This post will mark the 100th post on the blog and it’s been quite a journey for me as a cook. Having started this blog last year, I have explored so many cuisines I have never tasted before and tried cooking techniques I never thought I would use. I even started making my own pasta…
Category: Recipes
Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)
After the first amazing series of Street Food in Asia; Netflix’s street food series has come with the second season exploring 6 new destinations in Latin America. The second episode takes a look at the food in Salvador, Brazil and one of the dishes that caught my eye was Moqueca, this amazing fish stew made…
Asian Tuna Steak Salad
While I was still in grad school, I lived in Portsmouth, NH for 6 months for my internship program. And to be honest that was the best 6 months of my life in the US. Even though Portsmouth is not one of those fast-paced cities in the US; it has its own charm. The people…
Stir-Fried Bitter Gourd
As a kid, my grandmom and mom had a tough time with me because I was a very picky eater. They always had to make some sort of meat or seafood for me to have my dinner and vegetables were a huge no-no for me. They would really struggle to make me feed a meal…
Moroccan Dukkah Chicken Stew
Ingredients: Chicken (I used a mix of drumsticks and thigh) Lemon Juice (6 tablespoons) Ground Ginger (1 teaspoon) Smoked Paprika (2 teaspoon) Granulated Garlic (1 teaspoon) Turmeric Powder (1 teaspoon) Coriander Seeds (1 teaspoon; crushed) Moroccan Dukkah Spice (3 teaspoon) Fresh Thyme (5 grams and some for garnish) Onion (2; sliced) Garlic (3 cloves; minced)…
Stir Fried Cauliflower Rice
This recipe is more about intuition; you can add anything and everything and it will just always be perfect. I made a vegan version but you can always feel free to add proteins as per your desire. Ingredients: Cauliflower Rice (20 ounces; You can adjust the quantities as per requirement) Beans (A bunch; slice the…
Kallumakkaya Varuthad (Kerala Style Stir Fried Mussels)
Ingredients: Mussel Meat (16 ounces/ 1 pound) Shallots (5-6 shallots; thinly sliced; if not available use onions) Tomatoes (2 medium-sized; finely chopped) Tamarind (1-2 tablespoons) Turmeric Powder (2 teaspoons) Chili Powder (1 1/2 tablespoons) Coriander Powder (1 tablespoon) Asafoetida Powder (Hing) (a pinch; optional) Curry Leaves (3-4 springs) Green Chilies (3-4 chilies; chopped) Garlic (1/2…
Shorshe Murgi (Mustard Chicken) with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients for Shorshe Chicken: Chicken (2 pounds; bone-in) Black Mustard (6 1/4 tablespoons) Yellow Mustard (3 tablespoons; optional) Garlic Cloves (10 cloves) Ginger (2 inch) Green Chili (8 chilies) Turmeric Powder (2 teaspoons) Red Chili Powder (1/2 tablespoon) Coconut Milk (13 ounces) Mustard Oil (1/2 cup; if you don’t have any you can use vegetable…
Omelette with Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Feta Cheese
Ingredients: Eggs (4; beaten) Asparagus (4-5 stalks; trimmed; sliced but keep the top bits intact) Sun-dried Tomatoes (4-5 pieces) Parmesan Cheese (2 teaspoons) Feta Cheese (1 1/2 tablespoons; crumbled) Lime (1/2 lime) Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Oil Directions: In a pan, heat up some oil and add the asparagus and cook for 3-4…
Lobster Thermidor
Ingridents: Lobster (2 lobsters; steamed; You can also use just steamed lobster tails) Shallots (2-3 shallots; minced) Mushrooms (8 oz; diced) Creamé Fraiche (2 tablespoons; you could use heavy cream as substitute) Whiskey (2 tablespoons; it’s best to use Cognac or Brandy I had neither so used whiskey) Paprika (1 teaspoon) Almond milk (1/4 cup)…
The Ghee Spot 