In this recipe twist, a delicious Shrimp Hakka stirfry is added to a traditional Dhokla batter. It’s smeared with Chilli paste and garnished with Spring Onion & Coriander leaves and Sesame seeds.
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Gulab Jamun Donuts
Khoya & Paneer are mixed and kneaded together with Flour & Baking powder and just a tiny amount of Milk to bring it all together. These are rolled and shaped into donut shapes and cooked low and slow till nice and golden brown on a medium flame and dunked into a sugar syrup so they …
Chicken 65 Rolls
We love Sri Lankan Mutton Rolls and since Chicken 65 is a big hit in my family, I decided to make a Chicken 65 version of this classic. Chicken 65 & Potato is mixed together, stuffed in a homemade crepe, dipped in a flour batter and then dredged in breadcrumbs and fried. This delicious crispy …
Rooh Afza Gulab Jamuns
Rooh Afza is a popular concentrated squash or syrup made from a blend of fruits, herbs, and vegetables. It is a traditional drink in South Asia, particularly in countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Rooh Afza is known for its sweet, floral, and refreshing taste, often mixed with water or milk to make a …
Sabudhana Waffles
Potato and Sago pearls or Sabudhana are mixed with Ginger & Garlic paste, Spices, Curry leaves, Onion & Coriander.
Beef Biriyani
In this special recipe, Beef chunks are pressure cooked with Onion and spices. While the liquid reduces down, onion is sautéed with whole spices, powdered spices & tomato, together with fried Onions and Ghee. The Beef liquid is added slowly, together with the Beef chunks and this is thickened with a mixture of Yogurt and …
Juicy Gulab Jamuns
Khoya or Mava & Malai Paneer make this delicious soft and juicy Gulab Jamuns. Gulab Jamuns are a popular Indian dessert made from khoya (mawa) or milk solids, which are kneaded into a dough with a small amount of flour and then shaped into small balls. These balls are deep-fried until they are golden brown …
Paya or Trotters
Paya is a dish made with trotters (the feet of cows, goats, or sheep) cooked slowly to create a rich, flavorful broth. It’s a popular dish in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, where it’s often enjoyed as a hearty and nourishing meal, especially during colder months. The trotters are simmered with spices and sometimes …
Bread Pakora Balls
A delicious spiced Potato filling is encased in a slice of dampened humble bread. It’s dipped in a flour paste and breadcrumbs and then deep fried. This crispy snack brings back memories of my boarding school days in Panchgani. For this recipe, I use plain white sandwich bread. It’s easy to trim off the crusts …
Dhal Murgh
I love this recipe since it basically marries a Chicken Curry with a Dhal recipe. You can also make the same recipe with Lamb or Mutton instead of Chicken. In this recipe I will use a combination of Toor and Masoor Dhal – Toor dal, also known as split pigeon peas, is a popular variety …