A creamy, naturally sweet berry chia pudding that makes an easy, nutritious and delicious make-ahead breakfast. This berry chia pudding is one of my favourite make-ahead breakfasts. I make it by blending frozen berries with Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, vanilla and a little honey, then leaving it in the fridge to set overnight. It’sRead more
Bun Appam is a soft, fluffy and lightly crisp South Indian breakfast made with semolina, curd, onions and aromatic spices, cooked in an appam pan and served warm with chutney. These little golden beauties are actually bun dosa, but since I made them in an appam pan, I decided to call them Bun Appam! 😄Read more
Delicately sweet, incredibly fluffy, and made extra tender with hot milk and butter. If you’re looking for a simple, classic cake that’s incredibly soft, light, and buttery, this Hot Milk Cake is a recipe you’ll want to keep forever. Made with basic pantry ingredients, this old-fashioned cake gets its signature tender crumb from warm milkRead more
This homemade granola is crunchy, wholesome, and packed with nourishing ingredients, making it the perfect breakfast or anytime snack. Made with rolled oats, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds, this granola is full of natural goodness and satisfying texture. Lightly sweetened and toasted to perfection, it delivers a delicious balance of nutty flavorsRead more
Crispy chicken garlic buns layered with a rich creamy garlic sauce, melted cheese, and buttery goodness in every bite. These chicken garlic buns are the ultimate comfort snack — soft buns loaded with juicy marinated chicken, a flavorful homemade garlic cream sauce, and lots of melty cheese. The magic is in the sauce made inRead more
Pillowy soft buns filled with lightly salted butter and topped with a crisp, coffee-flavoured crust — this lazy papparoti recipe gives you all the bakery-style goodness with barely any effort. We all love papparoti, don’t we? One of the things I used to miss the most in Dubai was walking into Papparoti and getting thoseRead more
A silky, no-bake mango jelly cheesecake layered with a buttery biscuit base, creamy filling, and a glossy mango topping. This mango jelly cheesecake is one of those effortlessly impressive desserts that comes together with minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. It starts with the classic biscuit-and-butter base, giving a firm, slightly crunchy contrast to theRead more
A hearty and flavorful chicken shawarma rice bowl featuring spiced chicken, aromatic rice, fresh salad, and creamy sauce all brought together in one satisfying dish. This dish has become an absolute favorite at home—it’s the kind of meal everyone looks forward to. There’s something incredibly comforting about digging into a warm bowl where everything justRead more
A rich, creamy layered dessert made with soft vanilla cake soaked in caramel milk, topped with chocolate, silky pudding, and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache. This Chocolate Caramel Pudding Cake brings together the best of both worlds—light, moist cake and smooth, creamy pudding in one indulgent dessert. The caramel milk soak adds depth andRead more
Pistachio Crème Caramel – a silky, creamy dessert with a nutty pistachio twist, made effortlessly with a simple packet mix. Crème caramel has always been close to my heart, especially during Ramadan, because it brings back so many childhood memories of my mom making the classic version using Greens caramel mix. This time, I wantedRead more
Soft, fluffy homemade buns filled with juicy, flavorful chicken and a creamy sauce. There’s something so special about freshly baked buns straight out of the oven — soft, warm, and filled with flavor. These soft chicken buns are one of those recipes that feel comforting, satisfying, and just a little indulgent. The dough comes outRead more
Agar Coconut Pudding is a light, silky, and deeply comforting dessert made with just four simple ingredients—perfect when you want something quick, easy, and delicious. If you ask me to choose my favourite pudding of all time, I wouldn’t even hesitate—this tender coconut-style coconut pudding is truly the king of puddings for me. It’s madeRead more
. A trendy, flavour-packed donor kebab wrap that’s taken over Instagram. This viral donor kebab wrap has been all over Instagram lately, and I finally decided to give it a try. The idea instantly caught my attention because it looked fun, different, and perfect for quick meals. I ended up making it with both chickenRead more
This ragi cake is a wholesome, refined-sugar-free treat made with ragi flour and dates. Made without all-purpose flour, sugar, or eggs, this cake proves that healthy desserts can still be incredibly moist and delicious. The sweetness comes naturally from soft, blended dates, giving the cake a rich flavor and tender texture. I’ve added a handfulRead more
A quick, crispy, super-flavorful chicken popcorn that comes together with fewer steps and maximum taste. Chicken popcorn is one of those things I always keep ready in my freezer — perfect for lunch boxes, after-school snacks, or even a quick weeknight dinner. What makes this version special is how simple the process is: the chickenRead more
