SAVOURY MUFFINS

Hmmm, The weather in my part of South Africa, makes me want to quickly whip this up.  I actually have tried this one before, It is Simple and delicious.  Humarah Assan, another of our Group Admins, has been sharing this recipe for years, and has become a firm favourite with all who have tried it.
A perfect Treat to pack away for lunch/lunch boxes, Or just as good with your morning tea.  WE HEART IT ... and it keeps with our #WANTNOTWASTENOT ideas...

Go on, give this one a try, and drop us your feedbacks.

Savoury Muffin

(Kindly shared on by Humarah Assan - Watalotwegot)

2 cups Self raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
Half tsp salt
1 Tblspn Italian herbs
1 egg
1 cup milk
Half can creamstyle sweet corn
Half cup oil
1 cup grated cheese
Sum pepper of ur choice cubed fine
Any left over chick, meat or steak

Method:
Mix all the above ingredients together. Greese a muffin tin. Add 2 dessert spoons of batter . bake at 180°c for 20- 25 mins

Note
The original rec was taken from another cooking group. It was an eggless savoury muffin. I tweeked it to my liking n came up wud dis. So if u r a vegetarian u can leave out d eggs n meat part. Also dat rec said mixed herbs but I used Italian herbs. It also said 3|4 cup milk but I felt it was too little so made it 1.

Hope u lovelies give it a try. Super easy n super soft n tasty

* tsp = teaspoon

* Tblspn = Tablespoon

BRAISED VENISON FILLETS

Now Venison is not everyones choice, but there is always a 1st time to try something new.  If you are 'GAME' (wink, wink) ... then this is one recipe you should try.  Kindly shared by one of our Admins on group,  Bibi Ayesha, Who shows us how to turn this venison, into a delectable dish.

If you think that looks delicious, then here is the recipe for you to try...

Braised Venison Fillets 

Sunnyside Classics 

By Bibi Ayesha Kadwa  (Watalotwegot)

2 fresh fillets of Venison
At least 500g
Cut into medium slices

Marinate
1 tblsp garlic
1 tsp ginger garlic
1 tblsp Vinegar..i use white grape
Half tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp tevsn braai spice
Half tsp chilli pdr..or paprika
2 tsp rajah curry powder..mix masala
Salt or aromat..aBout 1 tsp
Mix well and leave to marinate

1 onion sliced
2 to 3 tblsp ghee
Makes lovely golden wagaar..set aside

2 to 3 large tomatoes
Put in a microwave for a few minutes
Remove and pull away the skin
Careful not to burn
Smash the tomatoes

In a heavy based pan
Add some ghee..u can use the ghee from the fried onion
Heat up and add in the meat
Fry on medium to high
Add in some curry leaves
When the water burns out and u get a sear add in the tomatoes and cook further
Last add in the fried onions
Sprinkle garum masala
Add whole green chillies
Chopped dhania
☀️☀️enjoy with hot rotis

*tsp = teaspoon

*tblsp = Tablespoon

*wagaar (frying until onions are golden brown)

Gravy Steak

Now this looks like an AMAZING SPREAD by Hajira Farook, WE HEART IT!!!

We hope you give this recipe, kindly shared by her, a try, and do drop us your feedbacks.

Gravy Steak

Recipe Credit Hajira Farook (Watalotwegot)
@hrns_cuisine

500g Rump Steak Tenderized with mallet
1 onion sliced
1 - 2 tomatoes grated
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp Red Masala
1 tsp steak & chops spice
1 tsp Barbecue Spice
2 Tbs Steers Barbecue sauce (optional)
A splash of Soya sauce and Worcester
Sauce
1 tsp black pepper
A good sprinkle of Inna Paarman green onion, garlic & black pepper & cajun
3 Tbs tomato purée
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt to taste

Fry onions in oil until golden brown, then add steak and cook until juices of the meat go down, then add tomatoes and all the spices and the tomato purée. Allow to cook on low adding a little water to create a nice thick gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.

* tsp = teaspoon
* Tbs = Tablespoon

Thai Fish Cakes

Spicing her way into 2019, Is Melanie Kramer.  We love the unique meals that she prepares for her family, and kindly shares her recipe for all to enjoy on WATALOTWEGOT.

