Lamb vindaloo is a classic Indian cuisine with an intense flavor of spices with a deep earth undertone. It is a popular Indian curry with global appeal popular in Britain, Australia, the United States, and other western countries. The origin of vindaloo can be traced back to the fifteenth century when the Portuguese ruled the …
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 …
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 …
I want to share our family lamb curry recipe, which my wife would die for. She tried to resist the temptation to keep the leftovers for the next meal before finally submitting to my suggestion to share with her sister. This lip-smacking lamb curry recipe is a fusion curry that leans heavily on Indian origin …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Have you tried Japanese curry before? Japanese curry is a quick, easy, fail-safe recipe, making it an excellent choice for busy people to prepare a simply delicious meal. This recipe offers two methods to prepare the curry. First, use the store-bought Japanese curry cubes for cooking, and secondly making the roux from scratch, but it …