Durban Masala is a blend of spices that make up the charismatic aroma and fiery red colour of Durban Curry. This spice blend is a paradox of sweet spices like cinnamon, cardamon and fennel, combined with bitter cumin and fiery chilli and cayenne pepper and rounded off with coriander. Family …
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Khitchri Recipe
If you love dhal and rice, you will love Khitchri. Also known as Khitcheri or Kitcharee, this a one pot wonder is made from a broth of lentils and rice. First boiled then simmered in ghee and mild spices. The combination of lentils and rice form a soft mash like …
Vegetable Salad with Eggs
Since reading The Plant Paradox by Steven Gundry, M.D, I see vegetables in a new light. According to the former heart surgeon, plants contain proteins called ‘lectins’, a natural defense mechanism which is harmful when ingested by us. His Plant Paradox diet recommends eliminating lectins by cutting out a long …
How To Cook Dhal Curry
Dhal curry, is a soup like dish made from dried split peas or lentils. There were two types of Dahl curry made by Amma, ‘braised Dhal’ with fried onion, cumin and chilli and the second called Wedding Dhal. Wedding Dhal (Dhal with Brinjal) often contained spices like star annaise and …
How To Cook Chutney
Like Amma Used to Make It Tomato Chutney is delicious whether served on its own or as Egg Chutney. This basic sauce like tomato curry often served as the base of Amma’s fiery Durban Curries. Chutney is also best served with phutu or porridge and can also serve as a …