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.
Pan seared prawns smothered in flavorful homemade cream sauce. This can be your easiest weeknight meal, which goes well with a nice hot bowl of rice, bread or pasta. This is not a curry, but it does serve the purpose of a curry. But in this recipe I did not use any sortRead more
Hey there! I am creating a new category in which I am planning to post photography related posts. Not that I am an expert, I am not one at all. I am still in the learning stage, trying hard to get even a teeny bit close to those photography gurus. 😊 Today I am sharing a fewRead more
Truffles made with crushed Biscoff Lotus biscuits and Marie Tea biscuits combined together with cream, Biscoff spread and condensed milk. These Biscoff/Lotus Truffles are so easy to put together and tastes so good that you would want to make this time and time again. My Biscoff craze hasn’t ended yet. Not even aRead more
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
