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
Baturas are deep fried puffed up bread which is a popular bread in North India. This is served usually with Chole (Chickpeas) but it goes very well with non veg curries too. No matter if you are a vegetarian or non-vegetarian, Batura is a favorite in many homes and my home is noRead more
A salad with lots of fresh veggies, pulses, chicken, a tahini-yogurt dressing, finished with a layer of Hot Sticks Potato Chips. Ramadan is over, Eid is over and now everybody must have gotten back to their usual routine. Even though I miss Ramadan, I feel happy that the holy month went by beautifully. Read more
If you are a fan of Tiramisu, then try making this super quick one which can be whipped up in just about 10 minutes. This no bake, no cook, eggless recipe turns out creamy and decedent and are perfect to serve during any festival parties, or gathering. Its been long since IRead more
These cheese balls are going to be your new favorite starter. You just have to make instant Ramen noodles, mix it with a delicious chicken and veggie mix, roll them into balls, bread it and fry them in this bite sized form and you have one amazing appetizer. With this recipe our ultimateRead more
Soft buns topped with spicy chicken stuffing, chili sauce, a creamy white sauce and finished with gooey mozzarella cheese. Delicious it is! These Pizza on Bun is something I remember eating a lot as a child. I used to love this and I devour it even more now. I had completely forgotten about this dish until justRead more
Deep fried crispy Egg Kebabs with a delicious coating of Coconut Chutney. Have this hot Kebabs with a glass of Indian Karak Chai and enjoy. Today I am invited as a guest over at Huma’s space, Ghaza e shirin. Huma had approached me to do a guest post for her annual Ramadan Event with aRead more
Aloo Tikki which is a North Indian speciality are mashed potato cakes with herb and Indian spices. Present these cute little nuggets in the form of sliders with a nice slather of coriander chutney and tangy tamarind chutney and enjoy all the praises. Yes, exactly. When you have a party or a gathering itRead more
Crunchy phyllo pastry stuffed with an orange blossom water fragranced almond filling which is then drenched in sugar syrup. This sweet dish reminds me so much of the Moroccan biscuits which I think are called Ghoribas. I had completely forgotten about those. I remember my sister used to get these delicious Moroccan biscuitsRead more
This cheesy white pizza boasts of subtle, garlic flavored white sauce, shallow fried prawns which adds flavor and a good amount of melty mozzarella cheese. If you are looking for a non oily appetizer recipe, here is a good one for you. This Ramadan, me and Fadal are trying to avoid greasy food as much as weRead more
Hello all. Thank you very much for the tremendous response that you all gave for the Savory Ramadan Recipes Round-Up. As promised, here is the second part of the round-up which has all the sweet recipes fit to eat during this time of the year. Hope you all will find this useful. 🙂 ZNOUD-EL-SIT 2.Read more
Kozhi Ada/ Koyiada/ Chicken pockets is a Malabar Muslim delicacy. These are crispy wrappers filled with a spicy and flavorsome chicken filling. Kozhi Ada or Koyada as how we call it, is the most popular snack that comes from the North Malabar household. This is hands down my all time favorite appetizer. My mom makesRead more
Wishing you all a very blessed and peaceful Ramadan. 🙂