27th April 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Doce de Grao

27th April 2018 HomeCook 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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret Caldinho

30th May 2017 0

My mom has always had a different approach to cooking. This is her way of cooking this timeless dish. We prefer the pomfret caldinho just like this. You will have […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doodhi Sabudana Kheer

27th March 2017 1

The doodhi sabudana kheer makes an excellent dessert. It can be served hot or cold. You’ll wish to gormandize all of it! Totally left to your discretion, although we think […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Bilimbi Sukka

11th April 2019 0

The Prawn Bilimbi Sukka is a zero oil recipe. It is a steamed preparation made with the seasonal bilimbi / bimbla, fresh shelled prawns and grated coconut. The mild sourness […]

Veg. Recipes

Koiloreos

8th October 2017 2

Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos) are an unleavened Goan bread made with rice and coconut. They have a mildly sweet and savoury taste and are served at breakfast or at tea […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Green Beef Mince

23rd October 2016 0

Goan Green Beef Mince incorporates beef mince and green corriander as the main ingredients. It has a delectable flavour which is sweet, sour and spicy as well and none of the flavours […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Prawn Molho

13th April 2017 11

The Goan Prawn Molho is a sweet, tangy and mildly spiced pickle made with fresh prawns. This recipe for the Goan Prawn Molho was shared to me by Giselda Menezes […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Cashew Corriander Roast

8th December 2017 2

With the use of a few ingredients to make a marinade and some roasting in the oven, you will have a wonderful Chicken Cashew Corriander Roast. I have used the […]

Seafood Recipes

Recheado Pomfret

5th August 2017 0

Recheio is the Portuguese word for stuffing. Stuffing fish with a recheio and then frying is practised regularly in Goan Cuisine. The spicy and tangy recheado masala is mostly used […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Homemade Mayonnaise with Egg

27th September 2016 5

This recipe was shared to me by Mrs. Irene Cabral, who is more than my neighbour. You’ll notice that she uses all the oil in one go (most recipes call […]

Chicken Recipes

Easy Chicken Pulao

20th July 2019 0

The Easy Chicken Pulao, just like any pulao, is a one pot meal. We love our pulaos. They are less time consuming and delicious. Though a pulao needs no accompaniment, […]

Veg. Recipes

Snake Gourd Chana Stir Fry

2nd February 2017 2

Snake Gourd or padwal / parwal is popular in south and southeast Asian cuisine. This vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals. Chana dal is low on gluten and hence […]

Veg. Recipes

French Bean Carrot Stir Fry

15th October 2016 0

The French Bean Carrot Stir Fry is a simple to make Goan preparation. It is a bland preparation with hardly any herbs or spices used and yet it turns out […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Vindaloo

9th April 2020 0

Vindaloo / Vindalho is a popular dish in Goan, Mangalorean and East Indian cooking. The dish is usually made with pork. But for the benefit of those who do not […]

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.

Goan Red Coconut Chutney

2nd February 2018 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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Alu Mutter

4th June 2019 0

Alu Mutter is a preparation of potatoes and peas. Although there are umpteen ways this is prepared, we as a family like it, as this recipe entails. This preparation is […]

Beef Recipes

Corned Beef Pie

29th March 2020 2

Corned Beef Pie is an easy to make pie with minimal ingredients that are available in our Pantry. We make use of tinned corned beef for this recipe. The Corned […]

Cakes & Bakes

Oat Jaggery Honey Almond Cake

15th September 2020 2

Could we consider the Oat Jaggery Honey Almond Cake as a healthy cake. I’m not sure but it would certainly be healthier than the cakes made with sugar. The cake […]

Sweets & Desserts

Pineapple Dessert : Pineapple Freeze

10th September 2016 0

The Pineapple Dessert : Pineapple Freeze is a cold pineapple dessert that requires no baking and uses a few readily available ingredients. It is rich and creamy without any artificial […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheesy Corn Croquettes

29th September 2016 2

When I posted the recipe for the non-vegetarian version of this dish, I got a few fervent requests from my vegetarian Facebook fans, to post the recipe for the vegetarian version. This […]

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, […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Pork Vindaloo

12th October 2016 21

Pork Vindaloo / Vindalho is a festival special, cooked by Christians in India. The dish is derived from Portuguese influence and is cooked in different styles by Indian Christians of […]

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Day: 27 April 2018

Doce de Grao