These wings are cooked very simply with lemon juice, Olive oil, salt and pepper and then dredged in Za’atar. What is Za’atar?Za’atar Spice is a blend of dried herbs like oregano, marjoram or thyme, and spices like roasted cumin and coriander. It contains white sesame seeds, salt and a tangy Sumac.
Poultry
Sri Lankan Deviled Chicken
Chicken is marinated, deep fried and tossed in a special spicy gravy and mixed in with tomatoes followed by stirred onions and veg. Sri Lankan food is very popular here in Toronto, there is a large Sri Lankan community where I live and this comes with a wide variety of restaurants and grocery stores. I …
Hariyali Chicken Biriyani
This is by no means an authentic style Biriyani, however Biriyani lovers everywhere have been reinventing the so called wheel and many variations were born – this one is amazing! Hariyali Chicken is typically marinated in a combination of Coriander, Mint and green chillies together with spices and is cooked in a Tandoor. Here, chicken …
Chicken Cafreal Kebabs
Meat on a stick!!!!! What’s not to love!!! Chicken Cafreal is an old favorite! Beloved to Goa on the Konkan coast of India is the iconic Chicken Cafreal. Not much has been documented about this recipe made with whole roasted and ground spices like Peppercorns, Cloves, Cumin seeds, Cinnamon and Poppy seeds, Vinegar, Green Chillies, …
Tea Roasted Duck
Duck is rubbed with a sesame oil and a tea infused spice rub and then roasted in a hot oven till crispy and delicious. I’ve never been a huge fan of Duck, but my husband used to eat this when he lived briefly in Pondicherry India. The last time he brought home a whole duck, …
Roast Chicken – Oven or Air fryer?
I use my air fryer for a lot of things with great success. In particular, I love to cook Chicken wings or drumsticks but this time I want to go big or go home? Can I actually cook a whole Chicken in the air fryer? I was skeptical, take a look!
Chicken Tinga
Ole! My love for Mexican foods is obvious. In fact I was planning to go to Mexico for Dia de los muertos this year, however since we’re all in lockdown at the moment, the only way we can get there is through food and our imagination. This recipe is really easy. Chicken is first boiled …
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
This amazing Mexican style curry is made with canned Chipotle chilies and other ingredients and blended into a sauce, before cooking together with chicken. I’ll be honest with you, I am trying out new recipes for a Day of the Dead party I’m planning to host later this year for my birthday party. I know …
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Every great Thai red curry recipe starts with a luxurious paste made with red chillies, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, coriander roots, kaffir lime leaves and zest, fish sauce and shrimp or crab paste. Most grocery stores now carry both red and green curry paste, but if you want to make something fragrant and spectacular click on …
Chicken Vindaloo Vindalho or Vindial
This delicious curry is a popular dish in Goa, India and is made using red chilies and vinegar. Inspired by a dish from Portugal, this curry has an amazing flavor profile. The name Vindalho comes from Vin or Wine and Alho or Garlic. Contrary to popular belief, Aloo does not mean potatoes and potatoes are …