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Chicken Madras curry – How to make it at home

Chicken Madras is an Indian curry that leaves you full but still wanting more. A rich, creamy, and spicy curry bursting with flavor, chicken Madras is a favorite curry worldwide. It may not be the most authentic Indian curry, but its popularity has attracted many non-Indian cravings for Indian food, including mine. This curry is …

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Dum Aloo – How to prepare (a wonderful vegetarian dish)

Dum aloo is an Indian potato curry, which has assimilated into our Malaysian culinary culture. The allure of dum aloo lies in the plethora of spices that transform the potatoes into a melting pot of flavors.  They are first parboiled, deep-fry, and then simmer in a mixture of spices. You will be greeted by a …

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Masoor dal – How to prepare (outstanding result and simple)

Masoor dal is my favorite lentil recipe for a few reasons. First, it is the fastest lentil to cook, only fifteen minutes after soaking. Secondly, it is high in protein, making it an ideal choice for vegetarians who want to obtain a balanced nutrition.  Masoor dal with husked removed and can disintegrate in a short …

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Lamb curry – How to cook (with an amazing result)

This article is about how to cook the lamb curry, which my wife would die for. She tried to resist the temptation to keep the leftover for the next meal before finally submitting to my suggestion to share with her sister. This lip-smacking curry is just delicious layered upon delicious. It is a hybridized curry …

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Dal tadka – How to cook (authentic recipe with useful tips)

Dal tadka is synonymous with Malaysian Indian restaurants for me. Whenever I talk about dal tadka, there will be a mental picture drawn immediately about these eateries that flourish in every nook and cranny in Kuala Lumpur. Dal tadka is immensely popular in Malaysia. The Malaysian Indians are Southern India’s descendants who populated dal tadka …

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Braised chicken with potatoes – Cantonese style

Braised chicken and potatoes 薯仔焖鸡 is a familiar home-cooked dish served in Cantonese households. My family used to cook it frequently because all the ingredients are readily available, quick and easy, and is a one-pot balanced meal.  Most of the Chinese restaurants do not serve this dish because it is considered ‘home-cooked.’ However, if you …

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Chicken Rendang – How to cook in 4 easy steps

This article is specially written to explain how to prepare the Malaysian-style chicken rendang.  Rendang is a spicy stewed dish originating from Minangkabau, Indonesia. This delightful dish has since been assimilated into the Malaysian culinary culture and has been improvised to satisfy the local taste buds. While there are slight differences among chicken rendang from …

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Vegetable Curry – How to cook in 3 easy steps

Vegetable dishes are usually tasteless for those who like to eat meat. Still, I am convinced that they will submit to the incredible flavor of this vegetable curry prepared with myriad herbs and spices. All communities in Malaysia love this Malaysian Chinese vegetable curry recipe. There are other variations, but this Chinese version includes more …

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Massaman Curry – How to cook (quick and easy method)

Massaman curry is a unique Thai curry that is not fiercely hot.  It is is a rich curry of Persian origin which has been wonderfully assimilated into the classic Thai cuisine in the Southern region of Thailand.   Chicken massaman curry is ideal for people who want to try the authentic Asian flavor, yet do …

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