Here is what she had to say on her post to the group recently...

"This was certainly a winner in my home this evening, Thai Fish Cakes with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce. It was simply delicious, and the blend of flavour in both the fish cakes and the sauce was nothing short of amazing. You must try (Hubby complained of the burn 😊)" ~ Melanie~

Take a look at this...

Give it a try, and do drop us your comments and feedbacks.

THAI FISH CAKES
(Melanie Kramar- Watalotwegot)

600g hake fillets
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves chopped
2 tsp grated ginger
250ml chopped coriander
3 tbsp red curry paste
Zest of 2 limes
1-2 tsp chili paste or chopped chilies
2 tbsp corn flour
1 egg beaten
1 bunch spring onions chopped, finely chopped
Oi for shallow frying

Process hake, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, coriander, curry paste, zest and chili in food processor for 20 seconds. Add cornfour and egg and bitz another 10 seconds. Do not over process. Transfer to mixing bowl and add spring onions. Mix till evenly combined. Rest in fridge for half an hour. Use wet hands and mix 2 tbsp mixture per patty – fatten slightly for even cooking. Heat large non-tick pan with 3 cm oil. Fry over moderate heat 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel.

SWEET THAI CHILI SAUCE
(Melanie Kramar)

Ingredients
1/2 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/2 cup white sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sherry (or Shaoxing Rice Wine)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp dried crushed chili
1 ½ tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in 3 to 4 tablespoons cool water)

Here’s how to make it -

Place all ingredients—except the cornstarch-water mixture—in a saucepan or pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium and let boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half. Reduce heat to low and add the cornstarch-water mixture. Stir to incorporate and continue stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens about 2 minutes. Then remove from heat and check seasoning.

GREEN BANANA CURRY

DID YOU KNOW... You can Cook a meal with GREEN BANANAS!  Living on the East coast of South Africa, many like Priya Pillay, will vouch on the abundance of this fruit, due to the tropical climate.  Growing up on the East Coast myself, I remember family and neighbours all having at least One banana tree in their yards.  Even if there was no banana tree in the yards, Bananas are so readily available at many stores in South Africa.  

This is what Priya Reckons about this delicious looking dish she prepared: 

"I love this so much that I could eat it nearly everyday. I've even eaten it on toast and crackers; with rice, bread, roti or on its own with salad. Simply delicious."

Well there you have it, REASON ENOUGH to give this curry a try soon. Perfect for those #Meatfree meal days 😉

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH US PRIYA.

GREEN BANANA CURRY

(Kindly shared by Priya Pillay - WATALOTWEGOT)

10 green bananas
Oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 large onions sliced
6 green chillies split in half
4 fat cloves garlic sliced
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tomato diced
Salt
1 tsp tumeric
2 tsp kashmiri masala
Water

Peel and slice banana into 2mm thick rounds Heat oil in pot. Add mustard seeds. When it starts to splutter add onion, garlic, chillies and curry leaves. Fry until onions are light brown. Add salt, masala and tumeric. Fry for 30 seconds then add tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes. Add banana to pot with about quarter cup water. Mix well. Cook on medium heat until banana is soft but not mushy. May need to add slightly more water as required when cooking.

BEEF LASAGNA

WHAT TO COOK DILEMMA.... SORTED!!!, All Thanks to MELANIE KRAMAR from our WATALOTWEGOT FACEBOOK GROUP.  Here she shows us how to make a decadent meal, that is simply comforting. So if you are planning an ITALIAN INSPIRED MEAL SOON, do give this one a try.

LASAGNA
(Melanie Kramar) - Watalotwegot

Ingredients:

Lasagna sheets, soaked in hot water
750 gr lean beef mince
1 onion chopped
3 minced garlic cloves
1 punnet of mushrooms sliced (optional)
1 can Italian tomatoes
1 sachet tomato paste
Red pepper flakes
Black pepper
250 ml beef stock
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp Italian herbs
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 Bay leaf

Filling
2 tubs cottage cheese (1 garlic and herb) (Ricotta cheese can also be used)
2 eggs
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
½ cup parmesan cheese
1/8th tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp chopped parsley
(Mix together with electric hand mixer)

1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese

Method

Heat olive oil, add beef mince and fry till beef changes colour breaking up beef ensuring no clumps. Add, onion, garlic, and mushroom and fry till vegetables are cooked. Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, salt, pepper, chili flakes, Italian season, thyme, oregano, bay leaf and chopped parsley. Simmer for 2 hours on low heat stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.

Preheat oven to 180 °C .

Pour a layer of meat sauce at bottom of baking dish. Layer lasagna sheets making sure they don’t overlap. Spread a 1/3 of the cottage cheese filling, Sprinkle some mozzarella over. Spoon meat sauce over. Repeat layers ending with lasagna sheets. Cover with parmesan & mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle some parsley. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes till golden. Enjoy.

STRAWBERRY DESSERT

It's almost SPRING, and Strawberries are in abundance again in many stores in South Africa.  Many a strawberry farm even have a Strawberry picking day during Spring months, when families can come out onto the farms and pick, eat, and purchase strawberries.

I love anything strawberry, DO YOU?  And look how amazing this Strawberry Dessert looks😍.  This was kindly shared on by Ayesha Randeree, on our Facebook Group, and has been made a few times by our members.  So why not give this one a try, when you need something easy, yet delightful, to spoil your family and guests.

Strawberry Dessert (Ayesha Randeree) - Watalotwegot

500 ml fresh cream

2 tubs cream cheese

3/4 cup Icing sugar or according to taste

1/2 tsp strawberry essence

Boudoir Biscuits

2 tins Canned strawberries drain and blitz till smooth. Reserve some for drizzling over

Dessert

Line loaf tin with cling film overlapping the sides

Beat together cream cheese, fresh cream, icing sugar and essence till thick 

Layer boudoir biscuits, cream cheese and strawberries

Continue layering ending off with boudoir

Leave in fridge to set overnight or few hours 

Unmould onto serving platter

Pour over reserved strawberries 

Garnish with fresh mint leaves

Tip: Leave cream cheese outside to soften for about an hour before making dessert

LUV BITES BISCUITS

OOOOH....I just want to reach through my screen and pick up one these, deliciously chocolatey biscuits😍.  How Amazing do these look??? Thank You Ruhana Ebrahim Mohamed💕, for sharing on these yummy treats.  So what are you waiting for lovelies, get out those aprons and whip up a batch of these biscuits to enjoy with your loved ones this weekend.

Remember to send us your feedbacks in comments, We love hearing from you!

Luv Bites Biscuits

Recipe credit: Hajera Ebrahim (mum)
Pic credit: Ruhana Ebrahim
@mama_taught_me_well 

Ingredients:
250g butter
1 cup icing sugar
2 extra large eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 Tablespoon vanilla essence
1 cup maizena
2 teaspoon baking powder
+/- 2 cups Flour (as needed)
Baking Chocolate

Method:
1. Cream butter & sugar.
2. Beat in eggs, then oil and vanilla.
3. Beat in baking powder & maizena.
4. Add flour as needed to make a very soft dough.
5. Using a star tip biscuit nozzle, push the dough onto a greased biscuit tray.
6. Nozzle 3 stars/flowers next to each other forming one biscuit.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 160degC for 15min.
8. Allow to cool and harden.
9. Dip the bottom of biscuit into melted chocolate.
10. Store in airtight container.

EASY HALEEM

With Ramadaan just around the corner, many of our lovelies on the Watalotwegot group have been busy preparing an array of dishes that their family enjoy.  Shireen Is one such lady, And she has shared her picture of the EASY HALEEM that she loves whipping up for her family.  Haleem is a thick soup/broth that usually has added protein in the form of lamb/chicken, and made with a variety of lentils or a soup mix of lentils/barley.

