Ragda Pattice are a typical Mumbai street food snack. Potato patties are topped with a white pea also known as ‘Vatana’ curry, garnished with date and Tamarind chutney, ‘sev’ or dried lentil vermicelli and chopped Coriander. This recipe however brings back very sad memories, we recorded and documented enough footage for three videos but because …
Appetizers
Bombay Chicken
View my step-by-step video I don’t know why but lately I’ve been thinking about my college days a lot and one of those memories was definitely hanging out with friends and enjoying all of the culinary delights Bombay has to offer. Of course one of them is the delectable Bombay Chicken. Bombay was officially changed to Mumbai …
Parmesan Bruschetta
Watch my step-by-step video I only just realized that Summer is about to end and I haven’t really had a chance to connect with friends and have them over for some fun in the sun aka my backyard. I love to entertain however find less and less time to do this given I spend one …
Shrimp Ring
View my step by step video I only just realized that Summer is about to end and I haven’t really had a chance to connect with friends and have them over for some fun in the sun aka my backyard. I love to entertain however find less and less time to do this given I …
Pahadi kebab
View my step by step video I am so excited to bring you this recipe today. Pahadi kebabs are delicious nuggets of chicken marinated in mint, coriander, garlic and ginger and tenderized with hung yogurt. This is skewered and barbecued to delicious perfection. I first tried this in India when my dad ordered some Indian …
Moroccan Cigars – Meat filled crispy wrappers
A group of Youtubers got together and decided to put together a stellar roundup of dad friendly recipes for Father’s Day. Last year we put on a spectacular competition for Father’s day and pitted Father against Father in a friendly cooking competition. Each Father teamed up with their kid and made something edible for the judges using pre selected ingredients. You can watch that video here.
This year I decided to make something I know my father and my children’s father would love – a spiced ground meat filling inside a crispy wrapper, The Moroccan cigar. This is fairly simple to make and looks extra authentic when I use a icing bag and tip to pipe the filling to give it a cylindrical shape. These are best fried but you could brush it with oil and bake it.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground meat
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 cup chopped Parsley
- 3 tbsps chopped mint
- 3 – 4 Spring onions
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 egg
- 20 – 25, 8 x 8 Spring Roll wrappers
- 1 extra beaten egg
Instructions
- Process
- Mix all the ingredients together and add to a processor and process till a smoother paste
- Add to a piping bag
- Separate the Spring roll sheets and brush with egg wash
- Pipe the filling in a straight line roll over the wrapper and fold them inwards and roll like a cigar
- Add more egg at the end and seal
- Fry in hot oil

Toum – Garlic paste
Watch my step by step video This is a wonderful garlicky accompaniment to roast chicken or meat, kebabs or even pizza. The garlic is prepped by drizzling oil and lemon juice as it grinds down and it emulsifies similar to a mayonnaise. Many recipes use potatoes as well but I use pure garlic. The taste …
Guacamole
View my step by step video This recipe puts the OLE! In GuacamOLE! Ripe Avocados are creamed with lime juice and enhanced with Jalapeño, salt, pepper, red onions, tomatoes and cilantro. And watch the video for a tip to keep your Guac from discoloring. Print Yum Guacamole IngredientsIngredients 2 ripe Avocados Juice of one lime …
Deviled Eggs – With Mustard and Bacon
I have to admit, I’m not the biggest fan of eggs. But after making Deviled eggs more times than I’d like to admit, I find that I crave the delicious taste of cooked yolks creamed with mayonnaise and seasonings. Deviled eggs are also versatile, your options are endless and only limited by your creativity. Popular …
Chicken Shawarma Hummus
Click here to watch my step by step video! I grew up in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi where Shawarma stalls graced every nook and cranny. When I think about a Shawarma, I think about the fresh pita, covered with creamy hummus, spiced chicken, pickled turnips and fresh herbs. This appetizer can be prepped …