Falafel Pockets

Soak the chickpeas overnight in water with 2 pinches baking soda (the soda helps soften the chickpeas). DO NOT BOIL THE CHICKPEAS! Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, again drain the water. Transfer the chickpeas, coriander, chillies, garlic and onion into a processor. Process until the mixture is crumbly and relatively smooth. Try […]

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Boneless Peri Peri Chicken

First prepare the Peri Peri sauce. This sauce is used for marinating the chicken and any leftover is normally cooked down and served as a dip.  I prefer making the sauce up to a day ahead of using as the flavors tend to develop with a bit of time.  So you can go ahead and […]

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Breakfast Pizza

Here is the recipe for Pizza Sauce. Prepare the Pizza Dough. Mix all the dry ingredients and the oil, then slowly start adding the warm milk a little at a time. Get it to a soft dough, the softer the better, knead it very well for at least 8 minutes or more if possible. Dab […]

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Eggless Vanilla Cake

Preheat the oven at 170C Sift/sieve the flour with the custard powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt three times.  This is to ensure that the flour is light and airy which will result in fluffier cakes. In a jug, combine all the liquid ingredients:  condensed sweet milk, water/orange juice, vinegar, vanilla essence, melted butter/margarin/oil […]

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Potato Salad

Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1 inch cubes. Wash them, and then put them in a pan. Cover them with water and add 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil and let them simmer on medium heat until the potatoes begin to soften. Do not over-boil, they should be done but still firm or […]

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Mutton/Goat Liver Soup

Clean the liver thoroughly and cut it into bite sized cubes. Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped onions and fry until beginning to turn golden. Add the ginger and garlic pastes followed by the chopped liver. Sprinkle on the turmeric and cumin powders, salt, chopped chilli and black peppers. Fry the liver until […]

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Green Chilli Pickle

If possible, wear disposable gloves whilst working with the chillies to avoid the burning sensation from the chillies. Wash and pat dry the chillies. Cut them into chunks. Set aside. Heat the oil until it is very hot. Turn off the heat and let the oil cool slightly for about 10 minutes then add the […]

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BBQ Chicken Wings

First, prepare the BBQ Sauce. Heat the oil and then add the chopped onion and saute until they begin to soften. Then add the ginger, garlic and chopped red chilli. Stir these in for a couple of minutes until fragrant, then add all the remaining ingredients. Stir well and simmer on low heat for 20 […]

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Fish Kababs

First prepare the fish mixture using this recipe: Fish Mixture Heat the butter/oil, add the onions and fry until translucent but not brown. Add the ginger and garlic pastes, fry for a few seconds, and then add the fish. Stir-fry on medium heat until the fish changes colour slightly, then start breaking the fish apart […]

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Baked Naans

Warm the water with the milk. You may not need to use all of it in the dough. Sift the flour, then add milk powder, salt, sugar, yeast and baking powder. Stir together to combine. Make a well in the center and add the oil plus HALF the egg. Mix it into the flour, then […]

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