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Khazana, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed SERVES 4 300ml water6 tablespoons demerara sugar5 tablespoons rose water80ml lemon juicePink food colouring (optional) 8β12 ice cubes100g lemon sorbetChilled sparkling water, to top up Fresh rose petals, to decorate Put the measured water and demerara sugar into a pan and place over a high heat. Stir well to dissolve the […]
Khazana, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed Lavash is an incredibly versatile Persian flatbread that is usually used to make light wraps and rolls. I wrap fillets of sea bass in it and roast the bread parcels until they are golden on the outsideand crunchy in texture. This is a really quick and easy supper for the family […]
Khazana, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed This gently spiced aubergine raita dish is wonderful served alongside warm flatbreads. You can use the bread to scoop up the soft aubergines and sweet, spiced yoghurt. SERVES 41 large aubergine, cut into 5mm slices75ml olive oil, plus extra for brushing1β2 teaspoon ground turmeric200g natural yoghurt, at room temperature1 tablespoon honey2 […]
Khazana, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed Tikki, bite-sized potato croquettes, are eaten throughout north India and Pakistan. They really are incredibly moreish. The addition of kidney beans gives these little morsels of delight an added textural dimension as well as giving an amazing pale pink hue to the croquette mix. They are totally wonderful served as a […]
Words – Salma Shah Usually on Motherβs Day, I visit my mum and take her out for an extra special lunch. But this year there will be no visits, no outings, no excuse for that fancy, posh lunch. The way we interact has drastically changed for now. Iβm lucky, my children are still young enough to live with […]
Word: Tahira Khan Located in trendy Shoreditch, this gem has a range of delicious American Urban cuisine and lots of Soul Food created from Mexican and Korean influences. I was offered halal, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, ranging from classic to fusion dishes. The interior is splashed with street vibrant art and graffiti influenced […]
