Gobi Manchurian

Clean the cauliflower florets and drain or pat them dry. Set them aside. Mix the batter to a slightly loose consistency and let it rest for 10 minutes whilst you prepare the sauce. Don’t make it too watery otherwise the batter will not coat the florets well. In a pan, add the oil, let it […]

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Coconut Cream Cake

To make cake flour at home, simply substitute 2 tbsp out of every cup of regular all purpose flour with cornflour/cornstarch and then sieve together and use as needed First, separate the yolks from the egg whites. Set aside in different bowls. Sift/sieve the flour with the baking powder and half tsp of salt. In […]

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Chicken Souvlaki

Clean and pat dry the chicken cubes. Mix the oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic and oregano together in a bowl, then add the chicken cubes and combine until every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. Soak some wooden skewers in water for about […]

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Broccoli Salad

Combine the broccoli florets, chopped tomato, grated carrot, sweet corn, chopped onion, raisins and the cashews, mix well. In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise (and yoghurt if you’re using it), sugar, and lemon/vinegar. Beat with a fork until smooth and creamy. Pour this dressing into the salad and stir carefully until everything is coated. […]

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Zege

Fry the potato strips (chips/fries) and drain on kitchen towels. Lightly beat the eggs with a bit of salt and pepper. Heat a small 6″ saucepan, add the oil. Sprinkle the fries and any other additions that you plan to us into the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan. Pour the beaten eggs to cover […]

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Soy Sauce Wings

Put the wings into a wide pan, try to make sure they are in a flat layer if possible. Mix the soy sauce, water, ginger and garlic pastes and pour  onto the wings. Bring to a simmer over low heat, and then cover and allow the wings to cook gently for about 15 minutes, making […]

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Butter Paneer Masala

Heat the butter and oil in a pot, add the cumin seeds, cardamom and cinnamon. When the cumin starts to splutter, add the fenugreek leaves followed by the onions and fry until they are translucent and starting to brown. Then add the ginger and garlic paste and the green chillies, fry them for a minute […]

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Banana-Nutella Ice-Cream

Peel and chop the bananas, pop them into your processor or blender. Add the Nutella. Process or blend until smooth. Pour into a container and freeze, preferably overnight. So easy, it’s RIDICULOUS! 🙂 I garnished mine with hazelnuts to compliment the Nutella hazelnut flavor. SOOOO YUM! ♥ Serve and ENJOY!! 🙂 […]

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Chicken Paprikash (Paprika Chicken)

Although it is not common to marinate or sear/brown the chicken for the dish, I find that it lends a more intensified flavour to the dish. First, marinate the chicken in all the marinade ingredients, making sure to mix everything together well. Cover and refrigerate for a couple hours or up to overnight if possible. […]

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Dum ka Keema

Whisk the yoghurt, then add the grated pawpaw/papaya, ginger, garlic, chillies, salt and the powdered spices (reserve the garam masala for later). Pour this mixture onto the beef mince and mix it in well. Cover and allow to marinate in the fridge overnight. Heat the oil/ghee in a pan and add the chopped onions. Fry until […]

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