Devil’s curry, or Debal Kari, is an exotic dish that comes from the Eurasian community in Singapore and Malaysia. The dish is originally from Malacca – a Malaysian state that was a Portuguese colony for about a 100 years. The long occupation influenced the culture […]

I’m discovering the Southeast – from a classic cookbook. I guess that’s what foodmaniacs do. I’m on an adventure to explore Southeast Asian cuisine and, while I have tried a few Malaysian dishes, I’ve never done justice to the region. So this time around, the […]

American Chopsuey is a famous dish in the Indo-Chinese cuisine and my favorite! The dish is a healthy combination of chicken and vegetables coated in tangy, lightly spiced tomato sauce that is served with crispy noodles. You can spice it with either red chili sauce […]

Shahi Navratan Korma is a delicious combination of 9 vegetables in a mildly spiced, creamy gravy. You can use vegetables of your preference. When I want to give my family a vegetarian treat, I whip up dishes that are pretty much an overdose on vegetables […]

A variety of recipes from different cuisines can be experimented with lamb chops, all of which are equally delicious and simple. You’ll find a list of them on Cukzy as well – BBQ Mutton Chops, Masala Lamb Chops, Cheese Mutton Chops, Greek Roasted Lamb Chops and […]

Since I’m not really a baker – and a sophisticated one at that – making apple rose pies was quite a task. I was rather impressed when it came out perfect in the first shot! Mini Apple Rose Pies reminded of the Turkish Rose Dessert […]

Define ‘comforting food’ – Chicken with vegetables topped with creamy gravy and blanketed by a buttery, flaky pie crust. That’s Chicken Pot Pie. Its been a while since I made a pot pie but, thanks to my little Game of Thrones recipes adventure, I’ve revisited […]

Sansa Stark lights up when Olenna Tyrell offers her lemon cakes when they first meet in the Highgarden. “Lemon cakes are my favorite,” she says. Sansa would have loved the setting – a beautiful garden hosting a refined social gathering of ladies, enjoying treats which […]

This light, summer salad is can be a perfect side dish or an appetizer. I love to pair it with dishes like pastas or pies. A brilliant combination of fruit, nut, and vegetable, Apple and Pine Nuts Salad looks pretty, is healthy, and tastes delicious. […]

Baghara Baingan – known as Baingan ka Khatta as well – is a famous dish in Hyderabad and Bangalore, especially paired with Mutton Biryani , Dum Pukht Biryani or Vegetable Biryani and is served at weddings. Another similar accompaniment is Mirchi Ka Salan. I’ve tried to prepare Baghara […]