Malaysian Curry Puffs Recipe (Kari Puff with Chicken and Potato)

Cooked curry puffs with a bowl of chili sauce.

Curry puffs, usually called kari puff in Malaysia, are small fried pastries filled with curried potato, onion and often some chicken or egg. They’re a well-loved bakery and market snack, with a crisp shell, a soft filling and a sealed edge that keeps everything inside while they fry. This curry puff recipe uses a handmade […]

Kari Kapitan (Malaysian Nyonya Chicken Curry Recipe)

Kari kapitan Penang Nyonya chicken curry in a bowl.

Kari kapitan is a thick, aromatic Peranakan chicken curry built around a cooked spice paste rather than a sauce heavy with coconut milk. The paste coats the chicken closely and carries the flavors of chilies, lemongrass and toasted aromatics. This curry has a deeper, more concentrated flavor compared to looser coconut-based versions. The shrimp paste […]

Curry Laksa (Malaysian Curry Noodle Soup with Shrimp)

A bowl of prepared Malaysian curry laksa with coconut milk, noodles, cilantro, chilies and more

Curry laksa is a coconut-based noodle soup built around a chili paste, shrimp, aromatics and spices. The broth turns a deep orange-red once the paste cooks out, and it thickens slightly as it simmers with coconut milk. The paste needs a few minutes in oil before any liquid goes in. If you rush that step, […]

The History of British Indian Food (How Curry Took Over Britain)

Indian cuisine is really popular in the UK, but British Indian food differs from authentic Indian cuisine. While some dishes are Anglicized versions of typical Indian dishes, others are Indian takes on typical British dishes, so there is plenty of fusion. Fish and meat are cooked as curries with Indian vegetables, and yogurt, almonds and […]

How to Create Your Own Curry Recipe

Discover how to create a curry recipe. This is a 4-step guide to making curry, and you can make it as mild or as spicy as you wish. Follow the steps learning how to create your own curry recipe and you will end up with the most delicious dish. There is nothing to worry about […]

Healthy Banana and Carrot Curry

Healthy Banana and Carrot Curry

Banana and carrot curry is a great source of energy. Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest, and it is a myth you have to use lots of different ingredients to make a nice curry recipe. Take the following healthy banana and carrot curry recipe for example. The main ingredients are carrots, banana and onion, […]