I have not gotten lost in the world, I am still right here, right where I left off and you left me. Life has just kicked me in the ass and showed me who is boss. I have been quietly, trying to plod along and keep my head above the surface of the water. Almost … Continue reading Grilled brinjals with spicy tahini and sumac dressing
Corn chaat
Finally a moment of peace and quiet and a moment to myself. What a day it has been, what a week it has been. I fully understand that the year is coming to an end and everything and everything body is tired. So am I. Thanks to load shedding last week, all the computers blew, … Continue reading Corn chaat
Chocolate covered dates
I haven’t been baking that much since Diwali. Boy 4 days and 15 sweetmeats later, the sink took on a new look and the stove changed colour. I am baked out, not that my parents would give me a few minutes to rest. Come the day after Diwali and they were crying that seeing as … Continue reading Chocolate covered dates
Almond and sesame shortbread rounds
Wow, it has been a while since I have last posted on the blog. Sorry for being so scarce, life just crept up behind me and blindsided me. I had 2 family friends pass away within weeks of each other and our customs and traditions kept me baking for the entire month. I have never … Continue reading Almond and sesame shortbread rounds
Chilli avo with mushrooms
Visit me anytime of the day, anytime of the week, anytime or the year and open my fridge and you will always see avocados. I tried growing a tree once and after about 2 years the tree didn’t bear any fruit, then and only then did my parents mention to me that it takes about … Continue reading Chilli avo with mushrooms
Kolkutter
This sweetmeat is most likely the most boring and dullest sweetmeat there is out there. It has no colour and if you are not used to the texture, you will not enjoy it trust me. I associate this sweetmeat with old people. My parents I would have to say are old, because they love kolkutter. … Continue reading Kolkutter
Pilchards frikkadels
Before my mother became a vegetarian, she would only past 5 out of 7 days of the week and those days that she didn’t fast she would always demand tin fished and boiled eggs with roti for lunch. My father and I would cringe whenever she requested in. I used to cringe, because I cannot … Continue reading Pilchards frikkadels
Yellow potatoe curry
Ask my father what he wants to eat on any fasting day and the answer will always be the same. “A simple pot of potatoe curry.” I take bets with my mother every time that when I ask my father the question, his answer will be the same. She ALWAYS loses to me, her faith … Continue reading Yellow potatoe curry
Rose Lamingtons
This has been the 3rd time this week I have made and in my parents’ opinion, force fed them lamingtons. My father is complaining that every time he sneezes or coughs there is no spit, it is just coconut coming up or out. I came across this recipe on Instagram and at first I didn’t … Continue reading Rose Lamingtons
Lamington cake
I have seen numerous lamington cakes floating about on the internet. I have never seen one up close and personal and I do not have the nerves to attempt to make one either. Just from looking at the cake, it looks so daunting, how to soak the cake in the syrup without dropping it, coating … Continue reading Lamington cake