Ramadan Recipes – Mayakitchenette

Penang Assam Laksa Recipe

November 25, 2024

Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well. It feels like forever since I last posted. A lot has happened, but I'll try to keep it concise. Life took an unexpected turn, and I'm slowly getting back on my feet, literally. In the midst of spring cleaning for Ramadan beginning of March, an accident with a trolley led to a severe foot…

Asian Deepavali Healthy Mains Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Kerala Coconut Prawn Curry

February 9, 2024

Hello fella foodies. Today, I am paying homage to half of my origins. Kerala, nestled on the southwestern coast of India, is a land renowned for its verdant beauty and is often known as "God's Own Country," Besides being famous for Ayurveda; an ancient Indian system of medicine focused on holistic well-being Kerala is also famous for it's rejuvenating herbal treatments,…

Asian Mains Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Udang masak lemak nenas – Pineapple prawn curry

August 28, 2023

I visited my dad’s sister earlier this week. She suffered a stroke and I can’t stop thinking about her. It's a reminder that life can change in an instant. I'm praying for her recovery and hoping that she can get back to her normal life soon. While it was indeed sad, we also cherished some heartwarming moments. My father passed away…

Beverages Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Pear and Snow Fungus Dessert

August 5, 2023

Hello, foodie friends! How are you all doing, and what's new on your side of the world? As for me, not much has changed – just the same old daily ramblings. But sometimes, the comfort of routine is all we need. Today, I'm excited to share a delightful Chinese dessert that I love! This Pear and Snow Fungus Dessert is my…

Asian Deepavali Eid Mains Meat Ramadan

Lamb Curry Recipe

July 20, 2023

Did you know that Indian food was ranked as the fifth-best cuisine in the world for 2022? Indian cuisine has gained global recognition, and food like butter chicken, garlic naan, samosa, and gulab jamun are now familiar to a lot of people. Today, we will be preparing a traditional Indian dish - lamb curry. This recipe offers a delicious and aromatic…

Asian Deepavali Eid Quick and Easy Ramadan Vegetarian

Easy Butter Rice

July 15, 2023

Why do humans constantly experience a sense of dissatisfaction? In my previous post, I expressed my frustration with the excessively hot weather. However, now that it has been raining for three days, my laundry refuses to dry. Are we not designed to ever feel content? #FoodForThought . While I appreciate the rainy season, I dislike the accumulation of laundry. Even though I…

Asian Mains Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood

Nasi Goreng Kerabu Recipe

July 6, 2023

Hello, my dear friends! I hope you're all doing well. As for me, I'm hanging in there, although the weather has been quite unpleasant lately. Spending time in the kitchen feels like being in a sauna, and I'm not exaggerating. Despite the heat, I find myself frequently cooking up a storm in the kitchen, occasionally muttering, "Oh, it's so hot!"…

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15 Delicious Ramadan Recipes

March 22, 2023

Greetings everyone! I have been pretty caught up for the past few weeks, thus the lack of posts on the blog. Nevertheless, I am excited to be sharing new recipes that would ease your preparations during Ramadan, InsyaAllah! As I am typing this, we would be ushering Ramadan in 2 days. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and…

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Daging Masak Hitam Recipe

October 4, 2022

Today we are cooking Beef Cooked Black. I am sure it sounds as weird to you as how it was strange for me to type that. Well, it is the literal translation of the name of the recipe I am sharing today, Daging Masak Hitam. It is a popular dish in states like Sarawak and Perak in Malaysia and has…

Deepavali Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Vermicelli Kheer – Semiya Payasam

September 25, 2022

Do you guys have some customary traditional food that you prepare only on special occasions or festivals? Let's say, maybe a specific pie that your mom bakes only during Christmas. Basically, food that makes its appearance only once or twice a year. My family has two things I would say. Mom used to make them every Eid and now she has…