March 2016 – Officially Shamsa

Mutter (Peas) Pilau Rice Recipe

17th March 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

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…

Tandoori Roast Chicken Recipe

15th March 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

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….

10 Work from Home Opportunities for Muslim Women

13th March 2016 Shamsa Comments 11 Comments

https://youtu.be/fc2QYStguUU The dream for many Muslim women is to be able to earn an income from the comfort of our own homes. Particularly once we are married and have children (although this is true for lots of women, not just Muslim women). Some of the reasons for Muslim women wanting to work from home include: not having to work with the opposite gender in non-segregated settings, for example, the office or call centres. prioritising their role as a mother and…