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Now that the summer is at its peak, blackberries are bursting on every bush, basking in golden sunshine, looking plump and juicy, trailing along, arching to the paths.  On our daily walks on tiny paths running through shady woods, I cannot resist picking handfuls of juicy blackberries with my little son in tow; we both end up gobbling them up.  Afterwards, it is all giggles and sticking our tongues out to check whose is the more purplish!! The other day, I picked a basket of blackberries from the brambles and made this beautiful jam. I mentioned ‘beautiful’ because of its rich blend of purple and magenta colours.  You can either pick them yourself for free or just buy a punnet or two from the supermarket to make this jam.  Not much complications, not many ingredients and as easy as it sounds, this is a real treat for this summer!! All you need are : 350 g Plump and juicy blackberries 350 g caster sugar 1/4 lemon Let’s make it: Place blackberries ...

If your taste buds crave something spicy and delicious, this is the best dish you can make easily and enjoy to the fullest! The succulent lamb pieces floating in the mouthwatering gravy with their aroma and taste is something that only the lucky ones could get! This recipe gives you all the tips and complete recipe so nothing could possibly go wrong in producing something exactly like the pictures above. In this recipe, I have first boiled the meat in the pressure cooker along with some oil and spices in order to make the meat very tender. If you do not have a pressure cooker, cook the meat in a pot which will take a little longer but the taste will be the same. Remember to buy lamb from the butcher and opt for a nice shoulder joint without many bones on the meat. So, let’s get ready to make it!   What you need to make this delicious dish: Spring lamb in medium size pieces 300 g Onion 1 large or 2 medium Coriander powder 2 tsp Cumin powder 2 tsp Garam masala powder 2 tsp ...

This sweet treat, so light and velvety is a real winner on a balmy summer day to be served after the main meal. If you are serving this for kids, you can even mix colours to make it more inviting! Semolina is a good source of vitamin E and B, both are essential for good immunity.  Zinc and magnesium found in semolina are beneficial for the health of your bones and nervous system. Also, it is a nourishing source of energy for kids and adults alike. It is important that you cook the pudding until it comes to a ball and no longer sticky.  This right consistency will give your pudding the expected velvety texture and firmer squares when cutting. What you need to make it: Semolina (Rulang/Sooji) 75 g Sugar (white) 150 g Butter 50 g Milk 500 ml Salt 2 pinches Raisins 2 tbsp Let’s make : Divide 500ml of milk into two parts. Soak semolina in one half of milk Keep aside the other half Melt it In a wide pan add 50g of butter and melt under low flame Add the plain half of  milk and 150g...

An assortment of vegetables in vibrant colours, stir-fried mushrooms and a couple of fried fish fillets to go with them, has the culinary potential to be a favourite choice for a complete and healthy dinner. Rather than boiling veggies, they are steamed here to keep their natural goodness intact.  Also, mushrooms are stir-fried lightly in soy sauce so that they enhance the taste of this platter. I have introduced garlic into this, because of its invaluable health benefits as a cholesterol buster and a purifier of the whole system of internal organs. Now prepare the veggies: Take any choice of veggies, wash and cut them into any shape you prefer. Just peel the garlic cloves. (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green beans, Carrots, Peas, Okra, Cabbage or any other of your favourite vegetable will go just right with this platter) Place all the veggies and garlic cloves in the steamer and steam until the veggies are soft but their colour should be intact.  If you steam a longer time, their n...

Throwing a party for kids could be tricky, as you need to consider hard on yummy treats as well as the appearance of them.  Even if your choice of snacks is great in taste, if they do not look pretty, kids will not get properly amused. Try these pretty egg baskets for kids parties or small family gatherings and notice the delight in their faces at the sight of this pretty treat. These are perfect to pack in for a picnic too. The creamy centres in the egg white rounds taste delicious, so make sure to season the egg yellow mixture perfectly. You will need the following ingredients; Large Eggs 4 Mayonnaise 2tbsp Salt n pepper powder to taste English mustard or mustard cream 1/2 tsp Vinegar a few drops Let’s make them : Boil the eggs for 10 min adding a drop of vinegar to bring the egg yolk to the middle Cut the eggs right in the middle with a sharp knife Next, scoop out all the egg yolks and place them in a bowl Add a dollop of mayonnaise, English mustard, salt and pepper int...

These spicy and delicious triangles, filled with fish and potato mixture are a typical Sri Lankan street food loved by everyone as a snack or a filling mealtime choice. This easy recipe will give you the privilege of making these delicious fish rotis at home. You can make the filling on the previous day and store in the fridge to make the process a bit easier and less time-consuming. If your taste buds prefer a vegetarian version of the same, try this delicious vegetable roti by clicking the link below ; http://happyrecipes.co.uk/vegetable-roti-delicious-vegetarian-street-food-in-sri-lanka/ So let’s get ready with all the necessary ingredients and make them; 1st Step : Make the dough Ingredients for the dough ; Plain Flour 2 Cups Sugar 1 tbsp Salt 1 tsp Any oil 2 tbsp Baking powder 1 tsp Knead Mix everything together and knead  adding water little by little until it doesn’t stick onto your fingers Knead for 5 – 8 mins more while dipping fingers with oil until the dou...

This is a recipe of creamy chicken with a silky texture to give a glorious touch to any occasion – especially to make your guests feel extra special! This is an Indian-style dish, which is mild in spices but topped with flavours and aroma.  To make this, the cooking technique matters more than anything else and if you get it right, then you are in for a real treat. It goes with rice, any form of bread or noodles; kids will love the silkiness of this dish that will linger in their palates for hours – with an insatiable urge to ask for more. Get the ingredients ready : Chicken cut into medium size pieces 300 g Onions 1 Ginger and garlic freshly grated 1 tbsp Tomatoes – ripped and juicy 1 Chili powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Garam masala 1 tsp each Salt 1/4 tsp or to taste Turmeric and Orange biryani colour(powder) 2 pinches each Green chili – Slit 2 Singl...