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The first time I tasted Chicken Pakoras was about ten years ago, my sister had been visiting family outside of London and there was a local restaurant that had this dish on their menu. Of course when she returned home she had to bring back a batch for us to taste. It was awesome because […]
These wings can be eaten on their own, with chips or with rice. You may want to prepare a dish like this as a starter during Ramadan, kids and adults love it! This recipe Quick Tandoori Chicken Wings was something I threw together one day for lunch when I didn’t have time to cook a […]
I don’t think any kind of cake quite compares to a home made one. There is something about a simple home baked vanilla sponge that’s absolutely heavenly; the light, buttery, crumbly sponge, layered with fresh whipped cream and jam makes for an irresistible masterpiece in my opinion. I always prefer to bake a small cake […]
My children love Pancakes for breakfast or just as an afternoon treat and when they’re this easy to make I guess you have no excuse not to make them. This is a really quick tasty Pancake recipe which produces fluffy pancakes and you don’t need scales to weigh the ingredients, just a cup. You can eat […]
Food heaven doesn’t get any better than a plate of Akhni Fulab served with a meat curry and salad….. that is if you ask my son! This traditional dish of tenderised meat cooked with basmati rice is our Bangladeshi version of what’s similarly known as a biryani. In a biryani the rice is parcooked and layered […]
A recipe that will keep your chicken breasts moist, tastes delicious served with salad as a starter or as a main meal. Tandoori chicken has to be without a doubt one of the most loved Indian dishes. It is popular in the Indian subcontinent and famous the world over. Every household has their own technique and […]
I’ve always been a sucker for the sweet buttery taste of Halwa! Halwa is an Indian dessert made from either semolina or carrots which has boiling milk/water, sugar, ghee (clarified butter), nuts and cardamoms added to it. I’m not a ‘gajar ka halwa’ fan, (halwa made from carrots) and there’ve only been a handful of […]
This is one of the most anticipated snacks on my dinner table during Ramadan, the Muslim’s holy month of fasting. It is a lengthy and laborious task, but the satisfaction you get from your family enjoying these homemade tasty delights is second to none! Samosas are one of the best snacks ever, they are so […]
Rupchanda, also known as Pomfret, is a really easy to prepare fish and an impressive starter to any meal. It is often eaten marinated in spices and shallow fried, garnished with sautéed onions and served with rice. Bangladeshis are renowned for being big fish eaters. Fish forms a huge part of a Bangladeshi person’s diet, […]
One of the most desirable dishes I make that is filling and healthy is daal (lentil) soup. Lentils are a great source of protein and can be used in a variety of dishes. Daal (lentils) is a staple in many households of Indian origin. It is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner and many Indian snacks are […]