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Malabar Chicken Biryani - A one pot biryani to spice up your week. This is the perfect and delicious classic biryani from the northern parts of Kerala. More Biryani Recipes Easy Chicken Biryani Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani Prawn Biryani | Shrimp Biryani Butter Chicken Biryani Shan Bombay Biryani with Vegetables Chicken Tikka Biryani Lamb Biryani Veg Dum Biryani - Restaurant Style Keema Biryani Egg Biryani Beef Biryani Ingredients ▢ 3 garlic cloves ▢ 1 inch ginger ▢ 1 big green chilly ▢ ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ▢ Salt to taste ▢ 3 medium onions sliced ▢ 2 teaspoon yogurt ▢ ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds ▢ 1 big tomato chopped ▢ 2 " cinnamon stick ▢ 1 bay leaf ▢ 4 cloves ▢ 4 cardamom pods ▢ 2 teaspoon ground black pepper ▢ 1 teaspoon garam masala ▢ 1 teaspoon ground coriander ▢ 2 teaspoon ground red chilies ▢ 3 cups basmati rice or jeera rice ▢ Juice of 1 lemon ▢ 1 kg chicken pieces bone in ▢ Oil ▢ 3 tablespoon ghee ▢ 6 cups water + ⅓ cup water ▢ 1 teaspoon rose water ▢ 20 cashew nuts ▢ 3 tablespoon raisins ▢ 1 sprig coriander cilantro leaves Instructions Grind garlic, ginger, and green chillies to a smooth paste....

Matar paneer. Featuring a delicious combination of Indian cottage cheese, green peas and creamy masala sauce, this restaurant style recipe is a must addition to your weekly menu. Ideal for a vegetarian weeknight meal, the rich, creamy sauce paired with crispy fried paneer makes it hard to resist. Ridiculously easy to make and tastes great with naan, parathas and roti! Soft, cheesy cubes of utter deliciousness, that’s what paneer, also known as Indian cottage cheese, is all about....

Meen mulakittathu (Kerala red fish curry). Add an extra oomph to your everyday meal with this vibrant red fish curry. The bold and distinctive flavor of coccum makes it so unique and delicious. Best of all, it’s highly nutritious and can be made in a jiffy. I have always been fascinated by the rich and diverse cuisines around the world. Honestly, there’s something about exploring and immersing yourself in a foodie dream of flavors and deliciousness....

Mushroom korma flavored with creamy cashew nut sauce and seasoned with plenty of spices is nutritious and utterly delicious. This turns into a perfect meatless dinner when paired with rotis, naans or steamed rice. Have you ever tried korma curry with mushrooms? I usually prepare korma with chicken, chick peas , lamb and beef. But last week, I made this mushroom korma, and I must admit, I’m totally obsessed with it now....

Last week, a day before our usual shopping day, I found plenty of leftover bread in the pantry. Snacks with bread are always versatile and make a real treat. So I made up my mind to really show off my love for bread snacks with savory toast roll ups. These toast roll ups remind me of the real potential of a loaf of bread beyond regular toasts and puddings. When fried, these roll ups hold their shape really well, and the crunchy-chewy texture is simply amazing....

Semiya payasam or vermicelli pudding - Simple ingredients - vermicelli, milk and sugar- turned into mouthwatering and divine dessert. The ground cardamom clearly gives this pudding an incredible kick of flavor and taste. Your friends and family will go nuts for it! Do you like vermicelli? I love vermicelli in both sweet and savory dishes. If you are not familiar with vermicelli, these look like sphagetti and are made from either wheat or rice....

Slow cooker butter chicken. Make your restaurant favorite at home with this delicious recipe. Made in slow cooker, this is the easiest and perfect way to cook comforting dinner for your loved ones. Great choice for midweek dinners! Slow cooker dishes are designed to be easy as well as delicious at the same time. With their “set and forget” feature, you can enjoy a nutritious dinner any day of the week....

Thai Massaman Curry. This Thai takeaway favorite is loaded with the incredible flavors of lemongrass, fish sauce, coconut milk and aromatic spices. Customize this curry with your favorite protein and serve with rice or parathas. Delicious! For me, cooking at home is all about celebrating the wonderful flavors from each and every corner of the universe. In my opinion, it’s how you should cook all the time. I must say, it levels up the classic ingredients to create a beautiful meal....

Tuna fried rice. The perfect bowl of fried rice with the right balance of nutrition to make your dinner healthy and delicious. As if you need any more reason to make it for your family, this highly customizable recipe calls for just 15 minutes of cooking time. Without a doubt, it’s an easy way to level up your basic rice recipe to make a stunning star-worthy bowl of deliciousness. A good fried rice recipe is dinner gold, do you agree?...

