Being a Punjabi, I and my family share the passion for desi food. No family gathering or function is complete without good desi food and what is desi food without delicious barbecue!. Starting at the age of ten I helped my dad while he would prepare for a barbecue on almost every weekend and since Continue reading «Guest Chefling: Chicken Barbeque-Tips and Tricks»
Another wintery dish- Green Curry is a treat to your taste bud. Though a lot of people in comparison like Red Curry more or vice versa. So whats your favorite? You can try both the curry recipes and pick your favorite. The spice level of green curry is less than the red curry.My dear friend Continue reading «Gaeng Khiaw Waan – Thai Green Curry»
Winter makes your crave for Nuts-almonds, peanuts , cashew nuts, pine nuts, walnuts- all kinds! They make you warm and fuzzy inside. They are a great source of low calorie and high energy too. If you planning on dieting any soon, keep these nuts handy and take them between meals. This Thai dish is Continue reading «Chicken with Cashew Nuts- Warm & Fuzzy dish for Winters»
As winters are approaching and season is changing, it brings with it the gift of flu, fever and bad throat. I had a bad case of flu this september and this soup truly rescued me! Try this clear soup recipe. Free from corn flour- this is a truly health treat. Chicken 1/2 kg (you can Continue reading «Clear Chicken Soup with Vegetables»
Inspired by Vietnamese cuisine and their huge variety of spring rolls, Thai spring rolls brings a Thai taste to this appetizer. These rolls have a zesty-corrianderish flavor. For the first time in my life, my palate experienced how great coriander stalks can taste. Yes, the same stalks we conveniently throw away at our home for Pakistani dishes! Another unique Continue reading «Thai Fried Spring Rolls»
Curries make up the most famous part of Thai cuisine. I really don’t know why because there are so many other dishes to like! Still if you want me to pick, Red curry is my favorite of the other two green and yellow curries) They are all named after their …yes you got it… colors! Continue reading «Thai Red Curry- dish with a latent heat effect»
This is the first dish I made at home in Thai Cuisine. I couldn’t believe how quick and easy it was to make this chicken recipe. This is the reason why most of Thai dishes are freshly prepared and served immediately. Gai means chicken in Thai. Basil leaves are commonly used in Thai cooking. They Continue reading «Chicken with Basil Leaves- Phad Ka Pow Gai»
Live. Laugh. Love. Cook! An architect by profession, I have always found cooking to be therapeutic and fun. It is incredibly iterative, just like design; no recipe is sacrosanct – can be bettered, simplified and adapted to evolving palates. The result may well be a failure but more often than not the end product will Continue reading «Guest Chefling: Lemon Chicken with Garlic Rice»
My sister in law – Shua Api is here from Sudan. Thanks to her, every day we get to eat new snacks for Aftari. We also made an awesome Philadelphia Cheese cake the other day. One of our favorite snacks are the fried bread pieces quoted with minced chicken and sesame seeds. This Ramadan you Continue reading «Open Sandwich- Marinated Minced Chicken with Sesame Seeds Topping»
Ever thought about making meatballs with spaghetti? I always looked at the recipe but found it a daunting task to make meatballs from scratch. When we moved to Bangkok, we brought a lot of frozen food with us. This included Kebabs and Chicken Koftas (chicken meatballs) of local Pakistani Brands like K&Ns. When I got Continue reading «Spaghetti with Meatballs in Red Sauce (The quick way)»
