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  • Creamy Chickpea Curry

    For decades, my secret weapon for a quick, delicious vegetarian meal has been chickpea curry. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a type of legume that is widely cultivated for its edible seeds. They are one of the most popular and nutritious plant-based foods, commonly used in various cuisines worldwide. It’s perfect when I’m…

  • Pork Lettuce Wraps

    Pork mince can be used for different types of meals such as preparing meatballs, fillings for wonton soup, patties etc. Hence its versatile. This recipe of adding greens in your everyday diet is a healthier choice. Pork mince goes very well with lettuce with a juicy intense flavor of sweetness, spiciness and tanginess. I would…

  • Fish Fillet Recipe

    No-bake recipe of dory fish fillet seasoned and coated with egg, flour and breadcrumbs. One can serve these as party snacks with tartar, mayonnaise or mustard dips. For accompaniment as mains serve them with some greens. An even easier and quick way is making a fish fillet sandwich. You can also serve them on a…

  • Sweet Chilli Prawns

    I know there are many ingredients that include in Sweet Chilli Prawn recipe, but not all are required. You can still prepare this recipe with few sauces like the soya sauce and tomato sauce. They are always in my pantry for delicious stir-fry dishes as these. This dish is mildly spicy, and in order to…

  • Vegetable Chili Paste

    Vegetable Chili Paste or Vegetable Curry Paste is a staple at our home for curries. My mom commonly prepares it to give a good flavor and aroma to the dish. It’s also known as meet-mirsang masala (chili paste) to us Mangaloreans living in the coastal region. We grind the ingredients to a fine thick paste and store it…

  • Pan-Fried Breadfruit Recipe

      While Breadfruit is still unknown to many, they are commonly found in tropical areas where good amount of sunlight and rain is required. We have a tree in our backyard in my hometown and quiet often my family used to prepare this recipe to accompany with anything as a side dish. During my last…

  • Mutton Ghee Roast

    I have always had sides of mutton recipes in Indian restaurants and it never occurred to me how easy it was to cook at home. Its not so often that I prepare mutton at home because its not available everywhere, especially in supermarkets where pork, chicken or beef is easily available. Mutton Ghee Roast is another recipe from…

  • Chicken Bites

    The reason I made Chicken bites with chicken breasts is because it’s bite size, easy and so much better than take-outs. Takes 35 – 40 minutes max. I cannot tell you how much I loved the taste of it after tossing the fried chicken in the sauces. Make sure you do not use salty soya sauce. Chicken…

  • Spicy Chicken Recipe

    This Spicy Chicken recipe uses a hot chili pepper called “chili padi” (bird’s eye chili) commonly used in the Malaysian Cuisine. It is also called as Kung Pao Chicken, a spicy stir-fry dish made with chicken, peanuts,vegetables and chili peppers. Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 – 20 minutes Ingredients Chicken – 250 g, cut into…

  • Garlic Shrimp fry

    Shrimps are one of my favorite. This pan fried shrimp recipe is one of the easy recipes to prepare when your craving to have something fried with spice. Not shelling the shrimp gives it a glorious spice filled flavor of garlic. I used fresh garlic as I was out of stock of garlic paste. If you…

  • Beef Cutlet

    This Beef cutlet recipe specifically reminds me of my childhood, when my Mom used to make occasionally. It has has been one of my favorites in my book of recipes for years since I’ve been away from home. It can be a light afternoon snack, appetizer or a side. They are best when served hot, and you can’t…

  • Crispy Chicken Fry

    Crispy Chicken Fry, yes! It’s chicken again, Yoho! But this one adds more crunch. Why? The crunchiness is because I used oats as a coating which is healthy and adds more fiber to your diet. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time : 25 minutes Ingredients Skinless Chicken with bones – 500 g ,  cut into small…