Rahul - Chef and Writer's Recipes

Sambal Bajak, is a very versatile condiment to almost the entire Indonesian cuisine. Quite spicy in nature, this sambal is a global craze for satay lovers. - 47.2867

Mooli Paratha, are stuffed Indian bread, which are griddles on hot plate and consumed immediately. North Indian breakfast cannot be imagined without the paratha with butter or curds. - 52.0328

Fresh Herbs infused oils is a secret ingredient majorly used by chefs all around the globe. Such oils, impart a flavor which is now infused into their DNA's, thus giving a dish a flavorful twist to it. - 40.0113

Red Velvet cup cakes, are beautiful petite desserts that can light up any dinner with its stunning visual appeal. Smooth and velvety, these cup cakes are a nice way to start a dessert course. - 52.9503

Ayam Bakar Rica-Rica, is a simple yet a very delicious dish. Rica-Rica is a spicy paste from picturesque Sulawesi Islands, which really gives character to the simple chicken. A must try and enjoy the spice of life. - 46.1371

Kolak Pisang, is a smooth dessert made with banana and palm fruit. Palm sugar is a special ingredient, authentically Javanese palm sugar is used. Kolak pisang is a much loved dessert in Indonesia and neighboring countries. - 50.59

Lebanese Vegetable & Chickpea Tagine, is an amalgam of subtle flavors. A wondrous stew of vegetables with chickpea which has fruit and vegetable flavors and nuttiness of almonds. - 48.7201

Andhra Majjiga, is a very refreshing spiced yogurt drink majorly consumed in south India. Its is a part of regular meal, and is believed to be very soothing and healing for the stomach and gastric problems. - 45.8031

Hara Bhara Kebab, are a regular snack at Indian functions and occasions. In a land of pure vegetarians, this dish is a beautiful way of making kebabs using fresh green vegetables. An outstanding dish, savoured by majority of people in north India. - 49.4307

Kueh Lapis, are a small snack or a dessert snack majorly eaten in the south east Asia. These are beautiful, petite snacks colorful and full of flavor. Kueh are generally steamed, rather than baked. Can be easily made at home. - 49.6842

German Kreppels, fondly know all over the world as Jam doughnuts are a fantastic way to start your day. This small little doughnuts are beautiful crafted and require a neat hand while making and filing these fried breads with jam. German Kreppels are an... - 55.4099

Coorg Pandi Curry, hails from the coorg region of Karnataka in India. Coorg region is very popular for the cuisine it has created over the years. Pandi Curry is such a creation from this beautiful region, spices and tamarind really give this dish a boost. A... - 52.102

Italian Panna cotta with Jellied Berries, is a kind of dish that you would generally find in upscale restaurants, not a regular feature on the menus at mediocre restaurants. It is a beautiful dessert, which visually appeals great and tastes even better. This... - 59.9216

Beef Kefta with Saffron Yogurt, is an Arabic dish but blends well globally. A fantastic combination of meat with herbs and spices served with an absolutely different cool saffron yogurt; this definitely is a keepsake dish! - 49.4377

Roti Canai, is a Malaysian Indian cuisine product. Very widely eaten in the south east Asia predominantly with Kare Kambing or the Goat Curry. There is no need for searching a restaurant for a roti canai, you can find it everywhere, easily available on the... - 44.0375

Karanji, popularly known as gujiya is an all-time favorite sweet in India. At this time of diwali, every home has its own version of this very popular sweet. - 48.1949

Beef Bulgogi, is marinated beef and is believed to be the national dish of Korea. Beef Bulgogi is a fantastic example of how meat extracts its flavors from the marinade and how a marinade can be converted into a sauce, adding character to the dish. A... - 52.7607

Adobo, is the national dish of the Phillipines, a beautiful island country in Asia. Adobo in spanish means marinade, such is this dish where in the chicken and pork are seared and cooked in the sauce, and extracting its flavors as if from a marinade. A... - 48.9462

Shahi Tukda, is one of the most simple yet stunning dish. As diwali, the festival of light approaches the consumption of sweets would go on an all-time high. Various kind of sweets would be available in the market, but this one dish is certainly what you can... - 48.0972

