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Urad Daal

Urad Daal

200gms urad daal whole (black lentil) 100gms cream 1tsp simba mbili garam masala 1tsp simba mbili red chilli powder 1tsp simba mbili ginger powder 2 tsps simba mbili garlic powder ¼ Cup tomato purée 100gms butter Salt to taste Fresh corriander for garnish Water Boil...

Paneer Shawarma

Paneer Shawarma

Or 250 grams of paneer slabs Marinate 1 ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp Simba Mbili cumin powder ½ tsp Simba Mbili chilli powder or paprika (depending on how spicy you like) ¼ tsp all spice ⅛ tsp Simba Mbili tumeric powder ⅛...

Chilli Garlic Pasta

Chilli Garlic Pasta

1½ cups pasta any type 1 tsp salt 3 - 4 green chillis 4 cups water 4 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 3 tbsp olive oil ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp Simba Mbili black pepper powder ½ tsp Simba Mbili mixed herbs Boil about 4 cups of water in a deep saucepan. When it begins to...

Creamy Orange Salad Dressing

Creamy Orange Salad Dressing

1 medium seedless orange, including the zest 1 teaspoons Simba Mbili ginger powder 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili mustard powder 2 teaspoons honey Pinch of fine sea salt Make dressing base:...

Bulgur Salad

Bulgur Salad

1 cup bulgur or light bulgur. Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place the bulgur in a large bowl with ½ teaspoon salt and 1 ¼ cups boiling water. Cover the bowl tightly with cling film wrap and let sit for 25 – 30 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. 1/3 cup...

Green Papaya Salad (Vegan)

Green Papaya Salad (Vegan)

1/3 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 2 tablespoons chopped shallots, optional 1 to 2 birds eye chilli pepper, Thai chilli pepper, sliced (see note 1) Salad 1 medium...

Panki

Panki

For the batter 1 cup rice flour 1/2 cup sour curd 1 tsp chilli paste (green chillies mixed in a grinder) 1/2 cup coriander leaves (chopped) 2 tbsp oil 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) 1/4 tsp Simba Mbili turmeric powder Water as required Salt to taste For spreading Banana...

Veg Burmese Khow Suey

Veg Burmese Khow Suey

1 small bowl boiled green peas 2 carrots diced cubes Baby corn cut thick round 1 green chillies slit into half long 3 dried red chillies, remove seeds and stalk 400g/ml coconut milk Basil stock chopped Basil leaves chopped Sesame oil / vegetable oil 1 tsp Simba Mbili...

Chilli Seasoning

Chilli Seasoning

¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons simba mbili red chilli powder 1 teaspoon simba mbili ground cumin 1 teaspoon corriander 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon simba mbili garlic powder Combine all the ingredients above and you can have a...

Githeri

Githeri

1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin 1 onion, medium, finely chopped 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 2 tomatoes, large, washed, diced into small pieces 1½ teaspoon Simba Mbili paprika powder ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili curry powder 2 cups kidney beans, canned, drained 1...

Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread

Dough 1/3 cup luke warm water 1 tsp yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup home baking flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon milk powder. Garlic butter ¼ cup melted butter, 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon Simba...

Masala fish

Masala fish

900 g - Spanish mackerel 2 - large onions 1 ½ tbsp – Simba Mbili red chilli powder (or can use Simba Mbili paprika) 1 ½ tbsp – Simba Mbili garlic powder ½ tbsp – Simba Mbili ginger powder ½ tsp – Simba Mbili turmeric powder 1 tbsp – Simba Mbili cumin ground 1 tsp -...

Prawns Zanzibar Style

Prawns Zanzibar Style

1 kg prawns with skin king size Marinate 1 ½ teaspoon salt 2 – 3 tablespoon tamarind sauce (spiced and cooked) 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili black pepper 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili red chilly powder 1 – 2 teaspoon green chilly 1 table spoon...

Mediterranean Baked Tilapia

Mediterranean Baked Tilapia

1 lb tilapia fillets (about 8 fillets) 1 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 2 shallots finely chopped 3 tsp Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 ½ tsp Simba Mbili ground cumin 1 ½ tsp Simba Mbili paprika ¼ cup capers ¼ cup fresh dill finely chopped Juice from 1 lemon Salt ½ teaspoon...

Cardamom buns

Cardamom buns

225 gms flour 175 gms sugar A pinch of salt ½ teaspoon soda – bi – card 1 ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili cardmom ground 1 egg Fresh cream 500 ml (around ¾ tin goes in it ) Bake at 150 Mix everything with a wooden spoon and fill cups and bake it. Fresh cream and icing sugar...

Baked Cinnamon Treats

Baked Cinnamon Treats

3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili cinnamon powder ¼ teaspoon vanilla essence A few bread slices  Cream the butter, sugar, vanilla essence and Simba Mbili cinnamon powder. Spread on thin slices of bread. Cut into fancy shapes. Bake...

Salted lassi

Salted lassi

2.5 cups curd - cold and fresh (yogurt) 1 cup water - cold or at room temperature 1 teaspoon black salt or regular salt or edible rock salt, as required 1 ½ teaspoons Simba Mbili ground cumin 6 to 7 mint leaves Making salted lassi Take the curd and water in a bowl or...

Indian Masala Chai

Indian Masala Chai

2 tablespoon black tea leaves 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili tea masala 2 cups of your preferred choice of milk 2 cups water Sweetener or sugar to taste optional Add water, black tea leaves and Simba Mbili tea masala to a medium-sized pot and set it on the stovetop, under...

Cinnamon and Rosemary Tea

Cinnamon and Rosemary Tea

2 cups water ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili cinnamon powder 2 star anise 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili rosemary ¼ tsp tea leaves Honey, sugar or sweeter optional Boil water by infusing cinnamon, Star anise and rosemary Add the tea powder and mix well Turn off the flame and keep it...

Naan Khatai Cookies

Naan Khatai Cookies

1 cup butter (200g) 1 cup caster sugar (100g) ½ teaspoon saffron threads crushed ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili cardammon powder 1 cup gram flour ½ cup home baking flour (all purpose flour) ¼ cup soji Sliced almonds. Pinch of salt (but don’t need if you used salted butter) In...

Paneer Bhurji

Paneer Bhurji

250 gm cottage cheese 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 green chilli 2 finely chopped onions 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste 1 finely chopped capsicum ½ tsp Simba Mbili turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp Simba Mbili cumin ground 2 tsp Simba Mbili red chilli powder...

Curry Powder Sprinkled Tortilla Chips

Curry Powder Sprinkled Tortilla Chips

1 bowl plain flour. (home baking flour) 1 lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt Cold water for making dough. Simba Mbili curry powder Oil for deep-frying Add the lemon juice and salt to the flour and make a dough using cold water. Knead the dough well: Make small balls from the...

Puri

Puri

1 cup wheat flour (atta) 1/3 teaspoon Simba Mbili tumeric powder ½ teapoon Simba Mbili red chilli ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili dhana jeera powder 2 teaspoons oil + for deep frying Salt to taste Water Take wheat flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dhana jeera powder,...

Pork Belly

Pork Belly

700grams of pork belly Marinate. 4 tablespoon vinegar 4 talblespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon Simba Mbili rosemary 2 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder Green chilli paste 1 tablespoon oil ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Mix all the ingredients...

Mukimo or Irio

Mukimo or Irio

6 medium potatoes, peeled 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup green peas 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 4 cups spinach leaves 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste Scrub the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into chunks. Place them in a...

Spicy Corn Ribs

Spicy Corn Ribs

2 corn on the cob 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili paprika ¼ teaspoon Simba Mbili black pepper ground ¼ teaspoon onion powder Step 1: chop the corn in riblets The best way to cut the corn is to stand it...

