Keerai thokku is a thick, spicy and tangy traditional South Indian relish made by sautéing leafy greens (keerai) along with onions, garlic, tamarind and few other spices. They have a semi-solid, thick and jam-like consistency, cooked down in oil. Keerai thokku has high oil content and the tamarind added, allows…
Mullu murukku is a traditional South Indian savoury snack made from rice flour, urad dhal flour, butter or ghee and spices. It is shaped into small ridged coils using a murukku press and deep-fried until crisp, crunchy and golden. “Mullu” means thorn in Tamil, and “murukku” means twisted, describing the…
Pori urundai is a traditional South Indian sweet made with puffed rice, paddy or poha and jaggery syrup. The crisp puffed rice, paddy or poha is coated in rich, caramel-like jaggery and shaped into compact balls while warm. It has a light, crunchy texture with a deep jaggery sweetness and…
Peri-peri masala is a fiery, tangy and slightly sweet spice blend rooted in African-Portuguese origins. It features a bright red-orange color and combines chilly powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs like oregano and a touch of amchur (dry mango powder) and sugar for balance. Peri-peri masala can be used…
Wraps are versatile handheld dishes made by filling a soft flatbread or tortilla with a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, meat, sausages, cheese, sauces and seasonings. The filling is rolled tightly inside the bread, creating a convenient meal with a combination of textures. Peri-peri sausage wrap is a spicy…
Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with deep-fried vegetables, chicken or other protein-based bites, tossed in a flavourful sauce of soy sauce, chilly sauce, garlic and spring onions. It has a combination of crispy texture, tangy-spicy flavour and savory aroma. Baby corn manchurian is the most common variety of…
Pazham pori is a popular Kerala snack made from ripe Nendran banana dipped in a lightly sweetened flour batter and deep-fried until golden, crisp and slightly crunchy outside, while remaining soft, sweet and tender inside. The batter is usually made from all purpose flour (maida), a bit of rice flour…
Salad is a fresh and colorful dish made with a variety of raw or lightly cooked vegetables, fruits, sprouts, herbs, nuts and healthy dressings. They are refreshing, light and nutritious, providing plenty of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. Salads can be served as a healthy starter, side dish, snack or…
Samosa sheets are the thin, crispy pastry sheets specially made for preparing samosas. They are easy to fold and seal, and creates a light, crunchy outer layer when deep-fried or baked. These samosa sheets are perfect for homemade samosas, spring rolls and other savory snacks. Samosa sheets are commonly available…
Samosa is a popular savory snack that originated in South Asia. It is crispy, deep-fried with a triangular shape, filled with flavourful mixture. The original samosas, usually has a flavourful potato mixture with a golden and crunchy outer, made from a firm dough. Flavourful potato fillings can be replaced with…