Stews & Curries
Toor Dal with Jackfruit Seeds, Curry Leaves & Ghee
Dal is always on the menu, but this one waits for jackfruit season. Toor dal simmered with jackfruit seeds - nutty, tender, and full of quiet comfort. The seeds are...
Bor'or Tenga (Tomato Medley Sour Curry with Red Lentil & Turmeric Fritters)
A typical summer recipe from Assam, India, Bor’or Tenga is a wholesome and tangy dish where Bor means lentil fritters and Tenga refers to the sour taste. Soft & fluffy...
Duck Egg Curry Ft Kandy Cinnamon, Muziris Black Pepper & Chola Cardamom
Creamy, rich & best of the season duck eggs are cooked in a caramelised onion & potato spiced curry. An heirloom recipe that graces our dinner table in Assam around...
Sautéed Chayote & Pink Fir Potatoes with Lakadong Turmeric, Cumin & Crispy Loire Ginger
Chayote season in Meghalaya was my favourite time of the year, apart from the juiciest Khasi mandarins that would turn deep orange during the winter months. Mom would forage tender...
Paradise Prawns with Turmeric, Vanilla Bean and Coconut Curry
Here's a recipe of the most delicious dish I had in the coastal town of Antalaha in Madagascar. You will be transported to paradise as you take a bite of...
Poached Shrimps in Turmeric & Spiced Coconut Milk Broth
Whether you’re looking for some comfort food or cooking to impress, this recipe of prawns delicately poached in an aromatic spiced coconut broth will not only satisfy your taste buds...
Assamese Muri Ghonto ~ fish head with mung beans & spices
This dish is one of the many dishes that features in the ‘to-eat’ list that I share with mom before my yearly visit to my home in Assam, India. This...
Sri Lankan Cinnamon & Coconut Prawns Curry
Freshly caught prawns from the Indian Ocean are simmered in creamy coconut milk infused with the Sri Lankan spice blend ‘Thuna Paha’. As you bite into pieces of True Cinnamon,...