Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Dahi Vada / Thayir Vada | Lentil Fritters in Yoghurt Dahi Vada / Thayir Vada is a very popular cold snack in India. It can be served as a side with the main meal or it can be served as a ‘chaat’ item. It may differ slightly from region to region, and again from home …
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 yoghurt-coconut sauce. They absorb the …
Pisang Goreng or Goreng Pisang? Well the popular snack of deep fried banana is referred to by both of these names, but Goreng Pisang refers to the ‘action’ of cooking the banana while ‘Pisang Goreng’ actually means ‘Fried Banana’. Small sized bananas are fried whole, with a crispy coating enclosing the hot and soft banana filling. …
Leek and Potato Soup, cooked in 10 minutes. I am one of those people who thinks that there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a nice bowl of hot soup. Who doesn’t like soup? Is there anybody, really? Well, this one is my go to extra quick recipe when I need something fast. I make it …
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 so hectic – especially if …
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’, except it’s smaller.
Dill Pickles | Easy Homemade Refrigerator Pickles (with slideshow) These dill pickles are my favorite instant pickles.. They may be used just after 24 hours. It’s no doubt that home made products, usually beat the flavor and reliability of store bought. Pickles are no exception! And the dill pickles from the store usually contain too …
Asparagus Dip | Creamy Simple Asparagus Spread This Asparagus dip, is extremely quick and easy to make! Quite tasty and even kids will enjoy this vegetable in spreadable form! I am always looking for ways to get the kids to eat certain veggies.. Sometimes, a dip is the easiest way to achieve this. Creamy and …
Slata Mechouia | Tunisian Grilled Pepper Salad Slata Mechouia | Tunisian Grilled Pepper Salad is one of the most popular and traditional foods served in Tunisia. If you love dips and are always looking for something different, this is excellent. The combination of peppers, once grilled gives a unique and delicious flavor as well …
Spicy Grilled Baby Corn My daughter often wanders into the kitchen, proclaiming she is hungry and that I must fix her something yummy to eat. Three meals a day is hard enough, it’s not possible to give the kids cooked, tasty snacks everyday.. usually our tea time, is biscuits and Milo for the kids. Naureen helped …
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 sandwiched like my Chicken Tikka …
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 and foremost, if you are …
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, the black dal is the …
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 sambar. On some days, however …
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 meaty textured dish. This dish …
Makki ki Roti Sarson ka Saag | Punjabi Cornmeal Flatbread and Mustard Greens Makki ki Roti Sarson ka Saag, a traditional duo in the Cuisine of Punjab, often makes its way to the dining table in the Colder Months. ‘Makki ki Roti’ is flatbread made from Maize flour or Indian Cornmeal. It is yellow …
Bombay Ragda Pattice – Indian Chaat Recipe Bombay Ragda Pattice is a delicious ‘Chaat’ dish that is a meal in itself. The ‘Ragda’ is a peas based gravy that is poured over potato tikkis and garnished with Chutneys, Onion and Coriander Leaves. Usually, white peas (Vatana) is used, but they can be made with …
Pongal Recipe | Ven Pongal ‘Pongal’ is a festival in Southern India to celebrate the coming of the Harvest Season. ‘Pongal’ is a derivation of the word ‘Pong’, which means to ‘spill over’ or ‘boil over’. There are two dishes associated with this festival. One savory and one sweet. The savory version is …
Tasty Vegetarian Quesadillas | Mushroom Baked Bean Quesadillas These Vegetarian Quesadillas made with Sautéed Mushrooms and Baked Beans, are a ‘quick to whip up’ snack for anytime! Great way to get some protein on a Vegetarian Diet too. I make these for breakfast on lazy weekends. They are so tasty too!