Recently inspired by a recipe for prawn molho shared by my friend Giselda Menezes from The Madhouse Balcao (her mother’s recipe), I decided to use dates to add volume, texture and […]

Cakes & Bakes

Rose Coconut Bundt Cake

8th December 2019 0

The Rose Coconut Bundt Cake is a lightly flavoured coconut cake made using dessicated coconut and coconut milk. Contrary to the Batica – Goan Coconut Cake (click here) or the […]

Egg Recipes

Shakshuka

28th June 2020 0

Shakshuka is a popular dish in the Middle East. It is basically poached eggs on a bed of vegetables. (There are other variations of the dish too) The ample use […]

Pork Recipes

Assado de Leitao

27th December 2017 8

We made this Assado de Leitao with a whole hind leg of a pigling. Although it was not a suckling, the meat was tender and lean. We pot roasted it […]

Sweets & Desserts

Goan Ragi Dodol

10th September 2016 6

Dodol is a Goan sweet prepared at Christmas. It is traditionally prepared with rice flour. However, this version uses finger Millet which is full of natural goodness. The cooking time […]

Veg. Recipes

Raw Mango Salad

19th May 2019 0

The Raw Mango Salad is very simple to make. All you need are some semi ripe firm mangoes and a few common kitchen ingredients. So what are you waiting for […]

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 […]

Veg. Recipes

Okra Kali Miri Stir Fry

26th November 2016 3

We first ate the okra kali miri stir fry (Ladyfinger Stir Fry) at a restaurant in Kanyakumari and I must say that black pepper compliments the okra just perfectly. As […]

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: […]

Chicken Recipes

Cold Meat Stuffed Chicken

16th October 2016 0

The Cold Meat Stuffed Chicken is perfect to serve on special occasions. It provides ornamental value to your buffet table and it tastes just yum. If you have leftovers (I bet […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Red Coconut Chutney

2nd February 2018 1

The Goan Red Coconut Chutney is not as popular as the Green Chutney (click here for the green version) and was used as a substitute for curry. And since it […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken in Dahi Cashewnut Gravy

22nd November 2017 0

Chicken in Dahi Cashewnut Gravy is a mild gravy. The chicken turns out succulent and soft in this gravy. The gravy is fluidic and best served with hot rice. Serves: […]

Veg. Recipes

Dal Chapati

17th April 2020 0

The Dal Chapatis are made with wheat flour and left-over cooked dal. I mostly cook this masoor dal (click here) and unintentionally there is always some of the dal that […]

Veg. Recipes

Goan Pressure Cooker Pea Pulao

23rd November 2018 0

Enter a scenario when you have sudden guests at home. It’s around lunch time and you cannot send them away without having lunch. The Goan Pressure Cooker Pea Pulao is […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Curry

8th October 2017 6

This recipe of chicken curry is influenced by a combination of cuisines in India. The use of dagad phool gives the dish it’s distinct aroma. You can serve this curry […]

Veg. Recipes

Palak Paneer ka Milan

9th November 2016 1

This is not the regular palak paneer recipe and therefore did not know what to name it. Hubby dear came to the rescue and gave it a stimulating Indian name – […]

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 […]

Mutton Recipes

Malbari Mutton Koorma

8th March 2018 0

The Malbari Mutton Koorma has the distinct flavours unique to this region of the state of Kerala. Though the curry is similar to the Goan Xacuti, it is a lot […]

Chicken Recipes

Grandma’s Chicken

10th September 2016 3

I have some fuzzy remembrance of my Granny cooking a certain chicken dish. Though I was too young to know all the stuff she put into it, the flavour had […]

Pork Recipes

Crumb Fried Pork

23rd November 2018 1

I have this diary that I’ve kept ever since I was a teenager. It contains notes and scribblings or recipes or cooking tips that I’ve come across all these years. […]

Veg. Recipes

Doodhi Channa Bhaji

10th September 2016 0

This vegetable is minimalistic in nature and does not take away anything from the core ingredients. The doodhi channa bhaji can be added to any meal to enrich it with […]

Seafood Recipes

Shark Fish Cutlet

7th September 2017 3

If you eat shark fish, you’ll love making these cutlets. It will be damn easy getting the flesh off the bone. And even if some in your family do not […]

Mutton Recipes

Kerala Mutton Stew

27th November 2016 0

This is a Kerala style mutton broth. Even though you look at the number of spices listed below, the gravy turns out to be mild and the flavour of the […]

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