February 2016 – Officially Shamsa

Fruity Chocolate Cake Recipe

27th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

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

27th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

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

17th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

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

5th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

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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Strawberry & White Chocolate Cupcakes

5th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/TQFXROp4CP8 Strawberry and white chocolate is a wonderful combination, and these cupcakes are topped with white chocolate and made with a strawberry jam centre which is a lovely little surprise. Makes 12 | Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Baking Time: 12-15 minutes Ingredients Required: 125g Butter (softened) 125g Caster Sugar 125g Self Raising Flour 2 Medium Free Range Eggs 100g White Chocolate Chips (or Chunks) 100g Strawberry Jam 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1 tablespoon Milk (optional) Method: Preheat oven to…

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Chicken Pakora Bites Recipe

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/KKqz0O1Kh5I These chicken pakora bites are a super tasty snack or starter and are quick and easy to make. They are basically chicken pieces coated in a spicy batter. Ingredients Required: 500g Chicken Breast (diced) 1/2 cup Chopped Coriander 1 tspn Salt 1 tspn Chilli Powder 1 tspn Ground Cumin 1 tspn Garam Masala 1 Egg 1 tspn Lemon Juice 1/2 cup Gram Flour (besan) or Plain Flour 1 tbspn Water Oil for frying Method: To a large mixing bowl,…

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Aubergine & Potato (Aloo Baingan) Curry

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

https://youtu.be/bpqrGxxWOA4 I loved Aloo Baingan (or Aubergine and Potato) curry when I was growing up. It is not the most attractive curry, but the mushiness of the aubergines with the soft potatoes is a gorgeous combination, especially when eaten with chappatis. The spices add a lovely flavour to this vegetarian-friendly curry, and it is easy to make. Serves 4-6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients Required: 2 large Aubergines (or Eggplants) 700g Cooking Potatoes 1/4…

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Make Your Own Naan Bread

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

Make delicious, soft naan bread in the comfort of your own home. Perfect with curries and as wraps for kebabs. Makes 12-14 | Preparation Time: 1-2 hours | Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients Required: 2 teaspoons Dried Active Yeast 1 teaspoon Salt 2 teaspoons Sugar 400ml Lukewarm Water 5 cups Plain Flour 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/2 cup Yoghurt Method: Add the yeast, salt and sugar to a small bowl. Stir in the water and leave aside for 5 minutes…

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Chocolate & Raspberry Sponge Cake

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/i5r1xF_j4w0 This chocolate and raspberry sponge cake is super luxurious, and the contrast between the chocolate and raspberries is delightful. Serves 12-16 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes (plus time for chilling) Ingredients Required: 250g Butter (softened) 250g Caster Sugar 4 Medium Eggs (Free Range, lightly whisked) 250g Self Raising Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 300ml Double Cream 150g Milk Chocolate (broken into chunks/pieces) 1 tablespoon Honey (optional) 150g Fresh Raspberries 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract/paste (optional)…

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Keema Mutter (Mince Meat and Peas) Curry

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/5jS0xPxsFu4 Keema Mutter (Mince Meat and Peas) Curry is one of my favourite curries, and is popular dish in Pakistani households. So simple to make, it is full of flavour and the contrasting texture of mince meat and garden peas works really well Serves 4-6 | Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Chicken Mince 2 Medium Onions (sliced) 2 Tomatoes (sliced) 1/2 cup Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) 1/4 cup Chopped Coriander 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste…

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