3rd March 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Goan Prawn Curry

3rd March 2018 HomeCook 5

This classic Goan Prawn Curry needs no introduction. Served wherever you go in Goa, the curry is creamy and goes well only with rice. You can serve a vegetable or […]

Dry Mackerel Kismoor

3rd March 2018 HomeCook 4

Dry Mackerel Kismoor is a mixture of shredded dry mackerels (also made with dry prawns) and fresh grated coconut. It uses a few spices and goes very well alongside the […]

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 […]

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

Patoleo/Pattoyo V.1.

15th August 2019 2

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.1. is the traditional version of the Goan sweet rice dumpling which is made with whole rice which is soaked and ground and stuffed with a Coconut-Palm […]

Veg. Recipes

Besan Toast

3rd April 2020 0

Besan toast is a very easy to make snack. It is sliced bread coated with a batter of besan (gram flour) and a few other ingredients. You can serve it […]

Veg. Recipes

Chawli Masala

7th March 2018 1

This Chawli / Chavli Masala is a no-coconut gravy made with black eyed beans. It is prepared in an onion-tomato base and is sort of like Beans in Tomato but more […]

Veg. Recipes

Kabuli Chana Gravy

28th March 2020 11

The Kabuli Chana Gravy (Chickpea Gravy) is a no coconut gravy. Some of the chana itself is ground and used to thicken the gravy. The gravy is very less on […]

Veg. Recipes

Doodhi Ros

16th November 2017 0

Doodhi Ros / Dudhi Ros is a light on the palette creamy coconut milk vegetable curry made with bottle gourd. The curry is very mildly spiced, unlike the red pumpkin […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Sungta Bimbla Koddi

29th March 2017 0

Bimbla’s are in season!. Rush outside and pick some from your yard. Or rush to the market and get your hands on some. We’re cooking the Goan sungta bimbla koddi […]

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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dry Fruit Sheera

23rd May 2021 0

Dry Fruit Sheera is a sweet preparation using the humble semolina. Like all the variants of sheera preparations, it is very easy and quick to make and great to serve […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Rice

21st March 2017 0

Have leftover rice and don’t want to waste it! Keep it in the refrigerator to make this quick and easy recipe of tomato rice the next day (you can cook […]

Veg. Recipes

Maharashtrian Vangi Batata Vatana Bhaji

17th March 2017 0

This recipe for Maharashtrian Vangi Batata Vatana Bhaji is a perfect combination of Vangi (Eggplant), Batata (Potatoes) and Vatana (Green Peas) which are easily available all over the world. There […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Chilly Fry

10th September 2016 0

Goa is fortunate to have bountiful seafood produce. Seafood is thus a staple food of all Goans. Prawns are loved by people of all ethnicity’s. Prawns feature on the menu […]

Veg. Recipes

Drumsticks and Potatoes

22nd May 2017 0

The drumstick is generally used in the sambhar in the south of India. You can also enjoy the distinct bitter-sweet taste of the drumstick by preparing it the way this […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Chilly Fry Rice

12th November 2017 4

If you have adequate leftover rice (or you can cook some fresh) and some fresh prawns you can quickly turn it into a Goan style fried rice. The Goan Prawn […]

Mutton Recipes

Kerala Mutton Stew

27th November 2016 0

This is a Kerala style mutton broth. Even though you look at the number of spices listed below, the gravy turns out to be mild and the flavour of the […]

Seafood Recipes

Stuffed Crabs

23rd April 2018 3

Stuffed Crabs are a fun way of serving crabs. They are especially good to serve to kids or persons not skilled at eating the whole crabs. My version of Stuffed […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake

5th May 2020 0

For the Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake, we cook the chicken, bacon and pasta. Then we prepare a creamy sauce. We then bring all the elements together, top with mozzarella […]

Seafood Recipes

Sea Bass Fillet Rava Fried

10th September 2016 2

The sea bass is easy to fillet. The flesh is succulent, without the overpowering taste of fish. That is why it is a hit in our house, the children included. […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Cabbage Foogath

10th September 2016 0

The Goan Cabbage Foogat is a common preparation of Goa. Most households make this dish with their own variations. People like to add turmeric to this dish. I like to see the […]

Seafood Recipes

Hot & Tangy Mackerel Curry

13th November 2016 0

Mackerels lend a unique flavour to any curry. Hence, there exist many variations of curries made with mackerels. This mackerel curry is spicy with a nice tang that you can […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Nawabi

7th April 2019 2

Chicken is cooked in an onion, cashewnut and curd gravy to make the Chicken Nawabi. The preparation is smooth (no whole spices or meat bones to deal with) and can […]

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Day: 3 March 2018

Goan Prawn Curry

Dry Mackerel Kismoor