main meals – Officially Shamsa

Bbq Chicken & Cheese Burger Bake

16th March 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/MEQjRkMWytM This is a recipe for a yummy bbq chicken and cheese burger bake. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Required: 300g Chicken (boneless, breast/thigh) 9 burger buns/rolls (sliced) Cheese Slices Bbq Sauce Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Paprika 1/4 tspn Cayenne Pepper 1 Lemon 1 tablespoon Garlic and Ginger Paste 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Jalapenos (optional) Pickled Gherkins (optional) Grated Cheese (for topping) Method: Cut chicken into thin slices or…

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Aloo Gosht Recipe (Lamb and Potato Curry)

8th October 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

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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Chicken Karahi Recipe

30th June 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

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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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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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 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….

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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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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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