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Babi Pongteh
Babi pongteh is a savory Peranakan braised pork dish made with fermented soybean paste and garlic.
Otak-Otak
Otak-otak is a Malaysian grilled fish paste wrapped in banana leaves and cooked until fragrant and lightly charred.
Sarawak Laksa
Sarawak laksa is a Malaysian noodle soup made with rice vermicelli, spiced broth, chicken and prawns.
Ikan Bakar
Ikan bakar is a Malaysian grilled fish marinated in a chili spice paste and cooked over high heat.
Soya Manchurian
This recipe takes soya nuggets through a double-texture treatment that makes them crisp outside and soft inside, then coats them in a glossy, sharp sauce.
Sagalay (Stuffed Brinjal Poriyal)
Small brinjals split into quarters and stuffed with a roasted coconut and spice paste, then simmered till tender.
Mutton Kofta
This recipe builds flavor in layers, which is why the koftas turn out tender instead of rubbery.
Tomato Kurma
This kurma uses yogurt as a cooling base and adds it right at the end, which keeps the sauce velvety and stops it from splitting.
Egg Kurma
This egg kurma builds its gravy from roasted whole spices and coconut ground into a paste, giving it a deeper flavour than recipes that rely on powdered spices alone.
Patrani Machchi
Patrani Machchi is a traditional Parsi fish dish where tender fillets are smothered in a vibrant green coconut and herb chutney, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until perfectly cooked.
Paneer Biryani
This Paneer Biryani brings together fragrant basmati rice with soft paneer cubes and colorful vegetables, all cooked in one pressure cooker.
Vanilla Bean Paste
A rich, easy vanilla bean paste made with whole beans for bold flavor and visible flecks.
Chicken in Milk
This Chicken in Milk recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a creamy milk gravy, aromatic spices, and a garnish of crispy fried potatoes and sweet raisins.
Chicken Farcha
Chicken Farcha is a beloved Parsi fried chicken recipe that marinates tender chicken pieces in a bold spice paste before coating them in breadcrumbs and egg.
Chinna Kathirikai Kuzhambu (Small Brinjal Sambar)
This small brinjal kuzhambu brings together tender violet brinjals with a roasted spice paste and tangy tamarind broth.
Banana Ketchup
A Filipino dipping sauce made from bananas, tomato paste, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne pepper.
Vegetable Nilgiri Korma
This Vegetable Nilgiri Korma brings together a medley of fresh vegetables in a lightly spiced, aromatic coconut gravy.
Patra
Patra is a traditional Gujarati snack made with colocasia leaves coated in spiced gram flour paste, rolled, steamed, and pan fried with mustard and sesame seeds.