Eat Like Your Mumma's Made It
I was first introduced to these Saucy Chicken Lollipops at our College Canteen in St. Andrew’s, Bandra. I used to wait when that damn bell would ring and I’d run down to the canteen and grab myself two of these most delicious Saucy, Spicy Read more…
When you think you've eaten too much of a feast especially after Christmas, New Year, Easter, Birthdays or Anniversaries, you can make this simple vegetable and enjoy it with Hot chapatis. It's light, simple, quick and super delish and requires no side dish.Now that Lent Read more…
Being from a typical Goan Middle class family in Bombay, we never really saw Mushrooms being sold at the local ‘Bhajiwala’ nor did anyone in our neighborhood cook Mushrooms as they used to be super expensive and were always considered as one of the more Read more…
At home, We call Caldine “Sweet Curry” as this is a very mild curry with no spice nor spicy red Chillies like the other Goan curries. Whenever we are under the weather, my Mum makes this light and simple “Sweet Curry” for us. I remember Read more…
My absolute Favourite Drink at any café here in the UAE. Before I came to the UAE, I never thought I would even want to try an Avocado ever, because I had a horrible experience with Avocado during my college days!I was on a GM Read more…
Some call them Steak Pao, some say Cutlet Pao but in Goa, it's CART-LACE Pao! Oh YesssWhen my stomach screams *Goa* this is what i do in my kitchen. Beef cutlet pao With my favourite salad with a little watery ketchup My Goa trip Read more…
Meat Curry with Coconut Milk or Fresh grated Coconut is one of my faves. But this recipe is extra Special not only because it is made by dry roasting the spices, but also because this is how my Maternal Grandpa who we used to call Read more…
Sorpotel…. Sorpotel…. We all Love Sorpotel!! So this is a dish which is prepared at most Goan homes for every occasion you can think of! I can eat Sorpotel for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner & I'm sure many of us do too 🙂 🙂They say, Read more…
This Green Masala is a little different from the Cafrealand Guisado masala. It contains coconut which makes the Curry thick. All my cooking years, I have met people who like two different types of Green curry 1) Runny and 2) Thick. If you are a Read more…
This curry is a traditional Goan Coconut based curry. "Orange" fish curry is a staple food in most Goan homes. This version of fish curry is one of my favorites out of the many fish curry preparations that we Goans make. It is best enjoyed Read more…
This curry paste can be used for Chicken, Beef, Mutton and Meat Ball, Chicken Ball or Mutton Ball Curry. The Aroma of this Masala will surely take you back home or to the time when your Grandma would make a curry like this on a Read more…
Chicken Cafreal is a flavour packed Chicken dish that is cooked in a thick Coriander Gravy.The first time I ever ate Cafreal was when I was a little girl, at this very famous restaurant called 'Florentine' in Saligaon, Goa which till date earns it's fame Read more…
This recipe is a simple, light recipe which can be used with fish for a flavorsome Fish Guisado(A light fish curry without coconut) or you can use his masala to make a Fresh Bombay Duck Xec Xec. My Mum uses this simple light masala to Read more…
This is Not a regular or Authentic Biryani that you would find at a restaurant or at a Muslim Wedding but a very Simple Home style, makeshift, Sunday feast created by Mommy love.Her Beef Biryani used to be a hit at our eatery and even Read more…
A Biryani without Raita is like Chrisan without Floyd ……Absolutely BLAH!!! There are many types of Raita Boondi, Beetroot, Cucumber, Carrot and then there is Mixed Raita! Ooooooh so delish!This Raita that we make at home is not your regular Raita. You may or may Read more…
Salmon is a fish I was introduced to when I first came to Dubai. Ofcourse Yes! You guessed that right….at IKEA! I was so intrigued with the class that it brought to the table, that I wanted to learn more about it. More because Read more…
As a kid, Sitaphal used to be my Most Favourite Fruit. I would claim Two (The Biggest ones) only for me). We used to get the medium sized ones as the Big ones were quite expensive. But, Mum ensured that we would have it often Read more…
