Monday, December 11, 2023

Easy Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Milk Recipe

Close view of mildly spicy coconut milk, tangy tomatoes, and soft, tender pumpkin
(Updated Version)

Who wants to spend hours in the kitchen cooking? Not me! I prefer keeping cooking easy and straightforward. As I’ve mentioned before, it starts with the ingredients you have in your pantry and fridge, creating a delicious meal in no time.

 

Enter Easy Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Milk. Mildly spicy, creamy from the coconut milk, tangy with the taste of tomatoes, and featuring soft, tender pumpkin pieces. Sounds amazing, right? Of course! This is an oilless, vegetarian, and vegan version with a healthy impact.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Easy Potato Sambal Recipe: Vegetarian

Spicy potato dish with sliced potatoes, dried chili paste, onion, lime juice, and salt, cooked in oil for bold flavors
(Updated Version) 

A dish I've made countless times, potato sambal is fuss-free and comes together in just about 30 minutes. With its minimal ingredients, it’s a perfect choice for vegetarian meals (HYDERABADI VEGETABLE BIRYANI), usually paired with rice and a couple of side dishes. This classic dish, also known as spicy potato, is forever loved - don’t believe me? Try it yourself, and I bet you’ll agree. Soft, tender potatoes (MORINGA POTATO CURRY) are coated in a thick, spicy sambal with a hint of zing - a quintessential Malaysian Malay gravy or sauce. Simple, satisfying, and absolutely delicious.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Pork Chops Recipe - Chinese Style

Two medium size flattened pork chops, in a dark brown sauce, with green peas and sliced red chillies, in a white oblong serving plate
(Updated Version)

I love pork to its core. I’m an ardent fan, though I don’t cook it regularly at home since my husband follows a pork-free diet. But when he’s not dining at home, I simply can’t resist the temptation of cooking pork (PORK BELLY WITH SALTED FISH).

 

One of the joys of making pork chops is the convenience. You can marinate the chops in advance, store them in the fridge, and have them ready to cook when needed. You can even freeze them, turning pork chops into an effortless meal option anytime.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe - Indian Style

Creamy, peppery Indian coconut chicken curry, cooked with spices and curry leaves, featuring a vibrant yellow hue
(Updated Version)

Is Indian food Kerala food? Is Kerala cuisine also Indian cuisine? While you ponder, let’s get to the recipe. It’s a Kerala Indian coconut chicken curry (AUTHENTIC INDIAN CHICKEN CURRIES). How can a Kerala chicken curry be complete without coconut milk and a blend of spices for that punchy, spicy, and creamy thick curry with tender chicken pieces? Get your place of rice and a raw salad (BEST INDIAN NO COOK SALADS) and picture pouring Coconut Chicken Curry and enjoying it with your fingers and hands. Oh-Wow! 

Friday, October 27, 2023

The Habits of Unhappy People

Woman pushing the wall, symbolizing the struggle to overcome unhappy behaviors
(Updated Version)

Whether surprising or not, the percentage of unhappy people has spiraled further over the years. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find individuals who can truly connect - those who share simple moments of joy, laughter, and meaningful conversations. 


Socializing or even being around people these days requires a great deal of caution, as people are hyper-sensitive and crave constant validation about themselves. From our coaching and counseling sessions, we have gathered insights into the habits of unhappy people.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Murungai (Moringa) Potato Curry: Vegetarian Recipe

Thick Indian moringa (drumstick) pieces cooked with sliced potatoes, spices, and dried fenugreek leaves
Our moringa tree outside Nava's Zen is a gold mine. It provides not only moringa sticks or drumsticks but also leaves, which are a true treasure for health. The flowers, too, hold vital health benefits for cooking. When you combine murungai (moringa) and potato in a thick curry: easy-to-cook dish, you get a mouthwatering recipe. A dish you shouldn’t hesitate to try. 

Thursday, October 19, 2023

How To Design A Vegetarian Dinner Party Menu

Throwing a dinner party is the kind of thing you definitely want to get right, and it’s really something of an art because there’s so much planning and hard work to put into making sure everything goes off smoothly. However, when you get it right, and everyone has a good time, you’ll feel great and proud of what you’ve done, and your guests will have a positive and memorable experience. 

If you have a vegetarian guest, it isn’t always easy to make one dish just for them, and what could be an easier option is to design an entirely vegetarian menu. Not only does this make things easier for you, but it’s probably not something your veggie guest has ever experienced before, so they’ll love it. Plus, if you choose the right food and cook it well, your other guests will enjoy it too, and it might even show them what can be done when meat’s off the menu. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you design a vegetarian menu for your dinner party. 

        Photo by Rene Asmussen  

A Day Trip To Sekinchan, Selangor

Similar to Pulau Ketam ( WHAT TO DO IN PULAU KETAM - PART 2 ), Sekinchan is another gem that leaves those who visit it singing its praises. ...