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Devagi Sanmugam
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    • Cookbooks
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  • Founder
    • Cookbooks
  • Majjฤ Feasts
  • Culinary Services
    • Classes and Workshops
    • Recipe development and Recipe Testing
    • Product Demonstrations
    • Wellness Meal Planning Services
    • Restaurant Consultation
  • Culinary Education,  Personal Views,  Product Review

    Benefits of Frying Paneer

    Frying paneer helps to create a slightly crispy outer layer, which can enhance its texture. When you soak it afterward, the paneer retains some of that crispiness while also becoming softer, making it more enjoyable to eat.

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    Traditional Mouth Freshener

    June 13, 2024

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    July 2, 2024
  • Culinary Education,  Personal Views

    Unveiling Singapore Indian Cuisine

    I can confidently say that Singapore Indian cuisine is a vibrant blend of traditional Indian dishes from various ethnic groups, including Tamils, Punjabis, and Malayalees, harmoniously combined with local flavors and ingredients from Chinese and Malay culinary traditions. This unique fusion beautifully reflects the multicultural essence and culinary diversity of Singapore.

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    February 21, 2025

    Padrรณn peppers aka Pimientos de Padrรณn

    November 26, 2023

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    October 3, 2023
  • Culinary Education,  Ingredients,  Personal Views,  Staple

    Key To Flavorful Biryani – MEAT!

    When preparing a delicious biryani, the quality of the meat is crucial, as it significantly influences the dish's flavor and texture. Always opt for fresh meat, as freshness ensures the best flavor, tenderness, and overall texture. Look for meat with a bright color and no unpleasant odor. Purchase from reputable sources to guarantee quality and proper handling; organic or free-range options often provide better flavor and texture. A moderate fat content can enhance the meat's flavor and moisture, with well-marbled pieces (small flecks of fat) being more flavorful.

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    Indonesian Long Red Chilli

    December 6, 2023

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  • Culinary Education,  Ingredients,  Personal Views

    FOOD COLORING WITH CARE

    ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ค ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐œ๐ก ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ. ๐’๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐›๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ก๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ฆ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ -๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ.

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  • Culinary Education,  Local Eateries,  Personal Views

    Restroom Reflections

    If restrooms are dirty, it raises concerns about the kitchenโ€™s cleanliness. A clean restroom shows that management and staff care about hygiene throughout the restaurant. Health regulations require cleanliness, and failing to keep restrooms clean can hurt a restaurantโ€™s reputation and operations.

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    August 28, 2023

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    June 5, 2024

    CHEFS WEARING JEWELLERY WHILE COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD!

    November 2, 2023
  • Culinary Education,  Personal Views

    The Symbolism and Significance of Flowers in Water

    Choosing specific flowers can reflect the homeowner's personality or ethnic background, adding a personal touch to the welcome. This can foster deeper connections with guests, as the choice of flowers may spark conversations about traditions or memories.

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    Key To Flavorful Biryani – MEAT!

    March 1, 2025

    Serpentine Delight: Snake Gourd

    January 31, 2024

    Salt Mines

    June 29, 2024
  • Culinary Education,  Personal Views

    Many Don’t Cook at Home. Why?

    Some younger individuals may not have had the opportunity to learn cooking skills from family members or through formal education, leading to a lack of confidence in the kitchen.

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  • Culinary Education,  Personal Views

    What is Chatti Soru For Me?

    The gentle admonishments not to spill food on the floor serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude, respect for food, and the value of not wasting resources, especially in times of scarcity or poverty. This lesson instills a sense of responsibility and mindfulness in the children, teaching them to appreciate the food they have and to be mindful of their actions.

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  • Culinary Education,  Personal Views

    CHEFS WEARING JEWELLERY WHILE COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD!

    But have you ever considered how much dirt and germs your everyday rings, bracelets, bangles, charms, or other jewellery might harbour? A scientist friend of mine mentioned that if you examine your jewellery closely with a microscope, particularly rings, bracelets, and string talismans, you might be surprised by the dirt and bacteria you discover.

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  • Culinary Education,  Personal Views

    Shrinkflation! – Read your labels!

    You may be paying the same price for a smaller volume than you used to! Shrinkflation, is becoming very common in the food industry. Some cereal brands now contain less cereal in the same-sized box, and some fruit juices may no longer be 1000ml. It's easy to be deceived by the size of the packaging alone.

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Devagi Sanmugam

As a chef, spice curator, and author of over 20 cookbooks, my life revolves around the exquisite world of food. I am deeply passionate about experiencing food in all its formsโ€”I love to see, touch, smell, hear, and feel the ingredients that create culinary magic. Each spice tells a story, every herb evokes a memory, and the textures of food bring joy to my senses. Traveling is not just a pastime for me; it is an essential part of my journey as a culinary educator. Exploring diverse cuisines around the world allows me to expand my knowledge and understanding of food, enriching both my cooking and teaching. I revel in discovering new flavors and techniques that I can share with others, igniting their own passion for cooking. This blog is a heartfelt expression of my love for foodโ€”a platform where I can share my culinary adventures, insights, and recipes. Join me as we explore global cuisine, celebrating the beautiful and delicious experiences that food offers.

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