MUM’S CORNISH CURRY This Recipe Serves 3-4 Mum’s Cornish Curry: How My Mum Makes It – Episode 10 Welcome to Episode 10 of my How My Mum Makes It series, where I share the traditional South African Indian recipes my mum has been making for years. This episode is all about Mum’s Cornish…
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…
DORITOS MAC AND CHEESE This Recipe Serves 4-6 Creamy, cheesy and finished with a bold, spicy crunch! This Doritos Mac and Cheese is comfort food taken to the next level. Tender cavatappi pasta is coated in a rich Mozzarella and Gouda cheese sauce, baked until bubbling and lightly charred, then topped with crushed Flamin’…
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…
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 BEEF HALEEM This Recipe Serves 6 There’s something incredibly comforting about a bowl of rich, slow-cooked haleem. Traditionally, this hearty dish is simmered for hours as grains, lentils and meat slowly break down into a thick, creamy consistency. While the classic method requires constant stirring and patience, modern appliances make it so…
STRAWBERRY ROSE MILK This Recipe Makes 1 Litre (Serves 4-5) If you’re looking for a drink that’s refreshing, creamy, and bursting with flavour, this Strawberry Rose Milk is exactly what you need. Inspired by the colourful drinks often enjoyed during Ramadan, this beautiful pink beverage combines sweet rose syrup, juicy strawberries, soft sago pearls,…
BROWN RICE IN THE INSTANT RICE COOKER This Recipe Makes 2 Cups Parboiled Rice Brown Rice in the Instant Rice Cooker (Fluffy & Perfect Every Time) Cooking brown rice doesn’t have to mean guessing, undercooked centres, or mushy results. If you’ve ever struggled to get that perfect texture – tender, separate grains with just…
BULDAK DIPPING SAUCE This Recipe Makes About 90 ml (serves 3-4 as a dipping sauce) Buldak Dipping Sauce – Easy Spicy Korean-Style Dumpling Sauce If you enjoy bold, spicy flavours with a creamy twist, this Buldak dipping sauce is one you’ll want to keep on repeat. Made using Samyang Buldak Carbonara Hot Chicken Sauce,…