Welcome to But First Chai blog, a place where you can find well-written small-batch recipes perfect for a family of two with great appetites. Recipes from around the globe but focused on South-Asian and Middle Eastern food. All recipes here are tried and perfected for two or three in my tiny kitchen.
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These are my tried, tested and loved-by-you recipes. It makes me super happy when you share your feedback. If you are new here, start with my Chai recipe.
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Dessert Recipes
Who is not sweet-toothed? Find desserts for small and big occasions that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Savoury Snack Recipes
I am more savoury than sweet so these are all my favourite savoury snacks! Serve them as appetizers or mid-day breakies.
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About Famidha Ashraf
I'm Famidha, a chai lover, Indian in UAE, Hooman of two cats, a Malabari who loves Tamil food and the cook cum writer behind But first Chai. He is Mr F, my husband who gets to taste whatever I cook. We eat off the couch while streaming our favourite shows with the furry boys.
Sweet Bread Bakes
Some popular sweet quick bread recipes are not just banana bread.
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Recipes that have gone through some minor or major updates.
