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Fish in Soy Sauce gravy

Fish in Soy Sauce gravy

This is a yummy fish cooked in sweet soy sauce that is to be eaten with plain white rice and mixed vegetables or omlette.

Padma Priya Manikam
Nov 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
3321 views
Egg Gravy

Egg Gravy

A simple and quick dish to whip-up on the days you have run out of ideas to cook!

Padma Priya Manikam
Sep 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
11498 views
Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak

This is an all time favourite Malaysian dish. It is commonly eaten for breakfast but works fine for lunch or dinner. Nasi means rice and lemak is…

Padma Priya Manikam
Jan 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
3964 views
Malaysian-Indian style Chicken Curry

Malaysian-Indian style Chicken Curry

This is fairly spicy curry that goes well with plain rice/biryani and all types of bread…

Padma Priya Manikam
Nov 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
4297 views
Dhania Chicken (coriander/cilantro chicken)

Dhania Chicken (coriander/cilantro chicken)

This is a really subtle chicken dish that is full of coriander flavour that I found posted in seriouseats.com…

Padma Priya Manikam
Dec 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
5490 views
Malaysian Style Fish Curry

Malaysian Style Fish Curry

I had previously shared Marathi and Bengali style fish curry recipes. Today, I am sticking to my roots and sharing a recipe taught by my mother. The…

Padma Priya Manikam
Feb 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2380 views
BBQ Roast Chicken

BBQ Roast Chicken

This is a simple and delicious roast you can have with your family on a cold night. I usually make a mash or roasted potatoes with carrot but this…

Padma Priya Manikam
Mar 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2463 views
Honey Chicken Sambal

Honey Chicken Sambal

This is a sweet chicken sambal dish that goes well with tomato rice which is quite commonly eaten in Malaysian homes mainly during functions. Sambal…

Padma Priya Manikam
Nov 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
2310 views
Marathi Style Fish Curry

Marathi Style Fish Curry

This fish curry recipe was passed to me by mother in law. It is a method from Maharasthra a state in India that uses grated coconut as the main…

Padma Priya Manikam
Dec 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
7521 views
Marinated Lamb Chops with Garlic Fried Potatoes

Marinated Lamb Chops with Garlic Fried Potatoes

The lamb chops has simple flavours but really delicious accompanied by the garlic fried potatoes and salad. I…

Padma Priya Manikam
Mar 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
1482 views
Tomato Rice (Nasi Tomato)

Tomato Rice (Nasi Tomato)

Easy to make tomato rice that goes well with my honey chicken sambal or egg sambal. This rice is made in a rice cooker but pressure cooker should be…

Padma Priya Manikam
Nov 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
8941 views
Soya Chunks Biryani

Soya Chunks Biryani

This is a nutritious vegetarian biryani that is fast and simple to make. Soya chunks are easily available in Indian grocery stores and needs to be…

Padma Priya Manikam
Jan 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
1777 views
Kway Teow Goreng (fried flat rice noodles)

Kway Teow Goreng (fried flat rice noodles)

This is another favourite Malaysian noodles that is enjoyed for breakfast or dinner/supper. These flat rice…

Padma Priya Manikam
May 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
1826 views
Paneer and Mix-Vege Curry

Paneer and Mix-Vege Curry

I have been a vegetarian for this last two weeks and wanted to cook something healthy and wholesome. I wanted it to be a simple one-pot vegetable…

Padma Priya Manikam
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
1295 views
Pav Bhaji (Buttered Buns with Mash Vegetables)

Pav Bhaji (Buttered Buns with Mash Vegetables)

If you cannot get your kids to eat their vegetables, hopefully this dish can change their mind. It is easy to…

Padma Priya Manikam
Nov 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1641 views