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Category:Langkawi

Langkawi

D’Grill Seafood Restaurant: Beachside Dining

The ambiance in Malaysia’s Langkawi island is laid-back, lazy, relaxed, humid, and friendly. Afternoons are mostly quiet, with people either napping, reading, or relaxing by the beach or pool, waiting for the weather to cool down later in the evening….

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Aseana Resort & Spa

Langkawi—an archipelago made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast—is surrounded by turquoise sea, while the interior of the main island is a mixture of picturesque paddy fields and jungle-clad hills. Most visitors look for hotels or resorts by…

  • December 29, 2016
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Tips from Our Langkawi Cable Car and Sky Bridge Experience

“I think we’re going the wrong way.” The midday sun shines brightly on a nice and warm day. There are a few scattered clouds but, thankfully, no signs of rain. The roads are empty, probably because it’s a weekday, and…

  • December 27, 2016
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Mangrove Tour, Feeding the Eagles & Floating Restaurants

Langkawi’s cozy airport houses several companies that offer cars for rent as well as tours. I highly suggest renting a car, specially if you’re visiting the island with your family. It gives you the freedom and convenience to move around…

  • November 28, 2016
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Telaga Seafood Restaurant: Fresh Grilled Fish, Good Customer Service

When the planned lunch at Seashells Restaurant did not work out—because they do not have fish available—we turn the car around and head back to Pantai Cenang, which is the busiest beach town on Langkawi Island. Randomly peeking through the restaurants…

  • November 22, 2016
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Dinner in a Rice Paddy: Seashells Restaurant, Langkawi

A popular vlogger on Youtube sang praises about Seashells restaurant, and each morsel entering his mouth resulted in a delightful bliss with him closing his eyes and cherishing the bite as if a gift from heaven. I was sold. No matter what…

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Langkawi Cable Car

The forest below is lush and beautiful, and out to your right you’ll see the Seven Wells Waterfalls.  Further along to your left you’ll see another attractive waterfall. On clear days you’ll even see the beach and the Skybridge. All these spectacular…

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Moved to Hyderabad in 2020.
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Chicken daleem with cashew and boiled egg, Hyderab Chicken daleem with cashew and boiled egg, Hyderabadi style.

This is originally an Arabic dish, made with meat, ghee, wheat, rice and whole pulses. It is said to have come to Hyderabad during the Mughal period via Iran and Afghanistan.

Daleem is traditionally prepared in 'Bhattis' or brick-and-mud ovens, during Ramadan. It is a slow-cooked delicacy, often cooked for 7-8 hours and is done on firewood.

Around 2,000 restaurants and hotels across Hyderabad usually prepare and sell daleem of different varieties during Ramadan, and people look forward to this months before Ramadan. However due to the ongoing lockdown, the only daleem available this year is homemade.
You’d be surprised to know what the original Rus You’d be surprised to know what the original Russian salad recipe by Chef Olivier contained.

It had fillet of boiled hazel grouses (I had to Google to see how they looked), boiled veal tongue, and black caviar among other ingredients.

We desi folks have our own version, of course. I’ve even seen someone sprinkle chat masala!

The Russian salad I made today had potatoes, peas, corn, carrots, apples, pineapple, and grapes. I mixed mayonnaise and cream, then seasoned with salt and pepper.

It turned out really good.

What’s your Russian salad recipe?
This is the syrup that has been adding depth to Pe This is the syrup that has been adding depth to Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries.

Pomegranate molasses, or Dibs Rumman in Arabic, is simply pomegranate juice that is reduced to about a quarter of its initial volume.

The thick, deeply red syrup has an intensely rich, fruity, sweet-tart flavor with underlying dark bitter notes. It pairs surprisingly well with salads and savory dishes, especially grilled meats.

I’ve gone the traditional way and squeezed the juice out of pomegranate arils. This gives a brighter, more radiant red color when compared to pomegranate molasses made with store-bought juice.

Also, keep a close watch while simmering the molasses, especially after 40 minutes or so, or it will end up very hard.

Now I’m excited to find ways on how to use this syrup! Any suggestions?
I haven’t been baking for a few months now. Turn I haven’t been baking for a few months now. Turned the oven on today only to find that the flame was going crazy and the temperature was all over the place. But @hooknweavebysabiha, @sumaiya_2110 and I were determined.

And in the end, we have warm, delicious homemade chocolate banana bread with toasted almonds!

