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Afelia’s Lamb Kebabs are really simple to make, they don’t require a great deal of effort but taste brilliant! I always admired the way my mum used to make Lamb Kebabs using simple fresh ingredients, the results were lip-smackingly good. Shami kebabs were frequently present at our dining table growing up, my dad was a […]
These fritters have to be without a doubt one of the most consumed snacks during Ramadan in the vast majority of Bangladeshi households, they’re called fiyazi/fiyaza in Bengali. My family can munch on these moreish Dali Bora (Lentil Fritters) bites on any occasion and being my eldest brother’s favourite snack, I often prepare this along with […]
I can’t think of anything better to munch on than a samosa when it comes to snacking! The actual process of making Samosas, especially ones where the pastry is made from scratch, can be laborious and cumbersome which often means people end up buying them instead of opting for homemade…..but that needn’t be the case! […]
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 […]
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 […]