4th March 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Dry Green Pea Masala

4th March 2018 HomeCook 2

Dry Green Peas or Hara / Hirva Vatana as commonly referred to India are a legume loaded with important vitamins and minerals and also fiber. This Goan preparation of the […]

Sea Food Stew

4th March 2018 HomeCook 1

If you love your seafood, you’ll be infatuated with the Sea Food Stew. A one pot meal with prawns, squids, crabs and vegetables, the Sea Food Stew is perfect for […]

Chingya Caldo – A Goan Protein Drink

4th March 2018 HomeCook 0

Chingya Caldo or Konn is a forgotten protein drink which was made in Goa. It is made with moong/mung (green gram), coconut and jaggery. It has a watery soup-like consistency. […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Paneer ka Milan

9th November 2016 1

This is not the regular palak paneer recipe and therefore did not know what to name it. Hubby dear came to the rescue and gave it a stimulating Indian name – […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Kingfish Molho

4th February 2018 0

Goan Kingfish Molho / Mole is a sweet-tangy-spicy fish pickle. It is similar to my earlier recipe of prawn molho (click here for recipe) but this one uses sugar instead […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Bread Pudding

25th November 2016 14

Breakfast .. Tea Time .. Anytime .. Use leftover pao to make this wonderful pudding. Served warm, children and adults alike will love the caramel bread pudding. (For more Pudding […]

Beef Recipes

Pork and Beef Masala

6th November 2018 0

A combination of Beef and Pork always turns yum as in the case of the Pork and Beef Stew (click here). However, the Pork and Beef Stew preparation is mild, […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawns 65

22nd March 2017 0

This is the Tamilian version of Prawns 65. The prawns are semi-pre-cooked with spices before they are deep fried. Since the raw prawns are cooked in the masalas, the flavor […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Butter Garlic

31st August 2017 0

Serves: 2 Persons Prep. Time: 10 Mins. + 15 Mins. (marination) Cooking Time: 18 to 20 Mins. This a quick and easy way to cook crabs. The crabs are cooked […]

Cakes & Bakes

Hot Milk Cake

23rd May 2021 0

Hot Milk Cake is an old-fashioned butter sponge cake of American origin. It is soft but has a dense vanilla crumb. Hot milk and butter give the Hot Milk Cake […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheese Potato Chops

21st March 2020 0

I always wished to make a non-minced meat potato chop, but the thought of using vegetables or mushroom or cottage cheese (paneer) did not appeal to me. I wanted to […]

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 – […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Almyache Dangar / Mushroom Cutlets

5th March 2017 2

Button Mushrooms are available all throughout the year and this recipe shows you how to make a quick cutlet. Almya or Mushrooms can be a good source of vitamin B […]

Seafood Recipes

Masala Stuffed Prawns

27th April 2017 0

Get your hands on some Jumbo Prawns to make crispy fried Masala Stuffed Prawns. Serve them as a starter or as an accompaniment. They taste yummy. Serves: 4 to 6 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Kerala Squid Coconut Stir Fry

10th November 2016 0

The thought that squids would go well with coconut never occurred to me. As a Goan I only came across stuffed squids or squids in an ambot tik. The batter […]

Seafood Recipes

Bilimbi Balchao

21st November 2018 11

Bilimbi Balchao is a Goan pickle made with the sour seasonal fruit Bimbla and Galmbo (dried shrimp). It has a distinct taste and smell owing to the dry prawns. This […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Cutlet

13th November 2016 3

Crispy crumb fried cutlets, made from finely shredded chicken and mildly spiced, the chicken cutlet can be a great tiffin filler for your kids. You could also serve the chicken […]

Veg. Recipes

Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style

7th April 2019 1

I have named this preparation of bhaji as Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style because it tastes very much like the simple vegetable soup prepared in Goan households. […]

Veg. Recipes

Savoury Kulkuls

17th December 2017 4

Kulkuls are a fried pastry preparation made for Christmas. They are usually sweet. But this recipe for Savoury Kulkuls uses just ½ tbsp. of sugar. I’ve used caraway seeds to […]

Beverages

Creme Liqueur

10th September 2016 6

Creme liqueur is an alcoholic preparation made with diary cream. It tastes best chilled. You can have small shots when you feel like. You can also use as a topping […]

Chicken Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Pie

10th May 2020 0

The Cheesy Chicken Pie is a complete meal. It is layered with a chicken filling, white sauce, potatoes and topped with Cheddar Cheese. It is absolutely yummy and it will […]

Seafood Recipes

Mackerels in Tomato

1st September 2017 2

If you have eaten the canned mackerels in tomato you will know how yummy they taste. You don’t even have to bother about the bones as they are so soft […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Pizza Sauce

21st May 2020 0

This is the only Pizza Sauce you’ll need to make all the different varieties of Pizza. You need to make this advance and you can keep it in the refrigerator […]

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Day: 4 March 2018

Dry Green Pea Masala

Sea Food Stew

Chingya Caldo – A Goan Protein Drink