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Can’t Forget Goya Spam Onigirazu!
The thick slices of bitter gourd are lightly battered and deep-fried to mellow their bitterness while retaining a satisfying crunch. The egg is cooked in the typical Japanese style—thick and soft. Spam, a beloved staple in Okinawa, is pan-fried until golden and crisp.
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Why Roti Prata Dough is Sweet?
The addition of sugar or sweetened condensed milk introduces a subtle sweetness to the roti prata. This enhances the overall flavor, balancing the savory elements that often accompany the dish. Sugar can promote browning and caramelization during cooking, leading to a more visually appealing and flavorful crust. But then today’s roti pratas are far more sweeter than the ones sold in the 1970s! The addition of sweetened condensed milk adds a slight creaminess to the dough, impacting the final texture and offering a richer mouthfeel.
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The Roti Prata
Variations in the dough for roti prata now include the addition of ingredients such as eggs, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, custard powder, or margarine, giving the flat, layered bread a unique taste and texture that reflects local preferences. The inclusion of these ingredients has made the dough richer and more appealing to a broader audience.
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Beating Thosai Batter By Hand
For the Tamils, thosai making is a culinary tradition that has been passed down through generations. The process of beating thosai batter by hand is not only deeply rooted in this tradition but it is also a cultural practice that connects people to their culinary roots and helps preserve the traditional way of making thosais.
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Rava Thosai
Many people's favourite, the rava thosai aka rava dosa is lacy, crispy and quite easy to make. Do not be intimidated by the number of ingredients!
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Spring Onion and Chives Shakshuka
I would add in one or two jarred anchovies for that added umami. Let us say you don’t get the eggs set the way you want, just pour in beaten eggs and make a scramble out of it – it is equally tasty but don’t forget to add a knob of butter!
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Kolkata Egg Rolls
If you have been to Kolkata, you will know that these egg rolls are sold practically at every street corner. It is a kind of fast food, very filling and sold in many varieties. Though I am sharing a vegetarian version, the sky is the limit to add any filling of your choice. Home-made Kolkata Egg Rolls are very healthy.
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Coconut Appam
Here is a kitchen tested recipe for appam…….you will never go wrong if you watch the video and follow this recipe here! Watch the IGTV on making of Coconut Appam and Pepper Prawns
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Baked Eggs with Spinach
This is certainly one of the easiest egg recipes to make and is an ideal breakfast dish. You can substitute the spinach for other vegetables, or even fish like tuna or salmon.
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Potato Curry Buns
have your bread and eat your curry – all in one! I baked these tasty buns few days ago. You can fill a bun with any kind of filling. If you are a vegetarian, omit the chicken.
