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Turkish Meat Pide | Turkish Pizza

Turkish Meat Pide | Turkish Pizza

As the name suggests, this is a Turkish specialty. Pide is actually ‘Pizza’ in a Turkish accent probably. What makes this Pide different from Pizza is, that you will not find the usual tomato sauce or any of the Italian flavors. So this indicates that […]

Chicken Tikka Biryani

Chicken Tikka Biryani

  In my previous posts on biryani, I have always divided the whole procedure into steps. This is to make the procedure clear and easier to understand. Preparing biryani is never rocket science, but yes, it needs a little practice and some fine details that […]

Mint Chutney | How to make Mint Chutney

Mint Chutney | How to make Mint Chutney

I have a list of kitchen preparations which I usually do once a week. Most of the time it is just after I have arrived back from my weekly grocery shopping. Sorting out things and storing them in the right place makes cooking as well […]

Mangalore Banana Buns

Mangalore Banana Buns

  Banana Bun is a Mangalorean specialty made with over-ripe bananas and flour. You will find this dish on every menu card in a Mangalorean Restaurant which is normally served as breakfast.     The secret to this recipe is the extra ripeness of the […]

Paneer and Capsicum Paratha

Paneer and Capsicum Paratha

  All are familiar with the recipe of Paneer Paratha, but just to overcome the blandness of paneer, I decided to add some finely chopped capsicum. What I like about this paratha is that the stuffing needs no cooking on the stove. It can be […]

How to make Dhaba Style Dal Fry

How to make Dhaba Style Dal Fry

Dhaba Style Dal Fry is a delicious and flavorful lentil curry served at Punjabi Dhaba in India. The lentils are slow-cooked until they are creamy and mushy, topped with aromatic spices. Here we will try to replicate the restaurant style dal fry at home with […]

Mutton Nihari

Mutton Nihari

  Nihari is a traditional dish and quite popular in India and Pakistan originated in the late 18th century during the last throes of the Mughal empire. Nihari comes from the word ‘Nahr’ which means early morning. The authentic way of preparation involves slow cooking […]

Moong Curry | Whole Green Gram Curry

Moong Curry | Whole Green Gram Curry

  Homestyle Moong dal curry for daily cooking with loads of nutrition and taste to be served as curry with steamed rice or roti. If you have any queries regarding the recipe, do mention them in the comments section and I shall get back to […]

Red Velvet Vegetable Cutlet Roll

Red Velvet Vegetable Cutlet Roll

  To make the roll, take a roti or tortilla and spread some spoonful of mint chutney over it.  Keep 1 or 2 vegetable cutlets along with cheese slices and fresh vegetables of your choice (lettuce, tomatoes, sliced onion, etc). Roll it over and toast […]

Smoked Chicken Masala

Smoked Chicken Masala

A very simple and easy recipe with very few ingredients, you can make this dish in very less time. It tastes equally good even without the coal fumigation. It goes very well with the freshly made steamed rice and home-style dal. Or just enjoy it […]

Coastal Fish Curry

Coastal Fish Curry

This recipe of fish curry is a common recipe in the coastal region of Southern India, which includes coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa. Maybe just slight changes here and there in spices, but this recipe is more of a Mangalorean specialty. Nothing for […]

Kadhai Mutton Chops

Kadhai Mutton Chops

This recipe for Kadhai Mutton Chops is similar to that of what you get in a Pakistani restaurant. The meat pieces are cooked separately in a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking procedure. The spices and aromatics used are very less but the flavors […]

Bhel Puri

Bhel Puri

  Indian style street food and a savory snack with puffed rice as main ingredient along with loads of crunchy vegetables topped with spicy and tangy sauces.   If you have any queries regarding the recipe, do mention them in the comments section and I […]

Strawberry Oats Smoothie

Strawberry Oats Smoothie

  A healthy breakfast smoothie with a blend of strawberries, banana and smoothie easy and quick to prepare. If you have any queries regarding the recipe, do mention them in the comments section and I shall get back to you. Kindly give feedback in the […]

Kori Rotti Chicken Curry | Mangalorean Style Chicken Curry

Kori Rotti Chicken Curry | Mangalorean Style Chicken Curry

This is a typical Mangalorean delicacy of the Bunt community, with an excellent combination of a spicy coconut-based chicken curry paired with crispy rice crepes. We rarely see anyone making these crepes at home as it needs to be prepared by people who specialize in […]

Paneer Kathi Roll | Cottage Cheese & Mint Chutney Wrap

Paneer Kathi Roll | Cottage Cheese & Mint Chutney Wrap

Kathi Roll as we all know is yet another popular street food in India. What I like about these rolls is that they are so versatile that you can stuff any dry sauteed preparation combined with some crunchy salad and a complete meal is ready […]

Chicken Naan | Chicken Stuffed naan

Chicken Naan | Chicken Stuffed naan

    Chicken Naan – Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spicy chicken stuffing, served as breakfast or as a lunch box option. If you have any queries regarding the recipe, do mention them in the comments section and I shall get back to you. Kindly […]

Steamed Rice & Chicken Dumplings

Steamed Rice & Chicken Dumplings

  This recipe post was actually prepared as a guest post for my fellow blogger Lubna Karim. I would like to thank Lubna who blogs at Kitchenflavors for inviting me to her wonderful space as a guest writer for her Ramadan Event. She truly has an […]

Dhaba Style Chicken Curry

Dhaba Style Chicken Curry

  Restaurant or a Dhaba Style chicken curry with a blend of spices making it an ideal curry to pair well with pulao or naan. If you have any queries regarding the recipe, do mention them in the comments section and I shall get back […]

Meat Lasagne | Easy way to make Meat Lasagne

Meat Lasagne | Easy way to make Meat Lasagne

You can watch the video here:  Onepot baked pasta dish where wide and flat cooked pasta sheets are layered with meat and white sauce and then baked to perfection. It is served on its own as a dinner or a party dish. If you […]