Aleesa/Harees

Aleesa or Harees is a one pot wheat porridge made with chicken/ lamb and few spices. It originated in the Middle East but is also a popular dish among the Mappila of Kerala. This recipe which I posted here is the Mappila version. This particular recipe has been requested so many times by so manyRead more

Soft Chapathi with a Secret Ingredient

A very soft chapathi with few masalas, herbs and potatoes. Here no water is used to knead the dough, instead the dough is made entirely with mashed potatoes. With this recipe you will get perfect soft chapathis everytime.     This soft chapathis, stay soft because of a secret ingredient. It is not a secretRead more

FISH BIRYANI

This fish biryani will be loved by both fish lovers and haters. A dish that would be perfect for a family gathering or just to enjoy your weekend with your loved ones.      I rarely make fish biryani at home. I made it just once long back. Biryani means its always chicken or muttonRead more

Lotus Pudding Cake

A very simple cake, made with crushed lotus biscuits. Then a creamy and delicious pudding made with whipping cream and more crushed biscuits is poured on top of the cake. It is then beautifully garnished with melted biscoff spread. Perfect!     Hope you all are familiar with Lotus biscuits. It is a caramelized biscuitRead more

Instant Badami Chicken Curry

A quick chicken curry where no sautéing is needed, everything gets cooked instantly in the pressure cooker. Finally to make the gravy rich and thick ground almond along with coconut milk is added.  As most of you know, one of my favorite kitchen tools is the Pressure Cooker. Seriously it is such a blessing. IRead more

Fatteh

Fatteh is a popular breakfast dish all over the Levant. It can be eaten for lunch or dinner too. It is made of crumbled fried or toasted pita bread, seasoned yoghurt with tahini, chickpeas plus other ingredients and finally garnished with toasted nuts. I added pomegranate seeds to it too.       The nameRead more

Potato Curry in Cashew-Coconut Milk Gravy

A very thick and rich potato curry with a gravy made with coconut milk and cashew nuts. It is spiced very well with the indian spices, and a final touch of kasuri methi and butter gives the curry a whole new taste.     Nowadays I am always in search for good vegetarian recipes, justRead more

4 Ingredient Oreo Soufflé

This 4 ingredient Oreo Soufflé is a very easy instant dessert which you can prepare just anytime you crave something sweet. All the Oreo cookie lovers, this super easy dessert is sure to make it onto the family favorite desserts list. But actually, the Oreo cookie haters will like this too. I personally don’t likeRead more

Chicken Pasta Bake

This mouth watering one dish meal, Chicken Pasta Bake is perfect for the whole family. Chicken, macaroni in white sauce, beautifully flavored red sauce, melting mozzarella and finally crisp buttery bread crumbs on top is just amazing. Pasta casseroles are usually a cheesy and luxurious affair for us. I make such dishes usually twice orRead more

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala, succulent pieces of roasted chicken tikka in thick and spicy tomato based gravy. Chicken tikka masala is a very popular dish which you can find in almost all Indian restaurants. It is a close cousin to butter chicken. But I feel that the flavors are more intense in chicken tikka masala. AsRead more

Chicken Club Sandwich

A sandwich of toasted bread, sliced crumb fried chicken, crisp lettuce, avocado, tomato, cheese, fries and a delicious honey mustard sauce. I love sandwiches, my husband loves it, my whole family loves sandwiches. I really enjoy making it too. Its mainly just about piling delicious things onto fresh toasted bread. It’s no rocket science. ButRead more

Vegetable & Daal Curry in Coconut Milk

A mildly flavored mixed vegetable curry with the goodness of moong seeds and richness of coconut milk.    193 posts and only two vegetable curry recipe in the blog. I know, not a good thing. 😐 Since you guys have been requesting for veg recipes for so long and also because there were so manyRead more