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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 kids, aged six thirteen and nine sixteen; 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 with a small portion of …
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 …
Spicy Sticky Chicken Wings These Chicken Wings require such little effort and are simply so tasty and seductive that you will be making them again! Spicy Sticky Chicken Wings
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 Recipe – Crispy Fried Cauliflower …
Appam Recipe in 3 ways. The Lacy Kerala Breakfast delicacy is perfect with many curries : Kadala (Black Chick Peas Curry), Chicken Curry or Stew, Egg Roast, Kerala style… I personally love it with My Fathers Egg Roast 🙂 . He’s no longer here for me to ask for the recipe but from my memories …
Kerala Chicken Curry For Appam This is a lovely light chicken curry. No coconut milk, no heavy spices. The addition of some yoghurt for the ‘Sour Factor’ & fragrance lent by the coriander powder and fenugreek is all it takes to make this curry which is a perfect combination for Kerala Appam. This recipe is …
Pathiri is a popular Muslim dish from Kerala. These are gluten-free flatbreads made of rice flour. These Roasted Rice flour ‘Rotis’ are light and served for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Typically served with some coconut milk and a Chicken Curry Or Beef Curry! You will keep reaching for more! Although there are several versions of …
