Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
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. 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.
Savoury Tea time Tapioca – Easiest Preparation Tapioca is loved throughout Kerala. People love it in all forms, savoury, sweet, fried chips.. One item that will always cause any Keralite to salivate just by the thought is Kappa and Ulli Chamanthi (tapioca with shallot relish/chutney). It is prepared by simply boiling fresh tapioca till tender …
Kozhi Pidi (Malabar Special Curried Chicken and Dumplings) Kozhi Pidi is a special Malabar dish, that is prepared on occasions, like for the new groom, soon after the wedding, or special guests. It is also cooked by cooking enthusiasts whenever they are in the mood for something special. The process may seem daunting to some, as …
Fruit Salad with Custard Powder Mixed Fruit Salad is one of the most popular desserts in the Indian subcontinent. It is a popular summer dessert. Ingredients are simple. All you need is Milk, Custard powder, Sugar, Vanilla, Mixed fruits and Nuts. A scoop of vanilla ice cream added and it’s even yummier! We use custard powder, …
Mutta Bajji | Egg Bajji | Battered Fried Egg Fritters Kerala Thattukada Egg Bajji. This is how I love to serve Kerala ‘Thattukada’ (street vendors) Mutta Bajji or ‘Egg Bajji’ at home. This is the perfect batter if you are looking for it. The Bajjis are nice and soft, yet with that crisp outer coating. …
Chicken Doner Kebab Wrap I love wraps! It’s one of my favourite things to eat at any time. Whenever I go out (for eats) with my sister or cousins, I usually end up getting a wrap of some sort. There’s something about warm pita bread and, hot-spicy-creamy fillings that make me happy! It’s mess-free too …
Butter Chicken Pola | Pan-Cooked Malabar Snack Blessed Ramadan 2020, to all my reader friends. This year, amidst the COVID outbreak and lockdowns/partial lockdowns all over the globe, our Ramadan will be a different one. Yet, I hope we can all take this forced ‘Time-out” to reflect upon the more important things in life. We …