Fish Fingers

Fish Fingers

Cut 1 red snapper fish fillet into small strips Marinate Salt, ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili black pepper ground ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili paprika ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili mixed herbs Chopped fresh coriander Lemon juice For coating Beat 2 eggs Bread crumbs For frying Oil Marinate...

Sticky Spare Ribs

Sticky Spare Ribs

1 kg ribs 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar   Bbq sauce 4 tablespoons ketchup 3 tablespoons clear honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce light (but i used dark) 3 tablespoons red vine vinegar 1 tablespoon Simba Mbili mustard powder 65 ml water 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ¾...

Southern Fried Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken

1 chicken Dry masala 2 tablespoons Simba Mbili paprika 2 tablespoons Simba Mbili ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili dried oregano ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili red chilli powder Chicken marinate. 1 cup yoghurt 1 egg 1 teaspoon...

Rogan Josh (Indian Lamb Curry)

Rogan Josh (Indian Lamb Curry)

3 ½ tbsp ghee 1 cinnamon stick 6 green cardamom pods, lightly bruised 4 pieces Simba Mbili whole cloves 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 5 tbsp tomato passata (us: tomato puree/sauce, note 5) 1...

Ginger Bread Man

Ginger Bread Man

3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup or dark corn syrup 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili cinnamon powder ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 50g/ 4 tbsp butter cubed ¼ tsp soda bi carbonate 125g all purpose plain flour 50 g marzipan Heat oven...

Banana with Ginger Cream

Banana with Ginger Cream

2 large ripe bananas 2 large oranges 150 ml coconut milk 6 ice cubes 2 tablespoon whipped double cream, to serve 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder ½ to decorate Peel the bananas and cut into chunks. Peel the orange, discard the bitter white pith and divide into...

Greek Spice Blend

Greek Spice Blend

1 tablespoon simba mbili garlic powder 1 tablespoon simba mbili mixed herbs 1 tablespoon simba mbili dried oregano 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoon simba mbili black pepper ground 1 ½ teaspoon simba mbili rosemary Combine all the ingredients above and you can have a...

Masala Chips

Masala Chips

200 -300 g chips/french fries ¾ cup onion finely chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1-2 green chillis chopped 1 tbsp Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp Simba Mbili red chilli powder or Simba Mbili paprika 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp Simba Mbili turmeric powder 2 tbsp...

Guava Icecream

Guava Icecream

3 guava / amrood ½ cup water 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup milk 1 cup condensed milk ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon Simba Mbili red chili powder or Simba Mbili paprika  ½ tablespoon black salt The first step is to prep the guavas. If the skin is too...

Tofu

Tofu

4 – 5 red onion finely thin long sliced 2 red bullet finely long thin sliced 1 tablespoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 2 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 3 tablespoon sweet soya 3 tablespoon light soya saucea sauce 4 teaspoon dark soya sauce 2 tablespoon caster sugar 1...

Tartar Sauce

Tartar Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise Peptang tomato sauce 1 finely chopped onion ¼ teaspoon Simba Mbili ground black pepper Lemon juice Pinch Simba Mbili mustard powder Pinch fresh chopped parsley Mix all ingredients and refrigerate. This goes well with fish fingers and fried fish.

Khatu- Tamarind Sauce

Khatu- Tamarind Sauce

½ kg tamarind- seeds taken out 650 grams jaggery 1kg juicy dates- seeds taken out 2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoon Simba Mbili ground cumin 2 teaspoon Simba Mbili red chilli powder Soak dates in water overnight. Boil tamarind and jaggery. Let it cool and then grind in...

Creamy Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Creamy Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

For the chicken breasts: 3 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (1 3/4 to 2 lbs, even-sized pieces) ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp Simba Mbili black pepper ½ tsp Simba Mbili garlic powder  ½ tspSimba Mbili paprika 1 ½ tbsp olive oil For the filling: 4 oz cream cheese, cold 1...

