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Fluffy Pancake Recipe

My kids simply love their weekend pancake treat! Here’s a simple and foolproof recipe to achieve the perfect stack of fluffy pancakes. Ingredients - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 tablespoon white sugar - 1 1/4 cups milk - 1 egg - 3 tablespoons butter, melted - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Cooking spray or additional butter for the pan Instructions 1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Sifting the ingredients helps to aerate the flour, making the pancakes lighter and fluffier. 2. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract .  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy – overmixing can result in tough pancakes. 4. Heat a griddle or a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or a small amount of
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Home Cooking with Love

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to fall into the habit of relying on takeout or pre-packaged meals. However, there's something truly special about preparing a meal from scratch and sharing it with your loved ones. Home cooking is not just about putting food on the table; it's about infusing every dish with love and care. Here's why cooking at home for your family is so meaningful and how you can make it a cherished part of your routine. The Heartfelt Benefits of Home Cooking Healthier Meals : When you cook at home, you have full control over the ingredients you use. This means you can choose fresh, wholesome ingredients and avoid preservatives and additives. You can cater to your family's dietary needs and preferences, ensuring everyone eats healthily. Your kids indirectly learn how to make healthy choices too! Family Bonding : Cooking together or even just eating a homemade meal fosters family bonding. It creates opportunities to talk, laugh, and share y
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Home Style Tandoori Chicken - Simple & Fuss Free!

Tandoori chicken is one of the most beloved and well-known dishes in Indian cuisine. It is a relatively healthy dish, especially when compared to other fried or heavily sauced preparations. This flavorful and aromatic dish features chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices, then cooked in a traditional clay oven known as a tandoor. At home, I cook this in the oven and it is still as flavorful. With the right marinade, its hard to get this dish wrong.  Ingredients For the Marinade: 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece ginger, grated 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon paprika (for color) 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For the Chicken: 2 pounds chicken (bone-in pieces like drumsticks, thighs, or a whole chicken cut into pieces) Lemon wedges, for serving Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Slice
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Spicy Spaghetti with Clams

This is an easy but high in flavor spaghetti recipe. The clams are the star and they bring a beautiful richness to this dish.  Ingredients: 500g spaghetti 1kg fresh clams, scrubbed clean 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Lemon wedges, for serving Instructions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. 3. Add the clams to the skillet (make sure to scrub the clams thoroughly before cooking to remove any sand or grit) and pour in the white wine. Increase the heat to high and cover the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the clams open. Discard a
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Shallow Fried Crispy Prawns

  Here's a simple and delicious prawn recipe that you can try at home. Kids are sure to love it! Ingredients: - 500g large prawns, deveined - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon garlic, grated  - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon paprika - Vegetable oil for shallow frying - Lemon wedges (for serving) - Coriander leaves (for garnishing) Instructions: 1. Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. 2. In a large bowl, mix oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. 3. Add the prawns in and let it marinate in the mixture for 10-15 minutes.  3. Pour some vegetable oil into a skillet and heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). 4. Add prawns into the hot oil, a few at a time, to avoid overcrowding. Fry the prawns for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Turn them halfway through if necessary.  5. Use a slotted spoon to remove the prawns from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. 6. Serve the crispy fried praw
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Spicy Squid Peratal

This dish is a delightful combination of aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and perfectly cooked squid, making it a standout on any dinner table. It complements rasam or sambar very well. Try it! Ingredients: - 500g squid, cleaned and cut into rings - 1 potato, cubed - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 1 large onion, finely chopped - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste - 2 green chilies, sliced - 2 tomatoes, finely chopped - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon red chili powder - 1 teaspoon coriander powder - 1 teaspoon fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon mustard seeds - 1 sprig curry leaves - Salt to taste - Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: 1. Clean the squid thoroughly and cut it into rings. Set aside. 2. In a heavy-bottomed pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the fennel seeds and curry leaves, and let them sizzle for a few seconds. 3. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown. Add the
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Pallipalayam Chicken

You will not believe how a simple recipe with just a few ingredients can result in such a flavorful dish. It's a staple in our weekly menu now!   Ingredients:   - 1/2kg chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces - 1 cup shallots, finely sliced - 10-12 dried red chilies - 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste - 2 sprigs curry leaves - 1 teaspoon fennel seeds - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder - Salt to taste - 2-3 tablespoons sesame oil Instructions: 1. In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with turmeric powder and salt. Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes. 2. In a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai , heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the fennel seeds and let them sizzle. 3. Add the sliced shallots and sauté until they turn translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and dried red chilies, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the chilies are slightly crispy. 4. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken with the aromatic mixture. Cook the chicken on medium
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Pandan Chicken

Ingredients: - 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces - 20-25 pandan leaves - 3 tablespoons soy sauce - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon fish sauce - 1 tablespoon sugar - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon white pepper - 1 tablespoon sesame oil - Cooking oil for frying   Instructions: 1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, white pepper, and sesame oil until well combined. 2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat each piece. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for better flavor. 3. Take a piece of chicken and place it in the center of a pandan leaf. Wrap the pandan leaf around the chicken to form a neat parcel. Secure the parcel with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat the process until all the chicken pieces are wrapped. 4. In a deep pan or wok, heat enough cooking oil over medium-high heat for deep-frying. 5. Carefully place the wrapped chi
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