Curious about kurma or korma? The creamy curry, made with vegetables or meat and simmered in a fragrant sauce of yogurt, cream, or coconut milk. While "kurma" is beloved in South India and Sri Lanka, "korma" has a global fanbase, spanning North India (SHIMLA HIMALAYAN GEM & CHANDIGARH URBAN MARVELS), Pakistan, Bangladesh, and even the UK and Middle East.
Monday, January 22, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Essential Gardening Tips for Beginners
(Updated Version)
Congrats
on taking the first step toward gardening (GARDENING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS). Whether you're working with a small
patch or a larger plot, it’s always exciting to start your own garden. After
cleaning up your plot, it’s time to dive into some essential gardening tips for
beginners. Let’s get started.
Define Your Garden's Concept
It’s helpful to have a rough idea of the concept or theme for your garden. If you’re still deciding, don’t worry. A clear concept will give you direction as you begin. For instance, my garden’s theme is Zen, which led me to incorporate bamboo plants, stones, and pebbles. You could also choose a modern, traditional, or minimalistic theme. Without a clear concept, you may be planting without direction, so it’s worth spending some time thinking about what resonates with you.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Making the Right Choice: Smart Strategies in Buying a Car on a Budget
Cars have definitely changed our lives forever. After all, it allows us to travel anytime and anywhere we want! However, you also can't deny that buying your own car can significantly affect your budget. After all, it's expensive!
How? It's simple - make smart choices!
Saturday, January 6, 2024
The Charcoal Grill: An Entrepreneurial Triumph
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Nasi Ulam/Malaysian Herbed Rice Recipes - Vegetarian
Nasi
Ulam is our beloved Malay rice dish, also known as herbed rice. While simple
and easy to make, it’s all about gathering the right herbs. As a vegetarian and
vegan-friendly dish, you can adapt by using whatever herbs are
available - sometimes omitting certain ones is perfectly fine. After all, there
are various types of herbed rice, depending on the combination of herbs used.
However, the key difference lies in the herbs themselves.
At Nava’s Zen, where we grow all the
herbs, the experience of handpicking fresh herbs adds a special touch - perfect
for those passionate about urban gardening. There are three unique herbed rice
recipes to choose from, or you can try each one to see which suits your taste
best.
With its crunchy texture from the herbs and fragrant, flavorful rice, Nasi Ulam is truly yummlicious.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
6 Key Components to Enhance Your Home Office Space
Creating an effective and comfortable home office
requires careful consideration of several key components. With the rise of
remote working, your home office has become more than just a temporary
workspace; it's a place where productivity, comfort, and technology intersect.
Here are six essential elements to consider for enhancing your home office
space.
Ergonomic
Furniture
The cornerstone of any efficient home office is ergonomic furniture. This includes a chair that supports your back and promotes good posture, and a desk that is the right height to prevent strain. An ergonomic setup reduces the risk of work-related injuries and increases comfort, which can significantly boost productivity. For those long hours at the desk, consider a chair with adjustable lumbar support and a desk that allows for both sitting and standing positions. Remember, comfort in your workspace directly affects your work performance and overall health.
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Summerset Cafe: Love-Bonding with the Influence of Digital Marketing
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The Grand Mapillai Restaurant Culinary Adventure
Monday, December 11, 2023
Easy Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Milk Recipe
Who wants to spend hours in the kitchen cooking? Not me! I prefer keeping cooking easy and straightforward. As I’ve mentioned before, it starts with the ingredients you have in your pantry and fridge, creating a delicious meal in no time (EASY SPINACH LENTIL CURRY).
Enter Easy Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Milk. Mildly spicy, creamy from the coconut milk (COCONUT MILK CHICKEN CURRY), tangy with the taste of tomatoes, and featuring soft, tender pumpkin pieces. Sounds amazing, right? Of course! This is an oilless, vegetarian, and vegan version with a healthy impact.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Easy Potato Sambal Recipe: Vegetarian
A dish I've made countless times, potato sambal is fuss-free and comes together in just about 30 minutes. With its minimal ingredients, it’s a perfect choice for vegetarian meals (HYDERABADI VEGETABLE BIRYANI), usually paired with rice and a couple of side dishes. This classic dish, also known as spicy potato, is forever loved - don’t believe me? Try it yourself, and I bet you’ll agree. Soft, tender potatoes (MORINGA POTATO CURRY) are coated in a thick, spicy sambal with a hint of zing - a quintessential Malaysian Malay gravy or sauce. Simple, satisfying, and absolutely delicious.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Pork Chops Recipe - Chinese Style
I love pork to its core. I’m an ardent fan, though I don’t cook it regularly at home since my husband follows a pork-free diet. But when he’s not dining at home, I simply can’t resist the temptation of cooking pork (PORK BELLY WITH SALTED FISH).
One of the joys of making pork chops is the convenience. You can marinate the chops in advance, store them in the fridge, and have them ready to cook when needed. You can even freeze them, turning pork chops into an effortless meal option anytime.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe - Indian Style
Friday, October 27, 2023
The Habits of Unhappy People
(Updated Version)
Whether surprising or not, the percentage of unhappy people has spiraled further over the years. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find individuals who can truly connect - those who share simple moments of joy, laughter, and meaningful conversations.
Socializing or even being around people these days requires a great deal of caution, as people are hyper-sensitive and crave constant validation about themselves. From our coaching and counseling sessions, we have gathered insights into the habits of unhappy people.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Murungai (Moringa) Potato Curry: Vegetarian Recipe
Thursday, October 19, 2023
How To Design A Vegetarian Dinner Party Menu
Throwing a dinner party is the kind of thing you definitely want to get right, and it’s really something of an art because there’s so much planning and hard work to put into making sure everything goes off smoothly. However, when you get it right, and everyone has a good time, you’ll feel great and proud of what you’ve done, and your guests will have a positive and memorable experience.
If you have a vegetarian guest, it isn’t always easy to make one dish just for them, and what could be an easier option is to design an entirely vegetarian menu. Not only does this make things easier for you, but it’s probably not something your veggie guest has ever experienced before, so they’ll love it. Plus, if you choose the right food and cook it well, your other guests will enjoy it too, and it might even show them what can be done when meat’s off the menu. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you design a vegetarian menu for your dinner party.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Quick Ways to Destress
Stress is unavoidable, but there are quick ways to tackle it and regain your rhythm without resorting to venting or complaining. Let’s explore how to manage stress effectively before it takes a toll on your breath, body, mind, and soul.
Identify Stress
The first step is awareness. Take a moment to sit with a pen and paper, and write down what’s troubling you. Be honest and genuine - this isn’t about blaming others but about taking ownership of your stressors.
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(Updated Version) Every beloved and timeless dish, salted fish curry is something I’ve made countless times. Each time, there’s a twist that...