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Crispy fried chicken. Learn the secret to making perfectly crispy chicken with simple ingredients. Coated with aromatic spice mix and tossed in spiced flour, these chicken bites are packed with flavor, crunch and ultimate deliciousness. Guaranteed winner! Creating juicy fried chicken with the perfect crunch is certainly a challenge. Do you agree? The ‘perfect crunch’ is affected by so many different factors like the way you bread the chicken, the coating ingredients, temperature of oil etc....

Easy homemade barbecue sauce. Whip up super flavorful and delicious barbecue sauce with this easy recipe. Sweet, sticky, and velvety, this lip-smacking sauce is made with ingredients easily available from your grocery store. Perfect way to kick off your next barbecue party! Do you love the sweet, sticky, and delicious barbecue sauce slathered on your favorite grilled meat, fish and veggies? Isn’t it incredibly delicious? I know, store bought barbecue sauce is the easiest and most convenient option....

Egg drop curry. Dinner made easy with quick and tasty curry featuring eggs cooked right into a lip-smacking aromatic sauce. An excellent way to add more nutrition to your meals, the delicious combination of eggs, coconut milk and spices dials up the flavor. Perfect if you’re looking for a tasty meat-free side dish for your next meal! Making delicious egg dishes is one of the easiest ways to level up the nutrition of your meals....

Garam masala. A melange of warming spices, this aromatic spice mix is quintessential in Indian cooking. To be exact, it’s the soul of Indian dishes. Here’s a basic guide to this spice mix – and all the tips and tricks to make the best version. What It Is Simply stated, it’s a mix of different kinds of whole or ground spices. The word “garam masala” literally translates to warming spices. The fact is that the spices used in this mix warm up your body making curries and stews an ideal winter food....

Rose cookies (achappam). The classic Indian style Christmas cookies to bring in the festive vibes throughout the holiday season. Delicately sweet and crispy, these cookies with their beautiful intricate design is sure to impress your family and friends. What do Indian rose cookies (achu murukku or achappam), beehive or honeycomb cookies and Scandinavian rose cookies have in common? Well, apart from being a highly addictive treat, these celebratory cookies are prepared with the help of a special mold to create the beautiful intricate design....

Instant pot chicken masala. Quick, easy, healthy and delicious, this fast and furious chicken curry made in an instant pot is calling your name. Tender and juicy chicken is cooked in rich spicy sauce to create the ultimate side dish for your next weeknight meal. The magical instant pot is one of my most favorite kitchen appliances. Just because its time saving feature helps you cook delicious meal in minutes without compromising on flavor....

Kerala chicken stew. Comforting curry that’s hearty and filling, this stew is traditionally served with rice pancakes (palappam) for a delicious start to a special day. With the beautiful flavors of coconut milk and coconut oil, this subtly spiced stew is guaranteed to be a family favorite. Great for a chilly winter day! There’s nothing fancy about the good old stew, it’s just the comfort food that we crave on cold nights....

Kerala mutton stew. This dish has layers of flavors, but the real highlight is coconut milk adding creaminess and richness to the stew. With the addition of very mild spices, the heat comes from green chilies and ground black pepper, and it also features a nut and raisin tempering giving this celebratory dish its signature finish. Why I Love This Stew You might think of stew as a comforting dish for cold winter nights, but this lightly spiced version is also part of a delicious Kerala style celebration meal....

Mango chicken curry . Insanely delicious chicken curry that’s easy enough to whip up on busy weeknights and impressive enough to serve up on special occasions. Meet your new favorite curry bringing together two amazing flavors - sweet and savory. Yum! Why I Love This Sweet And Savory Combo I love a good super savory curry, but yes, a touch of sweetness imparts a lovely contrast of flavor. With the mango season at its peak, I’ve been thinking about incorporating this vibrant fruit into my diet as much as possible....

Mangoes have become a staple in our house especially in summer. Maybe it’s because they are not available throughout the year. Or maybe the tangy flavor that it imparts to a dish is highly irresistable. Seriously, I wish I could plant a mango tree in my backyard. And a papaya tree… The list just goes on… But unfortunately they don’t thrive in our climate. About this kichadi. Kichadi, the South Indian version of raita , is basically cooked vegetable mixed with yogurt....