This recipe however, does not contain the lentils/soup mix, and Shireen reckons it EASY to prepare, and most importantly, it doesn't cause indigestion, tummy burns or reflux...YAYYYY, now that's win. SHUKRAN for sharing this recipe with our readers Shireen.💕

EASY HALEEM RECIPE 
(Kindly Shared on by Shireen Sathar Suleman - WATALOTWEGOT)

1 ½ cup jungle oats (OATS)

6 Weetbix (Breakfast Cereal Biscuit)

2 ½ litres water

2 teaspoon salt

Boil together for 20-30 minutes. Remove from stove and allow to cool. Liquidize.

1 cup chicken fillet cubed

3 Tablespoon ghee

1 medium onion grated

1 ½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste

1 ½ teaspoon ground green chillies

½ teaspoon arad (Turmeric Powder)

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

Braise onions in ghee. Add chicken and rest of spices, add 1 cup water and cook till chicken is tender. Then add liquidized Weetbix/Oats mixture.

If required, add a cup or more of water.

Make a vagaar (tempering) :- 1 Tablespoon ghee, ½ onion sliced, 3 whole green chillies, 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds. Lastly add chopped up Dhania(Coriander leaves).

Enjoy!

EASY HALEEM - Perfect for anytime of the Year

BUTTER CHICKEN HALF MOON - SAVOURY

Saliema Khan, shares with us a Ramadaan Savoury idea.  She reckons that this has been her first time making this savoury, and I have to say...This looks PERFECT FOR A FIRST ATTEMPT, WELL DONE SALIEMA.  THANK YOU for sharing the recipe used and your pictures. 

Have you began your Ramadaan Preparations???, If we have got you before your preps, then this recipe is a great starting point.  Now the recipe calls for a certain brand of butter chicken spice, as my own side note, I would say, that absolutely any other brands you have available will work fine.

Drop us your feedback if you give this a try...

BUTTER CHICKEN HALF MOON - SAVOURY

(Kindly shared on by Saliema Khan - Watalotwegot)

Dough:
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
Pinch of salt
Bring above ingredients to boil and remove
Add 2 cups flour, mix through until it forms a dough. Allow to cool off, roll out as thin but manageable, cut in rounds, with a large pie cutter.

Filling:
I used half kg chicken mince
1 sachet tomato paste
Ginger and garlic
1 sachet suhana butter chicken masala
Salt to taste
2 cups fresh cream
Maizena to thicken

Braise mince with garlic, ginger and suhana spice till dried out, add tomato paste, mix through, adding salt as needed. Add fresh cream, allow to heat up before adding Maizena and water paste to thicken. Remove from heat, allow to cool off thoroughly, then add a generous amount of dhania and chopped chilli.

Egg wash moons dough on the one side before adding the filling, add 1 teaspoon of filling, fold dough, sealing off all round, dip in egg and bread crumbs.

NOTE: this recipe makes about 80-100 moons, you will have to make 3 times the amount of dough. One batch of dough makes 35 moons. Please bare this in mind when making your fillings.

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BUTTER CHICKEN FILLING

HALF MOON SAVOURIES, READY FOR FREEZER

Milky Bar Top Deck Chocolate Slab

Who can say NO to a delicious looking chocolate cake like this😍.  I always joke with my lovely members on the WATALOTWEGOT Facebook group, saying I wished I were their neighbours, and this is one such lovely I would live being neighbours with, as long as you share a slice with me Monowara😆, SHUKRAN for sharing your recipe and pic with us.  

Go On lovelies, give this one a try, and do drop us your comments and feedbacks in our comment sections, we love hearing from you.

*Milky Bar Top Deck Chocolate Slab* 

RECIPE AND PIC CREDIT : *Monowara Mohamed Bhamjee* (WATALOTWEGOT)

*_Ingredients:_*

6 eggs (seperated)
1 &1/2 cups castor sugar
3 TABLESPOON cocoa
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup oil
2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1&1/2 cups cake flour
4 teaspoon baking powder

*_Method_*

* Dissolve the cocoa in the boiling water, add the oil and vanilla essence and set aside.
* sift the dry ingredients and set aside
* Beat egg whites stiff
* Add the castor and beat well
* Mix the yolks to the liquid then add everything simultaneously to the egg whites and mix it through. Do not overheat it

Pour it into a oblong baking pan and bake the cake on 180°C for 25-30 minutes

Let it cool down completely before decorating..

