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Mango Ice Cream Recipe

13th June 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/vhDsynS0FEU Mango and ice cream is a delicious combination. This recipe for creamy, luxurious mango ice cream is easy to follow and requires no-churning. Serves 10 | Preparation Time: 3-4 hours Ingredients Required: 900ml Double Cream 225g Mango Pulp 1 Mango 1/4 Cup Honey Method: In a large bowl, whisk the double cream to get soft peaks. Add the mango pulp, and stir into the cream using a wooden spoon. Once the mango pulp and cream are combined, whisk lightly…

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Delicious Homemade Pizza

11th June 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

https://youtu.be/Vm8Sx0w0Mr8 There’s nothing like fresh, homemade pizza! Really delicious and have it just how you like it. A fab way of getting children involved in the kitchen. Ingredients Required: 4 cups Plain Flour 50ml Olive Oil (Or Other Cooking Oil) 2 teaspoons Dried Active Yeast 1-2 teaspoons Sugar/Honey 1 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt 350 ml Lukewarm Water 100g Tomato Passata (Sieved Tomato) Pizza Toppings (Of Your Choice) 100g Cheese (Grated) Method: For the pizza base Mix the yeast, salt and sugar in a clear bowl and add the…

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Pilau Rice with Carrots and Raisins

11th June 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

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 Activity Pack for Kids

27th May 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

https://youtu.be/4Z91xvv1TOc Salaam and hello everyone 😀 Here you will find the Ramadan Kids Activity Pack, with one activity per day in Ramadan. Download it here: Free Ramadan Kids Activity Pack I hope your kids love it in sha Allah 😀

Ramadan Meal Ideas and Meal Planner

20th May 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

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

3rd May 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

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

1st April 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

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

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…

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Tandoori Roast Chicken Recipe

15th March 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 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….

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10 Work from Home Opportunities for Muslim Women

13th March 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

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 wife,…

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