What you need: ½ cup semolina ½ cup Tropical Almond (kanamdhu) – sliced (Substitutes: Almonds or Cashew nuts) 1 cup onions – very finely chopped ½ cup raisins 2 tbsp ghee (or vegetable oil) ½ can condensed milk 1½ cups sugar (alter to suit taste) 5 cardamom seeds 2 pieces of Pandan (rampe/ raambaa) leaves – cut into about ½ inch pieces ½ tsp salt 6...

What you need: 2 ripe guavas ½ cup sugar (alter to suit taste) 6 cups water (alter for desired consistency of juice) How to make: Peel guavas, chop and blend with sugar and 1 cup water. Once the guavas have blended into a smooth, thick puree; add the remaining water and blend. Strain the juice to remove the seeds. Serve chilled. You may substitute any fruit...

What you need: ½ (medium sized) pineapple ½ cup sugar (alter to suit taste) 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 6 cups water (alter for desired consistency of juice) How to make: Peel pineapple, chop and blend with sugar and 1 cup water. Once the pineapple have blended into a smooth, thick puree; add the remaining water and blend. Strain and serve chilled. VN:F...

What you need: 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp rice flour 1 tbsp salt 2 tsp white pepper 2 tsp chili powder 8 cups peanut oil 18 large king prawns – peeled leaving tails intact How to make: Combine the plain flour, rice flour, salt, white pepper and chili powder in a bowl. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a baking tray with 5 layers of paper towel. Place the oil in a large...

What you need: 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 4 cups chickpeas – rinsed, drained 3 cloves garlic – chopped ¾ cup coriander leaves – finely chopped ¼ cup mint leaves – finely chopped ½ cup flat-leaf parsley – finely chopped ½ cup onion – coarsely chopped ⅓ cup plain flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 egg – lightly beaten ½ cup sesame...

What you need: 3 egg-whites 200g cheese – grated (gruyere cheese would be best) 2 ½tablespoons plain flour vegetable oil for frying How to make: Using an electric mixer, beat egg-whites until stiff. Fold in cheese and flour. Preheat oven to 160°C. Pour oil into a saucepan until it is half-full. Heat over medium heat until hot. Drop heaped teaspoonfuls of cheese...

What you need: 1 tsp ginger – finely grated ¼ cup soy sauce 3 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp sesame oil 750g beef steak – trimmed and cut into 2cm cubes How to make: Place the ginger, soy sauce, lemon juice and sesame oil in a non-metallic bowl. Add the beef and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Soak the skewers in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain...