Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Vendakka Moru Curry. Fried okra in a delectable yoghurt-coconut milk curry. It is smooth, savory and ‘lick the platter clean’ worthy! My mom made this all the time growing up and now, I carry on the tradition. Okra (Ladies fingers) are fried till golden-crisp before they are added to the …
Masala Chicken Roast. Get Ready to be Yummified, once again! It is common for chicken, seafood, or lamb dishes that are stir-fried to be termed ‘ROASTS’ in India. These roasts consist of smaller-sized pieces of protein, covered in a dry – semi-dry gravy. Try this simple, lip-smacking preparation of chicken in …
Tandoori Fish Fry Tandoori Fish Fry is a delicious way to use Tandoori Marinade. Seafood lovers will love this coastal recipe. It uses the Tandoori marinade in a slightly different method adding some additional coating and instead of being grilled in a tandoor or oven, this Fish is pan-fried on one …
Butter Chicken Biryani | Singapore Style Easy Biryani Rice Singapore, being such a cultural melting pot, has a lot to offer in the food scene! There are so many local delights as well as cuisine-fusion varieties available. The local cuisine is eclectic and Chinese, Malay, and Indian as well as …
Quick Sambar | Speedy Breakfast Recipe For those of you who love to have idli or dosa for breakfast, here is a Quick Sambar recipe. Made with just whole, peeled shallots and potato, it is very easy to make. God knows we all need easier dishes for breakfast time, being …
Malabar Fish Curry with Coconut Tamarind and Tomato Kerala is known for its delicious fish and seafood. There are so many varieties of fish curry that are so very delicious. While in many curries, ‘kudampuli’ or gambooge is used, in the Malabar region, most curries only use tamarind as the …
Kozhi Ada | Mini Fried Chicken Dumplings Hi everyone! Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. Thank you to all my blog readers who sent in comments and wishes.. I have been away for over a month and sadly had no access …
Vanpayar Ularthiyathu | Brown Bean and Shallots Mash Vanpayar Ularthiyathu is the classic Kerala comfort food. The ‘brown beans’ (red cow peas / red gram / ‘red chawli’) are a brownish version of the ‘green bean’ or whole ‘mung dal’. It also looks similar in shape to the ‘black-eyed bean’, …
Fish Roe Fry | Kerala ‘Palinjeen’ Fry Fish Roe Fry is a favorite in our house. Whenever I get good fish roe (Fish Eggs), I usually prepare it in this way. Both female fish roe (Hard Roe) and male fish roe (Soft Roe), may be used.. In the picture, I have used …
Delicious Green Chutney | Green Coriander Dressing This is my take on a Delicious Green Chutney or ‘Dahi Wala Hara Chutney’. My recipe is slightly different, but give you a perfect, creamy sauce like chutney that is perfect for all types of Tikkas and Kebabs. It is also great in …
Rogan Josh | Kashmiri Mutton Curry This is the hugely popular Mutton Curry from the beautiful Kashmir Valley. One of the menu items of the ‘Kashmiri Wazwaan’, the traditional Kashmiri banquet. Rogan Josh was bought to Kashmir by the Mughals. The dish is of Persian origin and is rich and …
Chicken Tikka Sandwich Baguette This is my version of an easy Chicken Tikka Sandwich Baguette. Who can resist delicious Chicken Tikka? Well this is a simplified but delicious version made into a hearty sandwich. Crusty Italian Bread or Baguettes will be the preferred bread for this Sandwich. You need that hard …
Mung Dal Tadka – Perfectly Cooked and Seasoned Lentils What is it about the humble dal, that makes it a comfort food that transcends cultures? Simple, healthy and just plain delicious. Let’s take a look at the different elements to consider if you want to make that perfect Dal! First …
Dal Makhani Punjabi Recipe | Delicious Buttery Lentils Whole Black Lentils (Urad Sabut Dal) is used to make this creamy and well blended dish. Dal Makhani, may not be as quick as other lentils to prepare as it requires a longer cook time. For those who may not know, …
Mamak Style Crispy Fried Chicken If you are a lover of fried chicken, then this you gotta try! With just a few simple ingredients, Mamak Style Fried Chicken is so juicy on the inside and the crust is down right addictive! What’s different about this Fried Chicken is that the coating …
This a my absolute favorite Keema Samosa | Mince Meat Sambousek Recipe! Quite easy to make, just takes some time, peeling the samosa pastry and filling them. I like to toss the wok and get some ‘flaming’ action in there to get a deliciously smoky flavor! Trust me you will …
Idli Manchurian Idli Manchurian is a great way to give the previous days Idli’s a yummy makeover. The staple South Indian Breakfast gets fancy. I love Idli occasionally for breakfast. However no one seems to be interested in having it two days in a row and I always seem to …
Masala Dosa | Spicy Potato Filling | Aloo Bhaji This is the tasty, spicy potato filling for Masala Dosa, also known as Aloo Bhaji. So simple to make, this filling may be used as a side dish with Puris as well. I love plain crispy dosas with chutney and …
Chutney for Dosa / Idli Crispy, Tasty Dosas and Soft, Spongy Idlis require the essential accompaniments, Sambar and Coconut Chutney to make for a perfect Breakfast. Here is my recipe for a very simple but perfect Chutney
Soya Chunks Roast | Meal Maker Roast (Vegetarian Meat Roast) This Soya Chunks Roast is a vegetarian recipe that will be a favourite amongst even die-hard non-vegetarians. Soya Chunks require some effort to change the otherwise bland and strange textured Soy Product into and extremely flavoursome, juicy and very …