Nisha and Nishanth's Culinary Debacles

A recipe i got from a forward which will surely be appreciated by those of us brought up in East Africa. it was kindly pointed out by saju that the posts were from the blog "chachiskitchen.blogspot.com". thank you for the same and apologies that it was wrongly posted - there are pictures available too http://chachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/East%20African%20Influence Mogo (cassava) with Lamb in Creamy Coconut Sauce Ingredients 2 lb cassava (frozen can be used) 1 pack of coconut cream (a picture can be seen here) 1 lb lamb, cut into cubes 3-4 garlic cloves; minced 2 inch ginger; grated 3-4 chilies; minced 1/4 tspn turmeric 1/2 cup chopped coriander salt to taste 2 limes; juiced coriander leaves for garnishing. 1. Marinate the meat with garlic, ginger and sal t for at least 2 hours. 2. Peel the cassava, cut into large chunks and boil and drain. Cut into cubes. 3. Boil the meat, drain, add coconut cream to the meat stock, add the turmeric, chilies, coriander leaves and c...

A recipe i got from a forward which will surely be appreciated by those of us brought up in East Africa. it was kindly pointed out by saju that the posts were from the blog "chachiskitchen.blogspot.com". thank you for the same and apologies that it was wrongly posted - there are pictures available too http://chachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/East%20African%20Influence Mbaazi za Nazi - Pigeon Peas in Coconut Sauce This is also an East African dish. It is usually served with Mandazi (coconut bread). Nazi is Swahili for Coconut. The combination of the two is heavenly ! Try it for yourself. Ingredients 1 cup dried pigeon peas; soaked overnight, and boiled (in the pressure cooker) 1 400gm can of coconut milk 1 medium onion or 2 small; finely chopped 2 clove garlic; minced 1 inch ginger; grated 3 chilies; minced 1/4 tspn turmeric powder 1/2 cup coriander; chopped fine 1 tbspn vegetable oil salt to taste Method 1. Fry the onion in medium hot oil, when golden brown, add the bo...

A recipe i got from a forward which will surely be appreciated by those of us brought up in East Africa. it was kindly pointed out by saju that the posts were from the blog "chachiskitchen.blogspot.com". thank you for the same and apologies that it was wrongly posted - there are pictures available too http://chachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/East%20African%20Influence Mandazi - Coconut Bread This East African coconut bread is slightly sweet and has often been likened to doughnuts. It is available everywhere in East Africa; it is typical street food, Mandazi is eaten at anytime, for breakfast with tea, for a snack or with bharazi(lentils) for lunch or dinner. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups plain flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon yeast 1 tablespoon freshly grated or dried coconut 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon roughly ground cardamom warm water to bind Oil to deep fry Method 1. Mix all the dry ingredients, add the coconut milk and mix, add warm water for form a soft dough...

A recipe i got from a forward which will surely be appreciated by those of us brought up in East Africa. it was kindly pointed out by saju that the posts were from the blog "chachiskitchen.blogspot.com". thank you for the same and apologies that it was wrongly posted - there are pictures available too http://chachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/East%20African%20Influence Matoke in a Groundnut Sauce or Green Bananas in a Peanut Sauce Matoke is a typical Ugandan dish, it is stuff that we grew up on. Groundnuts are used in many African countries as a base for a savory sauce for meat or vegetables 4 Matoke or green bananas; peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks 1/2 cup peanuts (I have used pink skinned, but any peanuts will do) 1 tbspoon of vegetable oil (not olive because that is rather strong tasting) 1 stem of coriander; chopped finely 1 medium onion; chopped finely 2 cloves garlic; minced 1 inch ginger; grated 3-4 chilies; minced 4 tomatoes; blanched, peeled and chopped f...

A recipe i got from a forward which will surely be appreciated by those of us brought up in East Africa. it was kindly pointed out by saju that the posts were from the blog "chachiskitchen.blogspot.com". thank you for the same and apologies that it was wrongly posted - there are pictures available too http://chachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/East%20African%20Influence Pinto Beans Curry –or-Spicy Maharagwe - which is Swahili for Beans Having lived in East Africa, our preparations are peppered with Swahili and Gujarati. Ingredients 1 cup dried pinto; soaked overnight and boiled (I used the pressure cooker; about 10 mins) 2 Potatoes, peeled and cut in small cubes 3 Cloves garlic; peeled and minced 2 inch ginger; peeled and grated 3 large tomatoes; blanched, peeled and chopped 1/2 tspn cumin seeds 1 tspn mustard seeds 2 - 3 chilies slit through the centre 1/2 tspn turmeric powder 2 tspn coriander and cumin powders 2 tspn oil salt to taste 1. Heat the oil in a pan, add th...

A recipe i got from a forward which will surely be appreciated by those of us brought up in East Africa. it was kindly pointed out by saju that the posts were from the blog "chachiskitchen.blogspot.com". thank you for the same and apologies that it was wrongly posted - there are pictures available too http://chachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/East%20African%20Influence 'Fried' Mogo – Fried Cassava Mogo is Cassava in Swahili This is a 'no fry', healthy recipe Ingredients 1 large tuber of cassava (or 1 pkt frozen cassava) Juice of 2 Limes 1/2 cup olive oil chili flakes salt Method 1. Cut the tuber into 3 pieces, peel 20 by slitting the skin on one side, the skin will peel of quite easily. 2. cut in large chips and boil with a little salt. (In the case of frozen mogo; boil with some salt) 3. Slice into thin (1/2 - 3/4 inch wide. 4. Mix the olive oil, lime juice, and chili flakes, add to the cassava, toss to ensure that all the pieces are evenly coated. 5. P...

A recipe i got from a forward which will surely be appreciated by those of us brought up in East Africa. it was kindly pointed out by saju that the posts were from the blog "chachiskitchen.blogspot.com". thank you for the same and apologies that it was wrongly posted - there are pictures available too http://chachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/East%20African%20Influence Mayai Dungri’s shaak - or -Spicy Scrambled Eggs Mayai is eggs in Swahili, dungri is onions and shaak is curry in Gujarati, this is a traditional family recipe. We usually have it as a light supper or lunch. Not breakfast, but hey anything goes! Ingredients 1 medium potato; diced 1 medium onion; chopped finely 2 tomatoes; blanched, peeled and chopped finely 1/2 cup chopped chives 2 cloves garlic; minced 1 inch ginger; grated 2 chilies; chopped finely 1 tspn coriander / cumin powder 1/2 tspn turmeric 3 eggs; beaten 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves salt to taste 2 Tablespoon olive oil Method 1. Heat the oi...