Poussin Sauce

Poussin Sauce

4 tablespoon margarine 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili red chilli powder 3 teaspoons Simba Mbili paprika 1 teaspoon white pepper ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder ¼ lemon’s juice 1 teaspoon vinegar Handful coriander chopped. Mix the...

Churros

Churros

1 cup water (240ml) 6 tbsp unsalted butter (85g) 1 tbsp granulated sugar (13g) ½ tsp salt 1 cup oboma all-purpose flour (120g)  3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Vegetable oil for frying Cinnamon sugar ¾ cup sugar 2 tsp SimbaMbili cinnamon powder Chocolate dipping...

Chicken Soup

Chicken Soup

300 grams chicken i used one boneless chicken breast 1 carrot cut into big pieces 1 onion cut into big pieces ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 fresh red chilli you could use green chilli as well Salt to taste Simba Mbili...

Pili Pili Sauce

Pili Pili Sauce

2 tablespoon tomato paste 4 ripe medium-sized tomatoes 4 African bird eye chilli (deseeded) 5 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic paste ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (or preferred cooking oil) ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili garam masala 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili paprika...

Perinaise

Perinaise

½ teaspoon Simba Mbili paprika powder ½ - 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili red chilli powder (use more or less depending on how spicy you like to have your dip) ¾ teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) ½ cup mayonnaise (alternatively, use low-carb or...

Viazi Karai / Pack Potatoes

Viazi Karai / Pack Potatoes

8 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled For the filling: 1 tbsp Simba Mbili garlic powder 2 tbsp lemon juice 1-2 tsp Simba Mbili red chilli powder ½ tsp salt For the batter: 1¼ cup gram flour ¼ cup plain flour (all-purpose flour) ¾ tsp salt ¼ tsp Simba Mbili turmeric...

Soft Cumin Ugali

Soft Cumin Ugali

1 cup maize meal / corn meal 2 cups normal water 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili cumin ground 1 tablespoon margarine Salt to taste Heat water over medium heat in a deep pan. Make sure you take a pan with a handle. Add the cumin ground, salt and margarine. Sprinkle about 1 tbsp...

Beef Curry

Beef Curry

1 lbs beef (approx. 500g) 1 can tomato purée or blended tomatoes (see notes) (approx. 14 oz or 400 grams - use more or less tomatoes, depending on how you prefer your stew) 1 tomato medium-sized 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1½ onions medium-sized 2 red bell peppers 3...

Cilantro Lime Corn on the Cob

Cilantro Lime Corn on the Cob

4 fresh corn (about 1 1/2 lb.), Shucked Cooking spray 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 teaspoon lime zest plus 1 tbsp. Fresh juice (from 1 lime) ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped...

Kuku Choma

Kuku Choma

1 whole chicken (about 2 kgs/ 4.4 lb) Grated rind of one lemon 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or a keto brown sugar alternative) 1-2 tablespoon margarine (butter or olive oil) 2 tablespoon Simba Mbili paprika powder 1 tsp Simba Mbili dried rosemary (or your favourite...

Carrot and Ginger Soup

Carrot and Ginger Soup

3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 -3 cups water or vegetable stock 1 medium onion cut into chunks 4 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp Simba Mbili black pepper...

Prawn Tandoori

Prawn Tandoori

16 large prawns, peeled/deveined 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp melted butter Lemon wedges, to serve For the marinade 200g natural yoghurt 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder. 2.5cm knob of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 1½ –2...

Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice

1 cup long grain basmati rice 2 cups water + extra for soaking, refer to note 1 1 tablespoon ghee 1 bay leaf 1 inch cinnamon stick Pinch Simba Mbili cloves ground 1 teaspoon jeera cumin seeds ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili jeera powder ½ - ¾ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons...

