KOLKUTTER / PIDI KOZHUKATTAI This Recipe Makes ± 24 Treats Kolkutter / Pidi Kozhukattai (also known as Koikutter, Kolikutter, Kolkatta, Vella Kozhukattai, Fingers), is a sweet, rice flour treat which is molded & steamed. It originated in South India. These treats are usually prepared for prayers in the Hindu custom, namely, Vinayger Chaturthi…
CHICKEN DHALL GOSHT This Indian Recipe Serves 4-5 Chicken Dhall Gosht is a variation to the original mutton or lamb dhall gosht. It is also known as dhall gos & is a famous & flavorful dish containing lentils. It is of Pakistani & North Indian cooking but is also popular in South Africa. I honestly prefer…
QUEEN CAKES This Recipe Makes 12-14 Cupcakes Queen Cakes are a luscious, buttery, sweet & decadent form of cupcakes which were a nineteenth century tea-party favorite. They are much richer & more indulgent to the modern cupcake. These cakes evolved from the British creation called Portugal cakes, which towards the end of the…
SAMP & MUTTON This Indian Recipe Serves 2-3 Samp & Mutton is one of the many favourites prepared in South Africa. This dish is ideal for those cold weathers, especially during Winter. This Samp & Mutton is a meal that is sure to warm you up. Ideally, this dish is prepare just as you would a…
THE BIG EASY This EatView Is On The Big Easy In Durban, South Africa Every little thing at The Big Easy screams extravagance from their venue to their meals. This restaurant is situated in the lobby of The Hilton Hotel, Durban, South Africa. We visited the eatery on a Saturday night to take advantage…
BUTTERY MASHED POTATOES This Recipe Serves 2-3 These Buttery Mashed Potatoes are so soft, fluffy & delicious. It is super easy to prepare & is a great side to any meal. If you struggle with lumpy mashed potatoes then this recipe is a must try. This recipe can also be adjusted by adding…
3 INGREDIENT COCONUT CUPCAKES This Recipe Makes 6 Cupcakes This 3 Ingredient Coconut Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any time of day. It is so easy to prepare, with just 3 ingredients. A perfect concoction for those coconut lovers. These coconut cupcakes are also known as Bolinhos de coco (Portuguese) or Queijadinha…
CRAYFISH THERMIDOR This Recipe Makes 8 Thermidors Crayfish Thermidor is a classic French preparation that was very popular in upscale restaurants during the early to mid-1920’s. In the dish, the crayfish meat is combined into a rich heavy cream based sauce. The crayfish & sauce mixture is spooned back into the shells, topped…
CORNER BAKERY FT EQUATORIAL COFFEE & STER-KINEKOR This EatView Is On Corner Bakery & Equatorial Coffee, Gateway, Durban, South Africa Have you ever wanted to sip on something hot whilst enjoying your favourite movie at the cinema? How about tucking into a decadent muffin to add some sweetness to your experience? Now you can…
DURBAN MASALA FRIED FISH This Indian Food Recipe Serves 2-4 This Durban Masala Fried Fish is a Durban classic & is so quick & easy to prepare. South Africa has a lot of Indian influence so this masala fried fish originated in the city of Durban. There are many variations to this recipe whereby…