Malva Pudding

Malva Pudding is a classic South African dessert which has a spongy caramelized texture which is doused in a buttery cream sauce. This pudding is traditionally served with custard or ice cream.   A big shout out to all my wonderful South African readers, thank you very much guys for coming to my little spaceRead more

Fire Chicken/ Indian Dynamite Chicken

Batter fried, crispy chicken chunks tempered with mustard seeds, chili flakes and curry leaves and coated with a spicy mayo sauce giving a dynamite flavor explosion.     I have been scripting the recipe for this delicious fire chicken in my mind for a long time now. It started going on an endless loop inRead more

Flourless Almond & Coconut Cake (Gluten Free)

A Gluten Free Flourless Almond and Coconut Cake that’s moist, tender and incredibly delicious. It takes just few minutes to whip up this recipe, best for busy days. I love this cake, the texture of this cake is ethereal – it’s so moist and buttery with the rich flavor from the almonds and coconut. ItsRead more

Chicken Korma

A creamy, spiced Chicken Korma, consisting of chicken braised with yoghurt and spices to give a thick gravy full of flavors. This is my first entry to the Muslim Food Bloggers Challenge. This is the fourth event my dear friend Rafeeda is conducting. I missed all the previous challenges and I feel pretty bad aboutRead more

Malabar Porota

Malabar Porota, Parota or Barota is a layered flatbread made from all purpose four which required a lot of kneading in order to get a soft dough. This flat bread is flaky and fluffy, crisp, yet soft. This is a delicacy of the Malabar region of North Kerala.  The famous Malabar Porota, even though weRead more

Spicy Beef Fry

A Kerala style beef fry which is not for the faint of heart. It is very spicy and is fried in quite a lot of coconut oil giving this dish a very traditional aroma and taste.      My hometown Kerala, though very small on the map is actually the ultimate place for food lovers.Read more

Pappa Roti/Mexican Buns/Roti Boy

These are pillowy soft, butter flavored sweet buns with a crispy coffee flavored topping and butter filling. They have different names like PappaRoti, Mexican Buns, Coffee Buns, and Roti Boy.     Pappa Roti, this name won’t be unfamiliar to most of you. If you have not heard of this, then I am pretty sure that you willRead more

Fish Thenga/Coconut Curry

Fish Thenga/Coconut Curry, a Kerala style fish curry, with a coconut based thick gravy. Perfect with a bowl of steaming hot white rice, preferably parboiled rice.    Nothing makes me feel more at home than a good old spicy fish curry. I am not a big fan of fish, but I really crave my Mom’sRead more

White Chocolate Cookies

Rich, buttery chocolate chip cookies which are loaded with chunks of white chocolate and nuts. Make it soft or crispy as per your choice by altering the baking times. I personally love a fresh batch of soft cookies.  Sorry for the disappearing act which I did again. I really didn’t want to stay away fromRead more

Mini Chicken Puff Pies

Mini Chicken Puff Pies with a spicy chicken filling. These are perfect mini treats which are great for groups if you wish to share. Don’t these pies looks so adorable? I noticed that you all love appetizers and so I am very excited to post the recipe of this delicious, super easy Mini Chicken PuffRead more

Moong Poori

Moong Poori/Puri is perfectly puffed up fried bread, containing the goodness of moong beans.    Getting kids to eat good food can be the most satisfying at the same time most stressful part of parenting. Nothing feels better than watching your kids polish off a healthy homemade food.  Most kids love pooris. My son lovesRead more

Spicy Prawn Pasta in Coconut Cream/ Milk

A spicy Prawn Pasta made in Coconut Milk/Cream. This pasta has a strong Indian flavor as it contains several Indian spices. This is so good that you will want to go for seconds.     ‘Prawn Lovers Delight’, that is what this is. I love to cook with Prawns and Coconut Milk. Whatever I make withRead more