I have been trying to recreate the vermicelli that gets served in temple. I have been failing hopelessly, apparently and my dad only said something now about it. The temple is vermicelli is called dry vermicelli and isn’t made with milk. The vermicelli I am making is a different type. Seriously why did nobody mention … Continue reading Proudly Indian vermicelli
Curry fish and chips
Since lockdown the only thing I have really been craving is some piping hot fish and hot chips with salt and vinegar drizzled all over the top. Of course that is just a dream because they are no take aways that are open and allowed to trade so I will just have to do with … Continue reading Curry fish and chips
Emergency beans curry
I hate Mondays with a passion. Simply because everyone else gets to eat left overs expect us. My dad takes Sunday left overs to work as lunch for him and his work buddies and well my mother eats Saturdays left overs for her Sunday lunch and then there is nothing for Mondays lunch. You catch … Continue reading Emergency beans curry
Lahnee lamb bunny chow
Way back in 2006 Lotus FM launched itself in my hometown. I was in matric that year and well they had the launch party and the whole launch do and my parents being strict back then… they still are, they think they are gentle now…anyway they put their foot down and said NO. Sit home … Continue reading Lahnee lamb bunny chow
Tinfish curry plus
Ah the simple tin of Lucky Star pilchard that should be in everyone house and home. I have so many fond memories of this tin of fish. I don’t ever remeber my granny using these pilchards to make fish curry, she opted for the route of using them to make fish cakes. The joys of … Continue reading Tinfish curry plus
Chicken curry
There are times when I hate the fact that I was born out of Durban. Normally I have those feelings around the same time that I decide I want to make a good pot of chicken curry. For the love of all things chicken, I cannot seem to master a simple chicken curry. Firstly I … Continue reading Chicken curry
Potatoe and chickpea curry
In our household Friday is a fasting day and its also the last day of the working week. Growing up my mum had a asset menu for this day. Sugar beans and potato curry. Come rain or shine every Friday she would have a pot of sugar beans curry on the stove and stand at … Continue reading Potatoe and chickpea curry
Kebabs chutney
Kebabs or goolas as we call them was a favourite my gran would always make for my uncle. I can still remember how she put be standing at the stove, busy making it in her frying pan for him who would be sitting at the bench at the kitchen table with his massive glass of … Continue reading Kebabs chutney
Classic prawn curry
I cannot remember the last time I had a lekker strong prawn curry. I have been lissing for a strong crab curry since forever. The last time I ate crab curry was 20 odd years back. My mother says that if you believe in Ganesha you are not supposed to be eating crabs as crabs … Continue reading Classic prawn curry
Vaddee
I love eating vaddee and these are like precious white gold in temple. Everybody watches the aunty that walks around with the dish that contain the vaddee and when she comes around we all try to attack her in the vain hope we can get more than the measly 2 she dishes out. My mother … Continue reading Vaddee