View my step-by-step video If you love Kimchi, you’re definitely going to LOVE this Kimchi fried rice. Kimchi typically made with cabbage but not exclusively. It is brined and fermented. Recently my friend Chef Sang Kim popped into my kitchen and showed me how to prepare Kimchi. It’s a bit of work, …
Kerala Prawn Ghee Roast
View my step-by-step video [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Kerala Prawn Ghee Roast Ingredients1 lb Shrimp or Prawns ½ tsp Turmeric 4 tbsps or more Ghee 8 Kashmiri Chillies 1 tsp black Peppercorns 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 tsp Coriander seeds 1 tsp Fennel seeds 4 dried red Chillies 4 cloves Garlic 1 inch …
Tangdi Kebab – Kalmi Kebab
View my step-by-step video Tangdi in it’s simplest translation means leg and refers to the leg of a Chicken. This BBQ Chicken preparation is either marinated in a cream base(Kalmi), Red spice blend(Tandoori) or a Green spice blend(Hara). Sometimes, just the drumstick is served and other times you will get the drumstick and …
Smoked Salmon Vietnamese Rolls
View my step-by-step video I first tried Vietnamese Spring Rolls more than 10 years ago when one of my Asian co-workers brought in a large platter for a potluck. It was a very traditional filling with Shrimp and it was love at first bite. Since that day. I always have rice paper …
Phirni or Firni – Broken Rice Pudding Dessert
Phirni or Firni is a broken rice pudding served cold. Similar to Kheer that is made with whole rice and is served both hot and cold. It’s scented with Cardamom and Saffron and garnished with Pistachios or other nuts. A couple of years ago I brought back these terracotta pots or madkas after eating some …
Konigsberger Klopse – German Meatballs
View my step-by-step video My recent trip to Germany inspires this meatball recipe. German food is simple, honest and full of flavor. Between drinking kegs of beer, they love their sausages and their meatballs. This recipe is made with poached meatballs tossed is a …
Kheema Samosas
View my step-by-step video Do I even need to explain why Samosas are a phenomenon? Crispy flaky pastry encases a delicious filling in a triangle shape. In other cultures it’s also known as a Sambusa or Samboska, different names for a similar concept. The early history of this delight can …
Dahi Vadas – Dahi Wadas
View my step-by-step video This is a pretty incredible concept … we take all the trouble to make a crispy vada and then we soak it in water and douse it with Yogurt! While it sounds strange, the results are stunning. Vadas are a crispy lentil dumpling deep fried …
Meal Prep – 3 Make Ahead Breakfasts
Mondays are always manic. I like to stay ahead of the game by prepping breakfasts the night before so you can grab, heat and go in the morning. These are life saver ideas right here! Here are 3 ideas to get you going in the morning! View my step-by-step video [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Meal …
Crab Xec Xec – Goan Crab Curry
This beloved Goan to the core recipe has a strange name but BIG on flavor. Crab Xec Xec or Shek Shek as it’s called is made by roasting Spices, Coconut, Onions, Ginger & Garlic together and simmering crab in it. The contrast between the roasted masala or spice blend with the sweetness of the Crab …