Everyone has their version on how to make pilau. Different cultures uses different spices. The Kenya Pilau we use cardamom, cumin and cinnamon. The Indian version uses garam masala and turmeric. I made the Indian pilau and it’s equally tasty. I roasted cauliflower as a side dish instead of making a salad. Added turmeric to the… Continue reading Indian Pilau and Roasted Cauliflower
Category: Rice
Pilau
Pilau is a traditional dish from Mombasa Kenya where I grew up. It’s a popular dish which consist of spices, potatoes and meat and sultana. Ingredients 500g chopped chuck steak 1 cup rice 2 cups hot water 4 potatoes quartered 1 tomato chopped 1 onion chopped 3 grated cloves of garlic 1 tsp grated… Continue reading Pilau
Chili and Honey Barbeque chicken
A couple of weeks ago I made this dish using steak (Spicy Grilled Steak). For this recipe I used chicken instead of steak. I personally loved the chicken version better then the steak. ingredients 500g chicken thighs 2 tbsp. barbeque sauce 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. chilli flakes 1 garlic… Continue reading Chili and Honey Barbeque chicken
Bombay Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
When I read the recipe I was hesitate to use balsamic vinegar but I was glad I used it. The vinegar gave the chicken a tangy taste and it worked well with the yogurt and spices. Ingredients For the Chicken 240g chicken breast or thighs 3 tbsp. natural yogurt ½ lemon 1 tsp curry… Continue reading Bombay Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Spinach Rice and Sambal Salmon
Salmon has so many health benefits and I love cooking salmon. In this recipe the salmon is grilled and topped with sambal sauce. The salmon is served with spinach rice, cooked in garam masala, steamed spinach and topped with nuts. Ingredients For the Spinach Rice 1/3 cup rice 2×1/3 cup water 1 tsp. garam masala… Continue reading Spinach Rice and Sambal Salmon
Lamb Tagine with Rice
The two classics flavours of a Moroccan Tagine is lamb and dates. This dish is served with rice to soak up the delicious flavours of the tagine. Ingredients 500g diced lamb 400g canned chickpeas 2 cups chicken stock 1 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 6-8… Continue reading Lamb Tagine with Rice
Moroccan Cauliflower Rice and Lamb Curry
Not only is cauliflower tasty it’s loaded with antioxidants’ and a high source of fiber. Try this delicious cauliflower rice cooked in Moroccan species served with a simple lamb curry. Ingredients For the Cauliflower Rice I cauliflower head cut in florets 2 tbsp. Olive oil 1 leek thinly sliced 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tbsp.… Continue reading Moroccan Cauliflower Rice and Lamb Curry
