Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Pasta with Soya Chunks Following my recent success with concocting a pretty darn good Soya Chunks Manchurian recipe, I decided to investigate further on how these little Soy Morsels can be incorporated into Main Courses. My sister told me that she makes it with Pasta and it’s quite well received. …
Falafel Sandwich from Scratch – Sauce, Pita, Pickle & Falafel My absolute favorite Sandwich is the Middle Eastern Shawarma! Falafel Sandwich can be called a vegetarian counterpart of the Shawarma. When I lived in the Middle East, they were called ‘Felafel Sandwiches’, although they are wrapped in Arabic bread (Khubz), …
Soya Chunk Manchurian / Meal Maker Manchurian Soya Meal is a good source of protein for those who need a meat replacement. Soya chunks cooked properly absorb many flavors so it can be cooked the way most meat dishes are prepared. This is probably why Vegans often include it in …
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 …
Falafel – Simple Chickpeas and Parsley Patties – Lebanon Falafel – A middle eastern street food. It can be made of ground chick peas or fava beans or both. I prefer the originality of using the chick peas alone. I have tried canned chickpeas as well as soaking …
Upma – Quick Savory Semolina Breakfast Upma – Quick and Simple. I love Upma for breakfast. Wake up late for some reason, and just have to scatter to make breakfast sometimes? Upma is the perfect solution. For me personally, I can even have it plain. My husband however …
Makai Palak – Curried Corn with Spinach My brother had this Corn and Spinach Dish on a Flight once and described it to be a very tasty dish that seemed simple to make. I knew I had to find out what it was. I tried some variations on recipes that …
Kumbalanga Curry A simple Vegetarian Curry that is a daily regimen in many Kerala households. Healthy and very simple.
Drumstick Leaf Dal Curry with Coconut Milk Healthy green drumstick leaves ( see health benefits) are incorporated into this simple Curried lentil dish. It is so tasty and simple. The hardest part would be picking the leaves off the stem, which takes some time. I just grab a basket and …
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 …
Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Dip / Spread This Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Dip takes very little effort although peeling the roasted eggplant can be messy. A smoky, earthy spread that goes great with chips or Pita Crisps. Nice with wholemeal bread too. This red bell pepper (capsicum) adds a …
Chocolate Tofu Pie – Chocolate Mousse Pie I came across the idea of using Tofu in milk shakes and desserts recently. I like my soy products so I thought, Wouldn’t it be great if I could make a healthier dessert for my family? This pie is so lusciously silken …
Kerala Egg Roast with Tomatoes and Onions – Traditional Style If you are from Kerala you have had Appam and Egg Roast at least once in your lifetime, I’m sure. If you haven’t? Where have you been???? It was my favorite Kerala breakfast for so many years! Then I got …
Chili Gobi Recipe – Crispy Fried Cauliflower Snack Cauliflower! Some people love it. I do. Some dont like the texture and bite. However in this crispy snack version, I believe even those ‘On the Fencers’ will agree it’s great for a tea-time snack! Must be served hot and crispy! Chili Gobi …
Homemade French Fries – How to make French Fries After my post for the delicious cheese sauce for cheese fries I got so many messages asking how to make Home Made Fries. So this is for you. The secret to the best, french fries is that they are deep …
How to Make Tahini Sesame Paste In this post, we go over How to make TAHINI Sesame Paste. Tahini is a MUST HAVE item in any Middle Eastern Pantry. My love for Lebanese and Middle Eastern Foods demands that I always stock up on this paste. It has soooo many …
Shamandar Bi Tahini An easy to prepare dip with the enhanced creaminess of yogurt and silky sesame sauce for a Middle Eastern Fair. Similar to Beetroot pachadi.
Peechinga Parippu -Luffa / Ridge Gourd with Split Green Lentils /Moong Dal This, for me is the ultimate comfort food. So easy to prepare and so good over rice. Especially over Kerala Rice. I dont need anything else. My Chilly Fried Dry Shrimp Delicacy goes great with this!
Cheese Fries Cheese Sauce Recipe Made EASY! Okay, I am going to share my ‘Secret’ QUICK recipe for ” the cheese sauce ”. You know the kind you can squirt all over your cheese fries and make your kids drool over them! This is a simpleton recipe but I guarantee …
Vegetable Kurma Recipe by Roshna Hussain The typical Vegetable Kurma – a hearty stewed vegetable curry is always a good accompaniment to Indian flat breads or rice. Try diping it with your favorite crusty, toasted bread next time as an evening snack!