Expériences Culinaires

  🥙 Mutabbaq (Stuffed Savory Pancake) Crispy, golden parcels filled with savory goodness – a popular street food from the Middle East! Mutabbaq (also spelled Murtabak) is a delicious stuffed flatbread commonly found in the bustling street markets of the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and also across South and Southeast Asia. It’s usually filled with a mix of spiced meat, vegetables, and eggs, folded into thin pastry sheets and pan-fried until golden and crisp. Here’s how I make  at home, including homemade sheets and two filling options. 🫓 Homemade Sheets for Mutabbaq Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour (you can use wheat flour if preferred) Salt – to taste 1 tsp oil or ghee 80–90 ml water (or as needed to form a soft dough) For Cornstarch-Oil Paste (optional, for layered method): 1–2 tsp cornstarch 1–2 tsp oil Mix to form a smooth paste Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and oil/ghee. Gradually add wa...

🥟 Homemade Sheets using Rotimaker (or Tawa Method) Perfect for: Spring Rolls | Mutabbaq | Samosa etc 🌾 Ingredients For the Dough 1 cup all-purpose flour (can also use wheat flour) Salt – to taste 1 tsp ghee or oil 80–90 ml water (adjust as needed) Cornstarch-Oil Paste 1–2 tsp cornstarch 1–2 tsp oil Mix until smooth and lump-free 👩‍🍳 Dough Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and ghee/oil. Gradually add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough . Cover and let the dough rest for 15–30 minutes . 🪄 Layering the Dough Lightly flour your surface. Shape the rested dough into a rectangle and divide it into 12 equal portions . Roll each portion into a ball. Lightly flatten one dough ball into a small disc. Brush the disc generously with cornstarch-oil paste , covering the entire surface. Place a second disc on top, align it well, and brush it with paste. Add a third disc, align, and press gently. You now have a sta...

  Classic Italian Lasagna Recipe Classic Italian Lasagna A rich and comforting Italian dish made with layers of pasta, hearty meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and lots of cheese. Perfect for meal prep and family dinners! Components Meat Sauce Béchamel Sauce Lasagna Sheets Layering & Baking 1. Meat Sauce Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 450g minced beef 3–4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 medium onions, chopped 5–6 tomatoes, pureed 1 tsp lime juice 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp jaggery / sugar / ketchup (optional) 1 bay leaf, 1 small cinnamon stick, 2–3 cloves Spices & Seasonings Salt & black pepper to taste ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp garam masala 1 tsp meat masala ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp taco seasoning (optional) Herbs Fresh: Pars...

  Coconut Yogurt Chutney – Cool, Tangy & Totally Addictive This chutney is a game-changer. Creamy coconut, tangy yogurt, a little heat from green chilli, and that classic South Indian tempering on top—it’s the kind of thing you’ll want to scoop up with everything from dosa to vada. Super simple to throw together, and totally delicious. What You’ll Need To grind: 1 cup grated coconut (fresh or frozen) 1–2 tbsp hot water (only if using frozen coconut) Salt to taste 1 green chilli (or more if you like it spicy) 2–3 garlic pods A small piece of ginger ½ tsp fennel seeds (optional) ½ cup plain yogurt Juice of ½ lime To mix in: ½ cup more yogurt A splash of water (just to rinse out the mixer jar) For the tempering: 1 tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp mustard seeds ¼ tsp cumin seeds (optional) ¼ tsp fennel seeds (optional) A pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1 dried red chilli or a few chilli flakes (kappa mulak) A few curry leaves L...

Homemade Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Shawarma Sauce This is one of my go-to recipes when I’m craving something flavorful, satisfying, and easy to put together. The star here is the shawarma sauce —tangy, creamy, and packed with flavor. Paired with a spiced chicken filling and wrapped in soft khuboos (pita bread), it’s a meal you’ll want to make again and again! Shawarma Sauce Recipe Ingredients: 2 garlic pods (grilled with skin on, then peeled and crushed) Tip: Grilling reduces sharpness and mellows the flavor. You can use raw garlic if you prefer a stronger punch, but it might cause heartburn for some. 2–3 tbsp tahini paste 1–2 tbsp water (adjust for desired consistency) Juice of ½ lime (or to taste) Salt and pepper, to taste Ground cumin, to taste 1–2 tbsp yogurt 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine tahini, salt, pepper, cumin, and lime juice. Gradually add water while stirring. The tahini will lighten in color and form ...

  BROWNIE SIZZLERS The ultimate indulgence—warm brownies, cold ice cream, and hot chocolate sauce! CHOCOLATE SAUCE Rich, glossy & quick! You’ll Need: 3 tbsp chopped chocolate 1 tsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp milk A small piece of butter Few drops of vanilla essence Method: In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate, cocoa powder, and milk. Microwave for 30 secs or until milk boils. Add butter and vanilla. Let it sit 1-2 mins till chocolate melts. Mix well. Adjust thickness with more chocolate (for thicker) or milk (for thinner). Alternate: Heat milk separately and pour over other ingredients to melt. Mix until smooth. ( P.S. I usually eyeball it! ) SIMPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Chewy, rich, and chocolatey! Ingredients: 100g unsalted butter 1 cup raw sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence ½ cup brown all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cocoa powder ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt Chopped chocolate & nuts (optional) Method: Cream ...