This is a basic Goan Fish Fry with Rava. Rava Fry Fish takes me to the Beaches of Goa where we used to enjoy these at the local shacks. Also, A good crisp rava fry fish, as easy as it may look, has so Read more…
This recipe is inspired by the Indian National Flag – The Tiranga, on the occasion of the Indian Independence Day which is celebrated on15th August.This Day also happens to be the Feast of the Assumption of Mother Mary into Heaven. This feast is celebrated Read more…
I was first heard of Corn Cheese Aloo Tikki when my accountsProfessor in Management college Professor Natika asked me if I could make thesefor a college event. I was so lost and said I don’t know how to make these butI can always ask my Read more…
So, very recently, some of our friends here in Dubai decided to catch up at my place since my Mum n Dad had come from India to be with us for a bit. Usually at my place, you’ll find a Non veg spread and Read more…
After months of waiting, My sweet friend Linda and I finally decided to go out for Coffee.We did a recipe shoot for The Family Kitchen Season 2 on COLORS TV here in the UAE and after we finished, we decided to celebrate that joy.We Read more…
Egg Curry is one of the easiest curries to make especially when I'm running late or my creative cells and thinking power go for a mighty toss and I just cannot understand what to cook. My fridge always has stock of eggs at any Read more…
This recipe was tried as a fluke since I had some leftovers!I paired it with Pan Grilled Garlic Pepper Chicken and Stir Fry! Oooooh Yummmm!And now this is my Go-to dish whenever I have sudden guestsat my door. It is so quick and hassle free Read more…
Dinner is readyLeftovers really excited me because the end productturns out insane so many ideas running in the head all at the same timeI had eaten a Pink Sauce Pasta many years ago atthis restaurant in Vasai, Bombay called Farmhouse(I hope I got the Read more…
So at home, there’s always a Pasta team. Some like Red Sauce Pasta, some like White and some like a mix of both. There are some days where the teams change too! So, in my opinion, I guess the preference of sauce depends on Read more…
So at home, there’s always a Pasta team. Some like Red Pasta, some like White and some like a mix of both. There are some days where the teams change too! So, in my opinion, I guess the preference of saucedepends on the kind of Read more…
Roasted Sweet Corn Cob or in Mumbai as we call it “Butta” with some salt and Red chilly powder and a squeeze of Lemon is a Monsoon favorite for most Mumbaikars. Another favourite is Hot boiled Sweet Corn with Butter and Lemon….ooohhhh sooo delish!I’m a Read more…
I have a love hate relationship with Upma. So, along with the Upma if there is Sheera then I love to eat it but if I have to eat it plain, Blaaaaah!! I'm not really a fan. Also, If Upma isn't sweet, I am Read more…
PCOS sometimes gets the better of me. On days when I feel guilty and dull, I try my best to motivate my Kitchen ingredients to behave themselves:) 🙂Here's a simple, no khit pit wala ekdum straight recipe which didn't require me to give any extra Read more…
I’ve had many a failed attempt at making Jowar and Bajra Bakhris. I’ve tried so many techniques but I’ve never really enjoyed making or eating them.Due to PCOD and Thyroid issues, I had to STOP consuming All Purpose Flour and Wheat Products, I had no Read more…
This is a dish which used to be a regular in my school tiffin box. During the busy mornings, my Mum would quickly whip up this simple yet delicious Bhindi bhaji. Since she used to be extremely busy with her catering business, this dish Read more…
The Traditional Hummus is made from Chickpeas. However, there is an Egyptian restaurant in the UAE where I enjoyed a bowl of Red Kidney Bean Hummus and decided to try making Hummus from various pulses after that. I use Black eyed beans, Sprouted Black chickpea, Read more…
I usually make Carrot Cake or Carrot Muffins using AllPurpose Flour for Tea Time. Since I have reduced the use of All Purpose Flour,I thought of alternating APF with Oats flour and it worked beautifully. Now Isatisfy my Sweet Cravings without feeling guilty and Read more…