Puff pastry cronuts. Fresh homemade cronuts made with puff pastry featuring layers of flaky pastry. Dip in melted chocolate and add plenty of sprinkles to make them as sweet as possible. Hello 2019. Yay, hope you all had a wonderful start to the new year. After a short break from blogging in December, I’m back on work mode to bring you another exciting year of incredibly delicious recipes. November was a super busy month for me as I was planning and presheduling the posts and recipes for December....

Ravioli roses. Who can resist a dish that’s not only delicious but also pretty? If you love classic stuffed pasta rolled into beautiful roses, this is the perfect dish you’ll want to make on repeat. From freshly rolled lasagna sheets stuffed with ricotta and spinach to the gorgeous tomato based sauce, every element of this recipe makes for one tasty meal. Dig in! The fact is that cooking a delicious meal requires a lot of prep work....

Right now we’re in the middle of winter. I know most of you are enjoying warm summer days. But it’s a different story here. Rain, cold winds – but no snow. Winter without snow? Yes, it’s true. It never snows here. However, it’s wet and super cold. Despite the cold weather, I found some mangoes at our local greengrocer last weekend. I was extremely excited to realize the fact that I don’t have to wait until summer to cook with mangoes....

Are you all ready to welcome the New Year? After a crazy week of Christmas celebrations, I’m waiting for the New Year to arrive. And I’m going to start it with the most chocolatey berrilious breakfast ever. Strawberries and chocolate pastries. Strawberries + chocolate = match made in heaven. Pair them with crispy pastry. YUM!! Bake a big batch of these chocolate berry goodies for breakfast, then serve the leftovers with custard, whipped cream, or ice cream to turn them into fabulous desserts for lunch and dinner....

Stroganoff meatballs. Revisit the classic flavors of stroganoff with this easy recipe featuring moreish and delicious meatballs in creamy sauce. Meatballs are cooked in the oven to save time and add a healthy touch. Honestly, the thrill of perfecting a recipe is second to none, but the culinary experiments and trials behind the scene takes effort and time. But, on the other side, it brings the “perfect” recipe to you so you’ll never need to comb the internet for hours to create unique and tasty dinners for your family....

Sumac chicken. Looking for a super simple yet flavorful dinner idea for busy weeknights? Why not try this sumac spiced chicken topped with caramelized onions , parsley and flaked almonds? The perfect dinner that’ll appeal to just about everyone. Baked chicken is, without a doubt, a dinner winner, but have you ever tried chicken flavored with sumac? To be more specific, sumac spiced chicken served with sumac onions and Arabic bread....

3 ingredient biscoff mousse. Easy sweet treat made with just 3 ingredients! With a base of biscoff biscuit crumbs, layers of biscoff cream and biscoff spread make it an indulgent and heavenly dessert loaded with the authentic flavor of your favorite biscoff. Biscoff lovers’ dream! Hello 2023, hello new recipes. After a hectic holiday season, we are heading into a calm January. Isn’t it the perfect time to try new recipes and bring in a harmonious routine to your work-home life?...

Mango slaw recipe. The beautiful mix of red and green cabbages, juicy mango, crunchy carrots, and the flavorful vinegar-lime dressing that ties everything together summarizes the refreshing and balancing flavors of this salad. This incredibly versatile slaw is vibrant, sweet, tangy, and perfectly pairs with almost everything you throw at it. Why I Love This Vibrant Tropical Slaw It’s summer and that calls for something fresh, vibrant and crisp. And there’s one dish that delivers all these three elements better than anything else, salads....

Chicken jalfrezi - Create your favorite Indian takeaway meal right in your kitchen with this easy foolproof recipe. Made with chicken, bell peppers and green chilies, this stir fry is a healthy addition to your family dinner. As you know, I’ve a great fascination towards healthier ways of cooking. I occasionally indulge in deep fried snacks and sweet treats though. But most of the time I like to enjoy simple foods cooked healthy....

Cranberry rice. Introducing fluffy rice loaded with red cranberries that your family and friends will adore. Definitely the most delicious way to celebrate a festive dinner! Between choosing the best kind of rice and whipping up a visually appealing dish, creating a delicious meal requires not only a creative mind, but the perfect recipe. Let’s transform the humble rice grains into a highly sophisticated side dish apt for your holiday parties....