Saturday, January 22, 2022
Turkish Saffron Rice (Safranli Pilav)
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Malaysian Cumin Rice
Monday, November 8, 2021
South African Fish Curry
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Plant Based Breakfast Platters
Looks
like I'm back in action! After a little break from this cozy corner of mine,
I'm feeling refreshed and ready to sprinkle some culinary magic today. That's
right - it's time to share some zen cooking tales with you all. Ta-da!
Alright, let's get real for a moment. While the URL (nava-k) remains the same (because who needs the hassle of buying a new one, am I right?), this space is now officially known as Nava’s Zen. Why the change, you ask? Well, it's all part of my new journey as I dive into starting my own business. Currently, it's undergoing some renovation and sprucing up, all while expanding my urban gardening efforts under the Nava’s Zen banner. But don't worry, my dear friends, I'm still here to spill the beans on all my culinary secrets.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Vegetarian/Plant Based Bak Kut Teh: Veggie Bliss Feast
Those whispers? They came from everywhere - from my mum, my aunts, my in-laws, and even from random encounters. It seemed like everyone had the same script: an Indian woman's destiny is to be married off and become a selfless servant to her husband and kids. But you know what? Over the years, I've learned that I don't have to conform to those outdated notions. I'm breaking free and forging my own path.
Monday, July 5, 2021
Indonesian Vegetarian Red Chilli Brinjal/Terung Kampung Masak Cabe Merah (Vegetarian)
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Indonesian Potato Tauhu/Kentang Tauchu Indonesia (Vegetarian)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Bok Lahong (Cambodian Green Papaya Salad)
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Urap Kangkung (Water Spinach Salad) - Vegetarian
Monday, February 15, 2021
Nava K's Palak Paneer (Spinach Indian Cottage Cheese)
Monday, January 25, 2021
Chilli Cashew Stir Fried Veggies
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal (Sessile Joyweed/Dwarf Copperleaf Stir-Fry)
Monday, December 14, 2020
Mughlai Style Vegetarian Korma
Monday, December 7, 2020
Vegetarian Bayam Masak Lemak (Spinach Coconut Stew)
Hi all you amazing and wonderful people.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Sabah (East Malaysia) - Nava K's Discovery (Part 3)
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Sabah (East Malaysia) - Nava K's Discovery (Part 2)
Friday, September 25, 2020
Burmese Masoor Dal. Burmese Dal Gravy.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Sabah (East Malaysia) - Nava K's Discovery (Part 1)
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Chinese Herbal Pork Soup
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Vegetarian Asam Pedas (Asam Pedas Sayur)
(Note: for those of you who can't read Bahasa Malaysia, please refer to the video attached right at the bottom for the recipe)
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Ikan Goreng Asam Jawa (Tamarind Fried Fish)
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Pulau Pangkor (Perak) - Masi Magam Thiruvalla 2020
Friday, July 3, 2020
Thaipusam Batu Caves 2020 - Nava K & Her Service to Lord Murugan
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
New Delhi - North India (Day 2)
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Malaysian Egg Curry/Kari Telur Malaysia
Monday, May 11, 2020
New Delhi - North India (Winter Time)
On our itinerary? In the moment in time, upon stepping foot in Delhi? Of course. Food start up. Our first ever meal in Delhi. Basically, lunch in Delhi and lunch in Restaurant "Flavour Of Southvala" (Karol Bagh). By the travelling guide line of this tour, lunch to each our own concept, since meals are not covered. Me? Me. The, eating a bird person. Three of us to sharing. Paper Tosai and Non-Veg Thali Set. Wah! Good Food. Nice Food. Delicious food. Yummzii Food. Of course, how can not yours truly, she love, love, love and love India Made Bru Coffee.
Over. Lunch concluded. Thereafter? To Swaminarayan Akshardham New Delhi. Goodness me! In the Indian snaking (opphs!!) queue. Long queue mind you, and winter on this particular day? Bang! Winter wild like me, winter wild coldness practically banging all around for quivering my bones. Huhhhhhh! Cold. Anyway, from the queue to the security check. Thorough checking for ensuring that none is carrying handphone or camera, and then, into Swaminarayan Akshardham New Delhi.
Swaminarayan Akshardham New Delhi
Opened 6th November 2005
End of sightseeing. In fact. The one and only, Day 1 New Delhi sightseeing. What about for the rest of the day? Late evening till whatever time you want to cap time? Shopping. Shopping in Karol Bagh. Shop, please go ahead, shop till you drop if you want in Karol Bagh. Karol Bagh! A major hype amongst tourist shopping district. Especially, our Malaysian Indians? Shopping on the whole in whichever part of India. What about me? Did I shop or least to least, did my jaw drop? Oh please. Neh. To tell you the truth, Karol Bagh wasn’t a big deal or biggest deal for me. As it is, shopping is not at all the reason why I travel. Shopping by the way, has already long been abolished from my list. Furthermore, for someone like me who have been in and out of such shopping districts in other parts of the world? Like what? Like nothing I will die for. Having said that, in all fairness, I did my honor to seeing and exploring Karol Bagh. I mean, if you have come this far to New Delhi and you wouldn’t even want to leave your foot prints in Karol Bagh? What a shame.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Taj Mahal Agra - (North India)
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Jaipur, Rajasthan - The Love City (North India)
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Kari Kambing Malaysia (Malaysian Mutton Curry)
There are various ways to prepare spicy or masala mutton, from making the spice paste from scratch. But for this Malaysian version, Kari Kambing Malaysia (Malaysian Mutton Curry), we'll use store-bought spice powders, embracing the convenience of ready-made options in our fast-paced lives, where cooking time is limited. I usually stock up on spice powders, storing them in the fridge to prevent molding and mustiness.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Jaipur, Rajasthan (North India) - Part 1
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