Spicy Chicken Pasta

In the early 18th century, the English East India Trading Company ventured into India in search of affordable spices. By 1820, its influence expanded, and by 1858, the British government had taken official control of India. This colonial rule, though marked by exploitation, also influenced culinary exchanges between India and the West. Queen Victoria, a trendsetter in the Western world, helped popularise curry powder, a blend of spices brought back by soldiers from India. Though "curry" and curry powder became staples in Western cuisine, they are Western inventions. In India, a similar blend called garam masala is used, but it…

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Creamy Macaroni Delight with a Spicy Twist

Macaroni and cheese has a rich history dating back to 14th-century Italy and medieval England. While it's often baked in the oven, it can also be made on the stovetop or with a mix. The secret to a creamy mac? Blending cheese into a Béchamel sauce to create a velvety Mornay sauce. No wonder it's a comfort food favorite for most people in the world! Ingredients: 1 packet of macaroni 1 onion, sliced (as much or as little as you like) 2-3 jam tomatoes, puréed 2-3 small potatoes, cubed Crushed chilli, ginger, and garlic paste Turmeric powder Your favourite cheese…

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Bhinda and Potato Curry

Bhinda, also known as okra, bhindi, Bendekayi, Dhenras, and Vendai, is a popular vegetable enjoyed worldwide. While it’s used in Caribbean gumbo, in India, it's a favorite in tiffins and lunch boxes. Its origin is debated among West Africa, Ethiopia, and South Asia, with the name "okra" coming from a West African language. Technically a seed pod, bhinda is low in calories and carbs, high in fiber, Vitamins C and K, and antioxidants. Its mucilage helps bind cholesterol, and it contains lectin, which may inhibit cancer cell growth. Okra also supports healthy blood sugar levels and is rich in folate,…

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Chicken Curry with Potato and Broccoli

Curry originated in the Indian subcontinent and the word comes from the Indian Tamil word “Kari” meaning a sauce or soup to be eaten with rice. It consists of a mix of spices of which coriander, turmeric, cumin, and red chilies are almost always a constant. Rajah curry powder and pure spice blends are as rich and diverse as the people that make up unique South African families. From mild and subtle, to hot and spicy, they’ve got a range of aromas and flavours to suit all palates and tastes. Whether it’s a fiery Durban curry, a creamy butter chicken…

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Delicious Creamy Chicken Linguine

This is a delicious, restaurant-quality recipe for Creamy Chicken Linguine, and super easy. It will leave your family fighting for leftovers if there is are any!!!!!!  This creamy linguine pasta is simple enough for a weekday meal but fancy enough for date night.  I absolutely love this recipe.  This recipe can be modified to be a vegetarian dish by simply leaving out the chicken.   Creamy Chicken Linguine Ingredients (serves 2-4): 2 - 4 chicken breasts cut into cubes; 1 medium sized red onion chopped; Handful of mixed diced peppers; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. ground coriander powder; 1/4…

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Zucchini Moussaka

It is widely believed that the Arabs introduced moussaka to the world when they introduced the eggplant. Greek moussaka Arab origins may be related to the Levantine musakhkhan. It seems even the word moussaka probably derived from this Arab word. One food historian claims a 13th-century Arabic cookbook known as the Baghdad Cookery Book details a recipe which could very well be the ancestor of moussaka. Today, moussaka is a common dish in Lebanon and the Arab world, a version that consists of eggplants, olive oil, garlic, onions and tomatoes. Today there so many variations of the Moussaka dish, but they always contain the…

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