Bao Buns

Bao Buns

BAO BUNS This Recipe Makes ±24 Bao Buns   In South Africa, we don’t really get Bao Buns – however, there are many Asian stores which I have not been to & I am almost certain that they stock them. These Bao Buns are easy to make at home & is basically like a bread…

Badam Milk

Badam Milk

BADAM MILK This Recipe Serves 1-2   Badam Milk is another word for Almond Milk but this one specifically is an Indian version which comprises of an almond paste, saffron & cardamom (elachi). It is a scrumptious drink but at the same time it is also very rich, both in texture & also in calories.…

Turkish Eggs

Turkish Eggs

TURKISH EGGS This Recipe Serves 1-2   Turkish Eggs which is known as Çilbir (pronounced chil-burr) is a delicious breakfast consisting of a cooling yoghurt base, topped with poached eggs & drizzled with a chili butter oil. Çılbır is recorded to being eaten by Ottoman sultans as far back as the 15th century. This Turkish dish…

Qatayef

Qatayef

QATAYEF   This Recipe Makes ± 8   Qatayef is a decadent Middle Eastern dessert which is also referred to as katayef, qata’if or atayef. These sweet treats are often prepared during the month of Ramadan & served for Iftar. They are arabic style pancakes, similar to crumpets but they are only cooked on one…

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

BUTTER CHICKEN   This Recipe Serves 3-4   Butter chicken also known as murgh makhani (Hindi: मुर्ग़ मक्खनी) is an Indian dish of chicken in a gently spiced curry sauce. It is served in India & abroad. The dish has its foundations in Punjabi food & was produced by the Moti Mahal eatery in Delhi, India.…

Chana Magaj

Chana Magaj

CHANA MAGAJ   This Recipe Makes ±30 Small Moulds Or 25 Small Squares   Chana Magaj also known as Besan Burfee is a North Indian fudge with the main ingredient being Chana flour which is Chickpea flour or Gram flour. This sweet, Indian treat is made with a few ingredient’s but it does take some…