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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 recipe – Authentic Malaysian-style

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 …

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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- Easy Malaysian recipe with mixed vegetables

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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Japanese curry – How to cook from scratch (and the easy method)

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 …

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Easy chicken curry – How to prepare (quick and easy method)

This simple curry chicken recipe is so easy that anyone can make it at home. Many people want to make chicken curry but are put off by the long list of ingredients. Cooking curry requires grounding various herbs and spices with a mortar and pestle. While this is by far the most authentic method to …

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Thai Green Curry recipe – How to prepare the authentic way

Thai green curry is the most well-known Thai food outside Thailand. Why? It has a distinct green color that distinguishes it from Indian curries, mostly red or yellow. As the name implies, this Thai green curry recipe is prepared using fresh green chilis, making it taste different from Thai red curry paste. You need many …

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