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.
I just noticed that I have very few rice recipes in my blog. Time to change that, lets start with this delicious, better than take-out SPICY CHICKEN FRIED RICE! I was craving fried rice so badly, that I finally sat down and did some research on the internet. And there were soo many differentRead more
Recently I have been doing a lot of research on Greek cuisine. Saved quite a lot of Greek food recipes already. Now, all of those will have to go through lots of trials and tests and I’ll bring in front of you all the best recipes. One such successful recipe was that of EKMEK KATAIF. Read more
So here i am with another pasta recipe, not just any pasta….its Chicken Alfredo Pasta. I used Fettuccine pasta for this, which is used while making Alfredo pasta traditionally. I always feel that fettuccine tastes its best when served in a rich and creamy Parmesan cheese sauce made with real cream and butter. You canRead more
Spicy dry chicken – a dry chicken masala recipe that is quick and easy. If you like quick chicken recipes, this one is for you! This one doesn’t require elaborate cooking. You just have to cook the chicken in all the spices till done and fry them till charred in coconut oil. Spicy-Dry-Chicken Btw,Read more
Marhaba everyone! I know I am a little too late to wish you a happy new year. But hey its still February, soo “Happy new year my dear readers”!!! 😉 Its a brand new year and savory and sweet food is all dressed up for 2016. I’m not really one for New Year’s resolutions, but I definitelyRead more
Today’s recipe is very special to me, because this is the masterpiece dish of a very very special person, my most favorite uncle Yusuf, my moothapa. He was everybody’s favorite. Such a humble, well mannered gentleman he was….beautiful inside out. His smile was so calming. My uncle is not there in this world anymore, butRead more
Halawet el riz, is an Authentic Arabic sweet which is a rice, cheese and cream dish. Riz in Arabic means rice. This dessert is a close cousin to Halawet el jibn in taste and flavor. This dish has two layers to it. The bottom layer is made of rice and mozzarella cheese. The second layer or topRead more
A saucy chicken 65 curry, with a rich yoghurt, tomato gravy cooked in butter. It goes perfectly well with Malabar Porota. Chicken 65 brings a lot of childhood memories for me. There is an old, small restaurant in Deira, Dubai named Najaf restaurant. I have mentioned this restaurant name in the blog before too. TheyRead more
Khameer / Bakhmri is a Yemeni/Emarati bread. Khameer is similar to doughnuts, having a little bit of a sweet taste. However; they are typically less sweet than the usual style of doughnuts and are served without any glazing or frosting. They are frequently made triangular in shape (similar to samosas), but are also commonlyRead more
Indian desserts, are such a treat!! Rasmalai, Rasgolla, Kheer, Gulab Jamun and Gajar/Carrot Halwa are few of the popular ones from among the huuuuuge list of delicious desserts. When i think of carrot halwa, both my brothers faces come in my mind. They are crazy about this sweet. As a matter of fact they areRead more
I love to cook, i do. I dream about food, i really do. But thinking of what to make for dinner everyday makes me want to run away from all this and never come back. Dinner time is really hard. Cooking lunch and dinner with an active toddler makes it a little hard. Wonder howRead more
I love desserts! All kinds. But rasmalai will be my all time favorite. Nothing can beat that. That’s why i chose Rasmalai to be my first post in the blog. For those of you who are not familiar with this dessert, Rasmalai is a decadent Indian sweet which is basically cottage cheese (called chenna traditionally)Read more
