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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 […]

August 22, 202320 minute meals Breads Indian Classics

Naan

Naan Ingredients170g Cake flour100g Bread flour1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons lukewarm water70g plain yoghurt30g butter, melted1 1/2 tsp instant yeast1 tsp sugar1 1/2 tsp salt GarnishesMelted butter, to brush over cooked naanFresh coriander, to garnish MethodIn a large bowl combine all the dough ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough is formed. Knead the dough […]

April 20, 2023April 21, 2023Curries Indian Classics

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala Ingredients1 tbsp ghee1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick4 cloves1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste2 large onions, thinly sliced8 large tomatoes, pureed15 cashews, raw1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon red chili powder3 tsp Kashmiri chili powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala2 teaspoon sugar, adjust according to your taste1 tbsp tomato pasteSalt or to taste1/2 cup […]