MUM’S LEMON PICKLE This Recipe Makes ± 1 x 200 Gram Jar How My Mum Makes It – Episode 11 This is another one of those recipes where the measurements are simple, but the flavour comes from knowing how the ingredients should look and taste along the way – something my mum has…
MUM’S GREEN BEANS CURRY WITH GADRA BEANS This Recipe Serves 2-3 Mum’s Green Beans Curry with Gadra Beans (How My Mum Makes It – Episode 9) If you grew up in a South African Indian home, there’s a good chance you’ve had a simple vegetable curry like this on the dinner table. Mum’s…
CHICKEN KARAHI This Recipe Serves 4-6 If you’re looking for a rich, spicy chicken curry that’s packed with bold flavour without being overloaded with tomatoes, then this Chicken Karahi is one you’ll make again and again. Traditionally cooked in a karahi (also spelled karai or kadai), this popular Pakistani and North Indian dish gets…
KUMQUAT PICKLE This Recipe Makes Makes 1 Litre of Kumquat Pickle One of my favourite things about kumquat season is making a fresh batch of pickle. The combination of sweet, tangy and spicy flavours transforms these little citrus fruits into something truly special. This recipe is my take on a traditional South African Indian…
INSTANT RICE COOKER SWEET RICE This Recipe Serves 4-6 Instant Rice Cooker Sweet Rice (Easy South African Dessert Recipe) If you love traditional South African sweet rice but want an easier, hands-off method, this Instant Rice Cooker Sweet Rice recipe is for you. Made with fragrant cinnamon, cardamom, butter, milk, and sugar, this comforting dessert…
NANDO’S-STYLE SPICY RICE & CHICKEN STRIPS (INSTANT RICE COOKER) This Recipe Serves 4 If bold flavour and convenience had to meet in one dish, this would be it. Inspired by the iconic taste of Nando’s, this spicy rice and chicken strips comes together effortlessly in the instant rice cooker. No fuss, no multiple pots, just…
INSTANT POT DURBAN CHICKEN CURRY This Recipe Serves 4-6 Durban chicken curry isn’t just a meal – it’s a ritual. From the moment the spices hit the pot, you know something special is on the way. This Instant Pot version keeps all that familiar flavour and fire, but brings it together quicker, without losing…
STEAMED BREAD (UJEQE) INSTANT RICE COOKER This Recipe Makes 1 Loaf Steamed Bread (uJeqe) in the Instant Rice Cooker Soft, fluffy steamed bread, also known as ujeqe, is a beloved staple that pairs beautifully with rich stews and curries. Light yet satisfying, it is known for its delicate texture and simple preparation. Traditionally, ujeqe…
KITCHARI INSTANT RICE COOKER This Recipe Serves 4-6 Kitchari in the Instant Rice Cooker There is something deeply soothing about a bowl of kitchari. Soft, nourishing and gently spiced, this dish has long been a staple in many homes. It is simple, wholesome and incredibly satisfying. Making kitchari in an instant rice cooker is…
CHICKEN TIKKA SUBS This Recipe Makes 6 Subs Chicken Tikka Subs (Under 30 Minutes) If you’re craving something bold, saucy, cheesy and unmistakably South African, these Chicken Tikka Subs are exactly it. Think juicy, spice-marinated chicken tossed in tikka sauce, finished with that signature smoky dhungar flavour, then loaded into soft rolls and baked…