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
If you’re looking for something crispy, spicy, and absolutely addictive, this is the recipe for you! These rice paper prawn rolls are made with a simple yet flavorful prawn filling, wrapped in soft rice paper sheets, then shallow-fried until golden and crisp. Served with a drizzle (or dunk!) of chili oil, they’re the perfect snack,Read more
This almond and pistachio cake is a simple, soft, and flavorful cake made with basic pantry ingredients. If you’re someone who loves the nutty flavor of almonds and pistachios, then this cake is going to be a definite favorite. The combination of almond flour and pistachio powder gives the cake a rich, moist texture that’sRead more
A soft, melt-in-the-mouth dosa made with rice, egg, and coconut milk, delicately cooked in ghee for a rich, silky finish. There’s something so comforting about a dosa that’s soft, thin, and simply melts in your mouth—and that’s exactly what this Silk Dosa is all about. Made with a simple batter of rice, egg, and coconutRead more
A delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, this upside-down version features a buttery biscuit crust enveloping a rich, creamy mascarpone filling, creating a perfectly balanced bite in every spoonful. If you love Lotus Biscoff, this dessert is a must-try! The biscuit layer isn’t just at the base—it wraps around the sides, making every bite packed withRead more
Soft and fluffy pancakes made with whole wheat flour. Perfect for a light and healthy breakfast. I just realized recently that over the years I forgot to post the recipe of a basic pancake. I’m remedying that today with these delicious, light and fluffy, 100% whole wheat pancakes made from scratch. If you are lookingRead more
A semi frozen dessert with a thick chilled cream and fruit cocktail. If you are anything like me who don’t enjoy fruits much, then this fruit salad is for you. Yeaah a tad less healthy, but extremely delicious. The best part is the texture of this dessert. It is similar to a sorbet, but aRead more
Valayappam/ Funnel Cakes are deep fried pancake like batter topped with powdered sugar. Hey! Here I am, late as usual with the first post of 2019. Hope this year started off well for you all. Mine was amazing as I was with my family in Dubai for new years. 🙂 Now I am back inRead more
A delicious fried chicken which is usually served during Hyderabadi weddings. I have never been to a Hyderabadi wedding but heard a lot about the unique, royal dishes they serve during the function. I saw this shadiyon wala red chicken fry (as how it is popularly known) recipe in YouTube recently and I knew instantlyRead more
A soothing Chicken Korma with the signature coconut milk gravy. It is astonishingly straight forward – and it is made with very less ingredients, even then the flavor is stunning. This chicken korma is our new favorite. We love how mild yet super flavorful it is and the best part is that this curry canRead more
Pazham Pori is a popular snack from Kerala made with ripe plantains. Banana slices are dipped in a flour batter and deep fried. With this recipe, you will get crisp banana fritters everytime. Pazham pori…oh my God!!! I just love these. Served warm and crisp with a hot cup of chai is the best snackRead more
A spicy Prawn Fry with delicious crumbs from the fried marinade. It sure is a mouth watering dish! Most of the Keralites would be familiar with Calicut Paragon Prawn Fry. I simply love it. Every time we go there this dish never misses our table. I have been trying to recreate it inRead more
Mafroukeh which is a Lebanese dessert is made of semolina, pistachios, sugar and butter infused with sugar syrup, and rose water. It is filled with a cream called ashta (I have replaced it with mascorpone cheese). Here I have made truffles out of it, making it look more appealing. This is easily one of my favorite ArabicRead more
This White Crunch Chocolate Pudding is an absolutely simple dessert to make whenever a dessert craving hits you. It has a delicious white chocolate cream layered between a crunchy, nutty, biscuit layer. Hello all! Nice to be back here after the 2 months break. Technically I have not been posting regularly in my blog forRead more
These mini Pistachio Almond Cake is a French cake that is light and moist. The key ingredients are almond flour and pistachio flour which gives a nutty flavor to the Pistachio Financiers. What I love about these little cakes are that the directions are rather simple, but oh so good (the simple thingsRead more
Kosha Murgir Mangsho/ Bengali Chicken Kosha is a Bengali speciality dish. It is a spicy, semi dry chicken curry and goes well with roti, puri or pulao. Hey there. I am back after a break, again. 🙂 I had gone for a three week vacation to my hometown, Kerala. Had a fantastic time there. MissRead more
A deep fried crisp chicken fry with Indian flavors. This chicken fry can be eaten as an appetizer, or with main course or you can even make chilli chicken with it. The last option was what I opted for. I made chilli chicken dry with this fried chicken by tossing it in a spicy sauce.Read more