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Kotwan saag – Sarson kaa saag (Mustard greens)

Sarson ka saag also known as kotwaan saag is a pure vegetarian dish and is made in Punjabi homes with much love and effort and then shared amongst family and friends Making it from scratch is a long process hence I never made it Luckily a friend from Leeds UK

Keema (Mince) Karahi

Keema or mince is just meat that has been finely chopped or put through a mincer and can be from cow goat sheep or even chicken It is easy to cook and every bite you eat has meat in it My uncle in Kenya had his own twist on mince

Maash (Urad) Dhal (Dhal Maash)

Some will call this the king of dhals some the queen as it was a favourite of the Moghuls and is still the dhal of choice at formal dinners It is a pulse that comes in a black coating on the outside and has a white interior when split and

Makhani Chicken (Butter Chicken masala)

Each of my recipes has a story of where and how I came across it and this one is no different Our friends invited us for lunch at Gilanis Restaurant during our recent trip to Nakuru Kenya where I went to school and you guessed it served us loads of

Keema and Alu bake – healthy cutlets/cutlass (Mince and Potato bake)

This is an amazing reproduction of one of our childhood favourites Potato amp Mince cutlets 8211 in Kenya also known as bateta champs or cutlass but with fewer calories and a satisfying taste nbsp My cousin from Reading inherited her mum 8217 s recipe and makes it upon request at

Kapsa (a rice and meat dish)

This is a rice dish made with lamb beef or chicken and is widely available in most Middle Eastern countries it is an Arabian take on Pilao Biryani and the change is so satisfying when served with the special chutney that goes with it For years some of the Sheikh

Crispy Fried Masala Fish

This recipe has been passed down for generations in my paternal family and was taught to me by an aunt in Narowal Pakistan

Semolina/Sooji Halwa

Semolina and flour dessert This is mostly made for larger gatherings in the Winter months and also as a give away dessert at religious gatherings

Busbusa (Semolina cake)

One of my sister in laws is brought up in Saudi Arabia this is one of the Middle Eastern desserts she makes for us using Semolina

Dahin Bhallay (Lentil balls in yoghurt)

Dahin bhallay dahin vada dahin bhalla dahin vaday are known by many names and the dish is very popular as a snack in a lot of countries like India Pakistan Mauritius Kenya and of course in Asian households around the world nbsp There are a multitude of different recipes for

Moussaka (Aubergine/Egg Plant/Brinjal)

A Greek Arab Turkish dish made all over the world to differing ingredients This recipe is my mum s and she frequently made it for us upon request during our growing years in Kenya and when I eat this it still conjures up a warm loving family feeling This recipe

Stuffed Aubergine (Bharay Bengun)

Mums are the fonts of all knowledge I went shopping the other day and bought these lovely looking small aubergines on an impulse I am home and thinking I have never made these without meat or chicken where do I begin nbsp Easy call mother She sent me the recipe