Batura without Yeast

Baturas are deep fried puffed up bread which is a popular bread in North India. This is served usually with Chole (Chickpeas) but it goes very well with non veg curries too.     No matter if you are a vegetarian or non-vegetarian, Batura is a favorite in many homes and my home is noRead more

Hot Sticks Salad

A salad with lots of fresh veggies, pulses, chicken, a tahini-yogurt dressing, finished with a layer of Hot Sticks Potato Chips.     Ramadan is over, Eid is over and now everybody must have gotten back to their usual routine. Even though I miss Ramadan, I feel happy that the holy month went by beautifully. Read more

Super Quick Tiramisu

If you are a fan of Tiramisu, then try making this super quick one which can be whipped up in just about 10 minutes. This no bake, no cook, eggless recipe turns out creamy and decedent and are perfect to serve during any festival parties, or gathering.        Its been long since IRead more

Cheese Balls

These cheese balls are going to be your new favorite starter. You just have to make instant Ramen noodles, mix it with a delicious chicken and veggie mix, roll them into balls, bread it and fry them in this bite sized form and you have one amazing appetizer.      With this recipe our ultimateRead more

Pizza on Bun

Soft buns topped with spicy chicken stuffing, chili sauce, a creamy white sauce and finished with gooey mozzarella cheese. Delicious it is! These Pizza on Bun is something I remember eating a lot as a child. I used to love this and I devour it even more now. I had completely forgotten about this dish until justRead more

Egg Chutney Kebab

Deep fried crispy Egg Kebabs with a delicious coating of Coconut Chutney. Have this hot Kebabs with a glass of Indian Karak Chai and enjoy.  Today I am invited as a guest over at Huma’s space, Ghaza e shirin. Huma had approached me to do a guest post for her annual Ramadan Event with aRead more

Aloo Tikki Sliders

Aloo Tikki which is a North Indian speciality are mashed potato cakes with herb and Indian spices. Present these cute little nuggets in the form of sliders with a nice slather of coriander chutney and tangy tamarind chutney and enjoy all the praises.    Yes, exactly. When you have a party or a gathering itRead more

Moroccan Almond Cigars

Crunchy phyllo pastry stuffed with an orange blossom water fragranced almond filling which is then drenched in sugar syrup.     This sweet dish reminds me so much of the Moroccan biscuits which I think are called Ghoribas. I had completely forgotten about those. I remember my sister used to get these delicious Moroccan biscuitsRead more

Mini Prawn White Pizza

This cheesy white pizza boasts of subtle, garlic flavored white sauce, shallow fried prawns which adds flavor and a good amount of melty mozzarella cheese.  If you are looking for a non oily appetizer recipe, here is a good one for you. This Ramadan, me and Fadal are trying to avoid greasy food as much as weRead more

30 Ramadan Recipes Round-Up {Sweet}

Hello all. Thank you very much for the tremendous response that you all gave for the Savory Ramadan Recipes Round-Up. As promised, here is the second part of the round-up which has all the sweet recipes fit to eat during this time of the year. Hope you all will find this useful. 🙂 ZNOUD-EL-SIT 2.Read more

Kozhi Ada/ Chicken Pockets

Kozhi Ada/ Koyiada/ Chicken pockets is a Malabar Muslim delicacy. These are crispy wrappers filled with a spicy and flavorsome chicken filling. Kozhi Ada or Koyada as how we call it, is the most popular snack that comes from the North Malabar household. This is hands down my all time favorite appetizer. My mom makesRead more

Ramadan Kareem :)

Wishing you all a very blessed and peaceful Ramadan. 🙂