This is a mild, creamy white chicken curry made with yogurt, cashews and fresh cream. This curry is silky, elegant and full of flavour without being heavy or spicy. The base is smooth, nutty and slightly tangy — the kind of gentle flavour that feels rich but still light. It pairs beautifully with bhatura, naan,Read more
Spicy Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender chicken simmered in a garlicky, spicy-sweet sauce that needs no onions or fancy ingredients. This recipe is extra special in my kitchen because it’s my 10-year-old son who came up with it! After watching countless YouTube videos and experimenting with different styles ofRead more
These 3-ingredient butter cookies are the perfect example of how simple ingredients can create something truly delightful. Made with just flour, sugar, and butter, they come together effortlessly and have that classic, melt-in-the-mouth texture that everyone loves. Now that the kids are on vacation, if you’re looking for a fun and easy recipe to tryRead more
This is a light and creamy dessert layered with rose-infused pudding, crushed Lotus biscuits, fluffy cotton candy, and pistachios — a sweet treat that tastes as dreamy as it looks! With Eid just around the corner, I know many of you are on the lookout for a special dessert to make the celebration even sweeter.Read more
A delicious mix of milk chocolate chips, caramel sauce, sea salt and dairy. This drink is like a hug in a mug. A perfect winter drink! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups of whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup of sugar 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup of milk chocolate chips marshmallows, whipped cream for garnishRead more
A semi frozen Oreo dessert, that is easy to prepare- just perfect for cookies and cream lovers. Sometimes the most simple desserts are the best. For this one, all you need are 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes of free time. It doesn’t require any elaborate steps. You have to mix up all the ingredientsRead more
Winters means warm and cozy drink for us. I really enjoy drinking warm drinks mainly because it will keep my hands warm. 😀 I usually drink clear flavored tea in the morning but during the evening a thick hot chocolate is what I need. No, I don’t have this every single day, but when IRead more
Blondies are blond brownies, that is, it has the same soft and gooey texture as brownies but the main difference is that it doesn’t have chocolate in it. These are very addictive, you just can’t stop with one slice. This blondie recipe is a foolproof one, where you will just need one bowl and aRead more
I love pickled raw mango and pineapple. These are my all time favorites. It is very popular in Kerala and we call it uppilittath. It is a kind of pickle which is terribly easy to prepare and is oil and spice free. Just the thought of these pickled stuff makes my mouth water. I usuallyRead more
A terrific rich and creamy curry with beautiful depth of flavor yet it is made with very basic ingredients, without using any spice powders at all. I love mild, simple curries. But mildly flavored doesn’t mean bland, it should have lots of flavors. I love this Murgh Malai curry because it screams flavor. It reallyRead more
I love using fresh herbs in my cooking. So I always keep stock of it in my refrigerator, mainly cilantro (coriander leaves), mint leaves and parsley. But it is a huge challenge to use up that bunch of herbs before it turns brown and slimy. If you store them in the right way, it staysRead more
Chocolate cake made with Zucchini/ Koosa and topped with a creamy milk chocolate ganache. Never did I think that I will like a cake with Zucchini, but it is moist, tasty and plain delicious. I really loved this cake mainly because nobody can guess that there is a vegetable in the cake. This is aRead more
Keeping strawberries fresh for even a few days has been a challenge for me all this time. Sometimes it gets molded the very next day I buy it and it is very annoying. But I recently started doing something that prevents the strawberries from getting spoiled fast. I wash the berries in a vinegar-water solution,Read more
A simple chicken sandwich gets kicked up a notch with spicy sriracha hot sauce based sauce. Our current favorite!!! This definitely is one of the best in the blog. We have a new favorite sandwich and I am so excited to tell you about it. It is delicious and like most of my recipes, superRead more
Chicken Lababdar is a rich Mughlai chicken gravy, which has flavors similar to Butter Chicken but this curry is comparatively easier to prepare without any compromise on the taste. Treat your palate with a rich Chicken Lababdar this weekend. I always love to explore different chicken gravy recipes, especially Indian style. Most of the IndianRead more
An Indian puffed up bread made with whole wheat flour. Hey all! Here is the recipe for perfectly puffed up poori. It took me really long to post this recipe and there is a reason for it. Few months back I had posted an Instagram story of me frying puffed pooris.. And I got aRead more