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Pad Thai (ผัดไทย)

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Thai

Authentic Pad Thai (ผัดไทย) stir-fried noodles with shrimp, eggs, bean sprouts, and a tangy tamarind-based sauce, topped with crushed peanuts...

Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse🍓

Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chilling time)

American

A luscious and creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse, blending fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and whipped cream for a light and airy...

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Crostini

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Italian

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Crostini is a delightful Italian-inspired appetizer featuring crispy toasted baguette slices topped with creamy goat cheese.

Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce

Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes

French

Indulge in a romantic dinner with this Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce. A perfectly seared tenderloin topped with a...

Grilled Chicken with Saffron Rice

Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes

Arabian

Juicy grilled chicken seasoned with warm spices, paired with fragrant saffron-infused basmati rice, creates a delicious and aromatic Middle Eastern-inspired...

Garlic Butter Shrimp 🍤🧄🧈🌿

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

American

A delicious and easy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, with a...

Chicken Cheese Pasta

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Chicken

A deliciously creamy and cheesy baked pasta dish featuring tender chicken, a rich cheese sauce, and a golden, bubbly topping.

Cedar Plank Salmon

Cooking Time: 25–30 minutes

Fish
Salmon

American

A smoky and flavorful salmon dish, grilled or baked on a cedar plank with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect...

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Tharid is a traditional Arabian dish, often associated with Middle Eastern cuisine and Islamic culture. It consists of meat stew served over pieces of bread, allowing the bread to soak up the flavorful broth. It was reportedly one of Prophet Muhammad’s favorite dishes.

Tharid (Arabic Bread and Meat Stew)

Tom Yum Goong (ต้มยำกุ้ง) is a fragrant, spicy Thai soup made with prawns, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chili. It's a perfect balance of sour, spicy, and savory flavors, ideal for anyone craving authentic Thai cuisine.

Pad Thai (ผัดไทย)

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A classic Kerala-style dish featuring tender pork cooked with a medley of aromatic spices and roasted in coconut oil. This flavorful and spicy fry is perfect to pair with rice, Kerala parotta, or appam, making it a must-try for lovers of bold and authentic flavors.

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Welcome to Pungu’s Kitchen! I’m Anju Mahesh, the creative mind and passionate cook behind this blog. Originally hailing from the beautiful state of Kerala in India, I now reside in the UAE.
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Tharid (Arabic Bread and Meat Stew)

Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Arabian

Tharid is a traditional Arabian dish, often associated with Middle Eastern cuisine and Islamic culture. It consists of meat stew...

Tom Yum Goong (ต้มยำกุ้ง)

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Thai

Tom Yum Goong (ต้มยำกุ้ง) is a fragrant, spicy Thai soup made with prawns, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chili....

Pad Thai (ผัดไทย)

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Thai

Authentic Pad Thai (ผัดไทย) stir-fried noodles with shrimp, eggs, bean sprouts, and a tangy tamarind-based sauce, topped with crushed peanuts and lime. A deliciously balanced Thai dish!

Moo Krob (Thai Crispy Pork Belly)

Cooking Time: 5 hours (including drying time)

Thai

Moo Krob (หมูกรอบ) is a Thai-style crispy pork belly dish that is popular in various stir-fries and as a standalone dish. The secret to perfect Moo Krob lies in achieving...

Honey Nut Greek Yogurt Parfait

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

A creamy, flavorful Greek yogurt parfait layered with sweet honey, crunchy nuts, and nutrient-packed seeds, topped with fresh berries for...

Eggs with Avocado🥑& Wheat Toast

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

A simple and nutritious breakfast with mashed avocado on whole wheat toast, topped with eggs. Perfect for a quick, healthy...

Oats Porridge with Fruits & Nuts

Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes

Start your day with a healthy and satisfying bowl of Oats Porridge with Fruits and Nuts. This wholesome recipe combines creamy rolled oats cooked in milk or water, topped with...

Vegetable Korma 🥕🌱🍅

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Indian

A rich and creamy vegetable korma made with a variety of vegetables, yogurt, and aromatic spices. Perfect for pairing with naan or rice.

Kerala Parotta

Cooking Time: 40-45 minutes

Indian

Kerala Parotta is one of those indulgent dishes that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This crispy, flaky,...

Mutton & Potato Curry

Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (if using a pressure cooker) or 1 hour 30 minutes (if cooking in a pan)

Indian

A rich and flavorful Kerala-Style Mutton and Potato Curry, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, tender mutton, and creamy coconut milk. Perfectly...

Kadala (Black Chickpeas) Curry

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Indian

Kadala Curry is a flavorful South Indian dish made with black chickpeas cooked in a spiced coconut-based gravy. It pairs perfectly with puttu, appam, dosa, or rice, making it a...

Mutton Stew

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Indian

A flavorful and mildly spiced Mutton Stew made with tender mutton, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. This creamy and delicious dish pairs perfectly with appam, idiyappam, dosa, or steamed rice.

Arikkadukka (Stuffed Mussels)

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Indian

Arikkadukka (Stuffed Mussels) is a delicious Malabar delicacy where fresh mussels are stuffed with a rice-flour mixture, steamed, and then...

Kozhi Ada (Chicken Filled Pastries)

Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes

Indian

Kozhi Ada is a crispy Malabar snack filled with a spiced chicken mixture. This deep-fried delight is perfect for iftar...

Erachi Pathiri (Meat Filled Pastry)

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Indian

Erachi Pathiri is a traditional Malabar delicacy featuring crispy layered pastry filled with spiced minced meat. This deep-fried treat is popular during Ramadan and special occasions, offering a perfect balance...

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Vattayappam (Steamed Rice Cake)

Cooking Time: 11-14 hours (including soaking & fermentation)

Indian

Vattayappam is a soft and spongy steamed rice cake from Kerala, made with fermented rice batter, coconut, and mild sweetness. Perfect as a tea-time snack or dessert, it's a popular...