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Chicken Korma
Although in the UK, a korma is a ‘timid’ curry and for those that don’t like hot and spicy food, a korma prepared by a Pakistani or Indian will be a ‘curry’ with sweet spices like cardammom and cream or yoghurt.
Chicken/Lamb Curry
I would have to begin with the most popular curry in the UK. This is a standard recipe but how it turns out will depend on the authenticity of the spices and how well you prepare the base. Once you master this, you can vary it by adding spinach, potatoes,
Pilli Pilli (Piri Piri) Chicken
Pilli Pilli means chillies in Kiswahili! in other parts of the World this dish is called Piri Piri chicken! This recipe is a mixture of two recipes, one from my dear friend in Nakuru and the other from my male cousin in Nairobi!
Chicken Cornflakes
This is a recipe from one of my cousins residing in Saudi Arabia, it is very easy to make and can be eaten hot or cold.
Chicken Pickle Roast
Another recipe from my Wembley cousin, she took one of our old recipes and made it into a new innovative roast.
Oregano Chicken
My cousin in Wembley made this for us and 25 others as a main dish during Ramadan. It is very simple and does not require much marinating.
Mockunafa
This is a semolina and vermicelli dessert perfect for tea-time or after dinner, I learnt it from a young girl who is very interested in cooking and learning. The dessert is similar to an Arabic dessert named Kunafa, so I have named it Mockunafa.
Mango Ice-cream
I came across a sweet potato ice-cream recipe from Thailand; I substituted with Mango as the fruit is far more familiar and popular with family and guests.
Kulfi
For those that love Kulfi and find it difficult to make, here is a simple and straightforward recipe from my sister-in-law in USA.
Habshi Halwa
This is a newly discovered recipe of a delicious mithai. Once again my mum from USA sent it to me.
Gajeri Zarda
My mum entered this dish in a food competition in London and although it didnt win any prizes - it looked very presentable!
Gajarela (carrot and rice pudding)
This is a frequently made dessert in Indian and Pakistani homes and it is difficult to estimate ingredients. My sister-in-law who lives in Milpitas has worked out the following measure with perfect results every time.