Recipes

Tisryo Corop

2nd July 2017 2

Tisryo Corop is a Goan Shell-Fish / Clam curry. It is very simple and quick to make. It is similar to the Goan Crab Curry and equally delectable. All you […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Biryani

9th August 2020 0

Delicious, tasty, appetizing, yummy, heavenly, mouthwatering, toothsome and may be divine are some of the adjectives I could think of at the spur of the moment to describe the Beef Biryani. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Marshmallows

17th December 2019 0

Marshmallows are a kids favourite. The traditional Marshmallows make use of the root of a plant named marshmallow. But since its commercialization its main ingredients are sugar and gelatin. Corn […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Day: 1 March 2018

Dry Prawn & Red Pumpkin Verdur

Goan Chana Masala