Spiced Vegetable Salad

Spiced Vegetable Salad

2 small sweet potatoes or 1 large, peeled, cubed ¼ celery root/celeriac peeled, cubed ¼ butternut squash approx. 2x1inch-thick slices, peeled, cubed ⅓ acorn squash as above 1 med/large red onion peeled, cut into thick wedges 2 tablespoons olive oil plus ½ tbsp 1⅓...

Thepla

Thepla

3 bowls wheat flour (atta) ¼ bowl chopped fresh methi ¼ bowl chopped coriander 1 tablespoon green chillies paste 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 2 ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili turmeric powder 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili cumin power...

Dum Aloo

Dum Aloo

12 small potatoes 1 ½ cups curd (yoghurt) (not sour) 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili red chilli powder ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 tablespoon cashew nut powder 1/3 tablespoon Simba Mbili cardamom powder ½ teaspoon fennel seeds...

Masala Lassi

Masala Lassi

2 cups curd - cold and fresh (yogurt) ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili cardamom powder ¼ teaspoon Simba Mbili black pepper  1 to 2 pinches grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons chopped almonds or cashews or pistachios 10 to 12 saffron strands - optional 5 to 6...

Sweet Lassi

Sweet Lassi

2 cups curd - cold and fresh (yogurt) 1 cup water or milk - cold or at room temperature 4 to 5 tablespoons sugar or add as per taste 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili cardamom powder 10 to 12 saffron strands - optional 6 to 8 ice cubes - optional 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped nuts...

Lamb Boti Kabab

Lamb Boti Kabab

1 kg lamb cubes Marinate ½ ripe pawpaw grinded 1 onion blended 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 ½ tsp Simba Mbili chilli powder (depends on how spicy. Can reduce the chilli or use Simba Mbili paprika) 150 gms greek yoghurt...

Hot Toddy

Hot Toddy

Ingredients ½ cup boiling water 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1 to 3 teaspoons honey 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) whiskey Garnishes: Cinnamon stick, Star anise, Simba Mbili whole cloves, Lemon slice Brew the ginger tea...

Naan

Naan

½ kg home baking flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon yeast level 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons butter or ghee 1 teaspoon Simba mbili mixed herbs In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and warm water. Stir to dissolve then let sit for a...

Cinnamon Snackers

Cinnamon Snackers

125g margarine 100ml brown sugar 1 egg 5ml vanilla essence 250ml snowflake brown bread meal 50ml brown sugar 5ml Simba Mbili cinnamon ground Cream the margarine and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla essence and beat until Light and creamy.  Add the snowflake flour and...

Lamb Chops

Lamb Chops

1 kg lamb chops paper thin (latif cut) Marinate: 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon chilli flakes ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili black paper 1 teaspoon heaped Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 teaspoon heaped Simba Mbili ginger powder 2 tablespoons hp fruity sauce 3 tablespoon hp original...

Cajun Spice Mix

Cajun Spice Mix

2 ½ tablespoons Simba Mbili paprika powder 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 tablespoon Simba Mbili black pepper ground 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon Simba Mbili oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme. Combine...

Spice Cake

Spice Cake

125 gms butter 200 gms sugarclate and add to egg mixture together with 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar or vanilla essence 3 eggs 100 gms plain choclate 1 tablespoon Simba Mbili cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili cloves powder ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder Pinch...

Cream of Tomato Basil Soup

Cream of Tomato Basil Soup

1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 red onion chopped 1 ½ kg tomatoes – cut 6 – 7 chopped fresh basil leaves. Salt to taste ¼ teaspoon Simba Mbili ground black pepper 1 cubes vegetable stock 250ml double cream 5 – 6 fresh basil for garnish Heat butter and...

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup

8 tomatoes cut into half 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili oregano 1 large onion, chopped 1 cube vegetable stock 1 teaspoon honey 6 – 7 basil leaves Salt to taste Preheat the oven. Arrange tomatoes cut and put on the...

