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Falooda
This is a very popular milk based refreshing milkshake dessert contain a variety of different flavours. The version served in East African restaurants differs from the one served in Pakistani restaurants. This one originates from Kenya.
Bread Halwa
When we were growing up in Kenya, my mum was always finding innovative ways to use up leftovers. She often made this halwa with left-over bread and thick bread ends that none of us wanted to eat.
Chops with Tomato puree
This dish can be served as a starter or as a main with naan bread or French bread.
Papri Chaat
This is a lovely refreshing chaat that binds unusual ingredients together with yoghurt and tamarind.
Nacho station
This is a popular recipe put together and served at our staff restaurant - theatre cooking!
Cassava/Potato chaat
This is a lovely chaat made either with cassava (mogo) or boiled potatoes and brought together with tamarind chutney.
Masala Chips
I think very fondly of Totem Kiosk in Nakuru where I learnt how to make this unusual chips recipe.
Keema Chappatis (half-moon Mince chapatis)
This is a popular street food in Mombasa and there are intricate steps to the pastry making element of the recipe. Whilst living in the fast paced West, we have an easier version that still reminds us of our happy childhood eating at the roadside in Kenya!
BBQ/Grill Kebabs or burgers
Grill or BBQ This is an excellent recipe for kebabs, passed down to me by my mother.
Dokhra
This is a spongy savoury steamed cake made with yoghurt; I learnt to make this in Nakuru, Kenya
Corn Bhel Puri
A recipe with many different tastes, I overhead two ladies exchanging this recipe at a gathering. I replicated it at home and my family of ‘tasters’ loved it!
Cauliflower kebabs
Par-boiled cauliflower florets coated with mince. An innovative recipe shared by a friend’s lovely mum who was a very experienced cook.