Expériences Culinaires

Go 🍽 Zaatar-Spiced Halloumi with Tomatoes & Olives This simple skillet dish brings together the bold flavors of halloumi cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny olives, all lifted with the fragrant touch of zaatar. It’s quick to prepare, ready in minutes, and makes a perfect appetizer, side dish, or light meal. If halloumi isn’t available, you can substitute with paneer—just remember to add a pinch of salt since paneer is much milder than halloumi. Ingredients Halloumi cheese, cut into bite-size pieces (or paneer – add a pinch of salt) 1–2 tbsp butter or oil Cherry tomatoes, whole or halved Olives (green or black) 1–2 tsp zaatar spice mix (or oregano) Olive oil, for drizzling Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Method 1️⃣ Cook the cheese – Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi pieces and cook until golden on all sides. (If using paneer, season lightly with salt before cooking.) 2️⃣ Add tomatoes – Add the cherry tomatoes to the ...

Chicken Kabsa Recipe A classic Middle Eastern rice and chicken dish, fragrant with spices and garnished with nuts and raisins. Ingredients Chicken & Rice 3 chicken breast pieces (bone-in, skin-on) or 700 g whole chicken, cut in half 2 cups basmati rice (washed & soaked 30 minutes) 1 onion, finely chopped 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp ghee Whole Spices 1 bay leaf 3 cardamoms 1 small cinnamon stick 3 cloves 4–5 black peppercorns 1 star anise 1 tsp all-spice 1 dried lime ½ tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds Ground Spices & Seasoning 2 tomatoes, pureed 1 tbsp tomato paste Salt & pepper (to taste) ½ tsp turmeric 1 tbsp Kabsa masala or (½ tsp garam masala + ½ tsp meat masala) adjust according to taste 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp dried lime powder Other Additions 1 carrot, grated 1–2 green chillies (optional) ½ capsicum, sliced (optional) 3–3½ cups boiling hot water 1 chicken st...

  How I Usually Make Pizza at Home I don’t really follow exact measurements or stick to a fixed recipe when making pizza at home — I just go with the flow. Here’s my usual way: Dough In a mixing bowl, add some lukewarm water/ milk, a little active dry yeast, and a sweetener (either honey or sugar). Let the yeast proof for a few minutes. Add olive oil and salt, then mix well. Gradually add flour as needed — either all-purpose, bread flour, or even brown flour — and knead into a soft, smooth, non-sticky dough. Cover and let it rise for 1–2 hours. Pizza Sauce Options Quick version: Use store-bought pizza sauce, or mix tomato paste with crushed garlic, olive oil, pizza seasonings, a splash of vinegar, and either ketchup or jaggery. Add finely chopped basil leaves for extra flavour. Homemade version: Heat olive oil, add crushed garlic, then pureed tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are done. Add vinegar, jaggery, tomato paste, onion and garlic powder, paprika, ...

  Falooda – A Symphony of Flavors in a Glass Falooda is a vibrant and indulgent layered dessert drink that beautifully blends creamy custard, juicy fruits, silky vermicelli, fragrant rose syrup, and cooling basil seeds—all crowned with a generous scoop of ice cream. Each spoonful is a burst of textures and flavors, making it the perfect treat for festive gatherings or to beat the summer heat. Elegant, refreshing, and absolutely delightful, this homemade Falooda is sure to impress both eyes and taste buds. Falooda is a stunning, chilled dessert that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. Originating from Persian and Indian culinary traditions. 🌸 Falooda Recipe Prep Time: 30 mins | Chill Time: 1–2 hrs | Serves: 4–6 📝 Ingredients For Custard 500 ml milk 2 tbsp custard powder 2–3 tbsp raw sugar (adjust to taste) Condensed milk (optional, to taste) 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp rose water For the Fruits (Optional – choose as desired) A...

  Potato & Burghul Kubbeh with Spiced Chicken Filling A delicious twist on traditional kubbeh using mashed potatoes and fine bulgur dough, filled with fragrant spiced chicken. Ingredients For the Kubbeh Dough: 2 cups fine bulgur (burghul) – approx. 350g ½ cup boiling water ½ cup room-temperature water (for kneading) 2 large potatoes, cooked and mashed 1 small onion Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Baharat spice mix, to taste For the Chicken Filling: 1 tablespoon oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 1–2 cups cooked, shredded chicken Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Baharat spice mix, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (optional) Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Burghul Dough In a large mixing bowl, add the burghul and pour ½ cup boili...

Poratta & Beef Curry A hearty, comforting combo from Kerala's rich culinary tradition There are few things more satisfying than the flaky layers of freshly made poratta paired with a rich, aromatic beef curry. This dish brings together the best of textures and flavors — the soft, buttery poratta soaking up the spicy, deeply flavorful curry is pure joy on a plate. It’s a nostalgic favourite, perfect for weekend meals or when you want to treat your family to something extra special. This version uses young buffalo beef (veal) for tenderness and a roasted coconut for depth. While the process involves a few steps, the results are worth every bit of effort. The poratta dough benefits from a good kneading and resting time to develop that signature stretch and flakiness, while the beef curry is layered with spices and the unique touch of roasted coconut. Poratta Recipe Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt ~400 ml lukewarm water (adjust as ne...