*_Milky bar topping_*

Melt 2 X 80g slabs of Milky bar chocolates (cool down)

Beat 500ml fresh cream until it start to thicken add the cooled chocolate then fold it in till it is just the right consistency (plz note this is a very delicate stage.. I tried and flopped a few times until I've mastered this technique), don't overbeat it then it becomes a watery mess..and it congeals..

Cut the cake in half and spread half the cream place the other half back and decorate with the balance of the cream.

Drizzle milk chocolate over and sprinkle cut up nuts..

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❤💛💚

BUTTERY CALABASH

Bibi Ayesha, an admin on our Watalotwegot group, Shares with us this rather simple dish.  But don't be fooled, as this simple fuss-free dish, makes for a wonderful side dish.  So Why not add it to your dinner table soon, would be perfect with grilled meats, fish or even all on it's own for a "Meat-Free" day. 

What is Calabash...for those that do not know, it is better known as "Bottle Gourd" or "White-Flowered Gourd". Next time you pass this in the Vegetable Aisle of your supermarket, grab one, so you too can give this recipe a try.

Sunnyside Classics
By Bibi Ayesha Kadwa
Buttery Plain Calabash

~ 1 large or 2 small/medium calabash
Peeled and cut into chunks

~ Put into a pot
~ Add salt..not too much 'cos the butter has salt too..rather add less and adjust later
~ Quarter teaspoon pepper
~ 4 to 5 tablespoon butter..or more if you dare..lol
~ Add quarter cup of water
~ Cook on low till calash is soft
~ Do not let all the water burn out
~ Leave some of the buttery juices
Enjoy as a side dish

Coffee Chiffon Cake

This Coffee Chiffon Cake looks so delicious, makes me want to have a Tea-Time / Coffee Time Break More Often😜.  Thanks to Sheila M, for sharing on this recipe.  Save this one, it will make a perfect baked treat for your family, over the holiday season soon😉

Coffee and Cremora Chiffon Cake 

4 eggs separated
¾ cup boiling water
3 Tablespoon Coffee
2 Tablespoon cremora (Coffee Creamer)
¾ cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla essence 
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour sifted

~ Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Reserve. 
~ Dissolve the coffee and the cremora in the boiling water. Reserve until cool.
~ Beat sugar, egg yolks, vanilla until light and fluffy. 
~ Add the oil. Beat. 
~ Alternate the sifted flour with the coffee mixture to the batter, mix well. 
~ Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. 
~ Add baking powder to the batter and fold in the egg whites. 
~ Pour into a pan and bake in a moderate oven (180deg) for 30 to 45 minutes or until done. ~ Let it cool. 

Meanwhile prepare the syrup:
~ Make a caramel with 1 cup sugar. 
~ When done, add 2 tablespoon butter, 6 tablespoon milk in which you dissolved 2 teaspoon coffee, 6 tablespoon fresh cream, vanilla essence.
~ stir all well.
~ when the cake cools, unmould and pour the syrup over. 
~ Decorate with nuts
@sheilamahomedrehman

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CRAB CURRY (DURBAN STYLE)

Seafood is a popular protein enjoyed by many.  And there is just something about the way, people living along the coast prepare seafood.  Surekha shows us how to make Crab Curry, just like the Indian Durbanites do.

A Spicy and Delicious meal, that will leave you licking your fingers.  *Note, best have some kitchen towels at the ready, when you tuck in*
Thank You for sharing this with us Surekha💕

DO YOU ENJOY CRAB OR OTHER SHELLFISH??? DROP ME A COMMENT.

CRAB CURRY 

(Kindly shared by Surekha Jugdav - WATALOTWEGOT)

Ingredients

2 kgs CRAB
2 large onions sliced
6t o 8 large tomatoes grated
1 teaspoon crushed ginger and garlic
1 tablespoon kashmiri chilli powder
2 tablespoons mix masala
Salt to taste
12 green chillies
2 teaspoons liquid tamarind

Method:

~ Fry onions in 2 tablespoons oil until translucent 

~ add green chilli tomatoes and all the spices and tamarind cook on high stirring continously for approximately 5 minutes 

~ add crab and salt stir cover and simmer for about 40 minutes 

~ after 40 minutes add half a cup of water and simmer for another ten minutes . 