This was my very first attempt at making a healthy version of Cookies. It was specially requested by a friend for her 16-month old Son who was in this phase of eating ONLY cookies. So she thought why not give him a healthy version and Read more…
The Recipe for these Shortcut Instant Holey Holes was shared by my Mum’s friend and neighbour, Aunty Sandra. As soon as I saw the ingredient list and procedure to make these dosas, the lazy side of me got so excited because this is so Easy Read more…
Bambai see aya mera dost! dost ko salaam karo!!! Rath ko Khao pio, din ko Xec Xec karo! For us in Dubai, to see Fresh Bombay Ducks(Jeetem Bombil) in the market is like seeing Lorna and Remo performing together LIVE…INSANE Excitement Whenever my Bitter Better Read more…
My Drool affair with Xinaneo(Mussels) goes way back to my childhood days during my Summer vacation in Goa. I clearly remember, these used to be a delicacy and would be sold at a Fat Price. The Best quality Big sized Xinaneo would go to the Read more…
Whenever I go for a wedding reception, my eyes are always looking for the Macaroni salad at the salad counter. I absolutely love macaroni in any form, pasta, soup, salad or plain butter garlic pepper. I usually make Macaroni salads whenever there are left over Read more…
Momsy is known for her extreme love for cooking and feeding her loved ones. She loves to elevate dishes with add ons. For example: Masoor Dal with Chicken, Dal Curry with Bacon, Omelette with Ham and Cheese and her all time fave is Beef Chilly Read more…
Very recently on a Food Group on Social Media, I came across a picture of a Beef Dish which was shared by Mr. Roque D’souza from Pakistan. That Beef looked so Succulent, Tender and Droolworthy and I could literally imagine myself digging into that Read more…
I make two types of Khichdi 1) Masala khichdi which is super yum and which my mum loves(mum is not a khichdi fan but Masala khichdi she LOVES) 2)Sick Khichdi which is watery, plain and light usually made when one is sick (Not so sure Read more…
‘Kalliz gupp gupp zhata’ was something my Nana always said whenever she'd be scared! If she saw me cooking so many hearts, I’m damn sure she’d use her famous line even today! Dedicating this post to Nana in Heaven on her 22nd Death Anniversary! May Read more…
Whenever I think of Masala Milk, I immediately think of my White uniform, 1st button off, socks rolled down, shoes full of mud, hair all messed up, after playing in the back garden and looking like a complete riot, super excited to get off that Read more…
Long distance phone calls with your loved ones don’t only last longer than you think they will, they also give some super amazing ideas to try some new stuff!So I was talking to my cousin Dalu(my 3rd or 4th cousin I still don’t know Read more…
My Bitter Better and I have been craving a good Dal Gosht ever since we came to Dubai 2014. Whatever we’ve tasted are either too Masaledaar or too bland. Our favourite Restaurant in Bombay is Hill View Restaurant in Borivali, which makes the yummiest Dal Read more…
Sorak is a Simple Goan Curry which does not contain any additional Protein. No Fish, No Prawn No Eggs Nothing at all. It draws it's richness from Fresh Grated Coconut and it’s simplicity from the simplest and bare minimum ingredients that are easily available on Read more…
The Best Part about a Chilla is that you can mix and match and add whatever veggies you want and it still tastes superb!(infact more the variety of veggies, better is the taste) Chilla is the new cool these days and a Super Healthy and Read more…
I lurrrrrrrrrve the way my Mommy-in-law makes this raddish bhaji. With plain Hot chapatis, this makes for an amazing light yummy dinner!The traditional Goan way of making raddish is in a foogath style with coconut, an onion a green chilly very little oil and water Read more…
I was introduced to Tender Coconut Pudding here in Dubai at a Kerala Restaurant ‘Calicut Paragon’ and I was hell bent on learning how to make it at home. I checked many a Youtube video and the main ingredient used in this pudding is Gelatin Read more…
Malai Tangdi Kebabs used to be a regular in Dad’s tiffin! Oh Yeahhh! My Dad never took a tiffin from home, instead he used to get home his share of Lunch and Dinner from the Hotel! Hahah we the lucky kids 😊 Malai Tikkas, Read more…
Mushroom Soup is something I’ve enjoyed at almost all Buffets I’ve been too. And now I sit to wonder why is this soup so commonly served?? If you know the answer, please feel free to write to me:) And No, I'm not complaining, I just Read more…
One of The Best things Social Media has done for so many of us is that it has given us some of the Most AMAZING friends and one of them is the Gift of my dearest Linda Gonsalves Fernandes to me! We connected on Read more…
Sometimes All you want is a Simple Bhaji and some Hot Chaps….This is exactly how this dish was created. After a very Fat Feasty Weekend, I just wanted to go All Veg! Oh Yes….The Carnivore Me! hahaha! So, I went to the Market and Read more…
If you know me well, you’ll know that I’m not such a fan of veggies. I mean, if you give it to me I will most definitely eat it but if I have to make it, I’m not too happy to make it. But this Read more…
To enjoy some Good Brain cutlets, it’s ok if you don’t have yours in place, because I never do! hahahaBrain or any other organ meat is a delicacy that is enjoyed mainly by those who have been introduced to it at a very early age Read more…
So, this is just another Chicken Fry Recipe which I created since my Bitter Better and I are a little under the weather and don’t feel like eating anything Spicy.This Chicken Fry Recipe is So simple and with bare minimum ingredients that you’ll easily find Read more…
This Vegetable has a very close place to heart because It has a very Goan emotion to it. This bhaji is called Snake Beans or Long Beans because of it’s long length and it’s look similar to that of a snake. In Konkani, this is Read more…
GKH is usually prepared during Winter when it’s the season of those Beautiful Plump Sweet Red Carrots. Hence, since most Indian Wedding stake place during the Winter season, GKH is a must have at the Dessert Counter. If it’s not seen on the dessert counter, Read more…
Baida Roti takes me back to my Childhood days where Mom nDad would take us to the street carts at Crawford Market or Bade Miyan in Colaba, South Bombay to enjoy the most Mouth watering Baida rotis we’ve ever enjoyed. Mum makes these at home Read more…
In this recipe, I’ve used Dudhi(Bottle Gourd) and Fresh PrawnsNana's Special – Prawn & Dudee CaldineMy Nana Doll would always eat her curry like this, Bread pieces dunked into the Curry where all the Bread would be soaked with the Curry. She would tell us Read more…
Anda Burji with some Home Baked Goodness turned into Masala Pav and downing it with some Piping Hot Kadak Cutting! While Some people date over Coffee and Wine, there are some(like my Bitter Betterand me) who date over Missal Pav, Burji Pav, Vada Pav, Ganna Juice, Cutting Read more…
At Home, we can eat Pork each and every day, especially my Dad! He just LOVES Pork! When we think of Pork the First thing that comes to our mind is a Nice Red Fiery Pork Sorpotel or Vindalho and the next best thing is Read more…
I was introduced to Carrot Cake by my sister in law Sophie, about2 years ago. Her Carrot cake is, Hands down, the best I’ve eaten so far. If it wasn’t for her, I don’t think I would ever have daredto purchase or make a Carrot Read more…
Caldine, be it Fish, Prawn or Cauliflower, used to be my Nana's favourite curry. She would make pieces of bread and dunk it into the curry and eat it. She used to call it Sweet Curry as this curry does not contain Red Chillies like Read more…
I was first introduced to Tongue Roast Chilly Fry by my sweet and kind Manglorean neighbour aunty Philomena Mascarenhas(May her soul rest in peace). One afternoon, she sent us a bowl of Tongue chilly fry and it was soooooo yum! Sadly, I never got Read more…
Anybody for Mutton Bone Soap?? This is perfect to keep Gorom in a Thond Thond climate In a typical Goan home, this soup is given to those who have a flu, common cold and cough and even for those who get diagnosed with Asthama or Read more…
