29th April 2020 — Big Fat Tummy

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Chana Dal Wada / Vada

29th April 2020 HomeCook 0

The Covid-9 Pandemic of 2020 not only had us all locked down in our home but there were scores of people who were visiting relatives or trying to earn their […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Meat Liver Masala

9th December 2017 3

We’ve called this a Pork Meat Liver Masala, though we feel it is very similar in taste to a Goan sorpotel. The method of preparation and ratio of ingredients here […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Chilly Dry / Gravy

23rd September 2016 2

Indo-Chinese preparation that all will relish. You can cook the paneer chilly dry as a starter or as a gravy to accompany your main course Chinese dish. Serves: A Family of […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Tia Terezinha’s Xacuti Powder

11th June 2017 9

I know of two people whose xacuti masala turned out just right. One was my dad and the other Aunt Aida (Terezinha) . Both of them handpicked the spices without […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan White Pea Ros

18th September 2016 22

This is a Goan preparation of dry white peas. It is popular in Goa as a breakfast meal. Mildly spiced and flavoursome, the white pea ros is enjoyed with Goan pav […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried

9th October 2016 0

You’ll need tronçons cuts to make the Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried. It is very simple to make and uses very few ingredients. Servings : 4 slices Prep. Time: 10 […]

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 […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Spread

26th March 2017 5

Chicken spread is easy to make and uses a very few ingredients. It can be used to make sandwiches and snacks specially for children. You can use it to make […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Moong Bhaji

16th January 2018 1

The goodness of spinach and husked green gram come together in this simple to make Palak Moong Bhaji. You can serve it with chapatis or as a side. Serves: A […]

Sweets & Desserts

Desiccated Coconut Ice

11th November 2017 5

The Desiccated Coconut Ice is an easy to make sweet. It requires no cooking or baking. Just a few ingredients, readily available in any part of the world and a […]

Egg Recipes

Eggs in Coconut Sauce

9th August 2020 0

The recipe for the Eggs in Coconut Sauce is derived from one of my recipes using fish (click here). I thought eggs would go very well in the sauce and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Eggless Marble Cake

5th May 2020 0

This is a super easy recipe for Eggless Marble Cake. You won’t believe the easy steps involved. You do not even need a hand beater or a stand mixer to […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Rice for Fried Rice

10th September 2016 0

Serves – A Family of Four Prep. Time : 10 Mins.. Cooking Time : 15 Min. (active) Ingredients: [ Stand Measure: 1 cup = 250 ml ] Basmati Rice – 1 ½ […]

Veg. Recipes

Carrot and Capsicum

22nd February 2018 1

This preparation of Carrot and Capsicum is almost like a warm salad. It makes use of just mustard seeds and some herbs. It’s very easy to make. In fact cleaning […]

Seafood Recipes

Batter Fried Squids

11th March 2018 1

Batter Fried Squids / Calamari are a popular starter served in most restaurants in Goa. They are a perfect accompaniment to drinks and taste good fresh and hot. The trick […]

Sweets & Desserts

Quick Marzipan

27th December 2017 21

The marzipan is a flavoured cashew nut sweet prepared by Christians for Christmas or Easter. Quick Marzipan is so named because there’s absolutely no cooking involved. It is similar in […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Croquette

23rd September 2016 6

Chicken Croquette are a fun-filled snack. You can make these to serve as starters at your party. They taste good enough hot or cold. Therefore, you could also use them […]

Cakes & Bakes

Assorted Bakery Style Cookies

28th April 2020 0

You will be enamoured by this recipe for Assorted Bakery Style Cookies because there is actually not much involved in making them. There is just a common dough that we […]

Cakes & Bakes

Rich Cashewnut Cookies

12th December 2019 2

Bite into the Rich Cashewnut Cookies and savour the flavours of cashew as the cookie crumbles in your mouth. Your senses are tingled and you cannot stop at one. And […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Croquette

28th February 2018 7

Vegetable Croquettes are a very good snack, starter or a tiffin filler for kids. The vegetable croquette I make is so yummy that even my children who always make a […]

Veg. Recipes

Chana Dal Wada / Vada

29th April 2020 0

The Covid-9 Pandemic of 2020 not only had us all locked down in our home but there were scores of people who were visiting relatives or trying to earn their […]

Veg. Recipes

Restaurant Style Mushroom Vegetable Stir Fry

17th August 2021 0

The Restaurant Style Mushroom Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick recipe using some exotic vegetables. It tastes exactly the way it would at a premium restaurant. It can be served […]

Beverages

Bourbon Knockout

15th September 2020 0

Bourbon Knockout is a cocktail that needs just a few common ingredients. It is mildly sweet – sour – minty and woody (the taste of the bourbon). The cinnamon garnish […]

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Day: 29 April 2020

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