Dalcha with Lamb Chops

Dalcha with lamb chops is South Asian lentils just the way my mum used to make it. Well, almost! Perfect with rice, chapatis or any bread for that matter. What is Dalcha? Dalcha is a lentil based side dish. It…

Dalcha with lamb chops is South Asian lentils just the way my mum used to make it. Well, almost! Perfect with rice, chapatis or any bread for that matter. What is Dalcha? Dalcha is a lentil based side dish. It…

Sugee halwa is a favourite childhood dessert of mine. It’s such an easy recipe to make and only needs a few ingredients. What is Halwa? The term halwa itself encompasses many a variation. Halwa can be made with semolina, as…

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Love prawn vadai but can’t get them where you are? I’ve got your back! Easy to follow recipe, and a little practice is all you need to create the perfect prawn vadai. What is a Vadai? For those of you…

Kuih Rose (or kuih ros) is a crunchy cookie that looks like a flower and is a popular festive treat in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Kuih Rose Let’s look at the name first, shall we? If you’ve read my other…