13th May 2021 — Big Fat Tummy

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Pista Elaichi Nankhatai

13th May 2021 HomeCook 0

Easy to make Pista Elaichi Nankhatai (an Indian shortbread cookie flavoured with cardamom and topped with pistachios). The recipe uses few ingredients and pure ghee and is quick and effortless […]

Goan Stuffed Squids

13th May 2021 HomeCook 0

The Goan Stuffed Squids is an easy to make dish. The squids are stuffed with a chilly fry that uses that tentacles of the squids itself. It can be served […]

Veg. Recipes

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry

6th October 2017 0

Sorak – The Plain Goan Coconut Curry is rich in fibre and was considered a poor man’s curry. It is served with rice and tastes yum, even though we do […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Pulao with Coconut Milk – V.1.

23rd October 2016 0

Pulaos are an all in one meal. Little or no accompaniment is needed. There are varieties of pulaos cooked in India. This is my version of a prawn pulao with […]

Pork Recipes

Fried Pork Chops

27th September 2016 3

My daddy was fond of pork – like most Goans are. This is one of his classic preparations which were a favourite of all in our household. As I have […]

Veg. Recipes

Oats Koiloreos

19th May 2019 4

My quest to include oats in our diet led to experimentation and the making of Oats Koiloreos. Koiloreos (Koiloleos / Coiloreos), as you may know are an unleavened Goan bread […]

Veg. Recipes

Toor Dal Tadka

10th October 2016 0

The lentil broth is very popular in India. It is high in protein and easy to digest. Most vegetarians will have this on their daily menu. For us non-vegetarians, toor […]

Beef Recipes

Simple Beef Curry

27th November 2016 0

The name says it all! Simple Beef Curry is a curry that you can cook up in no time. Eat with rice or kadak pao. Serves: 6 to 8 Persons […]

Veg. Recipes

Sweet Wheat Flour Polle / Pancakes

16th April 2020 1

The Eggless Sweet Wheat Flour Polle / Pancakes is another recipe born out of boredom, of being locked in the house, of deliberately trying to cook with limited supplies in […]

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Mutton Badami Curry

16th September 2021 0

The Mutton Badami Curry is made with a base of coconut and almond thereby reducing the coconut in the curry. It’s a mild and easy to make thick curry and […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala

10th September 2016 4

The Portuguese word for stuffing is Recheio. The recheado masala is primarily used in Goa to stuff fish. However, it’s a versatile sauce that may be used in many other dishes. Ingredients: […]

Mutton Recipes

Fried Mutton Chops

23rd April 2017 2

The Fried Mutton Chops are a perfect starter. They are mildly spiced and taste good hot or cold. You can serve these as a side dish, accompanied with a pulao. […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Capsicum & Potato

17th April 2020 0

In another of a Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown predicament that a friend of ours had, it was that she had a non-functional mixer grinder and had no way to fix it […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Homemade Sur / Coconut Toddy

12th November 2017 12

Whenever we visit Goa, we always bring home some stock of coconuts (besides other stuff 🙂 from there. Once we are back home we break open the coconuts and save […]

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 […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chicken Strips for Stir Fry

30th September 2016 0

This is are instruction for preparing chicken strips which can be used in various stir frys. Ingredients: Boneless Chicken Breast Step 1: Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts and […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Tamarind Masala Rawa Fried

30th January 2017 0

This is a quick and easy way to prepare fried slices of fish. The fish thus prepared is mildly spicy and tangy. Try the kingfish tamarind masala rawa fried the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Birthday party, anniversary, kitty party, wedding, any party, no party, need custard, make custard, eat custard. Custard Caramel Pudding needs no introduction or occasion to enjoy. Try it now. (For […]

Veg. Recipes

Drumstick Temperado

13th February 2018 2

Usually drumsticks are prepared in Goa with very little seasoning. I went further and experimented with a masala and hence was born the Drumstick Temperado. The dish turned out quite […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Kingfish Mayonnaise Salad

10th October 2016 4

Fish mayonnaise salad is a common dish at all party occasions in Goa. People use all types of fish to prepare it. However, my daddy used kingfish. I use the […]

Seafood Recipes

Kingfish Head & Tail Sukkem

16th February 2018 0

Fish aficionados love the overpowering flavour of the head of fish. And eating it is to some extent an acquired taste. This is also the bony part of the fish […]

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 […]

Egg Recipes

Bread Egg Omelette

16th April 2020 2

The Bread Egg Omelette is an omelet which I prepared in the wake of the Covid-19 Lockdown here in India. It was a time when every little thing in the […]

Seafood Recipes

Pomfret in a Creamy Coconut Sauce

6th November 2016 0

This recipe was passed on to my mother by her m-i-l, my grand mom. She had had a paralytic attack and yet she was very active. My mother remembers how […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Meatball Chilly Fry

5th May 2019 0

Tired of eating chicken in various curries or dry preps – Then try your hand at the Chicken Meatball Chilly Fry. It is rather simple and quick to make and […]

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Day: 13 May 2021

Pista Elaichi Nankhatai

Goan Stuffed Squids