~ Remove from stove and garnish with coriander

Coffee Tart

Life is Too Short....EAT DESSERT FIRST 😜

And a dessert as delicious looking as this Coffee Tart, kindly shared by Zakkiyya Vadia, sure makes me want to dig in 1st.  A simple and easy to follow recipe, this tart would be a perfect choice for your tea tables this festive season.  Shukran for sharing this with us Zakkiyya 💕

COFFEE TART

(Kindly shared on by Zakkiyya Vadia - WATALOTWEGOT)

Ingredients:

Base Ingredients:
250g Nuttikrust or Tennis biscuits, crushed
90g Stork Bake margarine, melted

Filling Ingredients:
1 tin evaporated milk 
2 egg yolks
4 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 dessertspoon boiling water
3 tbsp cornflour
3/4 cup brown sugar
60g Stork Bake margarine

To Decorate: 
Whipped cream

Method:

Base Method:
Mix the melted Stork Bake margarine and biscuit crumbs.
Line the base and sides of a greased pie plate.
Place in fridge to cool.

Filling Method:
Warm the evaporated milk, egg yolks and coffee in a saucepan.
Add the cornflour mixed with ½ tin cold water. 
Dissolve the sugar and Stork Bake margarine, add to the milk mixture and heat it, stirring all the time until it is thick.
Pour into biscuit shell and chill.
Decorate with whipped cream.
Tip: Keeps well in the fridge if covered with Klingfilm

Homemade Beef Patties

Holidays are almost upon us in South Africa.  Time to practise some easy, homemade Beef patties, that would prove a hit with your kids.  Take a look at this recipe, kindly shared on by Raeesa Abdool Carim, one that has already been tried and tested by a few other group members as well.  A must try.

Homemade Beef Patties by Raeesa Abdool Carim
(WATALOTWEGOT)

1 kg beef mince
Season with salt, 
pepper, 
aromat, 
dried parsley, 
italian herbs and 
peri peri spice. 
Add ginger garlic, ground green chillies, dhania (Coriander) and 1 egg. 
Mix and form into patties and keep in fridge. 
Remove from fridge about 30 mins before cooking. 
Add a little oil to frying pan and fry on meduim heat.

*Note*, Adjust spice amounts according to requirements

Almond Chicken

Hmmmmm...I've been left drooling as I sift through posts on the WATALOTWEGOT Facebook group. So spoilt for choice when it comes to "WHAT TO COOK" dilemma.

With this post, Sumayya Adam, makes this daily dilemma, a little bit easier, by sharing with us her pic and the recipe she tried out. THANKS STACKS Sumayya, WE HEART IT!!!
SO, Who is giving this ALMOND CHICKEN recipe a go soon???

Almond Chicken  

Recipe credit: unknown  

Pic credit: @sumi_adam 

1 CHICKEN CUT INTO 8 PIECES
2 TABLESPOONS LEMON JUICE
2 BIG SPOONS TOMATO SAUCE
2 BIG SPOONS MAYONAISSE
A BIT OF GROUND ELACHEE (CARDAMOM)
3 TEASOON RED MASALA
1 TABLESPOON COURSE DHANA (COURSE CORIANDER)
1 TEASPOON SALT
2 TABLESPOON GROUND ALMONDS (HEAPED)
1 TEASPOON FRESH GROUND RED CHILLES (IF NEEDED)
FEW STEANDS OF SAFFRON

2 TABLESPOONS WAGAAR (OPTIONAL) -(FRIED ONIONS)

~ MARINATE FOR A FEW HOURS.

~ HEAT 3 TABLESPOONS BUTTER, ADD A FEW CINNAMON STICKS
~ ADD CHICKEN.

~ COOK and LEAVE SAUCY.

