I made my first pizza when I was 11 years old or maybe sooner. It was from the Ladybird children’s recipe book series. It took me hours to make the dough alone. I would cautiously warm the water, add the sugar and slowly pour in the yeast granules, watching the little globules scatter delicately into the water below. I then stirred it and glowed at the transformation taking place before my eyes. My favorite spot was leaving it in the sun near the swimming pool and watching it slowly bubble away. Mixing the dough was a feat I cherished. I spent more time than needed, kneading it. I loved the warm, squishy dough squeezing between my fingers. Continue reading
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For the Love of Ghee!
Ghee is the true essence of the food I grew up eating as a child.
Being of Indian heritage and growing up in Zimbabwe, I am proud to say I have stayed well connected to our indian culture, tradition and most importantly the food.
- a bowl of fluffy rice dowsed in ghee and a spoonful of sugar. Pure heaven!
- a square of perfectly made barfi, an indian sweet confectionary made with milk.
- a delicate biryani doused in ghee. Taking days to make with the utmost attention to detail and made with the finest ingredients.
- hadur waro keer – a warm milky concoction, an antidote to a cold and cough, made with ghee and turmeric, sweetened with jaggery. Perfect on a cold wintery day before bed time.
However, I’d absolutely devour a good steak and kidney pie in a heart beat. That’s the great thing about growing up in Zimbabwe, I ate as much homebound indian food, as well as, tonnes of food influenced along the way by british cookery.
- Hot, yummy and crispy fish and chips made to perfection.
- A moist sausage roll made with the flakiest pastry
- and let’s not forget Shepherds pie, just to name a few.
As an Indian who grew up in Africa, I have a unique twist on classic Indian recipes. As well a bounty of European and now American recipes to share. Please join me in my epic adventure in jotting down these glorious finds.
Enjoy, comment, and let’s make ghee!!
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