Vella Pola is a cherished Ramadan staple in many Malabar households. Soft, spongy, and incredibly light, this steamed rice cake is perfect for Suhoor, providing a comforting meal that’s easy on the stomach yet keeps you satisfied. Traditionally served with coconut milk and sugar, or mashed bananas for an extra touch of sweetness, Vella PolaRead more
Crispy Chicken Skewers are flavorful, marinated chicken strips threaded onto skewers, coated in a crunchy breadcrumb and cornflake mixture, and deep-fried until golden brown. They’re crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfect for iftar or as a kid-friendly snack. Ramadan is here, and for many of us, it’s a time of reflection,Read more
Crispy Buttery Phyllo Pastry filled soaked in fragrant sugar syrup and served with thick cream and pistachios. Super easy, super delicious. If you’re looking for the perfect dessert to enjoy during Ramadan, this Warbat is the ultimate treat! It’s a classic Arabic dessert made with delicate layers of phyllo pastry filled with cream and soakedRead more
Indulge in the bold flavors of Spicy Penne Pasta—a perfect blend of creamy, spicy sauce, aromatic Parmesan cheese, and tender, flavorful chicken. Each bite bursts with a medley of spices, creating a dish that’s irresistibly rich and satisfying. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for pasta lovers.
This Chicken Rice Bowl is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. It features tender, marinated chicken thighs, perfectly seasoned rice cooked in chicken stock, and a refreshing salad for balance. Topped with a creamy white sauce, spicy hot sauce, and a touch of sweetness from pomegranate seeds, this bowlRead more
If you’re a fan of bold, spicy flavors, this Nando’s style peri-peri chicken sandwich will be a treat for you! Inspired by the famous Nando’s peri-peri sauce, this sandwich is packed with flavor and heat, making it the perfect meal for spice lovers. The chicken is marinated with a blend of spices, shallow fried toRead more
Double Layer Tender Coconut Pudding is a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert with a light coconut water layer and a creamy coconut milk layer, perfect for hot summer days. I am a big fan of agar-set puddings with that delightful jelly texture, especially when the flavor is tender coconut or anything coconut-related. I made this puddingRead more
This easy-to-make Ginger Garlic Paste stays fresh without changing color for about a month when stored in the fridge. It’s a versatile ingredient that can enhance the flavor of curries, rice dishes, and many other recipes.
Instant Kulfi Pudding is a no-cooking, no-fuss dessert that will impress your guests with minimal effort. The rich, velvety texture combined with the crunch of nuts makes it a delightful treat that captures the essence of traditional kulfi. Looking for an instant kulfi pudding for your last-minute dessert preparation? This creamy pudding with nuts andRead more
Looking to recreate the flavors of Kuwait’s beloved Freej Swaileh restaurant in your own kitchen? This restaurant-style chicken corn soup is the perfect recipe to try. Known for its creamy texture, savory chicken, and sweet corn, this soup is a flavorful delight that’s sure to become a favorite in your household. This delicious chicken cornRead more
This white bread recipe will be a classic and will be a keeper for you all. This bread is so soft, fluffy and very light. Everybody will think you got this bread from a bakery. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that has become a staple in my home: super soft homemade white bread.Read more
Spiced chicken fajita wrapped inside mini tortillas with chilli mayo and butter toasted is the best dinner or lunch you can make within 30 minutes time. The chicken turned out incredibly delicious and juicy and the flavor is just too good to be true. These flavorful chicken filling can be used as a sandwich filling,Read more
Papa Roti buns, also known as Mexican coffee buns, are exceptionally soft buns characterized by their tantalizing aroma. When you take a bite into the warm bun, you’re greeted with a satisfying crunch from the sweet, caramelized coffee topping that melts like butter in your mouth. Traditionally, Papa Roti buns have a warm, slightly saltyRead more
Palada Payasam is a classic Kerala-style pudding made from milk and sugar, with its highlight being the palada or rice chips. My sister’s (ethatha) version of this beloved dessert is quick and instant, using rice palada, coconut milk, and condensed milk. The result is so deliciously creamy and sweet that you won’t be able toRead more
A flavorful, spicy, and easy to prepare dry chicken recipe that goes amazingly well with chapathi, porota or even rice.