Pisang Goreng. Pisang is Banana and goreng is fried, so it becomes fried bananas. An asian delicacy, a wonderful snack or a dessert with various variations, can be used with cheese as well. - 47.2079

Kung Pao Chicken, is a fantastic dish from the canton region of China. Very beautiful addition to this dish is the fried peanut or cashewnuts, which add to the crunchy characteristic of this lovely dish. - 50.795

Sago Melon, is a south east Asian delicacy which can be easily converted into many other desserts from the region. Sago melon is unexpectedly surprising in the way it refreshes and gives a punch to the lazy mind. An easy to make and energizing dessert,... - 49.6783

Gosht Nihari, a gift of Awadhs to Delhi cuisine. A hearty meal is the gosht nihari, a fantastic blend of meat with aromatic spices. There are other Pakistani versions which are equally succulent. Also the nihari was traditionally made with beef, and the bones... - 57.945

Mongolian Beef Barbecue, is purely a chinese dish despite its Mongolian name. The dish brings together wonderful yet simple flavors in a beautiful style and art of cooking on very high heats. The marinated beef, being cooked into juicy & tender Mongolian... - 52.6146

Mie Bakso, is a hearty meal in itself, originating in Indonesia, this dish translated into english means noodles and meatballs. Meatballs, and its not just one or two in a bowl, but plenty. Just as the people in south east asia are loving, so is this dish... - 49.1339

Shakshuka, is a dish with origins in Algeria and Tunisia. It has similarities to a couple of other dishes around the world, like in mexican cuisine Heuvos Rancheros. The word Shakshuka means mixed up, so is the dish with so many blends of flavors and... - 52.4552

Tabouleh is a salad, which is an essential part of the Middle eastern mezze. Mezze is an appetizer course with many salads and dips served with flatbreads called pita or khabous. Tabouleh in itself is a very healthy and a fresh dish, which always reminds you... - 50.5357

Calypso Prawns Cocktail salad, is refreshing salad with fresh prawns and tangy cocktail dressing. A salad that you would love to have on your dinner menu. Mildly flavored prawns, with a creamy and tangy dressing makes it a winner!!! - 41.6531

Tzimmes, or tsimmes, is a Jewish side dish that is a traditional part of a Rosh Hashanah meal. Carrots, are a favorite, slowly simmered with honey to make a sweet dish symbolizing a sweet new year. There are plenty of variations done with the tzimmes, but the... - 43.0267

Shrimp Balado or Udang Balado, is an authentic Javanese dish. Majorly consisting of red chilies, makes it a fiery dish but a very honest dish, something you would love to have almost everyday. This dish has no pseudo beauty and extravagance attached to it... - 49.5871

Laksa is fusion between Chinese cuisine and Malay cuisine, which happened in Singapore. Laksa is a comfort food for Singaporean, as it is in itself a complete meal, with noodles, meat and soup. Laksa is also very popular in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.... - 51.8307

Gravad lax, in the older days was made by fishermen, who salted the salmon and lightly fermented it by burying it in the sand above the high-tide line. But now a jewel in the menus of high end restaurants is a beautiful creation of curing meat with salt and... - 43.7221

Salmon wellington,is a dish which has evolved from a classical English dish called the beef wellington. Unlike the classic, this one is simply more classier, and the pink fish makes it much more attractive. On the health aspect also, this dish scores high.... - 50.2806

Fourth of July Sundae, is a dessert created by Americans for their Independence day. The ingredients of the sundae represent the various colors in the American flag. - 34.4198

Stollen is a loaf-shaped cake with dried fruit and marzipan. Stollen is usually made with chopped candied fruit and/or dried fruit, nuts and spices.It is a traditional German cake, usually eaten during the Christmas season, fantastic addition to any Christmas... - 49.3747

Goan Pomfret Fish Curry, is a traditional curry from the western region of India. Not only is this dish famous in Goa, but it has travelled a long way since the time the Portuguese left their colony in India, Goan Fish curry is a very popular dish in the... - 53.1011

