Khara pongal is a savoury porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for the Makar Sankranti festival that heralds the arrival of summer. The sweet pongal variety differs only in the spices added, and the two are often…
Khandvi (in Gujarati) or surali chya vadya (in Marathi) is a famous Western Indian dish. It is similar to rolled pasta made from chickpea flour. It is savoured as a snack or as a starter and is extremely popular in…
This coconut-flavoured vegetable stew is a famous dish of the South Indian coastal state of Kerala. It is often served with appam (rice pancakes). Though frequently made with chicken, this recipe is for the purely vegetable version of the stew.…
Coconut Chutney is served as a side dish for a lot of Indian snacks and breakfast items. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference. This recipe is from South India. Ingredients Base 1½ Tbsp channa…
Ingredients Marinade ingredients 4 lb chicken 1½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon red chile powder 1 pinch of turmeric 100 ml coconut yogurt 1½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon garlic paste 1½ teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon chile powder 1 teaspoon…
Pachadi is a very popular dish from the Kerala region of India. It’s quick to prepare and a very tasty accompaniment to a main course of rice or roti. Ingredients 1 cucumber (large variety, with dark green and yellow skin)…
Appam, a fermented rice pancake, is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Kerala. It is especially popular among the Christian communities of that state. Appam are often served along with a coconut-flavoured vegetable stew. It is also…
ANZAC biscuits have long had an association with the Australia/New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops sent to Gallipoli during WWI. The biscuit appears to be a variant of the Scottish oat cake, said to be from the Scottish-influenced city of…
Idiyappam (rice noodles) is a South Indian food, usually served for breakfast. Ingredients 1 cup raw (i.e. not roasted) rice flour 1 cup water (hot water preferred by some) ½ cup grated coconut 1 tsp ghee Salt to taste Procedure…
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…
Ingredients 1 kg cassava 1 coconut 4 eggs 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon almond essence 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 200 grams sugar 75 grams butter 1 pinch salt 1 big glass milk 100 grams raisins Procedure Peel and grate the…
Om ali is a traditional Egyptian dessert. Ingredients 1 package (17.5 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed ½ cup chopped walnuts 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup chopped hazelnuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup flaked coconut 1¼ cups white sugar,…