Vanilla Sponge

A simple to follow recipe, with loads of satisfaction after baking.  Nazia Mahomed had shared this recipe with us on the Group, and has been a hit.  Personally I prefer the simple cakes, without too much frosting or deco. So this one is exactly how I would enjoy it.

The recipe shared can be made in any pan you have and decorated as you wish, but on that day Nazia had made them into simple cupcakes decorated with "Hundreds and Thousands", perfect tea time treat.

SHUKRAN FOR SHARING THIS WITH US NAZIA MAHOMED💞

If you give this recipe a try, do drop us a comment with your feedback.

Vanilla Sponge (kindly shared on by nazia mahomed💕 >watalotwegot<  )

1 cup sugar 
2 eggs
Half cup oil
Beat these together.

Then Add:
Sift 1 and half cups flour with 

2 teaspoon baking powder 

Half teaspoon fine salt add to the beaten mixture set aside
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence in half cup milk and add to the mixture, beat properly 

bake at 180 degrees celsius till done.

Dates / Kajoor Biscuits

"Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals. Its a good source of energy, sugar and fiber. Essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc are found in dates. It also contains vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin A and vitamin K." (Via Wikipedia)

There are many variations to making a good date biscuit, and today we share with you, a recipe that has been shared years back, and had been sitting filed away into our Page Albums, I do hope you give this recipe a try, as we had some good feedback on it previously, and after all, just look how awesome those bikkies look in the picture😍

Khajoor Biscuits (shared on by Ayesha Kapadia💕)
1/2 lb butter
1/2 cup castor sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup cornflour
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flour
And khajoor(Dates) to fill in da dough and dip in egg white and roll in coconut and Bake in moderate oven.
Ayesha Tutla! !!!! Enjoy!!!!!


 TIP...
"I would like to suggest you boil the dates with some water so that it gets softer and when you bite into the biscuit, it doesn't crumble." ~ Fareeda Ahmed~ Shukran Sister💕

Cheesy Hash Balls

Ronel Naidoo makes some awesome goodies in her kitchen, and this post right here, is proof.  These Cheesy Hash Ball are great as a vegetarian starter option, and what I like is that it can be tweaked, as mentioned by Ronel, and made into a meaty option as well.

Thank You Sweet Ronel for sharing your pic and recipe used with us💞

Cheesy Hash Ball (kindly shared on by Ronel Naidoo > Watalotwegot < )

3 potatoes
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper
1 Tablespoon garlic flakes/ garlic salt
1 Tablespoon onion powder
Half cup chopped coriander
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 egg or 1 slice bread soaked in a little milk.
Flour mix:
1/2 cup cake flour
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon paprika

Mix all together in a bowl and set aside.

Method:
~ Place 3 peeled potatoes in a pot. Pour cold water over to cover potatoes.
Bring to a boil and then switch stove off and let it come to a simmer. Remove potatoes from water and leave to cool completely.

~ Grate potatoes in a deep bowl and add in the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Shape into balls and roll in flour mixture.

~ Deep fry on medium to low heat until golden brown.
enjoy served with Tartar Sauce

For tartar sauce:
1 cup mayonaise
1 Tablespoon pickled dill chopped fine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon parsley
1 garlic clove chopped
Half onion chopped fine
1 teaspoon black crushed black pepper

~ Place in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth.

Tips: add in shredded cooked chicken, mushrooms, corn to the hash ball mixture for a meat recipe.

Bannoffee Pie

Rubina Khatri is one talented lady, while making the most beautiful of cakes, she also wow's us on group with her meals and desserts.  Now who can say NO to dessert, and this Bannoffee Pie looks so inviting. 

Shukran for sharing this recipe with us Rubina💞


Bannoffee Pie (kindly shared on by Rubina Khatri > Watalotwegot)

For the Base:
Approx 14 Digestive biscuits
75g butter (melted)
1/4 cup chocolate chips

Pie Filling:
1 can evaporated milk - chilled overnight
200g carnation caramel treat
2 cans cream
1 Tablespoon gelatine
1/4 cup water
Bananas
Caramel syrup - ( I used hersheys)
Whipped cream for decoration 

Instructions

~ Crush biscuits, melted butter and chocolate chips in blender, then press flat in pie dish and bake for 10mins at 180c/350f.

~ Sprinkle gelatine over water to bloom and mix. After few minutes when it becomes thick and slushy dissolve with gentle heat and leave aside to cool.

~ Whisk chilled evaporated milk till light and fluffy, then Whisk in caramel treat, cream and lastly mix in the dissolved gelatine.

~ Pour this mixture on the biscuit Base and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to set.

~ Before serving add chopped bananas, pour over caramel syrup and decorate with whipped cream.

ENJOY😊

Chicken Biryani

And just like that, yet another religious day in the Muslim Calendar is upon us, Eid-Ul-Adha.  To help make preparations a whole lot easier for all on our group, Bibi Ayesha Kadwa, selflessly took it upon herself to do a Biryani Tutorial.  Her Family favourite recipe is also shared.

Now there are loads of different biryani recipes, the world over, but this is just one special way we South Africans go about making this dish, a dish fit for Royals.

Shukran Bibi Ayesha, for your time and wonderful recipe shares💕

A STEP BY STEP PICTORIAL FOR CHICKEN BIRYANI
(START WITH PIC AT TOP LEFT TO RIGHT UNTIL LAST PIC)

Chicken Biryani by Bibi Ayesha Kadwa 

Serves +/- 15 People

Marinate as follows...

2 cups or more of crushed fried onions..wagaar(fried until golden brown)
2 chickens, washed and cut into pieces
2 Tablespoon whole Jeera(Cumin)
3 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste
4 teaspoon chilli garlic masala
2 Tablespoon lemon juice
4 teaspoon crushed red chilli (Chilli Flakes)
1 or 2 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon tumeric
2 teaspoon dhana jeeroo(Coriander/Cumin Powder)
4 medium sticks cinnamon
6 elachie(Cardamom pods)
2 whole cloves
6 whole green chillies
Hand full mint leaves
Half cup Tomatoes chopped/liquidized
1 cup maas (You could substitute with Plain yoghurt)
Half cup plain yoghurt
2 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 packet of Saffron(1 Tablespoon)... roasted lightly in pan..crush..add boiling water..boil and steep..add to chicken when cool. leave to marinate.

Prepare the following...

4 to 5 cups rice boiled
2 cups masoor dhall (Black Lentils) ( boil this with some turmeric and salt).. Also prepare fried potatoes ..sprinkle some turmeric and salt then fry..boil eggs are optional

Layer and Cook Instructions

~ In a heavy pot, add about half cup ghee..half cup oil..sprinkle some rice and masoor..

~ then place meat close together..

~ leave some masala in dish..add the masoor to the little masala in dish..mix well..

~ then put masoor over the chicken..evenly..

~ now place potatoes and finally top with the rice..

~ Steep some Saffron in boiling water..mix into rice..add some ghee and oil on top..

~ cover pot with foil..place on stove on medium heat..

~ Cook for at least an hour..

~ And finish off in oven..

~ add boiled eggs when serving. 

Best Enjoyed with Raita..sambals..papar/papadums and salad😀

NOTE >>> the above recipe may be applied to lamb or mutton cuts as well <<<

CHICKEN BIRYANI IS READY TO BE SERVED

Do You enjoy Biryani? Have You ever attempted making this dish before? Do drop us a comment to let us know.