Food Like Amma Used To Make it Blog Posts

• How to Make Naan Bread at Home
  on Apr 4, 2013 in make naan at ome naan recipe how to make naan nan bread breads make naan indian naan bread recipe soft naan easz naan easy naan bread make naan bread
  Naan (nan) bread recipes vary across regions spanning from India to Iran and thanks to globalization - in Indian restaurants world over. Although naan is a flatbread much like roti, it has a denser texture due to its ingredients and cooking techniq...
• Murukku Recipe
  on Nov 6, 2012 in how to make murruku moorkoo recipe diwali recipes snacks Murukku Recipe without murukku maker Murukku with gram flour Murukku with chana flour muruku recipe Murukku Recipe
  How To Make Murukku Without A Murukku Maker Murukku ( Moor - koo, Muruku) is a lightly spiced spiral shaped snack made from rice flour or gram flour and cumin infused hot water. The latter accounts for the crispness of this snack and it's enticing...
• Mutton and Cabbage Curry Recipe
  on Oct 25, 2012 in mutton recipe mutton anc cabbage curry lamb and cabbage curry recipe mutton and cabbage recipe cabbage recipe meat dishes mutton recipes south african indian food recipes
  The mutton and cabbage curry recipe - according to Amma - was a recipe necessary only for fatty meats like neck or shoulder mutton cuts.  Although this started out as one of Amma’s recipes for what she called 'odd pieces', it became one of the mos...
• Chilli Bites Recipe
  on Oct 3, 2012 in south african indian recipes pakora bhajia dhaltjies snacks diwali chilli bites south african chilli bites recipe savouries bajia recipe
  Chilli bites (bhajia, dhaltjies) much like Pakoras are fried droplets made from a spicy blend of gram flour, coriander, shallots, fresh chillies, chilli powder and cumin. Unlike Pakoras which are created by taking one or two ingredients such as onion...
• Date Roll Recipe
  on Aug 8, 2012 in dates biscuits diwali recipes date rollsindian recipe date recipe date fingers date roll recipe date iscuits Baking Date Rolls
  Date Rolls will always remind me of the anticipation of visitors – with my sister calling I couldn’t resist the temptation of making date rolls - again. In case you’re wondering how this recipe is different from the previously published Date Ro...
• Soji Balls Recipe
  on Jul 20, 2012 in soji balls recipe suji ladoo semolina balls easy ladoo diwali soji ladoo prayer make soji balls suji balls soji balls semolina easy sweetmeats
  Semolina Balls (soji balls, suji ladoo) is one of the simplest forms of sweetmeats to make. It is literally cooked soji shaped into a ball. Like soji halwa, soji balls are also fragranced by cardamom and can be complimented with nuts of choice and or...
• Sour Porridge Recipe
  on Jul 19, 2012 in sour porridge sa indian sour porridge recipe south african indian sour porridge recipe sour porridge south african sour porridge recipe south african indian food recipes
  Sour Porridge is a ‘gruel’ made from fermented maize  ̶  typified as a liquidy food without character. While most cereal gruels  ̶  in history have often been associated with poverty (by those not consuming it), for the rest it has been a...
• Semolina Cake Recipe
  on Jul 17, 2012 in turkish food citrus semolina cake recipe cakes Semolina Cake Recipe soji cake middle eastern food ravani recipe semolina
  Semolina cake (Basbousa, Hareesa), also known as Revani in Turkey, Ravani or Revani in Greece, is a decadent sweet treat. Made from a combination of semolina and flour this cake is soaked in a citrus infused syrup  ̶  much like gulab jamuns  ̶ ...
• Moussaka Recipe
  on Jul 14, 2012 in ground meat recipes how to make moussaka low gi moussaka recipe mince moussaka recipe meat dishes low carb moussaka recipe simple moussaka recipe meals for diabetics easy moussaka recipe
   Inspired  Mousakka (Aubergine Casserole) much like lasagna is made by layering aubergine or potato slices with a mince sauce and topped with béchamel sauce. Its origins lie in the Middle Eastern, Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean regions, each...
• Whole Roasted Cajun Chicken
  on Jul 7, 2012 in Cajun chicken wholesome chicken recipes Cajun chicken ideas whole Cajun chicken recipe Cajun chicken whole chicken Cajun chicken pasta Cajun chicken roasted Cajun chicken recipe
   Wholesome  Cajun chicken often features in restaurant menus world over be it cajun chicken salads and cajun chicken pasta - perhaps it is the piquant spicy flavor that makes these menu items so appealing. It is in fact not just the use of ‘Ca...
