Staple foods of the Indian Food cuisine include rice, flour & a variety of lentils. Indian cuisine is mostly recognized by the spices that are used. Popular spices that make up the traditional Indian dishes include Cardamom (Elachi), Tumeric (Haldi), Cumin (Jeera), Coriander (Dhania), Black Mustard Seeds (Sarso), Saffron, Ginger, Garlic & Chili Powder. A popular & common spice that is also used is called Garam Masala which typically has a combination of five or more spices.
Some leaves are also used in the Indian dishes which give them their distinctive Indian flavor. Leaves used for various dishes include Curry Leaves, Bay Leaves, Fenugreek Leaves, Mint Leaves & Coriander Leaves.
MINI SAUSAGE ROLLS This Recipe Makes ±40 Bite Sized Sausage Rolls Mini Sausage Rolls – The Perfect Bite-Sized Snack for Every Occasion There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm, flaky sausage roll. They’re nostalgic, they’re satisfying, and they’re the kind of snack that disappears from the platter long before the party even begins. Today, I’m…
MUM’S CURRIED LAMB SPAGHETTI This Recipe Serves 2-3 Mum’s Curried Lamb Spaghetti: A Taste of Home There are some dishes that go beyond flavour, they carry memories, comfort, and the unmistakable feeling of being home. For me, that dish is Mum’s Curried Lamb Spaghetti. It wasn’t something you’d find in a recipe book.…
MUM’S SOUTH AFRICAN IDLI This Recipe Makes 24 Idli’s My Mum’s South African Idli: A Family Twist on a South Indian Classic There’s something magical about waking up to the soft aroma of freshly steamed idlis – warm, comforting, and oh-so-fluffy. Growing up, idli wasn’t just breakfast in our home; it was a ritual,…
SPICY MINCE SPAGHETTI This Recipe Serves 3-4 Spicy Mince Spaghetti: A Bold Twist on a Comfort Classic 🍝 If you’re a fan of classic spaghetti but crave something with a little more kick, this Spicy Mince Spaghetti might just become your new favorite. It’s hearty, satisfying, and comes together quickly—perfect for weeknight dinners or…
INSTANT POT BASMATI RICE This Recipe Serves 2 How to Make Perfect Basmati Rice in an Instant Pot Basmati rice is a long-grain rice variety known for its fragrant aroma and delicate, fluffy texture. Whether you’re making a side dish, biryani, or serving it with curry, cooking basmati rice can sometimes be tricky to…
INSTANT POT TROTTERS AND BEANS CURRY This Recipe Serves 3-4 Trotters and Beans Curry (Paya) – A Flavorful Lamb Delight in the Instant Pot Whisper Quiet If you’re craving a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish, look no further than Trotters and Beans Curry (Paya), a traditional South Asian delicacy that combines tender lamb trotters…
SPICY MINCE LASAGNA This Recipe Makes 1x27cm Casserole Spicy Mince Lasagna: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish Lasagna is a beloved comfort food, known for its rich layers of pasta, cheese, and flavorful sauce. But if you’re looking to add a little kick to this classic dish, a spicy mince lasagna is the…
BUTTER CHICKEN PIES This Recipe Makes 8 Medium Sized Pies Butter Chicken Pies: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish If you’re a fan of buttery, creamy chicken curry, then you’re in for a treat with Butter Chicken Pies – these savoury pies are a mouthwatering fusion of rich, aromatic butter chicken filling wrapped…
MURUKKU This Recipe Makes ± 32 Murukku’s Murukku also spelled Murkoo is a crunchy, deep-fried, flavorsome snack that is made from rice flour. In South Africa, there are other adaptions of making this snack with the use of cream of maize. This incredible snack originated from the state of Tamil Nadu, South India.…
SIMPLY WONDERFUL This Recipe Makes ± 25 Treats Simply Wonderful is an Indian sweet meat / dessert that is super easy to make with no cooking required. These are also referred to as Milk Mawa, Doodh Peda, Khara Pera or Milk Ladoo. This sweet treat is basically a mock of a milk fudge…