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Burfee/ Barfi Ingredients500g klim milk powder, sifted160g nestles cream60g ground almonds1 tsp ground cardamom500g icing sugar, sifted¾ cup milk6 tablespoons butter ghee1 tsp vanilla extract or rose waterToasted almonds or pistachios to decorate MethodPrepare a 32cm baking dish with baking paper and set aside.Add Klim to a large mixing bowl along with the ground almonds […]
Coconut Ice Ingredients600g fine desiccated coconut350g icing sugar, sifted60g Klim milk powder1 tsp ground cardamom770g condensed milk1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp rose syrupPink food colouring MethodPrepare a 32 cm rectangular dish with baking paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl add the desiccated coconut, icing sugar, Klim, and cardamom, and mix till combined. […]
Eggless Chocolate Cake Recipe Ingredients 180g cake flour80g cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda180ml vegetable oil280g castor sugar280g plain yoghurt1 tsp vanilla extract120ml Amasi Chocolate Buttercream 225g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature400g icing sugar, sifted40g cocoa powder45ml milk, at room temperature1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract Method Preheat the oven to […]
Chakalaka Nachos IngredientsFor the chakalaka2 tbsp Kerrygold butter1 large onion, diced1/2 red pepper, diced1/2 yellow pepper, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 green chilli, diced2 tsp curry powder3 medium-sized carrots, finely grated400g can baked beansSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste Cheese sauce200g Kerrygold Vintage Cheddar cheese, grated2 tbsp Kerrygold butter3/4 cup green onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, […]
Cheesy Garlic Bread with Curry Butter Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta100g curry butter, at room temperature200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar cheese, grated fresh herbs, to garnish Method Preheat oven to 220C, and prepare a baking sheet with baking paper.Slice the ciabatta in half lengthwise and place cut side up on the baking sheet.Add the curry butter and […]
Roast chicken with curry butter Ingredients 1.2-1.5 kg whole chicken, patted dry 100g curry butter1 lemon, quartered5 thyme sprigs1 onion, quartered 250ml chicken stock Method Preheat oven to 180C. Place the rack on the middle shelf.Remove chicken from the fridge for at least 20 minutes before.Smear the curry butter all over the surface of the […]
Curry Butter Ingredients 1 head of garlic2 tbsp olive oil250g Kerrygold butter, at room temperature, plus extra for frying 1 shallot, finely sliced1 sprig of curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 red chillies, deseededSalt to taste Method Preheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic […]
Puri Ingredients240g cake flour, plus extra for kneading2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted1.5 tsp baking powder3/4 cup lukewarm milkPinch of salt500ml vegetable oil, for frying MethodAdd cake flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl. Add in the melted butter and mix.Add in the warm milk and mix till combined, add more flour if needed […]
Melting Moments Ingredients250g unsalted butter, softened50g icing sugar, sifted250g cake flour, sifted60g cornflour, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract200g milk chocolate, melted MethodHeat the oven to 190°C, prepare two baking trays with baking paper, and set aside.In a stand mixer, beat the butter till smooth, sift in the icing sugar, and continue to beat till pale and […]
Gunpowder Chicken Wings Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp ground cumin2 tbsp ground coriander1 tbsp garlic powder1 tbsp chilli powder1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda800g chicken wings2 chillies, finely sliced, for garnish10g fresh coriander, for garnishLime, to serveHabanero sauce, to serve MethodIn a small bowl add the cumin, coriander, garlic, chilli powder, and bicarbonate of soda in […]
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