This recipe has been passed down for generations in my paternal family and was taught to me by an aunt in Narowal, Pakistan.…
This recipe is a cross between East and West brought to our palate by one of my mum’s friends in the UK. Every 27th night of Ramadan, aunty would…
In Kenya we grew up eating ‘Chana Bateta’ the best ones were made by my friend Yasmin (Khoji) of Nakuru. Her channas were to die for, nothing like the…
Another of the lovely food memories from my younger days growing up in Mombasa. The joy of walking home from Mbheni Primary School with friends, passing by hawkers with Achaari,…
When we were growing up in Kenya, our mothers took pride in feeding us and our guests homemade snacks. Popat as my mum called these, were one of the…
This dish is synonymous with Mombasa – Kenya, it is cooked in many homes by many women and sometimes men, but as with all popular dishes the recipe changes…
This was made popular within our family by one of my aunt’s in Kenya. It has no oil and yet can be stored in the refrigerator. The…
This dish has connections to the happy years I spent in Mombasa and memories of any and every dish having some ‘tui’ coconut milk added to it. There is…
A roast chicken with a sticky masala that is served as a starter or as part of a dinner menu. …
This is baked kebab pastry very similar to sausage rolls.…
I remember going to River Road with my grandmother especially for a plate of Maru’s (the owner’s name) Bhajia, they would be served freshly fried, with two chutneys, one…
I have no idea of the origins of this lovely starter, but have very fond memories of being treated to cutlets during my growing years in Kenya regularly by…
This was served at a dinner by my family in USA, it is a simple but delicious dessert.…
This chutney is really good with any coconut based dish and with roast chicken. This version originates from Mombasa, Kenya where I learnt to make it when I…
Biryanis are really a meal in one and usually eaten with a full fat plain yoghurt and a good mixed salad. There are many recipes for this very…
As with a majority of recipes on this website, there is more than one way of making this chutney. This is a recipe from my sister-in-law in Pakistan…
Shahjehan was an Indian Moghul Emperor and the rich and intense cuisine is accurately depicted in this lovely rice and boneless chicken dish, served with plenty of freshly chopped…
This recipe is made as a main meal in memon homes in Kenya and was made and demonstrated for me by my cousin who works with me.…
Puris are made with unleavened flour and there is an art to get them right. The best puris I have ever had were made for us in Nakuru…
This was introduced to us by an aunty in Nairobi who was very innovative in the kitchen.…
A friend who originates from Kenya shared her family recipe with me during one Ramadan (Annual Muslim month of fasting). I have re-created it and made it many…
This is a lovely chaat made either with cassava (mogo) or boiled potatoes and brought together with tamarind chutney.…
This is a lovely refreshing chaat that binds unusual ingredients together with yoghurt and tamarind.…
This dish can be served as a starter or as a main with naan bread or French bread.…
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…
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…
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…
This is a simple recipe, perfect as a starter, ideal for picnics and excellent as a sandwich filling. It was passed on to me by a Khoji friend…
This is a recipe that has been in our family in Pakistan and Kenya for quite sometime and has evolved over the years. This is a straightforward version…
A raita is a dish made with yoghurt. Different items like onion, cucumber, baked aubergine, par-boiled marrow or bundi (see below) can be added. This one is with cucumber,…
This is a very innovative recipe shared with me by my sister-in-law in the USA. The yoghurt and fish go together to create a yummy saucy curry!…
Contrary to popular belief, we do Roasts including Leg of Lamb. As we enjoy the flavour of spices and garlic, we include these in our roasts. Here…
This is one of the most commonly served accompaniments with rice and vegetarian dishes in mosques especially in East Africa.…
This chutney goes well with a lot of dry snacks and starters but especially with the Dokhra and Kebabs.…
This is a really good mixture of mainly green ingredients and works very well as a dip or accompaniment.…
I think very fondly of Totem Kiosk in Nakuru where I learnt how to make this unusual chips recipe.…
An easy to make chutney which is perfect to serve with, starters, snacks and bbqs.…
This is another recipe that just was created with ’left-overs’ but I have regularly made it and family and guests do enjoy it.…