Do you know the difference between pachadi and kichadi? Well, I didn’t until a few years ago. To be honest, I always loved to cook and eat both the dishes. So naturally I’ve never given it much thought. But today morning, while I was making this beetroot pachadi, the same question started to ponder me again. Actually, the difference is very obvious. For all those facing the great confusion, ground coconut is added to pachadi whereas kichadi is just a combination of vegetables and yogurt....

Chicken yakisoba noodles. A Japanese street food favorite, this recipe features classic noodles stir-fried in a lip-smacking sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners that call for quick and easy recipe ideas. When it comes to cooking, I love to play around with flavors. And it’s no secret that I love to make delicious noodles for a quick and easy dinner. Obviously, I’m always looking for new ideas and recipes to create super delicious meals with noodles....

Chocolate cookie cake. With a decadent rich center and crisp edges, this cookie cake is a delightful marriage between two sweet treats - cookie and cake. This impressive cake studded with chocolate chips is definitely a wonderful after-dinner treat. Every bite is insanely delicious! Is it a cookie? Is it a cake? Well, it’s both. This cookie cake is the perfect amalgamation of the beautiful texture of both cookies and cakes....

Chocolate peppermint cupcakes. Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with beautiful and elegant peppermint swirled white chocolate buttercream. Make this special occasion-worthy dessert the star of your festive celebration. These stunner cupcakes taste like a million bucks! The basic cupcakes have evolved overtime, however, they have always been and always will be a dessert staple for any special occasion. They instantly add a happy vibe to festivities and celebrations. And here’s my festive twist on two of the most popular holiday treats - chocolate and peppermint or candy canes....

Creme caramel. Heavenly dessert with just 6 ingredients! This popular treat featuring layers of caramelized sugar and delicious pudding is the ideal way to end your meal. Oh, and it’s gluten free and make ahead too! If you love homemade desserts, I’m pretty sure you will love easy, make ahead treats. Well, there are so many classic recipes that you can easily try at home. And there’s one dessert that I really love to create again and again....

Easter egg cheesecake. Super cute and fun idea for your Easter celebrations. Simply fill chocolate eggs with your favorite cheesecake mixture and top with white chocolate yolk to resemble real eggs. Easy to make and heavenly! In fact, a simple yet eye-catching dessert is all it takes to make any celebration extra special. Let me show you how to turn your favorite chocolate eggs into beautiful desserts aptly designed for your Easter festivities....

Mixed berry cobbler. Layers of fruits and sweet batter baked to perfection to create a warm dessert that everyone will love. Berries add the pop of colour and sweetness to this heavenly dessert. Customize with your favorite seasonal fruits, and serve with ice cream for an easy after dinner treat. Bake your favorite fruit, preferably firm fruits like berries or peaches, with dough, and you get a delicious cobbler. All dessert cobblers are winners in my recipe book, and you can play around with the type of fruit and dough used....

A week ago, I discovered that healthy vegan chickpea korma, parathas and few pappadums make the best vegetarian meal you could ever make. Since then, I’ve been indulging in this meat free dinner nearly every other night. In my quest to find the perfect recipe for this korma, I made them again yesterday. To be honest, I just couldn’t wait to share it with you. It’s everything that a good chickpea curry could bring you, but better....

Fish Tikka. Healthy, flavorful, delicious - these spiced fish skewers tick all the boxes. The classic pairing of fish with aromatic spices makes it a showstopper appetizer at your next gathering. There’s nothing I love more than simple healthy meals everyday of the week. But on busy days, healthy cooking is super hard to achieve, so I make sure to incorporate easy to make dishes that are also packed with goodness into our weekly menu....

Healthy turkey tacos. Leftover turkey gets an instant upgrade with this easy idea. Load warm tortillas with shredded turkey and vibrant avocado salsa for a delicious lunch or dinner after the turkey day feast. Sour cream not optional! How good is a beautifully roast turkey adorning your holiday entertaining table! While I love whole roast turkey, the delicious celebration meal always bring in the usual “leftover” dilemma. But don’t worry, I’ve the perfect solution for you....

The best homemade hot chocolate recipe just for you! Indulge in this warm cup of hot chocolate when it’s freezing outside. Complete with dark cocoa powder, chocolate and marshmallow foam, this rich chocolatey drink is a chocolate lover’s dream. Winter, rain, snow, chocolate, marshmallows. Is this the perfect recipe for hot chocolate? Oh yes. Although it doesn’t snow where I live, a warm cup of decadent hot chocolate is my best buddy all winter long....