When I first moved up to Johannesburg in 2011 the one thing I always craved was a good plate of Indian food like my grandmoms. Back then I couldn’t cook to save my life so I opted to live of boxed chicken schnitzels and 2 minute noodles, tragic I know! I looked forward to every […]
Creamy Chipotle Butter Chicken Meatballs
A new take on the classic, complimented by smokey chipotle peppers making this dish incredibly delicious. Ingredients Meatballs 1 large egg ¾ cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 500g minced chicken Chipotle Butter Sauce 2 tablespoons ghee/butter 1 medium onion, grated 4 teaspoons garlic paste […]
Lamb curry with cabbage
Now I don’t know how this dish came about but what I do know is that it is absolutely, incredibly delicious. This dish reminds me so much of my Grandmom who lives +- 250km away from me, this is one of her favourite dishes. What I love the most is the gravy and how it […]
Chicken & Prawn Breyani
Ingredients to prep rice 2 cups rice 2 whole cinnamon sticks 3 green elachi pods 1/2 tsp tumeric powder Teaspoon of salt Method for Rice Precook the rice by boiling with the cinnamon sticks, elachi, tumeric and salt. Strain and set aside. Method for Chicken & Prawn 1 kg prawns 500g chicken fillets 1 onion […]
Moong Dhal curry
Tonights dinner is this hearty Indian dish made with mung beans better known as Moong Dal. This recipe calls for a wealth of spices such as turmeric, ground cumin, coriander and masala making this dish absolutely delicious and nutrient rich. Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious dish Ingredients 1 cup moong dhal (boiled […]
Mince Kebab Chutney
Cold winter evenings call for a steaming bowl of kebab chutney and a side of buttery roti. Homemade kebabs are my absolute favourite, adding in lots of fresh garlic and coriander this meal is 100% banting friendly. Kebab Chutney For Kebabs 1 kg lean mince (beef, mutton or chicken) 1 tablespoon ginger/garlic 2 tablespoons tomato […]
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