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A lesson in pulses—passed down by a grandfather
Mochai karuvadu kuzhambu (Field beans & salted fish curry)
Indian-spiced tofu
Cashew chicken kurma
Vangi bhath (Eggplant & lentil spiced rice)
Green beans poriyal
A guide to Deepavali snacks
Mutton varuval
Luncheon meat masala
Simple tomato soup
Aloo mutton keema
Sweet mango chutney
Creamy spicy chicken curry
Pumpkin masala
Ponggal rice
Shukto
Fenugreek fish sambal
A lesson in pulses—passed down by a grandfather

A lesson in pulses—passed down by a grandfather

How this writer’s Ceylonese grandfather taught his multi-lingual grandkids valuable lessons about the complex world of legumes.

Mochai karuvadu kuzhambu (Field beans & salted fish curry)

Mochai karuvadu kuzhambu (Field beans & salted fish curry)

A deeply savoury curry found in many South Indian and Ceylonese homes.

Indian-spiced tofu

Indian-spiced tofu

Give tofu some extra love with a healthy dose of warm spices and plenty of complementary textures.

Cashew chicken kurma

Cashew chicken kurma

A mild, gently spiced curry thickened with cashews and fresh coconut.

Vangi bhath (Eggplant & lentil spiced rice)

Vangi bhath (Eggplant & lentil spiced rice)

A wholesome one-bowl meal for special occasions or just because, packed with flavourful spices and hefty vegetables.

Green beans poriyal

Green beans poriyal

A quick vegetable stir-fry with the classic savoury spices of an Indian kitchen.

A guide to Deepavali snacks

A guide to Deepavali snacks

Learn about the many sweet and salty snacks commonly devoured during the festive season. Illustrations by Veshalini Naidu.

Mutton varuval

Mutton varuval

A deep, dark, complex mutton dish to impress your guests on festive occasions.

Luncheon meat masala

Luncheon meat masala

Turn a can of luncheon meat into a spicy dish, a perfect pantry meal to cook before grocery runs.

Simple tomato soup

Simple tomato soup

Zhuzh up your everyday tomato soup with spices and raisins for a flavoursome lunch.

Aloo mutton keema

Aloo mutton keema

A versatile minced meat sauce that can be paired with your carb of choice for a complete meal or even a quick snack.

Sweet mango chutney

Sweet mango chutney

Unlike many other chutneys popular in the Malaysian-Indian repertoire, this one veers sweet and makes for a great snack on its own.

Creamy spicy chicken curry

Creamy spicy chicken curry

This version of Malaysian-Indian chicken curry uses store-bought curry powder such as Baba’s, but is taken up a notch with extra spices.

Pumpkin masala

Pumpkin masala

A subtly spiced and hearty side dish, unfussy enough for a weeknight. 

Ponggal rice

Ponggal rice

Made with fresh rice of the first harvest at the end of the winter solstice, this is offered to gods & goddesses before family & friends.

Shukto

Shukto

Leela’s late mother was the family’s ‘culinary comforter’, and taught her how to make this vegetable dish. Complex in flavour, this recipe takes no shortcuts.

Fenugreek fish sambal

Fenugreek fish sambal

The star of this dish is fenugreek, along with the freshest fish possible.

 
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