Dumplings with Umami flavored spicy chicken filling served with flavor packed chilli oil. There is also a recipe for homemade dumpling wrapper which turns out amazingly good everytime. Recipe fully inspired from mywanderinghome
Soft homemade Naan bread with just two basic ingredients. Easy and delicious Naan everytime. Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a game-changing recipe for two-ingredient perfect naan (excluding the salt) that will elevate your homemade bread game to new heights. With just two simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll achieve naan with a heavenlyRead more
Get ready to upgrade your breakfast game with these Perfect White Chocolate Waffles! They’re crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, with pockets of creamy white chocolate that melt in your mouth. This recipe is super simple, making it a total win for any morning. Dive into these golden beauties that balance the perfectRead more
Flavor packed butter chicken stuffed inside homemade soft and fluffy bread. These turn out super yummy and addictive. Perfect for a get together or for feeding a crowd!! Flavor packed butter chicken stuffed inside homemade soft and fluffy bread. These turn out super yummy and addictive. Perfect for a get together or for feeding aRead more
The most popular Milk Cake/ Tres leches made the easy way with store bought pound cake, homemade milk mixture and topped with a lightly sweet mascarpone cream. The most popular Milk Cake/ Tres leches made the easy way with store bought pound cake, homemade milk mixture and topped with a lightly sweet mascarpone cream.
This is the best recipe for gluten free brownies. The coconut oil and almond flour combination is on another level which will win your heart for sure. These healthy brownies are sugar free and dairy free as well. Even though I am allergic to gluten and dairy, I always end up making my super deliciousRead more
A creamy chicken curry with mild spices but packed with lots of flavors. I’m sure that there will be very few who say that they don’t like Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala or Malai Chicken. I sure do love all of those. But my absolute favorite is Malai Chicken. I personally like any curry withoutRead more
A scrumptious chocolate cake with just three ingredients. It is extremely easy to put together and it comes out looking pretty impressive and super soft. It feels so good to be back here after the long break I took. I missed my blog and communicating with all my lovely readers. I am very sorry forRead more
Mutta Sirka is a traditional Malabar item which can be served with any non-veg curry. The batter is made with very few ingredients, which involves mainly rice (both raw and cooked) which is then deep fried until nicely puffed up and crisp. Mutta sirka might be something new to many of you. But if youRead more
Super moist chocolate cupcakes which are a breeze to make without any complicated steps. The best part about this recipe is that it stays fresh and moist for days. A rich chocolate cupcake recipe which is anything but basic. I’m sure many of you will be looking for a go to recipe for a goodRead more
A refreshing dessert which has a thickened coconut based cream, with floating soft agar milk pudding and sweet mangoes in it. Coconut milk and mango based desserts are my all time favourite. Thai sticky rice with mangoes are to die for, the recipe of which I will post very soon, God willing. This recipe isRead more
This Mexican street style corn macaroni salad is loaded with toasted corn, pickled veggies, and macaroni tossed in a tangy and flavor packed parmesan based sauce. I unintentionally took a small break from blogging after Ramadan, even though I didn’t plan to take one. But usually when I am at my parents place, a veryRead more
A casserole dish with a spicy chicken layer, mashed potato, cream cheese sauce and mozzarella cheese. It is easy to make ahead of time and bake later for a quick dinner. Chicken and potatoes are best combination for any casserole dish. Because of the cream cheese sauce and the mozzarella, this dish is deliciously creamyRead more
Kadai Veezhthiyath is a Malabar style rice pancake which has a soft texture with crisp edges. It goes very well with any non-veg thick curry or masala. I’m sure most of you wouldn’t have heard of this dish, even those in the Malabar area. This is a specialty in my in-law’s place. This same dishRead more
A rice pudding in a pie form with a buttery, crunchy caramelised nuts and biscuits base. Eid is in few days and I had said in my previous post that I will be posting two more dessert recipes before Eid. But things didn’t go as planned, so I’ll be able to post only one. But thisRead more
Kunafa coated flaky puff pastry filled with a ricotta cream mixture on which fragrant sugar syrup is poured generously. Perfect dessert for Eid or just anytime of the year. The beautiful month of Ramadan is almost coming to an end 🙁 and I’m sure you guys will be in search for Eid dessert recipes. ThankRead more
Savory crepes wrapped around a creamy chicken filling, topped with a cream cheese thick sauce and mozzarella. I always wanted to try out baked chicken crepes. But I had doubts if it will taste good. But it really tastes like a pasta dish, where the pasta is substituted with crepes. This was one dish whichRead more
