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Veg Dal Masala Roasted Potato Wedges

This roasted potato recipe with veg dal masala is a flavourful and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by all. Veg dal masala is a great spice, watch how it elevates the taste of the potatoes in this recipe. The combination of crispy roasted potatoes and the aromatic spices of […]

 
Rice Sadza and mushroom stew

Delicious Oyster Mushroom Stew

This is a really simple dish which you can whip up quickly on those days where you want an absolutely hassle free protein side to go with your meatless meal. I used oyster mushroom, but you could use any mushroom of your preference. I served this up with some delicious, […]

 
Sadza reMhunga served with Beef Short-ribs

Sadza reMhunga & BBQ Beef Short Ribs

This combination will have you or your guests calling out for seconds! Instead of frying the short ribs, you may also braai instead. For the sadza, I used the sand-free and stone-free pearl millet from The Grain Hub. Having it grit free makes the sadza all the more enjoyable, in […]

 
Sadza reMapfunde served with Oxtail and Veggies

Sadza reMapfunde (Sorghum Sadza)

This is how I make Sadza reMapfunde (Sorghum Sadza) and I am using stone-free, sand-free hupfu from The Grain Hub. It is no secret that over the years many people have grown to dislike small grains Sadza due to the grittiness associated with it. This is due to poor preparation/grinding […]

 

Delicious Mupunga (Brown Rice) Sadza

If you love traditional brown rice, then you will most certainly enjoy this Sadza from The Grain Hub. It’s basically ground up traditional brown rice which you can then use to prepare the Sadza, yum! The best part of it is that it is also highly nutritional, which is a […]

 

Tasty Curried Rice

Rice is one of those ingredients that you can get used to preparing in the same way all the time. Here’s a simple, and quick recipe you can use for that time when you want to spice things up, pun intended! I used Real Premium Spices‘ Mild Curry powder, turmeric, […]

 

Delish Roasted Potatoes

As the name implies, these roasted potatoes are really, really delicious. The great thing about them is that they only need 5 ingredients and that’s it! Furthermore, at only 40 minutes cook time you can easily have these on rotation for weeknight dinners when time is short and you are […]

 
Porridge Sourgum

Delicious Porridge reMapfunde (Sorghum)

This one goes way back in time here in Zimbabwe. It’s one of our indigenous grains, and like the other small grains, is very nutritious. Sorghum, also known as Mapfunde or Mabele can be found in different varieties, which include, red, orange, bronze, tan, white, and black varieties. This here […]

 
Mashed Potato

Sour Cream ‘n Chives Mashed Potatoes

Winter time calls for comfort food, and one of my all time favourite comfort foods is mashed potato. These mashed potatoes are absolutely delicious, and hit the spot! I used Real Premium Spices’ Sour Cream and Chives and the flavour came through well…. yum! Serve this with your favourite stew, […]

 

How to cook Sadza ReMhunga

Mhunga (pearl millet pap) is one of the nutritious traditional small grains we have here in Zimbabwe, and as you may already know, it is highly nutritious. Here’s a quick look at how mhunga (pearl millet) benefits your body when you eat it; Mhunga Health Benefits Mhunga is a very […]