moniskitchenFeb 27, 20211 min readCroissant French ToastYou're weekend brunch plans need this! Simple and gets prepped the night before. Ingredients: 4 (a day old) croissants 1/2 cup milk 1/2...
moniskitchenNov 20, 20201 min readArroz con PolloIngredients: Pollo - 1. 5 lb bone in chicken (legs/thighs or both) 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp corriander powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp chili...
moniskitchenNov 13, 20202 min readKofta butter chickenMeatball butter chicken? Yes please! This is a super speed version that doesn't require pureeing the sauce. You need a few pantry items...
moniskitchenSep 18, 20201 min readTomato tengaTomato tenga is one of my favorites! Such a simple dish made with tomatoes and delicious crispy fish. Its refreshing and honestly such a...
moniskitchenSep 17, 20202 min readDesi spiced fried chicken & Parmesan scallion waffles Sorry for the wait! I hope you make this and enjoy it as much as we do! I sure do miss NYC brunch. This isn't a terrible option to fill...
moniskitchenAug 6, 20201 min readMiso TurkeyIngredients: 1lb ground turkey (chicken or beef) 3 tbs sesame oil 1 small onion diced 4 cloves of minced garlic 1 tbs miso paste 1 1/2 -...
moniskitchenJul 30, 20201 min readChotpotiIngredients: 1 cup of dried green or yellow peas 1 medium onion 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp garlic 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp corriander 1...
moniskitchenMay 29, 20201 min readBengali Fried Rice Bhath biran is a classic dish made with leftover rice and the ultimate Bengali trifecta of onions, chili peppers and cilantro. When in...
moniskitchenMay 28, 20202 min readLobnor' PitaA yummy Bengali snack! It is a salted rice flour dough, very simple and deliciously fried. Missed my mom so I asked her for the recipe....
moniskitchenMay 22, 20202 min readShrimp Biryani Ingredients: 1 lb shirmp 2 cups aged basmati 2 medium onions sliced (divided) 1 tbs garlic paste 1 tbs ginger paste 2 plum tomatoes 1/2...
moniskitchenMay 17, 20201 min readThai Basil Chicken MeatballsHere's my take on a classic dish but with meatballs! Its easy to put together and so flavorful. Served with white jasmine rice, its's...
moniskitchenMay 16, 20202 min readMini Chocolate Chip Biscotti I used to think biscottis were too much of a hassel to even attempt. But they pair so well with coffee or tea. Couple of trials and...
moniskitchenMay 16, 20201 min readSesame ChickenSkip the take out and make this easy peasy sesame chicken. Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey 2 tbs soy sauce 2 tbs sesame seeds 2 gloves minced...
moniskitchenMay 16, 20202 min readMomma Begum's Chicken Roast I think this is one of the first special recipes Mom taught me. I used to stay up the night before Eid with her making 40-50 pieces. It's...
moniskitchenMay 16, 20202 min readFried Rice This is a go-to fried rice recipe. Not really sure what type of rice its considered. A little thai, a little chinese and a little me....
moniskitchenMay 16, 20201 min readPeach Summer Cake This is a simple cake and its very pretty. A good idea to take to an iftaar dawath or simple enjoy it at home with family. I usually...
moniskitchenMay 16, 20201 min readLamb Chop & Aloo Curry Ingredients: 2 lbs of lamb chops 2 onions garlic and ginger paste salt 1 tbs chili powder 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp...