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Pilau Rice with Carrots and Raisins

Pilau Rice with Carrots and Raisins

https://youtu.be/r8Fr0fzABys Learn how to prepare this delicious pilau rice with a mixture of crunchy carrots, sweet raisins and aromatic spices. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 45 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients Required: 300g Basmati Rice 2 tablespoons Coconut/Olive Oil 1 tablespoons Honey 1 Medium Onion 1 Medium Carrot 1/2 Cup Raisins 1/2 teaspoon Cloves 1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppers 600ml Water (pre-boiled) Method: Add the rice to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes…

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Ramadan Meal Ideas and Meal Planner

Ramadan Meal Ideas and Meal Planner

https://youtu.be/85kzxaivI9Y Salaam and hello everyone 😀 So Ramadan is around the corner! Obviously worship is the priority during this blessed month, however, planning your meals in advance over Ramadan will leave you with more free time for ibadah (worship). I have compiled a list of meal ideas for Ramadan, and have also created weekly meal planners (blank template and my weekly meal plan). Download a blank template of the Ramadan Weekly Meal Planner here: Ramadan Meal Planner (Blank Template) Download my…

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Aloo Chana (Potato & Chickpea) Chaat Recipe

Aloo Chana (Potato & Chickpea) Chaat Recipe

https://youtu.be/iY0RXNpdLrM Aloo Chana (Potato & Chickpea) Chaat is a quick and delicious Pakistani starter or snack. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients Required: 1 tin Chick peas (Cooked/Ready to use) 350g Cooking Potatoes 1/2 cup Chopped Coriander 1 1/2 Cup Yoghurt (Natural Low Fat or similar) 2 Tomatoes 2 tablespoons Chaat Masala 2 tablespoons Tamarind Paste/Sauce 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (optional) Method: Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes and add to cold…

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Gulab Jamun Recipe

Gulab Jamun Recipe

https://youtu.be/xZdXyJS6qeU Gulab jamun is a delicious South Asian dessert made with milk powder and a gorgeous syrup. Definitely one of my favourite South Asian sweets. This recipe is a modified version of the one from The World’s Best Street Food Recipes Makes 16 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients Required: 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder 3 Cloves 375g Caster Sugar 300ml Water 150g Dried Milk Powder 55g Plain Flour 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Pinch of Salt…

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Mutter (Peas) Pilau Rice Recipe

Mutter (Peas) Pilau Rice Recipe

https://youtu.be/M7dEVSmwnms Mutter (peas) pilau rice is a delicious alternative to plain rice, and is so easy to prepare. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 35 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Basmati Rice 2 Medium Onions (sliced) 1/2 cup Olive Oil (or similar) 150-200g Garden Peas 2 teaspoons Salt 1 tablespoon Cloves 1 tablespoon Whole Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder/Paste Method: Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes to remove the starch. Add the oil…

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Tandoori Roast Chicken Recipe

Tandoori Roast Chicken Recipe

https://youtu.be/12j0BDmEgko A quick and easy recipe for preparing delicious and succulent tandoori roast chicken. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating overnight) | Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients Required: 6 Chicken Legs (no skin) 3 tablespoons Tandoori Masala 1 cup Yoghurt (Natural/Greek or similar) 1 Lemon 1/2 cup Chopped Coriander (optional) 1 teaspoon Salt (optional) Oil for drizzling or frying Method: Cut slits into the chicken legs to allow the marinade and spices to get into the chicken….

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Fruity Chocolate Cake Recipe

Fruity Chocolate Cake Recipe

https://youtu.be/sNuDvXegSqo Fruit Cocktail is super yummy and diverse, and I love trying out different desserts using fruit cocktail. For this recipe, I thought I would combine chocolate with fruit cocktail, not sure it would work, but it definitely does. Serves 16 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes (plus time for chilling) Ingredients Required: 250g Unsalted Butter (Softened) 250g Caster Sugar 200g Self-Raising Flour 60g Drinking Chocolate Powder (or Cocoa Powder) 4 Medium Eggs (Free Range) 1…

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How To Make Biryani Using Laziza Biryani Spice Mix

How To Make Biryani Using Laziza Biryani Spice Mix

https://youtu.be/o1l7Ni2awvA The quickest way to make biryani is to use the ready made biryani spice mix packets, and one of my favourites is the Laziza Biryani Spice Mix. The result is an aromatic, delicious biryani, and you can use the spice mix for whatever kind of biryani you like, from chicken to fish to veg. Serves 8 | Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients Required: 1 kg Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Other 1/3 Packet Laziza Biryani Spice Mix 2 Medium…

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Keema (Mince Meat) Lasagne Recipe

Keema (Mince Meat) Lasagne Recipe

https://youtu.be/Q1l3Ly4VgP4 A gorgeous, creamy lasagne made with a flavourful keema (mince meat) sauce and homemade white sauce. Definitely a favourite in my household. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes Ingredients Required: For the Keema (Mince Meat) Sauce: 500g Mince (Lamb/Mutton/Beef/Chicken) 1 Medium Onion (Sliced) 100g Mushrooms Sliced (optional) 1 cup Passata 1 tablespoon Garlic & Ginger Paste 2 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder 1 tablespoon Garam Masala 3 tablespoons Olive Oil For…

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Jam ‘n’ Cream Victoria Sandwich

Jam ‘n’ Cream Victoria Sandwich

https://youtu.be/I_Wf6qq0JM4 A simple and easy to follow recipe for a delicious victoria sponge sandwich, made with fresh cream and jam. Don’t forget to invite me to your tea party 😉 Serves 16 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time 25 minutes (plus time for chilling) Ingredients Required: 250g Butter (softened) 250g Caster Sugar 250g Self Raising Flour 4 Medium Free Range Eggs 300ml Double Cream 30g Icing Sugar (plus extra for dusting) 150g Strawberry Jam 1 teaspoon Baking Powder…

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