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HOME  MADE NAAN BREAD Naan is an amazing traditional flat bread from India. It's so soft , pillowy and full of lovely brown blisters. Traditionally,  they are cooked in a very hot tandoor oven. My naan recipe is made on a stove top using a cast iron skillet. And trust me it's just as good. Here's how I make it. INGREDIENTS : •2 tsp dry instant yeast •1/2 cup warm water •1 tsp sugar •2 1/2 cup all purpose flour •1/2 tsp salt •1/4 cup vegetable oil  •1/3 cup plain yogurt •1 egg (beaten) *extra flour or a little water in case you     need it *different types of flour at room temperature require different amount of liquid. Always adjust accordingly . METHOD: 1. Mix yeast, warm water and sugar. Leave to become frothy. 2. In a bowl, sieve in flour, salt ,yogurt, oil and eggs. Mix till combined. 3. Pour in yeast and mix together 4. Transfer the dough to a work surface. Continue kneading for another 20 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and soft. 5. Form the dough to a big b

CRAB CURRY When I was growing up, one of my favourite meals that my mom used to make was crab curry. The sweetness of the crab when contrasted with the gentle spice of the curry makes it absolutely divine. Coconut milk is used in this curry. It is cooked with the crab to the point where the coconut milk splits and the oil seperates from the milk. My mom would usually serve it with home made naan to soak up all of that goodness.  One of my fondest memories is bonding with my parents and sister as we ate this dish so I wanted to recreate this for my family as well . I wanted to give them the wonderful memories that I had growing up. It's probably no surprise that my kids love this dish too! This recipe is an updated version of my mom's and I hope you enjoy it as well!   INGREDIENTS : •2 kg blue sea crab •1 cinammon stick •4 cloves •2 star anise •4 cardamon •1 daun pandan •4 stalks curry leaf •12 shallots •1 big onion •4 cloves of garlic(pound) •2 inch ginger(pound) •