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Fi har Series (Flame grilled Arabian Fusion Recipes) I am so pleased to be introducing this new series of recipes, called the ‘Fi Har’ series. ‘Fi har’ refers to flame-grilled recipes and fi har means ‘ in hot’ or in fire. The recipes have three things in common. They incorporate the Arabic Kabsa Spice Mix, …
Kebab fi Har – Flame grilled Potato Kebabs Kebab fi Har is a vegetarian snack recipe in my ‘fi Har’ Series of recipes. All Arabian fusion recipes, that incorporate authentic homemade Kabsa Spice Mix. Now you can make more with Kabsa Spice mix than Kabsa Rice!! These vegetarian Kebabs, are simple to make, melt in the mouth …
Salads and Sides for Biryani This post will be updated with various salads and sides for Biryani. We start with the basics. Onion Raita, Biryani Chutney, Challaas.
Potato Curry for Chapathi. Simple Recipe This is the most simple recipe for Potato Curry that goes really well with Chapathi, Roti etc…  I dedicate this simple recipe to Sheeja. Sheeja was my helper and Zaira’s nanny back in 2007-2009 when Zaira was in playschool.  We needed someone to look after Zaira when my husband and myself …
How to make Kerala Parotta at home (Soft Layered Paratha) The Paratta Wala may have some awesome tossing skills, that require practice, but here we see how to make Kerala Parotta at home, without the skill that comes only with practice. The word Parotta is generally used for the Malabar or Kerala parotta, the flaky, …
Kerala Thenga Aracha Meen Curry – Version 2 My earlier Kerala Thenga Aracha Meen Curry, (recipe here ) is quite popular. Here is Version 2 or what I call Red Thenga Aracha Meen Curry. This shows, how versatile the recipe is and can be catered to different tastes. In the previous version, a larger amount is made, …
Tavuk Kapama (Turkish Baked Chicken Pilaf) Tavuk Kapama is a very popular Turkish dish. It is served as the main dish along with some salads or sides. In earlier times, it was baked in special clay ovens with a special type of lid on top. The name itself ‘Kapama’ refers to this “closure”. Kapama can …
Baked Beef Ribs for Turkish Kapama I was recently introduced to some trending Turkish fare by one of my viewers, John. I got the help of one of my Turkish friends from high school, to help me with some authentic recipes. I have posted the Turkish Chicken and Rice Dish Tavuk Kapama, and here a …
Turkish Roasted Eggplant in Yogurt (Yogurtlu Patlican Kozleme  / Koz Patlican) Many cuisines, feature eggplant in salads and dips. The Levantine Baba Ganoush or mutabbal, might be more popular. However, roasted eggplant is used in lots of cuisines. In Turkey, one such preparation is very similar to Mutabbal, but is served differently. I am totally …
Padavalanga Curry This Padavalanga Curry (Snake Gourd Curry) is extremely simple to prepare and goes wonderfully with rice. If you need a quick curry for rice, this is a great homely recipe. At my house, we cook most of the gourds quite regularly. Snake gourd has anti-inflammatory properties, excellent for diabetes, and wards off constipation. …
Kayikka’s Biryani (Kayees) In search of lost tastes… There is a Mattanchery-style popular biryani in Kochi known as ‘Kayikka’s biryani ‘or ‘Kayees biryani’. Njanga Kochikaarude Swantham Biryani!! There is a name connected with Kochi style Biryani or ‘Kochikaarude Biryani’…that is Kayees or Kayikaante Biryani(Kayees Rahmatulla Cafe. It was served at my sisters’ wedding, at my wedding, and countless …
Shakshouka with Fava beans (Ful Medames Shakshuka) Shakshouka is a dish of eggs poached in tomato sauce with olive oil, peppers, onion and garlic, and spices. It is notably a staple food in North Africa. Ful medames, or simply fuul, on the other hand, is a stew of cooked fava beans served with vegetable oil, …
Gingerbread House A gingerbread house  is a Decorated house, made of gingerbread-cookie dough, cut and baked into appropriate components like walls and roofing. The cookie dough is that f gingerbread. And all decorations are edible like icing and candies. The whole process of baking the components for the house and then building it and then decorating are …
Cluster beans Thoran (Kothamara) Cluster beans Thoran OR Kothamara Thoran is a stir fried dish, made with chopped cluser beans, coconut, onion and spices.
Chicken Hot and Sour Soup True comfort. this Chicken Hot and Sour Soup is so simple to prepare. Try this recipe and enjoy it with your family. I have earlier shared the Chinese version of Hot and Sour Soup which adds, mushroom and tofu. Check it out here. This version is the Indo-Chinese restaurant-style chicken …
Chicken Al Faham Mandi Chicken Al Faham Mandi is a popular variant of traditional Mandi Rice. Â Mandi is an aromatic – meat and rice dish, originating from Yemen. It is popular all over the Middle East, and over the last couple of decades, its popularity has transcended all over the world, especially South Asia. Mandi …
How to make Mani Puttu Mani Puttu is a breakfast item, that is prepared in South India and Srilanka. It is actually a combination of Idiyappam and Puttu. For those who are not familiar, Puttu is steamed rice flour and coconut breakfast, which is steamed in special moulds. Rice flour is simply moistened with water, …
Step by Step Guide to making Macarons A Macaron is a sweet Meringue-based sandwich cookie made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, Finely ground almond powder and food coloring. The filling can be ganache, buttercream, or jam. This cookie is characterized by a smooth-finish top, hollow center, and a ruffled appearance above the flat …
Nutty Bubble Cake (Nuts and Bubbles Cake) Nutty Bubble Cake is a Bakery and Catering style, a simple cake that started appearing on the bakery menus of Kerala in 2018. It became trending and extremely popular across the bakeries of Kerala in 2019. The origin is thought to be from a bakery in Kannur, but …
Risoles Recipe for Indonesian style Spring Rolls. This post is being edited. Please watch the Video.