How To Make Ras Malai From Scratch

How To Make Ras Malai From Scratch

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https://youtu.be/HYHTEoZdY_M Ras Malai is a delicious, creamy South Asian milky dessert, and is often described as a cheesecake without the crust. Serves 8 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes (plus time for chilling) Ingredients Required: 200g Whole Milk Powder 200g Caster Sugar 1.5 litres Milk 1 teaspoon Plain Flour 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 2 Free Range Medium Eggs 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil (Sunflower or similar) 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi) 2 tablespoons Almond Flakes (optional) 2…

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Aloo Gosht Recipe (Lamb and Potato Curry)

Aloo Gosht Recipe (Lamb and Potato Curry)

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https://youtu.be/9fZGXCOzV5o Aloo Gosht (or lamb and potato curry) is a classic South Asian dish, with a delicious combination of textures and tastes from the succulent lamb pieces and soft potatoes. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Lamb (mixed cut) 500g Potatoes (quartered) 2 Medium Onions 2 Medium Tomatoes (chopped) 10 Cherry Tomatoes 1/2 cup Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) 1/2 cup Plain Yoghurt 1 tablespoon Garlic & Ginger Paste 1/2 tablespoon Salt 1/2…

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Autumn 2016 Hijab Lookbook | deeninspired.co.uk

Autumn 2016 Hijab Lookbook | deeninspired.co.uk

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Autumn is here! The leaves have slowly but surely changed colour, the green leaves transforming into gorgeous shades of brown, red, orange and yellow. To keep up with the season, here are my hijab picks for Autumn 2016. Of course there are browns, and I am really feeling navy this Autumn 🙂 All of the hijabs (and many more gorgeous styles) can be purchased at deeninspired.co.uk Two Tone Hijab – Navy and Brown Pashmina Hijab – Brown Flowers In Nature Hijab –…

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7 Days of Healthy Meals | Weekly Meal Plan To Lose Weight

7 Days of Healthy Meals | Weekly Meal Plan To Lose Weight

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In this post, I share healthy meals for a week (7 days). I have included breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack. I lost 4lb on this meal plan. I took inspiration for the fabulous green smoothies from The Green Smoothie Bible. Disclaimer: I am not a health professional. You must consult your doctor before making any drastic lifestyle/diet changes. DAY 1 Breakfast – Smoothie 2 Bananas (sliced) – 200 kcal Juice from one orange – 45 kcal Unsweetened Almond Milk…

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Activated Charcoal Face Mask

Activated Charcoal Face Mask

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A friend sent me a WhatsApp picture with her face covered in a jet black mask. My curiosity was certainly piqued. What kind of face mask was this? Why was it so dramatic? I soon learnt that it was a ‘trending’ activated charcoal and PVA glue (yes, PVA glue!) face mask. It was definitely a mask I was looking forward to trying out, and I must admit it was mainly because it involved peeling PVA glue off my face. The…

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THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO HIJAB | Hijab 101

THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO HIJAB | Hijab 101

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In this post, I explain the basics of hijab. This post is aimed at non-Muslims or new Muslims, but is also useful for Muslims who are not sure about the hijab and everything that wearing the hijab entails. So, let’s begin. 1. What is the hijab?The literal meaning of the word hijab is barrier/partition. In this post, I use the term ‘hijab’ in relation to the head covering worn by Muslim women in public. 2. Why do Muslim women wear…

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Eid Nasheed

Eid Nasheed

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Assalaamu alaikum everyone! This is a beautiful Eid nasheed that was sent to me via WhatsApp, and many of you have been requesting it since I added it to my Eid Vlog. I couldn’t find it so I’ve uploaded it here. All credits to the person who sang it/made it! If anyone knows the original name of the nasheed, please share in the comments 🙂 Enjoy 😀                  

3 Eid Hacks Everyone Needs To Know

3 Eid Hacks Everyone Needs To Know

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Assalaamu alaikum everyone! In this post I am going to share three Eid hacks that everyone needs to know. 1. Prepare As Much As You Can The Night Before Eid From maghrib time (or when the sun sets) your masjid will announce whether it is Eid the next day, depending on the sighting of the moon. As soon as you are aware that it is Eid the following day, it is important to prepare as much as you can, especially…

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Chicken Karahi Recipe

Chicken Karahi Recipe

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https://youtu.be/uRL4KQVsAU4 Learn how to make chicken karahi, a gorgeous type of chicken curry.The ‘karahi’ in chicken karahi refers to the type of utensil used to cook the chicken. It is a large open bowl with handles, similar to a wok. Serves 4-6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients Required 1 kg Whole Chicken (skin off, cut in pieces) 2 Medium Onions 2 Medium Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Passata 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (or similar) 1/2 Cup…

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How To Make Samosas From Scratch | Keema (Mince and Potato) Samosas

How To Make Samosas From Scratch | Keema (Mince and Potato) Samosas

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https://youtu.be/aPcLXGw_gy4 Samosas are an absolutely delicious starter or snack! This samosa recipe uses a mince meat and potato filling, but you can use whatever filling you like. Makes 28 | Preparation Time: 1 hour | Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients Required: For the Samosa cases: 5 Cups Plain Flour 350ml Cold Water 50ml Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper For the Mince and Potato filling: 500g Mince (Lamb/Chicken/Other) 600g Potatoes 1/4 Cup Passata 1/2 Cup Chopped Coriander…

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