Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
How to make Perfect Yoghurt I use a LOT of yoghurt in my cooking, in salads, dips and I love to eat it plain as well.Buying that much yoghurt is a lot of dollars and not much (sense)… when making absolutely perfect yoghurt is so easy and saves you so much money! You need …
Khubz – Arabian Pita Bread This Bread is so comforting! Making Wraps/ Shawarmas or dipped in Hummus. Even with your favourite curries. Khubz is the Arabian bread that is stocked up in Arab homes at all times. If you live in Meditteranean or Gulf Countries it is available and quite cheap…. but If you live …
Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk Growing up, this was my favorite curry. dolloped over plain white long grained rice…. It was just sooo good. Moms friends from different countries often requested that she make this too, so I believe it appeals to the International Palate. The recipe is very simple but I must warn you …
How to Make Indian Tea with Milk Okay so if you are ‘Desi’ you can move on to my next post, because I know we all know how to make a cup of Chai! Living abroad all my life, I have had people from so many countries compliment my Indian Tea with Milk, that I …
Fish and Tapioca – Kappa Meen Curry ‘Kappayum Meenum’ (Kappa Meen Curry) – a true Keralite affair between the Cassava Root and the red hot (not too spicy) Fish Curry! The textures and combined flavors are deeply comforting. The soft but ‘al dente’ Tapioca preparation, smothered in a coconut gravy and spiced sourness provided by the …
Malaysian Laksa Recipe – Curried Noodle Soup with Prawns and Fresh Herbs I Love Laksa! It’s Malaysian & Singapore comfort food at its best. A noodle soup with a curried broth, that is bursting with flavor! Don’t cringe at the thought of using dried prawns and Belachan( Shrimp Paste) in the broth. They must be …
Kadai Murgh / Wok Cooked Chicken This Kadai Murgh Recipe was taught to me by my Pakistani Neighbour Asma. Also here’s my Favorite Other Kadai Chicken Recipe. This recipe calls for chili powder to taste – so you can make it as spicy as you like. You can also add more green chillies. You …
Ghee Rice / NeyChoru Ghee Rice or ‘Ney Choru’ is very easy to make and is one of those dishes that you can make for Sunday Lunches or Weeknight dinners very simply! In our house we like our ghee rice with a good Country Style Chicken Curry or a Yummy Beef Curry. It’s also great with …
Easy Tasty Lime Pickle – Indian Recipe for Lime or Lemon pickle There is something about a good pickle! The tartness combined with the spiciness, it just tickles your tongue! I love pickles as a side to most dal/lentil main dishes with rice. This lime pickle is so simple, you will be wondering why on …
Kadai Chicken Karahi or Kadai Chicken. This North Indian and Pakistani delicious dish is a staple at most restaurants that serves Indo Continental foods. Kadai Chicken comes in various styles, spicy with capsicum or light and creamy. My favorite is this DELICIOUS… Creamy Chicken Karahi, that uses yoghurt and cream There is no Chili powder …
Winged Bean Salad with Prawns Fresh from my friend Mini’s garden. This Funny looking bean goes by many names : Winged Bean, Asparagus Pea, Goa bean, Kacang Botol, Four sided bean, Square Bean, Chathura Payar, Irachi Payar etc… Have you had it? It’s very crunchy and thus great in salads. I am making a …
Pinwheel Sandwiches with Tuna/Chicken and Bread Cold sandwiches always make for great party food. When you need a list of finger foods to make for your party or a snack for the kids that they enjoy by the mouthfuls, this is it! Bite size pinwheel sandwiches made with chicken or tuna, and adding carrots or …
Simple Baked Spinach Squares -Tasty Recipe Simple Baked Spinach Squares makes a great healthy snack or alongside a meal. It’s so quick to prepare and pop in the oven …and its so tasty! I like to use baby spinach, Chinese baby spinach, palak, or ‘phuay leng’. You can also add some savory stir-fried minced chicken …
Mahshi Stuffed Vegetables in Tomato Sauce By Najeeb P A ‘Mahshi’ translated literally means ‘Stuffed’. A traditional Arabian method of preparing stuffed vegetables and different types of squash in many middle eastern countries. Incorporates rice and minced meat into the vegetables which have been hallowed and served in a Tomato based sauce make for a …
Delicious pan-grilled Asian Chicken Chops recipe. No deep frying here, so yes it’s healthier. And it is so delicious. My girls, when they were younger would have a small fight over who gets the bigger chops every time! Sure it can be served on its own like a steak with veggies, or as a side …
Butter Cereal Chicken | Cereal Prawn Singapore If you are from Singapore you have probably had ‘Nestum’ Cereal growing up. It is a common ready to make cereal popular in Singapore and Malaysia. It’s available in other countries too but this Dish is native to Singapore. Nestum, for those who have never had it, is …
Kerala Green Pepper Corn Sardine Curry – Pachakurumulagu Mathi Curry In Kerala, sardines are always available fresh from the sea and they are prepared in most households as a staple item. Sardine curry is very tasty. This particular curry is a special one. It uses a crushed paste made from fresh green pepper corns, to …
Middle Eastern Pizza – With Mince and Baharat Spice – Vegetarian Version Included My Middle Eastern Pizza – is different. It is ‘Middle East’ inspired and uses ‘Baharat’ Spice. I usually make it using minced meat but I use only vegetables when I’m going vegetarian. So you can take your pick. It’s an awesome recipe that …
Nadan Beef Curry is the traditional, home cooked beef curry of Kerala. Anything labeled ‘Nadan’ means that it is traditional and true to its provincial roots. This is a beef curry recipe that packs a tasty punch! Taught to me by my mother. Great, served with ghee rice and raita. Sure to satisfy! Here’s the recipe for …
Shrimp Curry with Coconut and Bilimbi Fruit Whenever I get this fruit known as bilimbi fruit or ‘irumban puli, I love to prepare fish or shrimp with it. I love the unique sour tone it adds. A change from using Gambooge, Tamarind, or Mango for seafood. Have you tried it? The fruit can also be …