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Avocado egg Toast

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  Avocado Egg Toast Ingredients: 4 bread slices 1 ripe avocado Salt & pepper (to taste) 1 tsp lime juice 4 eggs ½ tsp paprika (optional) Butter or garlic butter Instructions: Toast the bread: Spread butter (or garlic butter) on each bread slice and toast in a pan or oven until golden and crisp. Prepare the avocado spread: Mash the avocado with salt, pepper, and lime juice until smooth. Cook the eggs: Fry the eggs sunny-side up, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Alternatively, you can use boiled, poached, or scrambled eggs. Assemble: Spread the mashed avocado over the toasted bread slices, top each with a cooked egg, and enjoy!

Palada & Banana milk

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  Palada with Banana Milk A traditional Malabar delicacy, Palada is a soft, lacy crepe made with kaima rice and coconut milk, often enjoyed with sweet or savory accompaniments. This recipe pairs it with Banana Milk , a naturally sweet and creamy drink made with ripe bananas and coconut milk. Ingredients For Palada: 1 cup kaima rice 1 egg 2–3 tbsp coconut milk powder (or 1½ cup fresh coconut milk) 550–600 ml water (reduce if using coconut milk) Salt, to taste Ghee, for greasing For Banana Milk: 1 ripe banana 1 cup coconut milk Pinch of salt Sugar, if needed ¼ tsp cardamom powder (optional) Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Batter Wash and soak kaima rice for at least 4 hours . In a blender, add soaked rice, egg, salt, coconut milk powder, and 1 cup water (or coconut milk if using). Blend until smooth. Add more water gradually to form a thin, pourable batter . Strain for a finer texture if desired. Step 2: Cook the Palada Heat a non-stick crêpe pan on...

Club Sandwich

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   Club sandwich  This  Club Sandwich  is a deliciously layered sandwich with turkey mortadella, fresh veggies, cheese, and a flavorful homemade sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal or a quick, satisfying snack! Ingredients For the sandwich: 3 slices multigrain bread 1-2 slices turkey mortadella 1-2 leaves rosa lettuce 2–3 thin tomato slices 2–3 cucumber pickle slices 1 slice cheese 1 boiled egg, sliced Butter (optional, for toasting) For the sauce: 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp ketchup 1½ tsp mustard sauce 1 tsp honey ½ tsp hot sauce Instructions Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Set aside. Assemble the first layer: Take one slice of bread and spread a layer of the sauce. Place lettuce, turkey mortadella, tomato slices, and cucumber pickles on top. Build the second layer: Spread sauce on another slice of bread and place it over the first layer. Add a cheese slice and sliced boiled ...

Eish-El-Sheraya – Sweet Toasted Bread with Cream

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  Eish-El-Sheraya – Sweet Toasted Bread with Cream A rich and aromatic Middle Eastern dessert featuring toasted bread soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, topped with silky ashta (cream), and garnished with pistachios and rose petals. Ingredients For the Bread Base: 4–6 slices of bread (edges removed) Ghee or butter (for toasting) For the Ashta (Cream): 2 cups milk 4 tbsp cornstarch 5–6 tbsp sugar Pinch of salt 125ml thick cream For Flavoring: 1 tbsp orange blossom water ½ tbsp rose water Few saffron strands (optional) 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional) For Sugar Syrup: ½ cup sugar ½ cup water ½ tsp lime juice ½ tsp orange blossom water ½ tsp rose water Few saffron strands (optional) For Garnish: Crushed pistachios Dried rose petals Instructions Toast the Bread: Spread ghee or butter on both sides of the bread. Toast until golden and crisp. Set aside. Prepare the Ashta (Cream): In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cornstarch, sugar, and salt...

