If you enjoy Chinese cuisine and your looking for a really quick dish this one’s for you! I learnt this from my aunt who lived in Malaysia almost all her life. I trusted her cooking and choice of flavours so I tried this one a few months ago. It took me back to my days…
Butter Chicken
I absolutely love butter chicken! It’s one of the those things that I don’t think I could get sick of. So when my aunt (the great cook) gave me this recipe, I was like OMG, I need to try this asap. The flavor was unbelievably good and my mouth is watering just thinking about it….
Sticky Chocolate Brownies
When I was working with a Swedish company I had many opportunities to enjoy Swedish culture and cuisine. One of my favourite memories of Sweden is their delectable sticky chocolate cake enjoyed with whipped cream! The first time I tasted this treat was five years ago and I have been baking it at home ever…
Dal Tadka
This homemade style dal tadka a.k.a tempered dal is my sister in law’s recipe. The day I made it I couldn’t thank her enough as it took me back to simple everyday Indian cooking. It was something she picked up while studying in Delhi, which is home to some of the tastiest dal recipes. There…
Eggplant Masala
Eggplant is one of the tastiest and most nutritious vegetables out there. If you enjoy it, try to add it to your diet every week. It’s a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin B, and phytonutrients to name a few. I got the inspiration to make this dish from my mom. It ended up being…
Chicken Biryani
Having guests over and want to make something special? This is the perfect dish for that! You must have heard or read about biryani before. It was created in India through the Mughals royal kitchen, as a confluence of the native spicy rice dishes of India and the Persian pilaf. So what makes a good…
Ondeh Ondeh
Ondeh Ondeh! This is a traditional rice cake from Indonesia but also popular in Malaysia. Imagine a tasty glutinous rice cake on the outside, and heavenly liquid palm sugar on the inside all rolled in some freshly grated coconut. The result is fantastic! There are days when I have crazy cravings for these green bite-sized…
Sago Gula Melaka
I stayed in Malaysia for six years and if there is one sweet dish that takes me back to Malaysian flavors it is Sago Gula Melaka a.k.a Sago Pudding with Palm sugar. If you enjoy the texture of sago don’t shy away from adding a little extra to your cup. Enjoy 🙂 Time: Prep time…
Stella chicken
This is one of my favorite chicken recipes! Simple and delicious at the same time. You are probably wondering about the peculiar name: Stella chicken. It’s called that because I got this recipe from an aunt called Stella, and this recipe got so famous among friends and family that we named it after her. So cheers to…
Alisha Cooking 