Sosso-ngondi is a traditional West African dish made from ground cassava. It is a smooth, thick, and creamy porridge that is often enjoyed as a breakfast or a filling snack. This comforting dish is popular in many countries across the…
Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) grated coconut, preferably fresh 2 dried red chile peppers ½ tsp turmeric powder 2 peppercorns 1 piece of tamarind (the size of a small marble) ½ onion, chopped fine 1 drumstick (frozen works fine), cut…
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) long-grain rice, cooked 2 ½ tsp salt 1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes Vegetable oil 2 tbsp whole coriander seeds 2 tsp yellow split peas ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper 1¾-inch…
Onion chutney is a delicious sweet-and-sour chutney used as a side dish for many South Indian snacks and breakfast items. It is one of the components used in masala dosa assembly. Ingredients 2 tsp oil 2 tbsp channa dhal 2…
A delicious muffin recipe that makes an excellent breakfast. Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats 1 cup (240 ml) cultured buttermilk 1 egg ¼ cup (60 ml) margarine 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½…
Nigerian coconut candy is widespread on the streets of Lagos and Benin. It is chewy and yummy, and most travelers look to buy the candy either for themselves or as gift. It can be eaten on its own or as…
Müsli or muesli is a German cereal mix that is often oat-based with dried fruits. Although it can be bought in several flavors, this is the recipe to make it yourself. Ingredients 3 cups (720 g) rolled oats 2 cups…
Kombdi vade is a Malvani dish, which is quite popular in Maharashtra. The dish consists of the traditional Malvani chicken curry (including chicken pieces with bones), vade (also known as puri, which is a fluffy, fried bread of wheat and…
A Lane cake is a layered white cake traditional in the American South. The outside has a white frosting, and each layer has different ingredients. For example, one layer may have pecans and coconut, the next layer almonds. Due to…
Prawns cooked Kerala style. Ingredients ½ kg whole prawns ¼ tablespoon red chile powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon coriander powder ¼ tablespoon minced ginger 3 tablespoons oil Kudampuli (Malabar tamarind) to your preferred sourness (can be substituted with…
Pachadi is a type of condiment. Ingredients 1 ripe mango ½ cup coconut flesh ¼ cup water 4 dried chiles 1 tablespoon oil ¼ teaspoon mustard Salt, to taste Procedure Peel and cut the mango into small pieces. Mix with…
Kanom piak poon is a thickened Thai sweet made of coconut, rice flour, and pandan. Ingredients 80 g rice flour 40 g arrowroot starch 200 g sugar 600 ml limewater (saturated calcium hydroxide solution) 200 ml fresh pandan juice 200…