Mutta Pathiri ( Malabar Traditional Earthenware Pancakes )
Mutta Pathiri is a traditional pancake from the Malabar region of Kerala. It is very popular in Muslim families, as a breakfast item, although it may be served at any time of the day.
Veg Biryani – Simple and Tasty Vegetable Biryani
Veg Biryani – Vegetable Biryani, is one of the most overlooked recipes. So many recipes out there produce bland and tasteless rice dishes. So many incorporate unnecessary steps, because after all it is a Biryani and needs to be labour intensive! Veg Biryani is an extremely useful recipe to have. It goes well with any …
Shawarma Bowls – Appetizer
Shawarma Bowls – Appetizer is a great party sized finger-food version of this delicious Middle Eastern Wrap. I do love good shawarma any day! It is hands down one of my favorite foods. And I have many versions of making it. For a party, however, rolling up many shawarmas and serving them can be a …
Watermelon Punch | Summer Drinks
Watermelon Punch | Summer Drinks even when it’s not summer! Yes, it’s already getting warmer, and it’s just March! Singapore has been relatively cooler in the past six months. The past few days, however, have been a little warmer. I know as soon as I wake up if it’s going to be a hot one. …
Alleppey Style Meen Mulakittathu – Alapuzha Fish Curry
Alleppey Style Meen Mulakittathu – Homemade red fish curry and rice is always a treat! Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. The fish and seafood is fresh …
Tamarind vs Gambooge vs Kokum
The souring agents: The key aspect of any delicious fish or seafood curry is sourness. Recipes may call for Tamarind, Lime, Vinegar, Kokum, Gambooge, Green Mango or lesser known souring fruits such as Bilimbi Fruit. Kokum is quite often used in Goan curries but may be hard to come across. Gambooge (Kudampuli/Pot Tamarind, Fish Tamarind) …
How to make Mayonnaise ( Egg Mayo ) – 3 Methods
Ever wondered How to make Mayonnaise? It is so unbelievably easy to make the perfect Mayonnaise at home. You don’t have to buy it ever! Homemade Mayonnaise is so much fresher and creamier and yes tastier than your favourite brand (For me, that would be Hellman’s). Here we take a look at how to make Mayo …
Buko Salad – Filipino Fruit Salad – Yummilicious Instant Dessert
Buko Salad – Filipino Fruit Salad – An absolutely delicious dessert from the Philipines. Now we all get that undeniable sweet dessert craving every now and then don’t we? A couple of years ago, my friend Macy, told me about this delicious fruit salad popular in the Philipines and brought by the Filipino communities all …
Quick Tomato Garlic Rice
Quick Tomato Garlic Rice is great when you want to make flavoured rice and simple side. It is super easy to make with very few ingredients. Nice with both Vegetarian and Non-VEG side dishes and a quick Raita. Check out my Creamy Carrot Raita recipe. My sister made this for us when we spent the …
Half Boiled Eggs – Favorite Singapore Breakfast
Half Boiled Eggs – Breakfast Loved by an entire Nation! A typical Singapore-style breakfast at a KOPITIAM (coffee shop) often consists of soft-boiled eggs, along with kaya toast and a cup of kopi (coffee) or teh(tea).
Potato and Egg Bajji (Pakoras) with a Super Quick homemade Chilli sauce
Potato and Egg Bajji – A very quick and easy snack. I love to make Bajji’s ( Pakora’s) when everyone is around at tea time. If you have some potato, egg and chickpea flour (besan) at home, you can make these in 20 minutes. I also came up with this instant sauce, after tasting something …
Malappuram Mandhi
Malappuram Mandhi – a simple version of Arabian Chicken Rice, popular in the Malabar region. This is an easy to make, Arabian inspired rice dish that is made popular, in Malappuram a district in the Southern Malabar region. Bounded by the Nilgiris hills on the East and the Arabian Sea on the west, the district …
The Club Sandwich
The Club Sandwich is a sandwich with cooked chicken breast and usually bacon, along with juicy ripe tomatoes and crisp lettuce layered between two or three slices of toasted bread with mayonnaise. The name came to be due to its popularity at prestigious clubs in the late 1800’s. It definitely existed in the United States …
Semiya Payasam | Vermicelli Kheer
Semiya Payasam | Vermicelli Kheer is a sweet Indian dessert, consisting of milk and cooked vermicelli (Semiya).
Thenga Kothu Beef Fry
‘ Thenga Kothu Beef Fry ‘ or Malabar Beef Fry ( with coconut bits ) is a specialty in Kerala roadside eateries. Just the thought of it brings back nostalgic drool to anyone who knows Kerala Food. Here, I am sharing an extremely simple Malabar version, using two special ingredients, fenugreek seeds, and pandan leaves. …
Egg Roll Recipe with Chicken and Vegetables
Egg Roll Recipe with Chicken and Vegetables – My mom’s yummy Spring Rolls! These Egg rolls contain chicken and mixed vegetables. The wrappers are homemade as well; so simple to make and create a crisp outside and softer inside. Very delicious. This is a great snack recipe and everyone loves the homemade version so much. I don’t …