Category: Main course

Banana & Caramel Crepes ~ Sweet Crepes with Banana & Caramel Sauce

Banana & Caramel Crepes ~ Sweet Crepes with Banana & Caramel Sauce

Crepes are very quick and easy to prepare as it does not need any time for fermentation, or time for rising. They are just prepared instantly with ingredients always found at home at any time of the day. I have tried savory crepes with spicy […]

Spinach & Tomato Rice | Palak Pulao | Flag Colored Rice Recipe

Spinach & Tomato Rice | Palak Pulao | Flag Colored Rice Recipe

It is that time of the year when two neighboring countries celebrate Independence Day together. So here is a post totally dedicated to Pakistan and India on the occasion of Independence Day which is celebrated on two consecutive days – 14th and 15th respectively.  And I […]

Kabab Koobeideh with Saffron Rice ~ Persian Seekh Kebab

Kabab Koobeideh with Saffron Rice ~ Persian Seekh Kebab

Kabab Koobeideh is an Irani style seekh kabab made with meat mince using minimal spices and lots of flavors from saffron, turmeric, and onion making it the juiciest and succulent kabab ever. Being an Indian and grown-up having food with lots of spices, I could […]

Murg Kalimirch ~ Dry Pepper Chicken

Murg Kalimirch ~ Dry Pepper Chicken

The most delicious chicken curry is made with freshly ground pepper along with other Indian spices, making it an ideal curry to be served with Rotis. If you have any queries regarding the recipe, do mention it in the comments section and I shall get […]

20 delicious recipes you can make without tomatoes

20 delicious recipes you can make without tomatoes

Here is a collection of 20 delicious recipes that you can now make without using tomatoes. These are super easy recipes that you can have as daily food. When it comes to Indian curry recipes, there are 2 ingredients that show up almost in all […]

Arabic Style Soya Chunks & Vegetable Rice

Arabic Style Soya Chunks & Vegetable Rice

Arabic Style Soya Chunks & Vegetable Rice is a vegetarian kabsa as it has an Arabic touch to this pulao. I have replaced the meat with soya chunks that have a similar texture as meat. Many people are still not aware of this ingredient which […]

Bread Chicken Spring Rolls

Bread Chicken Spring Rolls

Bread Chicken Spring Rolls are an easy way out to make a quick snack. Bread slices are rolled out into thin slices, stuffed with Chinese chicken or vegetable stuffing and shallow fried. Bread Chicken Spring Rolls are the best way to enjoy non-deep fried snacks. […]

Lahm Ajeen

Lahm Ajeen

Lahm Ajeen   I did not have to give a second thought to even say ‘yes’ to my dear friend Rafeeda when she invited me to be a guest blogger in her wonderful food space Thebigsweettooth.com. Though I have never met her personally yet feel […]

Make Ahead Meal Preparations For Ramadan

Make Ahead Meal Preparations For Ramadan

Make Ahead Meal Preparation For Ramadan It is hard to believe that there are people who cook good food without even tasting it. Tasting while cooking is the most basic step while preparing any dish. You cannot proceed unless you know if the seasoning is […]

Kerala Chicken Stew

Kerala Chicken Stew

Kerala Chicken Stew is what I call a comforting kind of curry which can be enjoyed with a bowl of steamed rice, appam or hot and flaky Parotta. Nothing fancy about this dish, but it will surely be on your regular cooking list and you […]

Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets

This is a classic and basic recipe of chicken nuggets where boneless chicken pieces are ground to a fine paste along with the spices, formed into desired shapes, dipped in batter, coated heavily with breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried to perfection. By perfection I mean to […]

Mango Rice Kheer

Mango Rice Kheer

  Mango Kheer is an Indian-style rice pudding with fresh mango flavor. This kheer is easy to prepare and requires few ingredients. Serve this refreshing rice dessert chilled and enjoy the mango season.   Mango Kheer is an Indian-style rice pudding with a fresh mango […]

Spicy Mango Chicken Wings

Spicy Mango Chicken Wings

Marinated chicken wings deep fried and then coated with spicy mango sauce and again baked in the oven till crispy from outside and juicy inside.   It is common among bloggers to search for a recipe for a seasonal fruit like mango. And here I […]

Chilli Chicken

Chilli Chicken

A delicious spicy preparation where marinated chicken pieces are first stir-fried and then tossed with a combination of spices and vegetables, making it an ideal dish to be served with fried rice or noodles. A delicious spicy preparation where marinated chicken pieces are first stir-fried […]

Kasoori Malai Murg

Kasoori Malai Murg

Kasoori Malai Murg is a delicious mughlai type of curry with flavors of fenugreek. The ‘Malai’ or cream in the gravy makes it lush and full of flavors. Serve this curry with any pulao, roti or naan. Kasoori Malai Murg gets its name with two of […]

Homemade Chicken Shawarma

Homemade Chicken Shawarma

  If you happen to walk down the food streets of any Middle Eastern country, you are likely to find a shawarma stall after every second shop anywhere you go.  A long trail of cars lined up waiting patiently to be served by the waiters serving […]

Rainbow Pasta Salad

Rainbow Pasta Salad

  A delightful salad that represents the colors of a rainbow with a 'no fancy' yet a simple vinaigrette is also known as the dressing for the salad.   If you have any queries regarding the recipe, do mention it in the comments section and […]

Tandoori Chicken | Tandoori Masala Powder

Tandoori Chicken | Tandoori Masala Powder

It is quite common to see a dish like this appearing on almost every menu card of a restaurant. Tandoori Chicken does not need any introduction or a description anymore since by now it has made its place in every country and in every heart. ‘Tandoor’ […]

Chinese Veg Green Chili

Chinese Veg Green Chili

This is a delicious chinese gravy but with a twist. Deep fried vegetables are tossed in spinach rich sauce with all the chinese spices. Chinese Veg green chili is a perfect dish to be served with fried rice and noodles.   There are plenty of […]

Chicken Hakka Noodles

Chicken Hakka Noodles

You can now enjoy restaurant-style Chicken Hakka Noodles now in the comfort of your home. Make these delicious stir-fried noodles with fresh ingredients and enjoy with your loved ones. A Chinese preparation of Hakka-style noodles tossed with vegetables and chicken, flavored with sauces and spices. […]