#QuarantineDayWhatever
Do you love hummus? I feel like it’s one of the Do you love hummus? I feel like it’s one of the best dips in the world!

I am yet to find good hummus here in Hyderabad - the kind one finds in middle eastern restaurants.

Good thing hummus is super easy to make at home!

Please swipe left for the recipe, including how to make your own tahini paste with only 2 ingredients, and also for tips to help you make your own creamy hummus at home.

Don’t forget to bookmark or share this post ❤️
Identify this snack. When you visit India (please Identify this snack.

When you visit India (please wait until travel restrictions are off and it’s safe), don’t leave without having tried this.
Finally, the perfect classic tiramisu (without the Finally, the perfect classic tiramisu (without the alcohol) in Hyderabad!

Tiramisu is probably the most commonly made and copied of all Italian desserts. It’s light, fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth!

It’s my all-time, most favourite-test dessert ever, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have tasted authentic tiramisu created by talented Italian chefs in Dubai.

Imagine my joy when I found tiramisu that’s similar to that here in Hyderabad! Yes, the coffee could have been stronger, but it’s so good regardless.

What’s your favourite tiramisu place?

📍@feranoz_hyd
What’s your secret to making your favourite panc What’s your secret to making your favourite pancakes?

Did you know that the oldest pancake recipe comes from an English cookery book, 1954 edition? It’s quite richer than the recipe we use these days. They suggest adding 3 tbsp of ale, ‘copious’ amounts of sugar, cinnamon, and ginger.

Swipe left to see some of the steps I take to make fluffy, soft pancakes that the family loves.

Also, did you know mascarpone cheese on the side goes so well with pancakes?

I’d love to learn more from you!
That guy in the opposite train (holding a green fl That guy in the opposite train (holding a green flag to let our train pass) appears to be unfazed by us taking photos. It’s just a typical day for him.

This is our train from Vizag to Araku. Seriously, if you’re ever traveling this route, ditch the air-conditioned cars (the cloudy glass windows ensure zero chances of getting good photos).
How’s the pandemic situation like where you live How’s the pandemic situation like where you live?

While Hyderabad has been open for business and regular life (except schools and parks) since the beginning of June, it’s not entirely good news for us.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise and most people aren’t following safety measures, like wearing masks properly, physical-distancing, etc.

However, several markets have voluntarily closed in the city due to the rising cases. The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association decided to close the Begum Bazaar, the largest in the city, from June 28 till July 5.

I also read that a medical team sent by the central government has arrived in the city today, to access the situation here.

So yeah, we’re still far from normal. But things will get better Inshaa’Allah.
Do you agree that food tastes better outdoors? Pro Do you agree that food tastes better outdoors? Probably something to do with fresh air and nature.

The flask pictured in this post is 4 years old. We bought it in Dubai, and it has been a constant picnic companion since.

Everyone in the family loves tea. Not the weak, bland, tea-bag-in-hot-water fiddle-faddle, but properly brewed karak chai. Therefore we make tea at home and take it with us on picnics or long drives.

This picture is taken on a recent drive out of town. An aunt packed us lunch and we made tea. Along the way, we found a nice spot under a tree and had lemon rice, rotis and gosht ka achaar.

It doesn’t even matter how simple your meal may be. Eating outdoors make any type of food taste more delicious.

What is your favourite picnic food?
It’s their reflection that caught my eye. While It’s their reflection that caught my eye.

While some beaches of Vizag are crowded and, quite unfortunately, dirty, there are some that are clean and peaceful.

Saw these girls walking and noticed their reflection on the shallow water. It rained in the morning so we thought our trip to the beach would be canceled. Fortunately the sun shone and we made it.
Is it wrong to enjoy the day when others are hurti Is it wrong to enjoy the day when others are hurting?

Eid is a celebration that I like to think of as a reward for fasting for an entire month of Ramadan. And all my memories of Eid are filled with joy, laughter, family gatherings, Eidi, and Sheer Khurma.

This year, Muslims around the world experienced a different kind of Eid. Given the current pandemic situation, we couldn’t go out to offer the mandatory congregational prayer, for example. We prayed at home instead.

There are so many COVID-19 related deaths worldwide. There are natural calamities. In India, we have a list of issues that leaves so many people hurt and frustrated. In Karachi, a plane which had 99 people aboard, crashed into a crowded residential district after twice trying to land at the airport.

Recently, I’ve taken a few days off social media because I felt overwhelmed with everything that’s going on.

