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August 29, 2025Indian Classics South African Classics

The Best Vada recipe (Veda recipe)

The Best Vada recipe (Veda recipe) Ingredients500g yellow split peas8-10 dried red chilli4-5 green chilli1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste1 medium-sized onion, finely diced1 cup coriander, chopped1.5 tsp Jeera seeds, lightly toasted2 tsp salt500ml Helios Pure Sunflower Oil, for deep frying Method1. Rinse and soak the yellow split peas overnight.2. The next day rinse and […]

May 26, 202220 minute meals Curries Diwali treats Indian Classics

Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer Ingredients500g paneer2 tbsp ghee2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped1 tsp methi seeds1 tsp ground jeera1 tsp ground dhaniaSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste2 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp ginger, minced2 large tomatoes, pureed2-3 green chillies, crushed800g fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped1/4 – 1/2 cup water1/3 cup cream1 tbsp lemon juice MethodMelt 1 tbsp ghee […]

March 13, 2021Indian Classics

Durban Lamb Curry

The dish of my childhood summed up in one casserole. I love my curries pungent and spicy, like spicy, spicy! This is one of those dishes anyone can make, the first bite will immediately remind you of home. A typical Durban curry, spicy and pungent that it will have your neighbours asking for the recipe […]