Honey Mustard Chicken, a very traditional Jewish New Year dish. Rosh Hashanah is festivity of the Jews, and honey is considered to be good to be eaten during this time, as it eaten in hope of a sweet year up ahead. - 48.8748

Ikan Bumbu Bali, as it is lovingly known by the people of Bali which is considered to be heaven on earth. It is a traditional Indonesian dish which is quite centric to their age old methods of cooking food, using a base of sauce and then cooking the meat into... - 52.6451

Kacche Gosht ki Biryani, a hyderabadi exotica sought after by many. As literal as its name, where raw lamb is cooked with parboiled rice with spices, and aromas that would entice you to a journey of flavors and art. Considered to be an art this dish is... - 52.3005

Yorkshire Pudding, is not a dish in itself, but a very traditional accompaniment to Scottish Roast Beef. In fact, these puddings are flavored with the drippings of the roasting beef and while being baked then eaten as an accompaniment. - 41.563

Horiatiki Insalata, is a Greek salad or the Greek Village salad which can be easily made from your home grown vegetables. The salad depends a lot on the ripeness factor of the vegetables, more the vegetables are ripe, juicy and fresh the better the appearance... - 48.8887

Arabiatta, translated into English is "ANGRY", probably this is why the sauce is spicy, yet it has been a favorite for millions across the Globe. Originally from Italy, this dish is a very regular feature at popular Italian restaurants outside Italy. Not just... - 50.326

Chocolate Eclairs is made out of choux pastry dough, quite similar to profiteroles, they can be filled up with various other flavorful fillings. A dish which can be very easily made and anybody can make their own versions. - 48.9545

Sop Buntut, is the traditional soup of Indonesia, though there are many versions of this soup throughout the world, like the oxtail potjie in South Africa, kare-kare in Philippines, but this tops them all in terms of flavor and richness. It is a meal in... - 52.2121

Ayam Bakar Jakarta, literally translated to char grilled chicken jakarta style. A very popular dish in Indonesia, acquires its flavor from the wonderful asian spices used in it and served with kemangi - thai variety of basil,very sharp and fragrant. A... - 48.4199

Popularly known as the bread with a hole, bagel is quite a versatile bread. Originated by the jews, bagels are now a part of the global cuisine. Often stuffed with smoked salmon, makes it a fantastic bread to accompany the filling. Its chewy nature is surely... - 48.886

Sole Orly is a traditional dish, and has its own similarities with the famous Fish & Chips. Being similar, it has created its own niche within the group of food fanatics. A beautiful dish, which takes some of the flavor off the beer used in the batter as well. - 48.2699

Beef Cordon Bleu is a classical french dish. A fantastic amalgam of meat, cured meat and cheese. It is one of the fondest dishes found across Europe, because of its crispy and cheesy feel. Often served with accompanied sauces, but in itself is too flavorsome. - 43.4412

Nasi Goreng translated into english is "Fried Rice". Nasi goreng is considered the national dish of Indonesia. It can be enjoyed in its simplest manifestation from a tin plate at a roadside waroeng, travelling night hawker's cart; eaten on porcelain in... - 51.3486

Satays, are a very popular snack in the south east asia. They are basically from Indonesia, but is now very much a part of singaporean and Malaysian cuisines. Generally, a street food, satays have come a long way into fine dining restaurants served with hot... - 47.2862

Pesarattu is like a dosa, but not a dosa!! It can be eaten both as a snack and at breakfast. Pesarattu is a crepe-like bread made with green grams, typically eaten with various chutneys, which south India has to offer. Pesarattu is not just a keralite delight... - 46.8372

During Onam festival in Kerala, kuttoo Curry is a must. Kuttoo in itself means vegetable added with lentils which form the dish. Although there are varieties of koottu curry prevalent in southern India, this original dish of kerala wins over them all. Koottu... - 55.2332

Coconut Milk Rassam is a dish that can be eaten as a soup or as a curry, and is very traditional for keralaites celebrating Onam. Originally rassam is a south indian soup, flavored with tamarind juices and steamed lentils, but this recipe is all about the... - 53.6042