Fruit bowl

  Simple Fruit Bowl A refreshing and naturally sweet fruit bowl with a hint of citrus and spice. Perfect for a light snack or healthy dessert. Ingredients: 1 orange, chopped into small pieces 1 apple, chopped into small pieces ¼ cup pomegranate seeds 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp lime juice ¼ tsp cinnamon powder Instructions: In a bowl, combine the chopped orange, apple, and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with honey and lime juice. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and mix well. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Coxinha-Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

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  Coxinha – Brazilian Chicken Croquettes A beloved Brazilian street food, Coxinha features a crispy golden crust encasing a creamy, flavorful chicken filling. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these croquettes are shaped like little drumsticks and fried to perfection. Ingredients For the Filling: 150–200g chicken breast 1 bay leaf Water (just enough to cover the chicken) Salt & pepper (to taste) ¼ chicken stock cube (optional) 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 onion, sliced 1 small carrot, grated 2 tbsp corn 2–3 squares cream cheese (Kiri) 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley & dill leaves ½ tsp paprika (or chili powder for spice) For the Dough: 1 cup reserved chicken stock (add water or milk if needed) 1 tbsp butter 1 cup all-purpose flour (white or brown) For Coating: 1 egg, beaten (with salt & pepper) Bread crumbs Instructions Prepare the Filling: Cook the chicken breast with bay leaf, salt, pepper, and stock cube (if using) in ju...

Macarona Bechamel

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  Macarona Bechamel A rich and comforting Egyptian-style pasta bake, Macarona Bechamel features layers of spiced meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and perfectly cooked pasta, all baked to golden perfection. This dish is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Ingredients For the Meat Sauce 2 onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 tbsp olive oil 400g minced meat (beef or lamb) 3 tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp vinegar 1 tbsp jaggery (or brown sugar) 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or preferred spices) Salt, to taste Fresh parsley, finely chopped For the Béchamel Sauce 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups milk Salt, to taste ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp oregano 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese Other Ingredients 400g pasta, cooked al dente (as per package instructions) Olive oil or butter (for greasing) Instructions Preparing the Meat Sauce Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until carameli...

Ifthar 2025

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Day 1- Machboos & beef kebab,dakhous, fruits, rolls, sweet chilli sauce, pazham pori, dates and tea Day 2- punugulu( fried idli) & sambar, pazham pori, rolls,machboos & beef kebab,dakhous, fruits, dates Day 3- cheesy egg toast, Punjabi samosa, tamarind chutney, dahi Barra ( with punugulu) skillet cookies with ice-cream and chocolate sauce, tea, wadan ( vimto) Day 4- savoury chicken crepe rolls, strawberry jam& cheese mini crepe rolls, caramelised plantain with coconut & jaggery mini crepe rolls, crepes with ghee & sugar,fruits, dates, tea   Day 5- Cajun pasta and Cajun chicken skewers, salad, qataef, dates, egg bhaji, onion pakoras and green chutney Day 6- egg Baji, onion pakora, green chutney, salad, pink sauce pasta, kanafeh, osh el bulbul, fruits, dates Day 7- cheese steak burger, Cajun barley risotto and beef kebabs, qatayef, fruits, basbusa, air fried sweet potato, dates, tea Day 8- mexican hotdog rolls, mohallabia, fruits, chicken samosa, rice and...

Bird nest baklava or osh el bulbul

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Bird’s Nest Baklava (Osh El Bulbul) Ingredients: 200g kataifi (knafeh) dough 100g unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp orange blossom water ½ tsp rose water (optional, for extra floral flavor) ½ cup whole pistachios (shelled) For the Sugar Syrup: ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp orange blossom water 1 tsp rose water (optional) Saffron strands Instructions: Prepare the nests: Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) . Gently separate the kataifi dough and cut it into smaller strands. Take a small portion and roll it into a nest shape. Place each nest into a mini muffin pan to help hold its shape. Prepare the butter mixture: Mix the melted butter, sugar, orange blossom water, saffron and rose water . Brush or drizzle the mixture generously over the kataifi nests. Add the pistachios: Place 4-5  whole pistachios in the center of each nest. Drizzle a little more butter on top for extra richness (optional). Bake: Bake for 10–15 ...

Hotdog rolls

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  Homemade Hot Dog Rolls Soft and fluffy hot dog rolls with a flavorful spread, baked to perfection. Ingredients For the Dough 1 cup lukewarm milk 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking powder 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp sugar (optional, for a slightly sweet dough) For the Filling 4-6 hot dogs 2 tbsp mustard 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp mayonnaise For Brushing Milk or egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp milk) Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Dough In a small bowl, mix lukewarm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar (if using). Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix and knead into a smooth, soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size. Step 2: Shape the Hot Dog Rolls Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Divide the dough into equal portions and ...

