Chicken Bhuna Masala is a rich, thick, and flavorful Indian curry made by slowly cooking chicken with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices until the sauce becomes concentrated and “bhuna” (which means “to be fried” or “sautéed”)—dense and deeply flavorful. Bhuna Masala has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the culinary traditions …
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Vendakkai Poriyal
Vendakkai Poriyal (வெண்டைக்காய் பொரியல்) is a classic South Indian stir-fry made with okra (lady’s finger). It’s simple, delicious, and usually eaten with rice and sambar or rasam. This literally means “Vendakkai Poriyal” (வெண்டைக்காய் பொரியல்) literally means:
Dubai Chocolate Easter Egg
🍫 What Is Dubai Chocolate? A Taste of Luxury and Local Flavor When you think of Dubai, chances are you imagine glittering skyscrapers, luxury shopping, and golden sands. But there’s another hidden gem rising in the culinary world—Dubai chocolate. Rich, indulgent, and inspired by the region’s heritage, Dubai is putting its own unique stamp on …
Deviled Eggs Cupcakes
If you’re thinking sweet, think again, these Deviled Egg Cupcakes are a cheeky, savory spin on your favorite finger food. Think fluffy baked egg whites as the ‘cupcake’ and a swirl of creamy deviled yolk ‘frosting’ on top. They’re weirdly wonderful, crowd-pleasing, and made to steal the show at your next brunch or potluck. I’m …
Dubai Chocolate
Pistachio paste, Chocolate & Kataifi pastry makes this delicious and infamous Dubai Chocolates. While the original is a bar, I’ve made some individual chocolates that are just perfect as a gift or to just enjoy yourself. “Dubai chocolate” has recently become a global sensation, captivating dessert enthusiasts worldwide. This indulgent treat typically consists of a …
Tomato Tamatar Chutney
This South Indian-style Tomato Chutney is packed with flavors – a perfect blend of roasted spices, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic curry leaves! 🌿 Serve it with idli, dosa, chapati, or even rice for a delicious kick.
Dosa
Making a beautiful round and crispy dosa made with a lentil and rice paste is immensely satisfying. Although it’s fairly easy to make it can be finicky till you get the hang of it, go get started and make your Dosa and all the trimmings today! These days, Dosa & Idli batter is available in …
Peanut Chutney
Peanuts are the star in this chutney together with lentils, spices, sesame seeds onions & Curry leaves. Peanut chutney is a delicious and protein-rich South Indian condiment that pairs well with idli, dosa, vada, or even rice. I even like to smear it on a roti or puri like Peanut Butter 🙂 Peanut chutney stays …
Potato Bhaji – Aloo – Batatyachi Bhaji
This simple Potato filling or Aloo Batata Batayachi Bhaji is lightly spiced and perfect to stuff a Dosa or a Batatawada/ Bonda, and also great on it’s own or as a side dish with Roti or Puri! Batata Bhaji is a traditional Maharashtrian-style dry potato sabzi (stir-fry) made with boiled potatoes, tempered with mustard seeds, …
Puliogare – Tamarind Rice
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 …