~ CAN ALSO PUT A FEW PICKLING ONIONS AND BABY POTATOES IN THE COOKING OR SERVE WITH STEAMED VEG

Note: I don't follow measurements as above, I add garlic masala n ginger garlic masala, and extra garlic and if I want more strong I add red fine chilies and rough red chilies as well.. I don't use fine badaam, I used sliced badaam

Smoked Chicken Tikka Bites

Summer weather calls for easy and delicious meals.  Fatima Jada, shows us how to do just that, in her post she recently shared on our WATALOTWEGOT Facebook Group.  WE HEART IT Fathima, SHUKRAN for sharing this with us.  Do give this a go, and drop us a feedback if you try it.


I could just reach into this platter for one of those yummy Chicken Sticks...

SMOKED CHICKEN TIKKA BITES
RECIPE AND PIC CREDIT: FATIMA JADA (Watalotwegot)

Marinate chunks of chicken in the following 
For 4 pieces of chicken fillet
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Lemon pepper
2 teaspoon Lemon and herb BBQ spice 
2 teaspoon Tandoori spice 
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
3 Tablespoon Yoghurt. 
Half teaspoon chilli powder if you prefer it spicier
Dash of oil

~ Push onto skewers and shallow fry in ghee/oil on medium heat till done.
~ Place a small foil container in the centre of the frying pan. 
~ Place a red hot coal into the foil and drop a spoonful of ghee onto the coal.
~ cover immediately with foil and allow to smoke for ten minutes. Enjoy

Flamby/Creme Caramel

Nothing beats a good old fashioned dessert...

How awesome do these Flamby's look???
Special Thanks to Hajira Jassat Farook, for sharing on this pic and recipe she used. WE HEART IT!!!

FLAMBY /Creme Caramel
Recipe credit: @shanaazahmod 

Pic credit: Hajira Farook (Watalotwegot)

1 litre full cream milk
1 Tin condensed milk
1 tin of nestle cream
2 tablespoon maziena (corn flour)
3 tablespoon custard powder
2 teaspoon China grass powder
1/4 cup of water
1 teaspoon caramel essence
And golden syrup for the bottom

~ Bring the milk and China grass powder to boil. 

~ Add the custard powder and maziena to the the 1/4 cup water and stir well. 

~ Now add this to the milk and switch stove to low heat and allow mixture to thicken a bit. Be careful not to scorch the bottom of the pot. 

~ Remove from heat and using a whisk add the condensed milk, nestle cream and essence. 

~ Now put some golden syrup in the bottom of your dish about 1 tablespoon of syrup for one small individual mould/ramekin. Add more syrup if you doing it in a bigger mould. 

~ And pour the hot FLAMBY custard over. Refrigerate until set. 

~ To serve, loosen around with a knife to release the vacuum and turn over onto a plate. You don't have to turn these over. You can serve it straight from a ramekin.

* Please note that the nestle cream is optional. You can omit it from recipe as is. All it does is give a rich creamy taste to the desert. Also make sure when using China grass powder that it is fresh and not been sitting in your cupboard for a while. Your desert won't set firm if its stale.*

Apple Fritters

If you enjoy a sweet treat every now and then, then this Apple Fritter, may just tickle your tastebuds.  This recipe and picture was kindly shared by Fathima Bassa, Who is also one of our WATALOTWEGOT Administrators on the Facebook group.  WE HEART IT, Take a look at her recent write-up for this post, and do share your comments and feedbacks with us.

Ever heard the quote "An Apple a day keeps the doctor away"...  
Is that true ?
Do you know what makes an 🍎so special? Apples have Vitamin C , which helps to boost your immune system...Great 👍 and you can also whip up some delicious..."Àpple Fritters"😂Crisp,Fruity,Soft & fluffy...Hmmm

APPLE FRITTERS 
Recipe Credit: Fathima Bassa (Watalotwegot)
2 cups flour
1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoon sugar 
2 teaspoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2 Large eggs
2 Tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
2-3 sweet apples, peeled, cored & chopped (3 cups)

METHOD
~ Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl.
~ Whisk wet ingredients separately & 
~ Gently fold into flour mix until just combined.
~ Then fold in cubed apples.
~ Fry on medium heat till light to golden brown. 
~ Cool, dust with icing sugar. ...ENJOY