I have named this preparation of bhaji as Cabbage & Potato Bhaji – Goan Soup Style because it tastes very much like the simple vegetable soup prepared in Goan households. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Paneer Ki Mithai

16th October 2016 0

The paneer (cottage cheese) is used extensively in Indian cuisine. It is used for starters, main course, sweet meals and various varied preparations which make it a versatile ingredient in […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dodol

28th April 2018 8

The Dodol is a Goan sweet made with coconut milk, jaggery and rice flour. To make the Dodol melt in the mouth, it is essential to use the right proportion […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Cheesy White Sauce

1st March 2017 0

The cheesy white sauce is easy to make and is used in recipes likes pastas, pies, vegetable casseroles, filling for patties or puffs, or even as a topping on savoury […]

Veg. Recipes

Vegetable Fried Rice

30th April 2020 0

The Vegetable Fried Rice is easy to make with a few basic vegetables and rice. It is a filling dish which can be served at either lunch or dinner. You […]

Seafood Recipes

Brinjal stuffed with Goan Prawn Recheio

25th March 2017 0

The brinjal stuffed with Goan prawn recheio is easy to make and follows my successful attempt of using this particular stuffing (prawn recheio) with pomfrets (see here) and Bombay ducks […]

Sweets & Desserts

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.2

15th August 2019 0

Patoleo / Pattoyo V.2. is a quicker but alternate method to make the coconut-jaggery stuffed rice dumplings. This method is good when you do not have the Goan red rice […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Nawabi

7th April 2019 2

Chicken is cooked in an onion, cashewnut and curd gravy to make the Chicken Nawabi. The preparation is smooth (no whole spices or meat bones to deal with) and can […]

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. […]

Sweets & Desserts

Dark Chocolate Fudge

27th November 2017 7

The Dark Chocolate Fudge is an easy to make sweet. It uses a very few ingredients, take up very little of your time and will earn oodles of love and […]

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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xacuti

8th October 2017 3

The Goan Xacuti curry in another avatar – the crab xacuti. It’s just as inviting! I have used blue swimmer crabs to make the curry, but you can use the […]

Sweets & Desserts

Rawa Laddu

4th November 2018 1

Rawa Laddu / Laddoo is an Indian sweet made with semolina and is traditionally prepared as a festival sweet. The laddus are hand moulded into small spheres and stay good […]

Cakes & Bakes

Black Forest Trifle Pudding

12th May 2021 0

The Black Forest Trifle Pudding is basically a deconstructed Black Forest Cake (Click here). We use two more ingredients in the trifle than in the cake to make this yummy […]

Chicken Recipes

Butter Chicken

22nd May 2020 0

Butter Chicken, also called Murg Makhani, needs no introduction but for the sake of propriety it is a deboned roasted chicken cooked in a creamy, buttery and sweetish gravy. The […]

Cakes & Bakes

Goan Kadak Pao

8th April 2020 0

This is by far the easiest recipe for Goan Kadak Pao you will get. It is easy to make and quite close to the ones we get from the bakery. […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Stuffed Squids

13th May 2021 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 […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab & Prawn Ros Curry

9th March 2018 0

I had bought some really fresh crabs and prawns and couldn’t quite decide what to make for lunch that day. I just could not bear keeping one of the two […]

Cakes & Bakes

Nankhatai

1st December 2017 4

Nankhatai is an easy to make shortbread biscuit. The ingredients for the nankhatai need to be kneaded and not whisked. How your nankhatai turn out, depends on how well you […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Mackerel Cutlets

7th November 2016 2

Mackerels are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. They have a distinct flavour. However, those who are fussy fish eaters (children especially), may find it difficult to eat mackerels […]

Veg. Recipes

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela

30th March 2020 0

Tomato Omlette / Besan Cheela / Chilla is a very easy to make snack and uses a very few ingredients. It is made with besan (gram flour). You can serve […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Date & Tamarind Chutney

20th May 2020 0

The Date & Tamarind Chutney is a sweet and tangy chutney used in the preparation of numerous Indian savoury snacks called Chaat. You need to have this chutney handy when […]

Cakes & Bakes

Brandy Fruit Cake

22nd November 2017 23

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. […]

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