Then comes Eid. To celebrate or not? Is it wrong to enjoy the day when others are hurting?

Then I look at my family, the people I love and cherish. There’s @masoodxb’s grandmother. She’s almost 90 and is bedridden.

Life is uncertain. The current situation reminds us of this every day. This is why I celebrate Eid.

I celebrate Eid as a way to be grateful for what I’m blessed with, to bring the family together and create happy memories to cherish ... because problems will always exist and life is uncertain.

So we make Sheer Khurma on Eid day, a tradition that goes back several generations. This rich vermicelli milk pudding not only evokes so many happy memories, but also reassures me that everything is going to be alright Inshaa’Allah.

Lots of love and prayers, from my family to yours.
Thai Milk Bubble Tea by @bubblerecap The chewy, Thai Milk Bubble Tea by @bubblerecap 

The chewy, addictive texture of the tapioca balls and the sweet, creaminess of the milky tea. My bubble tea cravings thoroughly satisfied! 

Did you know that bubble tea originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s at a small tea stand?

What’s your favourite bubble tea flavour?
If you’re a jalebi lover, I found just the perfe If you’re a jalebi lover, I found just the perfect recipe for you! It’s better than store-bought ones because a) you can totally control the level of sweetness, and b) you really don’t know when the sweet shops are going to reopen 😁

Let me know and I’ll send you the link to the recipe. It’s simple and requires few ingredients!
Mango, cream and a light pastry - perfect for the Mango, cream and a light pastry - perfect for the mango season.

The mango choux (pronounced ‘shoo’) is light and not too sweet. Plus points for how pretty this looks! It was a bit of a struggle to eat it with the wooden spoon that was provided (a fork would have been better).

But the struggle was worth it with this pastry!

📍 @feranoz_hyd
When authorities deem bakeries ‘non-essential’ When authorities deem bakeries ‘non-essential’ and close them down, is when I feel the need of bread in my life even more.

Of all things baking related, bread intimidates me the most. It’s because one needs to take so many factors into consideration in order to make decent bread. One tiny mistake, and the end result suffers drastically.

Fortunately, these pav (dinner rolls) turn out well. Not bakery-perfect, but good enough. If you have bread-making related questions, please reach out to my expert friend @didipaterno 🍞
Ragi cookies made with @wildberryorganics organic Ragi cookies made with @wildberryorganics organic cookie mix.

I ordered the cookie mix a few days ago, and have gotten around to baking them today.

The cookie mix comes in a glass jar, and the packaging is plastic-free. There’s a little pamphlet inside with easy-to-follow instructions.

All I needed was a bowl, 2 measuring spoons, a baking tray, and a cooling rack. How convenient is that!

The cookie mix is made up of ragi (or finger millet), cocoa, coconut, almond, and sugar. To make it vegan, chia seeds is used as a substitute for egg.

They taste really good, like chocolate cookies with a hint of coconut and almonds. I don’t think I can taste the ragi. They have a light crunch and are perfectly chewy.

This is, undoubtedly, the easiest cookies I’ve ever baked! Even if it’s your first time baking, you can’t go wrong with this.
Chicken Hakka Noodles by @makskitchenhyd Do you k Chicken Hakka Noodles by @makskitchenhyd

Do you know why it’s called Hakka?

Hakka people are Chinese subgroup whose ancestral home are chiefly in the Hakka-speaking provincial areas in China and Taiwan.

The Hakka cuisine is marked by its emphasis on the texture of food rather than the flavour, so they’re known to be masters of stewing, braising and roasting meat.

But what about Hakka noddles?

Well, that originated in Calcutta (Kolkata). Not sure why it’s specifically called ‘Hakka’. In any case, this Indian Hakka noodles are toss-fried (while Chow mein is stir-fried?).

What’s your opinion on this desi-fied noodles? I can say one thing … they do taste good 👌🏼
An old structure within Deccan Park, Hyderabad. Th An old structure within Deccan Park, Hyderabad. This park has been embroiled in controversies and legal battles for almost 15 years.

There were court cases related to the land’s ownership, there was also dispute over what the park should be named, then some argued it was too close to the historically-significant 400+ year old Qutb Shahi Tombs.

Finally in July 2017, Deccan Park was inaugurated and officially open to public. My favourite spot is the top of the hill, where you can see a section of the city in the distance, the domes of Qutb Shahi tombs, and even the Golconda Fort (used to be a trade centre of large diamonds).
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