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
This sweet cream dessert is made with a luscious filling of cream and mozzarella cheese, rolled inside spring roll pastry, deep-fried to golden perfection, and served with a generous drizzle of sugar syrup and a sprinkle of nuts. It’s a simple yet indulgent treat that’s sure to impress! During Ramadan, desserts become an essential partRead more
This Alleppey Chicken Curry is a dish made with chicken simmered in coconut milk and Indian spices. The addition of crushed black peppercorns gives a wonderful aroma to the curry. This resembles the Alleppey Chicken Curry served at the famous Indian restaurant named Calicut Paragon. Firstly, I’ll start this post by thanking my BFF NimeenaRead more
Strawberry-Lime Soda, a wonderfully sweet and slightly tangy drink with strawberries and lemon juice which is finished off with sparkling club soda. It is easy to make and absolutely refreshing. This can be called Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade too. I know its winter now and most of you wouldn’t prefer to drink a coldRead more
This Pistachio Cake with creamy and rich Rose Water flavored Mascarpone frosting is a true celebration cake. The taste of pistachio in this moist cake and the delectable frosting is just too good. I keep hearing “2017” and feel that it is in like 5 years. But here it is, the countdown ended…fireworks extinguished andRead more
These are the softest and fluffiest homemade pull-apart buns and they are filled with delicious Cashew Chicken. Doesn’t these rolls look amazing? When you bite into it, it will hit you with the most pleasant burst of flavors. The cashew chicken tucked inside is awesome. I can’t decide which part I like more, the theRead more
Chicken vella curry is a very light and soothing curry. It doesn’t have any masala in it but still the gravy is full of flavors. It goes superbly well with ghee rice. After I fell for my Husband post marriage, the second thing I fell for was this Chicken Vella Curry. 😉 😀 This isRead more
This delish and simple garlic bread without cheese is the perfect accompaniment with pasta, pizza or you can just have it alone. It is so good that you will be in Garlic Bread heaven when you have it. 🙂 This garlic bread is one of the easiest thing that you can make anytime.Read more
Goli Baje/ Mangalore bajji are deep fried fritters made mainly with all purpose flour, rice flour and yoghurt. It is so addictive and very delicious. The super crispy exterior and the fluffy, pillowy soft interior is the main feature of this dish. Serve this with coconut chutney and enjoy it as your breakfast or asRead more
A classic caesar salad with a homemade Caesar dressing, flavorful grilled chicken and croutons makes this a satisfying meal to have at any time of the day. Caesar Salad, I am sure that almost all of you have had this at least once in your life. This will be the most popular saladRead more
Vellappam/ Palappam/ Appam or Lace hoppers is a type of pancake made with fermented rice and coconut batter. It is a common dish in Kerala. It is also very popular in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. This is a foolproof recipe to get the softest vellapam with a very crispy border each andRead more
A popular Indo-Chinese dish – Chicken Manchurian. Deep fried succulent pieces of chicken tossed in a spicy and saucy gravy. Chicken Manchurian is my all time favorite. I used to love this dish since I was a child. Chicken Manchurian and Fried Rice is the ultimate combo. But this tastes great with noodles and plainRead more
Chicken Fajita Pizza, a very spicy and flavorful pizza with the Mexican flavors. It has salsa, chicken fajita mix and lots of cheese baked on a crispy crust which is cooked on stop stove top in a skillet. I totally love Mexican flavors and this pizza is full of them. It is spicyRead more
An easy no-bake dessert made with layers of sweetened whipped cream/ cream cheese mix and crushed Kit Kat candy bars. It is very simple to put this together. One of my favorite things to do is make puddings. I have a big sweet tooth, so does my family. We like to eat dessertsRead more