Chicken Liver Curry is something I occasionally crave for. It is my go-to meal when my body goes through the ‘red-meat’ craving moment. It is a rather dry curry, and it’s flavour is quite unique. It is a cheap source of meat and very high in iron. I know there are times when you think…
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Makmah-inspired Mango Pickle
This pickle, or acar as we like to call it in Malaysia, is inspired by Makmah’s famous Mango Pickle. It is sweet (from the mangoes), salty, spicy and sour all at the same time. Recently for the month of Ramadan, Makmah’s mango pickle “Acar Mangga” has been for sale at certain Ramadan Bazaar’s around Ampang. My…
Spices: Panch Phoron
Panch Phoron means ‘5 spices’, a spice blend where the seeds are used whole. I encountered it online when I was finding out what I could do with nigella (kalonji) seeds. I find that this mix is easy, and adds a subtle spice flavour to dishes. It is easy to make – just equal parts…
Creamy Prawn Curry
It was a long Greek Orthodox weekend here in Greece, and I had a sudden craving for curry. About a week before, I went to Mirch with a friend and had a very spicy Chicken Vindaloo. I do miss curries, and I don’t make them as often as I would love to. And if…
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