October 2018 — Big Fat Tummy

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Fish Balchao

29th October 2018 HomeCook 2

Fish Balchao is a popular Goan sauce that is sweet, tangy and mildly spicy all at the same time. It is influenced by the Portuguese like most Goan dishes. Note […]

Traditional Christmas Cake

27th October 2018 HomeCook 9

The Traditional Christmas Cake is a heady fruit cake. You need to decide that you are making it well in advance (or not – see notes at the end). This […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheese Chilly Toast

30th April 2020 0

Cheese Chilly Toast is a popular cheesy and spicy, anytime of the day snack, that youngsters and elders alike love. We use our No Knead Bread Loaf (click here) to […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Amsol

23rd November 2018 0

Pork Amsol is a Goan preparation of Pork Ribs with minimal spices. It is a tangy preparation and gets its tang primarily from kokam [Garcinia Indica] and tamarind. Serves: 6 […]

Veg. Recipes

French Bean Stir Fry

26th October 2017 0

This is a recipe for a quick and easy French Bean Stir Fry that will go very well with chapatis or as a side. Serves: 2 Persons Prep. Time: 15 […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Mushroom Cheese Toast

19th August 2021 0

Have you ever dreamt of making those delicious cafeteria bites at home? The Mushroom Cheese Toast is one such snack you can make easily. It is cheesy and easy 🙂 […]

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, […]

Sweets & Desserts

Mango Mousse

28th June 2020 0

The Mango Mousse is a simple – no cook recipe that you’ll love to make in the mango season. It takes very little time to whip up this lip-licking dessert. […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Dudhi Bhaji

23rd November 2016 0

A simple way to cook the bottle gourd, this vegetable can be eaten with chappatis or served as a side dish with rice. The Goan dudhi bhaji is a vegetable […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Chana Masala

1st March 2018 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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Rose Coconut Bundt Cake

8th December 2019 0

The Rose Coconut Bundt Cake is a lightly flavoured coconut cake made using dessicated coconut and coconut milk. Contrary to the Batica – Goan Coconut Cake (click here) or the […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

Pick some fresh medium sized white pomfrets the next time you visit the market and try out the pomfret stuffed with Goan prawn recheio. When you prepare this awesome fried […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Milk Powder Cake

15th September 2020 0

Milk powder has a particular taste that has enthralled me throughout my lifetime. The yummy flavour enhances anything that you add it to. I use it sometimes in my tea […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Ponsache Filos

12th April 2017 0

The Goan Ponsache Filoz is a pancake made with wheat flour and ripe jackfruit kernels. It is a yummy evening snack that jackfruit lovers will enjoy. It does not need […]

Chicken Recipes

Goan Red Chicken Curry

23rd March 2017 0

The Goan red chicken curry does not use any coconut. It makes use of whole spices, chillies and a tamarind-vinegar combination . The curry turns out mildly spicy and tangy. […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Koftas in a Tomato Gravy

9th December 2016 0

Mutton Koftas are lamb mince meat balls. Before you make these mutton koftas decide what you want to serve it with. If serving with rice, follow the recipe as it […]

Veg. Recipes

Methi Carrot Stir Fry

31st January 2017 0

I wonder if anyone ever thought of this combination! But my mom has the strangest compulsion to rescue vegetables that have to be discarded. This Methi Carrot Stir Fry is […]

Seafood Recipes

Raw Mango Pomfret Curry

19th May 2019 0

I just cannot resist using raw mangoes in summer. I use raw mangoes in a variety of recipes. The trick however, is to adjust the masalas and amount of raw […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Fried Rice

30th September 2016 0

Chicken Fried Rice needs no introduction. Try this recipe, it’s different! Serves: A Family of Four Prep. Time: 20 Mins. + 20 Mins. (marination) Cooking Time: 10 to 12 Mins. […]

Beverages

Sangria Fresca

15th September 2017 0

The Sangria Fresca is a bubbly cocktail that uses citrus flavoured soda. We have used white wine in our drink but you could also add red wine or vodka (choose […]

Egg Recipes

Masala Cheese Omelette

22nd September 2017 0

The masala cheese omelette or omelet is a regular served at breakfast in most live stations of Indian Star Hotels. It is an omelette stuffed with cheese. The best cheese […]

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Month: October 2018

Fish Balchao

Traditional Christmas Cake