• What is the Difference Between Paprika Cayenne Pepper and Chili Powder
  on Jul 7, 2012 in what is the difference between paprika and chili powder cayene pepper vs chilli powder cayenne pepper vs paprika what is the difference between paprika chili powder and cayenne pepper Ingredients
  At first glance cayenne pepper, chili powder and  paprika may appear similar ̶ apart from the deeper range color of cayenne pepper. Reason for this is that Cayenne pepper usually does not contain any additives while both Chili Powder and Paprika bo...
• Spicy Zucchini Soup Recipe
  on Jul 2, 2012 in healthy food indian soup soups zucchini lentil soup spicy zucchini soup lentil soup. vegetarian spicy zucchini soup curry curry zucchini soup spicy courgette soup spicy zucchini soup recipe vegetarian
  Zucchini (courgette) is one of my favorite vegetables. This delicate summer squash can be steamed, baked or grilled and it’s indistinguishable taste serves as the perfect accompaniment to most roasted meat or vegetables. This is the first time I’...
• Cracked Chocolate Cookies Recipe
  on Jul 1, 2012 in cracked chocolate cookies with icing sugar biscuits cracked chocolate cookies cracked cookies chocolate cookies chocolate biscuits Baking cracked chocolate cookies pwedered sugar
  Despite the rustic appeal of cracked chocolate cookies – its constituents and taste are far more luscious than meets the eye. This decadent chocolate cookie in its basic form is made up of melted dark chocolate and a combination of eggs, ground...
• Braised Liver Recipe
  on Jun 16, 2012 in spicy brasied liver meat braised sheep liver sheep offals indian braised liver offals braised liver bites
  Offal (liver, heart  and other organ meat) are often deemed by some - as ‘awful’ parts not for consumption. In my opinion - whether one consumes the prime cuts or the organs - both elements still constitute part of the same whole. Liver may be a...
• Mealie Bread Recipe
  on Jun 6, 2012 in mealie bread reipe corn bread cakes mealie bread south afrcian reipe best mealie bread recipe mealie cake recipe south african mealie bread steamed mealie cake recipe steamed mealie bread
  Mealie Bread  (Corn Bread ) is essentially bread made from maize pulp and without or a combination of flour, butter, eggs and sugar. Whenever I think of  mealie bread I think of the mealie plants we once grew. I think of their suede like leaves, st...
• Pudina Pickle Recipe
  on Jun 3, 2012 in mint chutney condiments pudiha pickle phudina pickle pudina mint chutney pudina pickel. mint pudina pickle phudina Pudina Pickle Recipe mint pudina
  Pudina Pickle (mint pickle, pudina chutney) is a condiment much like pesto but with added zing from the combination of tamarind, garlic, chilies and fresh mint. Despite the odd flavor combinations pudina pickle has a rather peppery yet palatable tast...
• Mince Spaghetti Recipe
  on Jun 1, 2012 in spicy spaghetti indian pasta spicy pasta curry pasta spghetti recipes curry spaghetti spaghetti with mince mince spaghetti pasta chilli pasta
  Although macaroni always had a place in Amma’s shopping list - it was not until the early nineteen nineties that she‘tentatively’ began  cooking spaghetti. The first time I ever encountered spaghetti - was while reading The Magic Pasta Pot b...
• Dhal Gosht Recipe
  on May 30, 2012 in dhal gosht dhal ghost recipe daal gosh meat lamb curry gost recipe dhl gosh recipe daal gosht recipe daal gosht dhal recipes
  Dhal Gosht (daal ghost,gost) is a stew like dish made from pieces of lamb simmered in dhals and spice. Amma’s recipe for Dhal Ghost entailed using  pieces meat with large bones - those not fitting for her mutton curry. This frugal accumulation of...
• Sardine Sandwich Recipe
  on May 22, 2012 in sardine sandwich Sardine Sandwiches sanwiches with sardines Sardine Sandwiches Recipe Sardine Sandwich Recipe easy sandwich recipe
  Canned sardines are often overlooked as the cheaper –inferior alternative to tuna - yet sardines have much more to offer than just their affordable price tag. Canned sardines like most fish products are rich in omega -3 fatty acid and are a sou...
• All Natural Creamy Ice Lolly Recipe
  on May 21, 2012 in strawberry recipes creamy ice lollies ice lollies creamy ice lolly strawberry ice lollies creamy ice lolly recipe
  Everybody loves ice cream  –in a tub- in a cone or cup and even the ones on a stick. With summer finally making an appearance after a few weeks of gloomy spring days this almost guilt free creamy ice lolly is sure to be one of my regular summer tr...