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Thai Chicken Satay These favorite Thai style satay sticks are so easy to make. Blend a few ingredients to a paste. Marinate the chicken pieces, skewer them and then grill or bbq till done. That simple. And the street side dish dissappears before you can get them to the dinner table. Must be served warm. …
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 settle in front of the …
Szechuan Mushroom Dosa Wraps This Indo-Chinese fusion recipe is really tasty! Combining the Favorite crispy South Indian Breakfast crepe with Spicy Szechuan/ Sichuan style mushroom and vegetable stir fry, it really makes a statement! I saw this idea in a magazine somewhere and forgot about it till I had some Dosa batter and lots of …
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 …
Tom Yum Fried Rice Tom Yum or Tom Yam refers to the spicy, hot and sour soup made in Thailand, the main components of which are: galangal, shallots, garlic, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaf, tamarind, palm sugar and red chillies. The ingredients are crushed and fried to a paste. Tom Yum Fried Rice uses this …
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 twist to the regular Baba …
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 …
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 and creamy. Pretty good considering …
Kerala Beef Chilli Fry – Indo Chinese Lip Smacking Beef Fry, right in front of you. This beef fry was one of my dads creations and my mom helped me to recreate his recipe. Have I told you that my mom is the best cook I know? She’s awesome. My dad an Aeronautical Engineer by …
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 …
Green Pepper Corn Chicken Curry We visited the Hill Stations of India once, and at the Hotel there, they served a wonderfully different Green Chicken Curry. We were there for a few days and over that time I asked them what was in it. The chef came out and we told him we loved the …
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 …
Nutella Pumpkin Cookies I Love the idea of Pumpkin Puree in cookies, Pumpkin is so naturally sweet when baked to a puree that it creates a blissful batter. Add some ‘Nutella’ and – are you kidding me? The cookies are soft and chewy and they are so quick to make. This is adapted from the …
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 …
Kerala Garam Masala (Masala Podi) Garam Masala is widely available in most stores that supply Indian spices. However, for those of us that are proud of our Delicious Malabar Cuisine, store-bought Garam Masala is a strict No-No! This blend does not include, cumin, coriander, mace, or black cardamom. They may be great for making your …
Mutton Curry with Coconut Milk This is a curried lamb dish to devour! It’s so good. Light and Aromatic and just SUPER with rice or any type of flat breads. We love it with Ghee Rice or Appam. Try it! You will be cooking lamb more often!
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 married and my husband is …