This spicy tangy Hakka Chinese fave is really popular with Vegetarians and Non Vegetarians alike. I’m using canned mushrooms in this recipe, as I love the texture but you could use fresh Mushrooms as well! I don’t often cook a lot of Vegetarian dishes as my boys are CARNIVORES, however I do have a few …
Boti Kebab is a grilled boneless kebab typically made with meat – Beef, Lamb or Mutton and it can also be made with Chicken. The meat is marinated twice and the marinade includes a tenderizer that gives the meat it’s soft texture. We commonly think of Boti as a piece or a small chunk but …
Camarones a la diabla! I just love saying it! This delicious Mexican recipe is made by roasting chillies, onion, garlic, peppercorns, cloves and tomatoes and pureeing it to make a sauce to simmer Shrimp in. I love using Guajillo chillies, they are the dried version of the Mirasol Chillies. In Mexico and Latin cuisine, fresh …
What the heck is Vindaloo? 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 …
Chicken wings are marinated, deep fried then coated in a wonderful spice base of onion garlic, ginger, chilli & chilli paste and spice powders and curry leaves with a hint of food colouring. This dish has a strange name and an even stranger story. Back in the days when typesetting was done with little metal …
I love cooking Lamb shanks and this time I decided to cook this in a traditional Persian style. Persian or Iranian food, similar to other Middle Eastern flavors is subtle yet distinct. The shanks are marinated in spices and Garlic and drizzled with some Rose water and Saffron steeped water. It’s then slow cooked in …
This simple Noodle salad is made with Bean Noodles and is dressed with a wonderful sweet, sour & salty dressing and topped with Shrimp, Veggies, & Herbs. I love using bean noodles, this is typically made from mung bean and is similar to rice noodles but has a transparent texture when cooked and is hence …
If you’ve ever been to Goa and eaten at a beach shack, you’ve definitely had this delectable snack. Crispy pappadum stuffed with a Shrimp Chilly fry filling, rolled, sealed and fried. Papads or Pappaadums are made from a lentil flour paste that was traditionally dried in the sun by the ladies of the household. Today …
Mumbai meri jaan! A city that never sleeps, is always on the go and I once called home. The last leg of our journey after Bangalore and Goa, we were sick from the travel but managed to make the most of the trip. From High Point to Lucky Biriyani and everything in between, I ate …
I love fruitcake, dense and loaded with fruit(preferably soaked) and nuts … taking a bite out of it is heavenly. My new Christmas tradition is to bake a rich fruitcake with dry fuits that have been soaked in dark rum and brandy. Last year I promised my hubby that I would make a non alcoholic …