Kenyan Tangawizi Chai

Kenyan Tangawizi Chai

2 tablespoon black tea leaves 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 2 cups of your preferred choice of milk 2 cups water Sweetener or sugar to taste optional Add water, black tea leaves and Simba Mbili ginger powder to a medium-sized pot and set it on the stovetop,...

Cardamom Kesar Badam Pista Faluda

Cardamom Kesar Badam Pista Faluda

1 and ½ cups milk 2 tablespoon sugar  A handful of fine vermicelli 2 teaspoon basil seeds 7 nos almonds badam 10 strands saffron ⅛ teaspoon Simba Mbili cardamom powder Ice cream of your choice Take a handful of fine vermicelli, boil water and add to it. Water should...

Focaccia

Focaccia

2 ½ tsp active yeast 2 tsp honey 1 ½ cups of luke warm water 5 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp salt 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for hands 8g sea salt 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder 2 teaspoons Simba Mbili rosemary 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili paprika Whisk...

Soup Seasoning

Soup Seasoning

3 tbsp simba mbili chili powder 5 tsp dried basil 4 tsp simba mbili ground cumin 4 tsp simba mbili dried oregano 4 tsp simba mbili black pepper 2 ½ tsp salt 1 ¼ tsp simba mbili garlic powder 1 ¼ tsp onion powder Combine all the ingredients above and you can have a...

Mughlai Chicken Biriyani

Mughlai Chicken Biriyani

I chicken cut into medium sized pieces ½ kilo fried and crushed onion 2 cinnamon sticks 8 pieces whole cloves 6 whole cardamoms 10 whole black pepper corns ¼ teaspoon saffron soaked in milk 8 tomatoes crushed or blended 1 tablespoon tomato paste (cirio) ½ cup curd 1...

Simba Mbili Gatundu Sauce

Simba Mbili Gatundu Sauce

1 cup Simba Mbili red chilli powder 1 cup white vinegar 2 cup water ¾ cup sugar 2 tablespoon salt. Boil all ingredients together until sugar and salt dissolve and there are no lumps. This sauce goes well with fried fish, chicken, crisps and chips.

Avocado Tomato Sandwich

Avocado Tomato Sandwich

4 slices bread big 1 medium avocado 1 large tomato ¼ cup feta cheese 1 cup salad leaves 2 tbsp Simba Mbili mixed herbs 1 tbsp lemon juice ½-1 jalapeño ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp Simba Mbili pepper powder Finely chop the jalapeño. Cut the avocado into half. Remove the seed....

Apple Muffins

Apple Muffins

225g all purpose flour 75 g caster sugar 2 tsp soda bi carbonate 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili cinnamon powder, divided 150 ml milk 50 ml sunflower oil 1 egg 2 apples peeled, cored and finely chopped 50g light brown sugar. Heat the oven to 190 degrees celcious. Line 12 cup...

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

250 grams of chicken breasts. Marinate 1 ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp Simba Mbili cumin powder ½ tsp Simba Mbili chilli powder or paprika (depending on how spicy you like) ¼ tsp all spice ⅛ tsp Simba Mbili tumeric powder ⅛...

Biscuit Log

Biscuit Log

1 box marie biscuit 1 cup milk 2 teaspoon coffee 2 table spoon sugar 1 tea spoon Simba Mbili cinnamon ground 500 ml fresh cream Cooking chocolate slab. Melt the cooking chocolate. Dip marie biscuits in coffee milk Then apply beaten fresh cream on one side and one side...

Italian Spice Blend

Italian Spice Blend

2 tablespoons simba mbili mixed herbs 2 tablespoons simba mbili oregano 1 tablespoon simba mbili dried rosemary 1 tablespoon simba mbili garlic powder Combine all the ingredients above, and you can have a nice herb based blend.

