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.
The best recipe for Chicken Pot Pie. A delicious and nutritious pie filling which contains carrots, peas, beans and corn and all wrapped up in a buttery, flaky pie crust. I have been trying to share the recipe of this Chicken Pot Pie on the blog for months. I have made it soRead more
A chocolate cake with ricotta cheese that stays moist for days. It is frosted with a fluffy mousse like whipped Nutella buttercream and finished with a layer of decadent milk chocolate ganache. It was my Son’s birthday before 2 weeks. My boy is 3 now.I feel it was just yesterday that IRead more
A royal mutton/lamb curry which is very popular in the northern regions of India. This is traditionally made in a special clay pot which is called as Handi, that’s why the name. But this can be made in our usual pan too. The whole cooking for this dish is done in one potRead more
A quick creamy chicken curry which delivers maximum flavors, with minimal ingredients. The key ingredients that impart a unique flavor to the curry are green chillies, curry leaves and butter. This recipe is best for those busy days, when you have tons of work to do, have no time to cook but you still craveRead more
Chilli Chicken is a delicious fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy onion mixture (which contains ginger, garlic and capsicum), along with sauces like ketchup, hot sauce and soya sauce. Perfect with a nice bowl of fried rice or even with breads like chapathi or naan. I am still in the quest to find outRead more
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a delicious blend of sour, sweet and spicy flavors. It goes perfectly well as sides or you can serve this as a meal too. I have mentioned a lot of times that I enjoy Mexican food too much. I can cook Mexican food every single day, notRead more
An Indian style deep fried chicken with the basic Indian masalas. The flavor of the coating on the chicken is simply fantastic. I have gotten quite a lot of requests for the recipe of the chicken fry which I had served as sides with my Quick Malabar Chicken Biryani. For those who aren’t getting whatRead more
A very quick Malabar Chicken Biryani which can be made in a jiffy and is a true indulgence. This recipe is perfect when you are not in the mood for the long sautéing process that comes with making any biryani. Who doesn’t love Biryani? My Husband is a die-hard fan ofRead more
Rose Milk Cake or Tres Leches Cake is a super moist, sponge cake soaked in rich rose flavored milk sauce (which is made of three kinds of milk) and topped with whipped cream which again has essence of rose. The result is a deliciously light, airy and fluffy cake. Milk Cake, which is originally calledRead more
A hearty pasta loaded with veggies and chicken in a creamy sauce. This was a dish which I prepared before leaving for my vacation to use up whatever was there in my fridge. I remember, I was in a hurry that day and so I didn’t have time to look up for aRead more
This Victoria Sponge Cake is a baking classic. This is a buttery sponge cake which traditionally has a jam and cream filling, but I served it plain with a dusting of icing sugar all over and it tasted just as good with a hot cup of tea. Hey hey my friends! Remember me?Read more
A super simple Pistachio Pudding made with just 4 ingredients which is then poured over a moistened vanilla cake and then refrigerated to set. This dessert will win you over immediately. Nowadays I am busy clearing my pantry and fridge as I will be leaving to India for vacation next week. I reallyRead more
