Saturday, May 31, 2025

Fried Banana Chips Recipe

Coated with chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt, crispy fried Indian banana chips.
Crunchy, crispy, and lightly spiced, these banana chips are a beloved accompaniment for home-cooked rice meals (RICE-COOKER TURMERIC RICE) and are looked forward to in unassumingly Indian eateries. Making fried banana chips isn’t complicated. It’s all about time, batch-frying, and ensuring they are crispy fried without burning. This Indian banana chips recipe shows you how to make banana chips easily at home.

The bananas used for these crispy banana chips are green bananas, known as Valakkai in Tamil, which gives the recipe its name in Tamil as Valakkai Chips or Valakkai Poriyal (though “poriyal” usually refers to stir-fries).

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Kopitiam Review: Kawan Place Kota Kemuning

Facade and main entrance of a kopitiam with a signboard mounted above, located on a corner lot.
Located on a corner lot in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Selangor, Kawan Place offers a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Green is their highlight color - seen on the signboard, façade, and dining area - while the overall ambiance feels clean and welcoming. We arrived on a Monday at about 11:15 a.m.; as we entered the indoor dining area, we noticed a few customers tucking into their meals at the outside pavement dining area (WHERE TO EAT IN PERAK).

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Chinese Steamed Chicken Recipe

Steamed chicken with ginger, cabbage, and spring onions on a silver oblong serving tray.

Tender and juicy chicken, served with ginger sauce. The fresh aroma of ginger, the bright burst of spring onions, and the nutty scent of sesame oil make this a delicious, wholesome, and simple Chinese meal (CHINESE EGG FRIED RICE). 

 

Truly, Chinese cooking doesn’t get easier. Steaming is straightforward, and the no-cook Chinese Ginger Dip delivers a beloved spicy kick. The succulent steamed chicken (EASY CHICKEN SALAD) is eaten by dipping into the Chinese sauce.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Best Turmeric Rice Recipe: Rice Cooker Style

Turmeric rice made with turmeric powder, rice, pecans, raisins, butter, water, and salt.

Best in the sense that it’s not only known as turmeric rice but also as golden rice. Fluffy grains, earthy, peppery, and buttery, with a satisfying crunch from nuts and natural sweetness from raisins. Though some stove-top prep is required, this recipe is mostly cooked in the rice cooker for ease and consistency.

 

Turmeric powder, a powerful antioxidant with numerous health benefits. A staple of Indian cooking and has now found its place in Western kitchens. Basmati rice is also known for its health benefits compared to plain white rice, with light, separate grains and a fragrant aroma.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Vegetarian White Bee Hoon Recipe - Indian Style

Blanched bee hoon, stir fried with dried chilies, curry leaves, mustard seeds, shallots and cabbage.

Forever a classic - fragrant, nutritious, and wholesome. This Indian-style vegetarian white bee hoon (rice vermicelli) is a family favorite. The aroma of curry leaves, the gentle heat of dried red chilies, and the crunch of cabbage come together in soft or al-dente fried bee hoon.

 

Simple, affordable, and homemade (INDIAN CREAMED SPINACH), this stir-fried bee hoon is enjoyed for breakfast, tea-time, or even as a light dinner.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

What to See and Eat in Perak, Malaysia

Ipoh street with colonial buildings and cars passing by.
Ipoh Town is a heritage trail on its own. The old colonial shops say it all, reflecting how culture and legendary stories are still alive. Walking through the town along the Ipoh Heritage Trail is like stepping back in time. Whether to view the interiors or just the exteriors of the significant sites in Ipoh, every step reveals the stories of the past. Days can pass easily here, with quick stops or lingering at spots that simply draw attention (PERAK MALAYSIA ATTRACTIONS).

And it’s not just history. Perak is full of food heritage too. From unassuming local eateries to modern cafes, traditional flavours are everywhere, waiting to be tasted.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Mutton Curry Recipe/Masala Mutton Gravy

Mutton curry made with spices, crushed black pepper, shallots, curry leaves, and potatoes.
The simply aromatic, top-notch flavor profile of Indian spices defines this Indian-style Mutton Curry. Tender mutton in a thick, spicy gravy awakens the palate instantly, while crushed black pepper adds a sharp heat and lingering spiciness (CHETTINAD MUTTON CURRY).

 

Mutton curries with black pepper are popular across regions, each with unique local names. In Kerala, it’s called Meat Pepper Curry or Irachi Milagu Curry. In Tamil Nadu, simply South Indian Mutton Curry. It is Milagu Mutton in Sri Lanka, whereas, in Bangladesh, known as Kala Bhuna, and in Durban, South Africa, as Durban Mutton Curry.

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