Thosai (or dosa) is a fermented Indian pancake made from rice and lentils. It’s a healthy and nutritious meal typically eaten for breakfast. I grew up eating a lot of thosai, but recently learned how to make it myself from my Indian friend’s mother. Turns out, it’s quite simple to make at home, There are …
Yet another flavourful Indian dish – Choley Masala features chickpeas simmered in a onion-tomato based gravy. Spices you up from the inside out. An Indian aunty I know from church, Aunty Margrat, was so kind to send me some of her homemade spices; namely garam masala, turmeric, cumin and coriander powder. She also gave me …
In Malaysia, Dhal is probably the most classic dish to pair with roti, rice and more. This simple lentil curry is satisfying and delicious. This dhal doesn’t have any strong flavours and it isn’t spicy at all, so it pairs well with many dishes. We dip our roti canai in it, drench our rice with …
“Boss, roti canai satu!” (Roti = bread) This flatbread has many names: roti canai, roti prata, roti kosong (literally translates to “empty bread”), Malaysia’s favourite roti, etc… When I was younger, I would stand by the roti canai man and watch as he skillfully flipped the dough over and over. It seemed effortless, but now …
This Green Pea Potato Masala is thick, creamy and so delicious paired with chapati! It’s packed with lots of spices, whole and ground for an aromatic dish that’ll have you drooling. The Indian foods I eat regularly are mostly curries and dhall, but Indian cuisine has so much more to offer. Like this Green Pea …
Chapati is an easy and healthy, whole wheat Indian flatbread to make at home! All you need is 3 ingredients and less than 15 minutes. It pairs wonderfully with curry, and you can even enjoy it as a wrap. If you think ordering chapati at a mamak (casual Indian restaurant) is easy and cheap, making …
This Spicy Vegan Tofu Curry brings warmth for the soul and heat to the tongue! It’s easy to make, so flavourful and perfect for rainy days. It tastes better the longer you let it sit too! Curry is one of my favourite foods ever! In Malaysia we’re blessed to have so many different kinds, but …