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The Chinese flavour in your kitchen
Prepare noodles according to directions on package. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and oil, and set aside.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Meals of memory
Dry roast the vermicelli on medium heat till it turns light golden in colour, stirring continuously. Once done, remove it to a plate.
4 July 2016, 18:00 PM
LIGHT AND EASY EID MEAL
Put all the spice ingredients in a bowl and mix well with the chicken. Take small portions and shape them into small balls. Drop into hot oil to deep fry until golden brown in colour. Serve hot, with mint sauce.
4 July 2016, 18:00 PM
From the family cook book
Some of the best cooks we have come across never had a recipe book. It is a legacy handed over by generations, each contributing to the distinct flavour and taste that we find in our kitchens.
27 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Edibles from the East
In a large pot, add oil and the chopped onions on high heat.
13 June 2016, 18:00 PM
WESTIN’S IFTAR TWIST
Using a sharp knife, make a ¼ inch-deep slash in each breast-half and thigh of each quail. Transfer the quail to a large rimmed baking ...
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Delectably different
Spray eggplant with oil. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to a large plate.
30 May 2016, 18:00 PM
LEMON-HERB BAKED CHICKEN
Clean the chicken breasts, and pat dry. You should have 4-6 slices in total. Place the chicken in a pan and add half of the olive oil.
18 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Hyderabadi special
1 leg of lamb. Ask your butcher to cut the leg through the bone into six pieces. Then cut these pieces in half so that you have 12 large chunks of lamb; crispy fried onion; 3 onions – thinly sliced; 500ml Rice Bran oil
22 February 2016, 18:00 PM
Kebab fiesta!
Wash the fish and squeeze out excess moisture. Marinate fish with ginger, garlic paste and salt. Take yoghurt in a mixing bowl
8 February 2016, 18:00 PM
Across boundaries
In a way, the food that we consume unites humanity. Across cultures, despite regional differences, some ingredients and dishes stand out as staples.
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM
NIBBLE AWAY
First marinate chicken wings with pepper, salt, soy sauce, red chilli powder, vinegar, garlic, and green chillies.
28 December 2015, 18:00 PM
Yay for finger food
In a medium mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and let sit for at least 15 minutes ...
9 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Vietnamese Caramelised Fish
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19 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Deshi favourites
Preparing kacchi is no longer exclusive to the skilful mastery of authentic “baburchis”.
24 August 2015, 18:00 PM
ORIENTAL DUCK SALAD
Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the duck leg all over with five-spice and seasoning, place on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes.
20 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Strawberry Recipes PT 2: The Breakfast Pyramid
Here's the second part of Lifestyle columnist Reeme Islam's preparation of her Berry Healthy Salad.
11 March 2015, 11:29 AM
World Cup Munchies
Rukhsara Osman takes you through the preparation of the crab topping for her pancake recipe for the World Cup.
3 March 2015, 13:03 PM
For your 'deshi' sweet-tooth
Kheer Puli
Kheer is a kind of concentrated flaky milk that is often used as a filling to make a variety of pitha. Kheer puli pitha is very delicious and easy to make.
3 February 2015, 11:45 AM