The Indian-Muslim community came to Penang during the spice trade era as traders, cooks, and labourers. They settled, built communities, and opened eateries that blended Indian spices with Malay and local Penang influences, becoming a food segment of Malaysian food.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Penang Food: Indian-Muslim Food (Seberang Perai)
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Easy Chicken Curry Recipe: Indian Style
Tired of chicken curry recipes with long ingredient lists and complicated steps? If you’re short on time, this quick and easy Indian-style chicken curry is perfect for you (BEST INDIAN CHICKEN SOUP).
With just a few pantry staples, anyone, even beginners, can make this tasty home-style chicken curry at home. You can also use ready-made chicken curry paste to save even more time.
Make Ahead and Freeze for Convenience
Here’s a tip: cook a big batch and freeze individual portions. It’s a convenient way to enjoy homemade chicken curry whenever you want. You can also make it a day ahead for gatherings, the flavors get even better as the curry soaks into the chicken (CHICKEN RENDANG RECIPE).
Monday, July 28, 2025
Spicy Prawn with Beans Recipe: Sambal Petai Udang
Petai, also known as stink beans, may not be
everyone’s favourite, but they are much loved in Malaysia and Indonesia. Packed
with health benefits, petai is often eaten raw as ulam (Malay-style raw salad).
In traditional Malaysian cooking, petai is commonly prepared as sambal (SAMBAL TELUR/EGG SAMBAL), a spicy
gravy or sauce, cooked with seafood like prawns, dried anchovies (ikan bilis),
or squid (sotong).
This easy prawn sambal recipe is one of the best ways to enjoy petai at home. It’s a classic Malaysian sambal dish made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients (STIR-FRIED WINGED BEANS). For extra aroma and flavour, don’t skip the much-loved Asian herbs like lemongrass. In today’s version of Petai Prawn Sambal, turmeric leaves and fresh turmeric are added to enhance the earthy taste.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Sanur Festival: Celebrate Bali’s Coastal Culture in Style
Sanur isn’t just about sunrise walks and calm
beaches (though I love those too, don’t get me wrong). This chill seaside town
knows how to throw a good party while keeping things breezy, and the upcoming Sanur festival lineup proves it. If
you’re looking for fun, color, and a peek into the actual local culture, here’s
your cheat sheet for what’s coming next. Mark your calendar, gather your
friends, and get ready to swap your Bintang for coconut water (or hey, have both)
because these events in Bali will keep your Sanur days anything but boring!
Pica Fest (24 –
27 July 2025) at Lapangan Niti Mandala, Denpasar
Monday, July 21, 2025
Indian Food Review: Annapurna Restaurant (Rimbayu)
(Watch the full Indian dining experience at Annapurna Restaurant Rimbayu in Selangor on our YouTube channel)
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Travelling as a Path to Mental Well-Being and Joy of Life

Nourishing Your
Brain
Psychologists have long noticed that travel stimulates blissful emotions and
has a beneficial effect on the human psyche. When we venture to a spot we have
never been before, or even just change the environment, our brains are supposed
to adapt to novel conditions.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Indonesia Food Guide
With such diversity across its regions, Indonesia’s food culture is just as wide-ranging. In every city or town, food is part of daily life, and eating out is common. You might also come across Indonesian food outside the country, as some Indonesians living abroad have introduced it through small eateries or food ventures (IKAN BALADO RECIPE).
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Stir-Fried Winged Beans: Kacang Botol Goreng Belacan
Winged beans can be eaten raw, dipped into sambal belacan (SAMBAL BELACAN RECIPES), or cooked into one of our Malaysian favourites - spicy stir-fried winged beans, known as kacang botol goreng belacan. You can find this dish in Malay eateries (MALAY VEGETABLE STEW/SAYUR LODEH) and Chinese restaurants across the country
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Yoga for your pre-wedding planning process: Why is it a great way to manage the stress of this period and be Zen?
A wedding is among the most important days in your
life, and particularly because of its significance, this event can bring
considerable stress. This is why you must look for other ways that can help you
alleviate some of the anxiety and stress of this period. It can be easy to get
caught up in your wedding planning, but this process can also leave you feeling
exhausted. This occurs because you have a long list of tasks to accomplish, and
among the most important ones are finding your bride's dress,
organizing the guest list, selecting the right venue, and searching for
suitable vendors, among others.
So, when you want to be Zen and alleviate some of the stress, you can try yoga, which is one of the best ways to relax, spend time focusing on yourself, and also keep you in great shape. In this article, we will explore why incorporating yoga into your pre-wedding planning is a great idea. Keep reading to learn more.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Asian Travel Food Guide: What to Eat in Vietnam
Vietnamese food stands out as one of Asia’s most vibrant and flavor-packed cuisines. With big, bold tastes and distinct character, it holds its own alongside Cambodian, Thai, Malaysian, and Indonesian food (SPICY LEMONGRASS FISH). When it comes to Asian flavours, it’s all about elevating the taste experience, and Vietnam delivers that through a unique mix of fresh ingredients and local cooking styles.
Whether you’re a meat lover or vegetarian, there’s something for everyone. Vietnamese food strikes a balance between subtlety and richness - dishes that gently light up the tastebuds without overpowering. So, what should you eat in Vietnam? The options are endless, from street stalls and roadside carts to restaurants and even high-end eateries (THINGS TO DO IN VIETNAM).
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Sun Protection: Biore UV Perfect Protect Milk Review
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Indian Food Near Me: Restaurant Dhiyaz Curry House
Walking in, we noticed three customers having their meals. The ambiance was welcoming - clean, brightly lit with yellow walls, and accented with a touch of Indian décor. No menu was handed out. Instead, we walked to the food counter and, from the decent spread available at that hour, we opted for two side dishes to go with our South Indian banana leaf lunch (RM11.90 each).
Saturday, June 28, 2025
How to Make Easy Rice Pudding
This recipe is flexible (SAGO PALM SUGAR), affordable, and a great way to whip up something satisfying without fuss. If you’ve got rice and some form of milk, you’re already halfway there.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Asian Food Guide: Cambodian Food for Beginners
How to Order Cambodian Food
Not speaking Cambodian? No problem! When you're at street food stalls, just point to the dish you want. Vendors are used to tourists, and a smile will go a long way. In restaurants, menus usually have pictures and sometimes English translations, making it easy to order. Be mindful of portion sizes, though - they might surprise you,
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Best Things To do In South India
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Traditional Malay Food Review: Selera Kampung Nasi Campur
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