by Mamma Jay | Nov 11, 2016 | Indian, Recipes
Spinach and Dhal Curry (Keerai Curry) This is a traditional Indian dish which can be served as a vegetarian dish with papadoms or accompanied with fish sambal, fried fish / fried dried fish or spicy prawns. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: A Toor dhal (split pigeon peas) – 1...
by Mamma Jay | Sep 9, 2016 | Indian, Recipes
Rasam is a traditional South Indian spicy and tangy soup. This must- have dish in all Indian homes, claims to have many health benefits, especially when recovering from an illness or even if feeling under the weather. I remember as a kid, having rasam when feeling...
by Mamma Jay | Aug 25, 2016 | Chinese, Recipes
Sweet and Sour fish is one of the most popular Chinese dish enjoyed by most Malaysians, which is cooked and served immediately. The common fish used in cooking are black pomfret, tilapia and garoupa – but if it is not accessible to you, sea bass can be used...
by Mamma Jay | Jul 12, 2016 | Indian, Recipes
Yenai Kai is a simple side dish using leftover vegetables which goes well with any curry especially rasam, sothi and sambar. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: Vegetables 10 lady’s fingers/okra – thick slices 6 medium sized brinjals/aubergines – thick slices 1 large...
by Mamma Jay | Jul 12, 2016 | Indian, Recipes
Fish curry is best cooked in a earthen clay pot or “munchatti” as it enhances and retains the taste & flavours of the dish. In fact, it tastes much better after a day or two! My mother only cooked using clay pots and even the neighbours swear on her awesome fish...
by Mamma Jay | Jul 12, 2016 | Indian, Recipes, Uncategorized
Sothi is a mild coconut curry which is cooked mainly by the South Indians and Tamils of Sri Lanka. Here is my mother’s sothi recipe which is a favourite amongst her children and grandchildren. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: Coconut milk from 1 coconut or 1 canned...
