Chelli Cooks

Sugee Cake

2010-08-20T07:51:00.000-07:00

My aunt explained to me that the sugee cake has Ceylonese origins and was concocted up by the Burghers of Ceylon. It's a really nutty, buttery and wholesome cake. The ingredients include butter, semolina and almonds. So yum!

National Day Cake

2010-08-17T01:20:00.000-07:00

My Aunt patriotically made a National Day Cake for a charity event so it was eggless. But then even her vegan eggless cakes are divine.

Cupcakes for Her Pink Party

2010-07-26T22:59:00.000-07:00

I am so lucky. My Aunt made some gorgeous cupcakes again. This time for our 'Think Pink' party where everyone wore pink. I love the butter cupcakes with the pretty pink icing and greedily devoured two of them in one go. There goes my non-existent diet. Let's just say this is all part of my new orgasmic diet where I just eat anything that's really good and avoid bad food that wastes my precious calories.

Aunty Chelli's Cupcakes with Floral Design

2010-07-26T22:57:00.000-07:00

My cousin's home from Perth and her mum/ my aunt made some lovely cupcakes as a welcome home treat. I'm so lucky to have an aunt who is such a great baker. She's actually a primary school teacher by vocation, but I think she's a baker at heart.

She whips up the best Indian and Ceylonese dishes too. I hope she reads this so that I get to indulge in my gluttony and share photos of cuisine from our ethnic group. I am very particular about my calories and won't waste them on just anything, but I love anything that has her magic touch.

You just can't stop at one with her delectable cupcakes. The buttery cake was moist and the creamy icing, pure heaven! I am sure the rest of the family who missed out on this lot, will be hoping for a new batch soon. Sorry for taunting you with the pictures.

Home-made Mutton Curry Puffs

2008-04-28T23:14:00.000-07:00

Homemade Pineapple Tarts

2008-02-13T10:08:00.000-08:00

The kind that melt in your mouth. I defnitely have a craving now!

Tropical Fruit Platter

2008-02-13T10:04:00.000-08:00

Aunty Chelli even makes something as simple as fruit look enticing.

BBQ Chicken

2007-03-05T03:41:00.000-08:00

Sago Pudding with Honey Dew

2007-03-05T03:37:00.000-08:00

Another refreshly light Asian Dessert made with Sago balls, honey dew and coconut milk.

Mutton Rolls

2007-03-05T03:35:00.000-08:00

The mutton filling inside was hearty and spicy the way I love it. Wish I had taken a picture of the delicious stuffing.

Almond Jelly with Logan in Pastel Shades

2007-03-05T03:30:00.000-08:00

The shapes were lovely and so pleasing to the eye. I really love this dessert which is so light and refreshing. I wonder how long it took Aunty Chelli to come up with this.

Almond Jelly with Logan

2007-01-14T06:58:00.000-08:00

Aunty Chelli made this for my cousin's 21st birthday party. The jelly was so silky smooth and I just loved how it was presented. Beautiful! It was refreshly good too. Not like some cloyingly oversweet desserts. Sigh.....wish I could have some more now.

Inside Aunty Chelli's Fridge

2006-11-04T08:07:00.000-08:00

My uncle adores his wife's cooking....who wouldn't. Thats why when my aunt goes to visit relatives in Perth, she deep freezes containers of different curries and other dishes which he can heat up to eat. My uncle is soo lucky. After seeing these in her fridge today I was truly temped to swipe some.

Aunty Chelli has even listed out all the various dishes available and placed it on the fridge. Now thats what I call efficient.

The clock in her kitchen is so cute that I couldn't help taking a photo.

Dolka for Tea

2006-11-04T07:59:00.000-08:00

My aunt is currently visiting her daughter D in Perth. When my cousin, D, sent me these photos from Perth, I felt so hungry. Click on the pictures to make them bigger to see what I mean. They just sent my tastebuds into spasms. I so badly wanted to have some.

D said her mum made some Dolka (fried savoury dish) for tea for friends who were coming over. The main ingredients are semolina, onions, chilli and corn flour for the dough. For the chutney or dip she used coconut, youghurt, mint and green chilli. I have to wait till next year when Aunty Chelli is back to devour some of these new creations.

Wedding Engagement Cake

2006-11-01T08:50:00.000-08:00

This is the first time I am seeing a picture of the cake. She's on holiday at her home in Perth now, and sent me a picture from there. Wow I didn't know my aunt could make such pretty, decorative cakes. I have never seen her make cakes with hard icing before. I am quite impressed, because I suck at cooking and also she is not a trained baker/chef but self-taught. I know I must sound like a biased niece, but I really think she has a hidden talent.

Orange and Lime Punch

2006-10-23T11:23:00.000-07:00

Pineapple Tarts

2006-10-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

The pineapple jam filling is made from scratch (pineapple grated then cooked with sugar). The tart is so smooth that it just melts in your mouth. Sooo yummy! Just looking at it makes me crave for more.

Buffet

2006-10-23T11:13:00.000-07:00

Chicken Curry

2006-10-23T11:02:00.000-07:00

Prawn Sambal

2006-10-23T11:00:00.000-07:00

Mutton Masala Curry

2006-10-23T10:56:00.000-07:00

Stir Fried Cabbage

2006-10-23T10:54:00.000-07:00

This stir-fried. finely shredded cabbage dish is another of our favourites. Egg and carrots are also included.

Sothi

2006-10-23T10:47:00.000-07:00

Sothi is a rich coconut based curry with a generous helping of onions, tomatoes etc. This is usually eaten with string hoppers and other curries. Family members and friends who are invited to her parties adore her sothi as it is really creamy and rich. As I lifted the dish cover to take a photo, a lovely rich fragrance greeted me.

Puttu

2006-10-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

Aunty Chelli makes all her dishes from scratch. Puttu is a popular Ceylonese staple with origins from Kerala. It is actually steamed rice flour with freshly grated coconut.

Curry Puffs

2006-10-21T05:20:00.000-07:00

Lovingly homemade spicy chicken and onion mini curry puffs for our Deepavali Potluck Party. Just look at the generous curry filling. Yummm!

Tahu Goreng

2006-10-19T05:47:00.000-07:00

My Aunty Chelli makes the best home made local food. Here is her Tahu Goreng which she whipped up in just a few minutes. A delectable vegetarian salad dish. The whole family is always eager to devour more of her creations.