Puliogare (also spelled Puliyodarai or Pulihora) is a South Indian tamarind rice dish known for its tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. It is particularly popular in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. There are many Ingredients that go into a traditional Puliogare but the star is the Gojju or Tamarind paste, that is …
Thali Sweet – East Indian Coconut & Semolina Cake
Thali sweet, a coconut and semolina cake, is an East Indian specialty, particularly associated with Christmas and traditional weddings, and is baked in a round, shallow pan, hence the name “thali”. A Thali is a shallow pan used in kitchens all over India, if not to eat in, to prep food in and in this case …
Sheet Pan Chicken Kebab or Kefta
No, BBQ? No problem …this is a perfect sheet pan recipe especially for the Winter months. Ground chicken is delicately spiced, spread out onto a sheet pan, divided and baked. What I love about this recipe, is that I can cook it in my oven in the winter months when my BBQ is frozen shut. …
Kerala Egg Puffs
Kerala egg puffs are a popular South Indian bakery snack made with crispy, flaky puff pastry filled with a spicy masala-coated egg. These delicious puffs are perfect for tea-time and are commonly found in bakeries across Kerala. The Kerala egg puff is a beloved bakery snack with a history deeply rooted in the cultural fusion …
Chicken Vada
The Chicken in the center of this Vada is a real surprise. A Vada batter is prepared and the Chicken rings are dipped in the spiced batter and deep fried! Chicken vada is a delicious twist on the traditional South Indian vada, where minced chicken is mixed with spices, herbs, and lentils, then deep-fried to …
Mini Mexican style Tacos
There’s something irresistible about mini tacos. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or even just a fun twist on taco night. They’re packed with flavor, easy to make, and completely customizable. Whether you’re a fan of classic ground Beef, Carne Asada, spicy Chicken, or a vegetarian filling, these mini Mexican-style tacos are …
One Pot Mexican Chicken & Rice
Chicken is slathered in a special Mexican spice paste and seared. In the same pot Onion & Garlic is sautéed together with Green and Red peppers, Black beans, Corn, Spices, Passata (pureed & strained Tomato sauce. Stock & Rice. I’ve given this recipe a Mexican flair, especially to bring some bright flavours and colors to …
Moong Dhal Vada or Pakora
Moong Dal Vada (or Moong Dal Pakora) is a crispy, deep-fried Indian snack made from soaked and ground moong dal (split green gram). It is a popular street food, especially during monsoon season, and is best enjoyed with green chutney or tamarind chutney.
Maddur Vada
Maddur Vada is a crispy and savory deep-fried snack from Karnataka, India, specifically from the town of Maddur, located between Bengaluru and Mysuru. It’s a unique vada that differs from the usual Medu Vada because it doesn’t require soaking and grinding lentils. Instead, it’s made using rice flour, semolina (rava), all-purpose flour (maida), and spices, …
Spicy Pepper Beef Stew
Beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. My version is spiced up with green Chillies & Curry leaves and warm comforting spices like Chilli Powder, Turmeric & Cumin with a hefty dose of crushed black Peppercorns. I’m using stewing beef in this …