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Mushroom Fried Rice

10th September 2016 HomeCook 2

Chinese cuisine has gained popularity in India like no other foreign cuisine. From street vendors to the luxury hotels, all have Chinese dishes on their menu. This is a Indianized […]

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Seafood Recipes

Goan Coconut Milk Kingfish Curry

20th November 2017 4

The Goan Coconut Milk Kingfish Curry is a mildly spiced curry. The kingfish [Seer Fish] goes very well with this light curry and is best served with hot rice. This […]

Seafood Recipes

Canned Sardine Cutlets

9th March 2018 8

You know how it is some days, you feel very lethargic to cook, but must, because you are the woman of the house and you have mouths to feed. And […]

Seafood Recipes

Fish Chilly

23rd October 2016 0

This is the Indianized version of the fish chilly recipe. It can be served with Fried Rice. Follow simple steps to make this dish in no time. Serves: A Family […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Batica/Batk/Bathk – V.1.

1st December 2018 29

The Goan Batk / Batica / Bathk – V.1. is a coconut-semolina cake. It is a popular make for any celebratory or festive occasion in Goan. V.1. stands for Version […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Pao (Indian Bread)

29th March 2020 12

Goan Pao / Pav Indian Bread is an easy to make bread and uses a few ingredients. Although, the recipe looks lengthy and daunting, it is quite easy to make. […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheesy Potato Squares

15th September 2017 0

Instead of having your children eat ready to eat processed foods as snacks, it is better to feed them these fun cheesy potato squares. You can also serve the cheesy […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Potato Chops

11th March 2018 1

Prawn Potato Chops are fried potato dumplings which are stuffed with a prawn filling. Potato chops are made with chicken, prawns, minced meat, canned meat and even with vegetables. Though […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheese Potato Chops

21st March 2020 0

I always wished to make a non-minced meat potato chop, but the thought of using vegetables or mushroom or cottage cheese (paneer) did not appeal to me. I wanted to […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Cafreal Masala

29th November 2016 4

The Goan cafreal masala can be made and stored in the refrigerator and can be used to marinate chicken and fish before frying it. Don’t miss out the jaggery as it gives […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Breadfruit Rava Fried

16th October 2016 0

Goans love the breadfruit and when the breadfruit is in season, we’ll use it in curries or simply fry it coated with semolina. Follow the simple steps listed below and […]

Veg. Recipes

Garlicky Red Amaranth

2nd February 2017 0

The leaves of the rajgira plant are harvested when tender for use in Indian Cooking. There are many species of this leaf vegetable and commonly they are referred to as […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Blanching of Vegetables or Fruits.

10th September 2016 0

Blanching is a technique used to retain the colour, texture and nutrients of fibrous vegetables or fruits. It is also used to peel the skin off fruits like peaches and […]

Sweets & Desserts

Kesar Vermicelli Kheer

19th November 2018 0

The Vermicelli Kheer is favourite dessert all over India. Served in different variation like Payasam, Sheer Korma, etc. Try my recipe of the vermicelli kheer flavoured with Kashmiri Saffron and […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Coconut Cashewnut Filling

7th February 2018 4

Coconut Cashewnut Filling or chunn as we call it in Goa, is one of the many types of fillings that are used to stuff pancakes. The filling can also be […]

Chicken Recipes

IFC – Ina’s Fried Chicken

8th May 2020 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 […]

Sweets & Desserts

Caramel Yogurt Pudding

26th April 2018 7

The Caramel Yogurt Pudding is pure vegetarian. The taste of the Caramel Yogurt Pudding is not identical but close to that of the original Custard Caramel. The taste is a […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Para

20th May 2017 0

Dry Mackerel Para is a pickle made using sun-dried mackerels. Goans make this pickle and store it for the rainy season as fish is not easily available in those months. […]

Veg. Recipes

Cluster Bean Peanut Bhaji

10th August 2019 2

Cluster Bean Peanut Bhaji is a dry preparation of the vegetable locally called tidki-midki / gavar. The cluster beans have a bitter-sweet flavour and are a good combination with some […]

Seafood Recipes

Fried Pepper Squid Rings

22nd February 2019 1

This one is really easy, especially if you don’t need to clean the squids yourself. You can serve these Fried Pepper Squid Rings as a snack, starter or on the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Ponsache Sanna Jackfruit Dumplings

24th March 2017 2

Sanna is a rice dumpling prepared by Goans and Mangaloreans. The plain sanna (see here) is used like a bread to eat your favourite dish. You can make many variations. When the […]

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Veg. Recipes

Mushroom Fried Rice