#recipes

Don’t be scared of phyllo I generally do not bake, I’m petrified of all the weighing, measuring, timing and precision that it involves. I feel much more comfortable ...

Traditional Kerala Egg Stew (Mutta Ishtew) Let me introduce you to the humblest and tastiest of curries, made with boiled eggs. The thick yolk of boiled eggs combined with the ...

A trip to Thailand Green chicken curry 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion (white or red), finely chopped 2 tablespoons green curry paste (see below) 400g milk or coconut cream 500g chicken thighs ...

Vegan mains Vegetable and soya mince soup 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 medium white onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 inches of fresh ginger, diced 1/2 teaspoon of thyme 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon ...

Inspired by visits to Asia, RODDY DAMALIS puts a spin on strong Asian tastes Much of my inspiration has come from my travels. I’m privileged enough to have visited ...

Fig and Almond Cake With Orange Blossom Yogurt When they are in season I use fresh figs, but if they’re not I use the soft organic ones instead. 200g ...

An ode to South Indian curd rice An ode to good-old Curd Rice or Thayir Saadham or Choru Saadham (Thayir is curd or yoghurt, Choru or Saadham is rice). Eating ...

Brownies with Peanut Butter, Cream Cheese, Banana and Biscuit Chocolate mixture 100g unsalted butter 200g chocolate couverture 150g brown sugar 3 medium eggs 1/2 sachet vanilla 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt 150g all-purpose flour ...

Dine in style without thinking about your waistline says RODDY DAMALIS Growing up in South Africa in the 80s and 90s, going out to a restaurant meant, more often than ...

Vegan mains for supper Indian potato and cabbage curry 1 medium white cabbage, sliced 2 potatoes medium sized, cubed 3 tablespoons of olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely diced 2...

Time for tea Fig and Orange Muffins Figs are my favourite fruit and I love using them in sweet and savoury dishes. These spicy little muffins are wonderful for breakfast ...

South Indian staple Lemon Rice Who doesn’t like rice? I can say that no Indian can actually get through life without rice. Lemon Rice is a staple in most ...

A taste of Spain Seafood paella 400ml hot vegetable broth 1g saffron 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika 125g ...

Delicious chicken dishes for when you are in a hurry The holidays are over and the effort is now focused on getting the kids and ourselves back into the routine. ...

Simple vegan mains Cream of Broccoli Soup 1 large head of broccoli 4 stalks of celery 2 cloves of garlic 1 large white onion 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan salt Pinch of ...

Impressive main in a trice Onion, Pepper, Feta and Pomegranate Tart This dish is easy to throw together and so impressive on the table 5 large onions, sliced 50g butter 4 tbsp ...

Don’t be put off cooking octopus at homes says RODDY DAMALIS, it really is easier than you think Octopus… another one of those products that we rather order in ...

Ulli Theeyal and the story of Onam This week Kerala celebrates Onam, the harvest festival, dedicated to the return of the mythical story of King Mahabali. If there ever is ...

Veggie twist on Tex Mex classic Vegetarian Burrito with red pepper 4 large tortillas Red peppers grilled or red peppers Tomato sauce ‘Pico de gallo’ (see below) Mexican Rice (see below) ...

Take the heat off with refreshing salad Make the most out of the summer and watermelon season says RODDY DAMALIS I have lived on our beautiful island for over 20 years, ...

Sweet vegan treats Healthy Biscuits 3 small Cyprus bananas, mashed 1 pinch of iodised sea salt 1 drop of vanilla extract 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1/3 cup of Date syrup* 2 tablespoons of almond milk 1/2 ...

Summer in Cyprus! The recipe for enjoying the island comes alive when you have to show its high points to visitors says RODDY DAMALIS Today, I don’t have a ...

Indian dish to suit all tastes Green Chicken Curry 3/4 cup yoghurt 1 cup coriander leaves 1 cup mint leaves 2 green chillies or according to spice tolerance 4 tablespoons ghee 500g boneless chicken cut ...

Time for the BBQ Grilled Shrimp and Salmon with Ginger and Soy Sauce For shrimps 500g shrimp 16-20 with tail Juice and zest of a lime 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon ...