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IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken

8th May 2020 HomeCook 0

IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken is my quick fix fried chicken recipe that all my boys love. You can serve it as a snack or as a side. It’s also […]

Pork Recipes

Goan Sausage Rolls

21st April 2018 2

Goan Sausage Rolls are baked buns stuffed with the unique Goan Pork Chorizo or Choris as locally called in Goa. Every Goan household whether in Goa or anywhere in the […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version

1st June 2017 0

The ‘Goan Recheado Masala with a Twist – Quicker Version’ is adapted from another of my recheado masalas (click here for the other). This version is similar except that I have not […]

Veg. Recipes

Aloo Paratha

20th April 2020 0

Alu or Aloo Paratha is a wheat flour chapati / Indian hand bread which are stuffed with an herby potato mash. They are a popular snack in North India and […]

Beef Recipes

Tangy Beef Curry

27th September 2016 2

This is a simple but tangy preparation of beef that will leave your mouth watering and wanting more. The Tangy Beef Curry is best served with hot rice, but you can […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Vindaloo (Mild Version)

30th August 2021 2

Pork Vindalho (Mild Version) is less sour and spicy than the traditional Pork Vindalho (see here). When you go through the list of ingredients and the recipe below you will […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Recheado

18th September 2016 1

Bombay Duck, the misnamed fish, is iconic to Maharashtra’s seafood cuisine. The fish is found all along the coast of Maharashtra and also along Bengal and Bangladesh. The fresh fish […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Biryani

23rd May 2017 0

Like most biryani recipes, this one too has a sizable number of steps involved and the list of ingredients is also long. But don’t be put off, I’m sure you […]

Veg. Recipes

Aloo Jeera

17th March 2017 2

Perhaps the simplest of Indian vegetable dishes and also the easiest to cook, the aloo jeera is economic, nutrition packed and easy to digest. Even children, who are otherwise fussy […]

Chicken Recipes

Quick Chicken Xacuti

9th April 2020 2

The Quick Chicken Xacuti is a little less tedious to make then the Traditional Chicken Xacuti (click here). It uses ready Xacuti Masala Powder which most Goan homes have ready […]

Veg. Recipes

Lady Finger Solantulem

16th November 2017 2

Lady Finger Solantulem is a dry preparation of lady fingers using kokam [Garcinia Indica]. What you get is a minimally spiced tangy vegetable preparation that can be eaten with Indian […]

Sweets & Desserts

Cashewnut Doce

8th December 2017 0

The Cashewnut Doce (Goan sweet) is an easy to make doce. It is a soft doce that tastes slightly like marzipan obviously because of the use of cashewnuts. It also […]

Pork Recipes

Pork Curry

21st May 2017 0

The pork curry is quick and easy to make and must be served with hot steaming rice. The recipe uses coconut and whole spices. Thus the curry turns out mild […]

Veg. Recipes

Cream of Mushroom Soup

1st September 2021 0

Everyone in our family likes a good Cream of Mushroom Soup. We always enjoyed a hot bowl of this soup at restaurants. My quest to replicate the restaurant taste and […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Xec Xec

14th January 2018 0

Xec Xec (pronounced – Shek Shek) is a traditional Goan coconut curry usually made with crabs. The curry is mildly spicy and is served with rice. This recipe of Prawn […]

Veg. Recipes

Wheat Flour Tawa Parathas

17th April 2020 0

Wheat Flour Tawa Parathas are perfect for a tea time or breakfast snack. They are like the Wheat Flour Chapatis (click here) but have a couple of more steps involved. […]

Chicken Recipes

Hyderabadi Chilli Chicken

1st May 2021 0

If you like a spicy entrée / starter / appetizer, then the Hyderabadi Chilli Chicken is a must try for you. It’s delicious, easy to make and can also be […]

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 […]

Cakes & Bakes

Brandy Fruit Cake

22nd November 2017 25

The Brandy Fruit Cake is an easy to make cake similar to a rum cake, but requires no soaking of the fruits in the liquor for a period of time. […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Birista (Fried Onion Strands)

10th September 2016 0

Birista is used in biryanis and also in gravies. Makes: 1 ¼ Cups Prep. Time: 10 Mins. Cooking Time: 10 Mins. (active) Ingredients: Onions (sliced finely) – 5 big Oil […]

Seafood Recipes

Grilled Pomfret

31st March 2017 0

Grilling gives fish a different texture and flavour. The fish is juicy in the inside while crisp on the outside. Less oil is also used and so it is a […]

Veg. Recipes

Methi Potato Bhaji

8th December 2016 0

This preparation is for people who do not like the taste of methi. The potatoes take away the bitter taste of methi and help balance the taste of the methi. […]

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IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken