Fiery food picks to try this International Hot and Spicy Day
Team L&M
Around the world, spicy food has built its own loyal fan base. In Korea, it shows up in fiery Buldak noodles. In Mexico, it comes through chipotle and guajillo chillies used in rich, smoky sauces. In Thailand, birdโs-eye chillies bring heat to everything from stir-fries to soups. In India, this love for spice feels even more natural because chilli, pepper and masala are already part of everyday cooking, from street food to home meals.ย winter setting in, people also start craving warmer, bolder flavours that feel comforting and satisfying
International Hot and Spicy Day exists to celebrate this shared love for heat across cultures. It is a good reason to step away from mild, predictable food and try dishes that bring real kick and flavour to the table. That is exactly what these recipes do, mixing global spice with familiar comfort food that you can easily make at home.
Buldak Spicy Ramen with Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
1 pack Buldak Spicy Ramen
Godrej Yummiez Chicken Nuggets (as needed)
1 egg (optional)
1 teaspoon butter or oil
1 spring onion, finely chopped
Sesame seeds or chilli flakes (optional)
Method
Cook the Buldak noodles in boiling water as per the pack instructions. Drain most of the water, leaving about 3โ4 tablespoons in the pan.
Add the spice sauce and mix well so the noodles are evenly coated.
In a separate pan or air fryer, cook the Godrej Yummiez chicken nuggets until golden and crispy.
Heat a pan with butter or oil, add the cooked noodles and toss on medium heat for 30โ40 seconds to let the sauce thicken.
If using an egg, crack it into the pan and quickly mix it into the noodles for a creamy, spicy coating.
Add the crispy nuggets, toss lightly so they stay crunchy but get coated in the sauce.
Transfer to a bowl and top with spring onions and a few sesame seeds or chilli flakes.
Jhol Momo with Chicken Bites
Ingredients
Godrej Yummiez Chicken Bites with Atomic Sauce
8 – 10 chicken momos
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 – 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 tomatoes, blended into a puree
2 tablespoons roasted peanut paste (or sesame paste)
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
Salt to taste
2 cups water or light chicken stock
Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
Cook the momos as per packet instructions and keep aside.
Cook the Godrej Yummiez chicken bites until crisp and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Sautรฉ till soft and fragrant.
Add tomato puree, atomic sauce, chilli powder, cumin and coriander powder. Cook till the oil starts to separate.
Add the peanut paste and mix well to form a thick, spicy base.
Add water or stock and let it simmer for 4โ5 minutes to form a thin, flavourful jhol.
Add the cooked momos and chicken bites to the gravy. Let them sit in the broth for 2โ3 minutes so they absorb the spice.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
ย Peri Peri Chicken Bites Wrap
Ingredients
Godrej Yummiez Chicken Bites
4 soft tortillas or rotis
2 tablespoons peri peri sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or hung curd
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
1 tomato, sliced
Salt to taste
Butter or oil for toasting
Metho
Cook the chicken bites until hot and crisp.
In a bowl, mix peri peri sauce, mayonnaise (or curd), garlic paste and lemon juice to make a spicy spread.
Toss the hot chicken bites in a little of this sauce so they are evenly coated.
Warm the tortillas or rotis on a pan with a little butter.
Spread the remaining peri peri sauce on each wrap.
Add lettuce, onion, tomato and a generous layer of the saucy chicken bites.
Roll tightly and toast on the pan for a minute on each side so the wrap holds and gets lightly crisp.
Cut in half and serve hot.
