Watalappam is a Sri Lankan steamed coconut custard. Ingredients 2 cups thick coconut milk ½ lb brown sugar (or jaggery) 4 eggs 1 pinch of ground cardamom (optional) 3 cloves (optional) 12 cashews Procedure Beat the eggs in a mixer.…
Sylheti rice pudding also known as kir shinni in the Sylhet region, is a delectable rice-based dessert that holds a special place in Sylheti cuisine. The local term “shinni” signifies a treat to the neighbourhood or distribution of food for…
Sheer khurma is a sweet noodle soup served by Muslims in Indian and other South Asian countries to guests during the holy month of Ramadan. The recipe originally comes from Mughal-India. Ingredients 200 g dry vermicelli 1¼ cups ghee 100…
Koesisters are a South African Cape Malay doughnut soaked in syrup and sprinkled with coconut. Ingredients Fritters 6 cups (700 g) cake flour 1 tablespoon castor sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoon ground ginger 2…
Ingredients Pudding 200 g sweetened condensed milk 200 g natural set or Greek yoghurt 1 pinch of green cardamom powder 1 tablespoon pistachio nuts, cut into slivers 1 tablespoon raisins, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, then drained Figs…
Ingredients 1.5 kg leg of lamb or other tender cut 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cardamom 3 cloves of garlic 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ cup lemon ¼ cup vinegar 2 onions, sliced…
Kesari or kesari baath is a sweet dessert dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for special occasions. It is most often prepared with semolina, but this may be substituted with ‘beaten rice’ (aval) or regular rice. Ingredients 4…
Double ka meetha is a popular dessert in Hyderabad, India. Ingredients 1 loaf bread 1 litre milk 250 grams khoa (concentrated milk solids) 500 grams sugar 100 grams almonds 100 grams cashews 100 grams pistachios 100 grams raisins 250 grams…
Barfi is a Pakistani and Indian confection popular all over Pakistan and India, and often a part of festivals. The recipe included here is for coconut barfi. Ingredients 250 g sugar 150 ml water 250 g finely-grated coconut Ghee Ground…
Ingredients Chicken 600 g chicken 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp red chile powder ¼ tsp pepper powder ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp salt Spice blend 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 2-inch…
Butter chicken is a Cape Malay dish. Ingredients ½ cup yoghurt 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons ginger/garlic paste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon crushed black pepper 1 tablespoon white pepper ¼ tablespoon powdered tuj (cinnamon) ¼ tablespoon powdered elachi…
Ingredients ½ hatxora (Citrus macroptera|citrus macroptera) 500 grams beef, cut into cubes 2 onions, finely chopped 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon chile powder…