Egg Bhaji & Onion Pakoras

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Egg bhaji & Onion Pakoras A crispy and flavorful Indian-style snack featuring batter-coated boiled eggs and crunchy onion fritters. Ingredients For the Egg bhaji 4 boiled eggs, cut in half vertically Oil for deep frying For the Batter ¾ cup gram flour (besan) 2 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness) 1 tsp ajwain seeds (carom seeds) 1 tsp paprika powder/ chilli powder ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste) ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp garam masala Water (as needed to make a thick, smooth batter) For the Onion Pakoras (using leftover batter) 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp ginger (finely chopped) 1 green chili (finely chopped) Coriander leaves (finely chopped) 1 tspn green chutney paste ( optional for extra flavou) Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Batter In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, ajwain, paprika, salt, cumin, fennel seeds, and garam masala. Gradually add water, whisking to form a thick, smooth batter that coats the back of a spoon. Step 2:...

Savoury Crêpe rolls

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  Savoury Crêpes rolls           Air-Fried Savoury crepes Savory Crepes A delicious crispy crepe roll filled with flavorful chicken and vegetables, coated in breadcrumbs for a crunchy finish. For the Crepes Ingredients 2 eggs 1½ cups milk/ water 1–2 tbsp oil or melted butter 1 cup flour Pinch salt & pepper  Instructions Prepare the batter: In a blender, add eggs, milk, oil (or melted butter), pepper, flour and salt and blend. Rest the batter (optional): Let it sit for 5–10 minutes for better texture. Cook the crêpes: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan, swirling to spread evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the edges lift slightly, then flip and cook for another 30–60 seconds. For the Chicken Filling 1 cup chicken (cooked, shredded) ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste) ½ tsp black pepper powder ¼ cup water 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp ginger (finely chopped) 1 tsp garlic ...

Bakhmiri باخمرى

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  Bakhmiri (باخمري) – Soft & Fluffy Fried Bread Bakhmiri is a delicious, slightly sweet fried bread that is soft on the inside with a crisp golden crust. Popular in Middle Eastern and East African cuisines, it pairs beautifully with shakshuka, curries, or even enjoyed on its own . The addition of black seeds (kalonji) enhances its flavor, while milk powder adds richness. This bread is a family favorite —crispy, fluffy, and incredibly satisfying! Ingredients For the Dough: 2 cups white flour ( or 1 cup white flour + 1¾ cups brown flour if using a mix ) 4 tbsp milk powder 2 tbsp oil 1–2 tsp black seeds (kalonji) ½ tsp salt For the Yeast Mixture: 200ml lukewarm milk or water (or a mix of both) 1–2 tsp sugar or honey 2 tsp active dry yeast For Frying: Oil for deep frying Instructions Step 1: Activate the Yeast In a small bowl, combine lukewarm milk/water, sugar (or honey), and yeast . Stir and let sit for 10 minutes until frothy. Step 2: Prepare ...

Honey Comb bread

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  Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat Nahal) – A Sweet & Creamy Ifthar Treat Honeycomb Bread , also known as Khaliat Nahal , is a soft, pillowy bun filled with cream cheese and drenched in a fragrant sugar syrup infused with saffron, rose, and orange blossom water . This beloved Middle Eastern bread is a much-requested treat during Ifthar , offering a delightful balance of richness, sweetness, and floral aroma . Enjoy this buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bread as a special dessert or tea-time indulgence ! Ingredients For the Dough: ⅔ cup lukewarm milk 2 tsp yeast 1 tsp sugar 2 cups flour ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder 3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp melted butter For the Filling: Cream cheese (e.g., Kiri or any soft cream cheese) For the Sugar Syrup: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Few drops lime juice Few strands saffron Few drops rose water Few drops orange blossom water Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Dough In a small bowl, mix lukewarm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar . Let i...