Masala Tea

Masala Tea

Simba Mbili Tea Masala 2 cups of water 2 cups of milk Sugar to taste 3 tbspoons of tea leaves Bring water to boil by letting it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add sugar, Simba Mbili Tea Masala and tea leaves reduce heat to low heat and simmer gently stirring occasionally,...

Arabian cigars

Arabian cigars

¾ Cup micro and finely chopped almonds in a chopper ¾ Cup micro and finely chopped Pistachio in a chopper 1 ½ table spoon rose water 3 table spoon caster sugar ½ Teaspoon Simba Mbili cinnamon powder ½ Tea spoon Simba Mbili cardamom powder Icing sugar for sprinkling on...

Apple pie

Apple pie

400 gms plain flour 200 gms butter ½ Teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 4 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoon ice-cold water For filling: 1 cup ground sugar 2 tablespoons plain flour ½ Teaspoon simba mbili cinnamon powder Pinch of salt 1 kg cooking apples (cut into small...

Vegetable samosa

Vegetable samosa

Ingredients for filling 1 bowl sweet peas 3 carrots finely chopped 8 potatoes finely chopped 3 onions finely chopped Handful coriander Salt to taste 2 tablespoons sugar 2 lemon’s juice ¼ Teaspoon simba mbili cloves ground ½ Teaspoon simba mbili cinnamon ground 1...

Cinnamon cream gateau

Cinnamon cream gateau

175 gms  / 6 oz soft butter 100gms / 3 ½ oz caster sugar 1 tablespoon simba mbili cinnamon ground  1 egg or 50 gms milk 215 gms /7 ½ 0z plain flour. ( First 5 oz flour ) ( 2 ½ oz flour ) 450 ml / ¾ pint double cream Cocoa powder Preheat oven to °C / 375 °F. Spread oil...

Chicken lollipops

Chicken lollipops

1 kg chicken lollipops 1 ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ Teaspoon simba mbili turmeric powder 1 ½ teaspoon simba mbili dhanajeera powder ¾ Teaspoon simba mbili black pepper ground 2 teaspoons simba mbili garlic powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili Ginger Powder ¾ Teaspoon simba mbili red...

Chicken makhani (butter chicken)

Chicken makhani (butter chicken)

½ Kg chicken cubes Marinate for chicken: 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon simba mbili garlic powder ½ Teaspoon simba mbili ginger powder 1 teaspoon simba mbili red chilli powder Gravy: 2 red onions finely chopped 1 tablespoon simba mbili garlic powder 1 tablespoon simba...

Jeera chicken

Jeera chicken

1 chicken cut into small pieces without skin 2 red onions sliced 2 tablespoon simba mbili cumin (jeera)ground ½ Teaspoon simba mbili ginger powder 1 teaspoon simba mbili garlic powder 1 – 2 teaspoon green chilly 1 teaspoon simba mbili gram masala 2-3 whole cinnamon...

Mutton Kheema Curry

Mutton Kheema Curry

½ Kg mutton mince 3 – 4 red onions finely chopped 1 – 2 pod garlic sliced ½ Teaspoon simba mbili ginger powder ½ Teaspoon green chilly paste ½ Teaspoon simba mbili turmeric powder 1 teaspoon simba mbili dhana jeera powder ½ Teaspoon simba mbili gram masala ½ Teaspoon...

Masala Sausages

Masala Sausages

1 pks chipolata sausages 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste (cerio) 1 teaspoon simba mbili garlic powder ¼ Teaspoon simba mbili ginger powder ½ Teaspoon green chilly paste (optional) Salt to taste Sugar to taste 1 teaspoon simba mbili dhana – jeera...

Vegetable Moussaka

Vegetable Moussaka

2 big aubergines cut into round slices 5-6 medium potatoes boiled, peeled and sliced 8 tomatoes puréed 2 red onions finely chopped 1 teaspoon simba mbili garlic powder ½ Teaspoon parsley ½ Teaspoon simba mbili red chilli powder 1 teaspoon sugar Grated cheese Olive oil...

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Baked Sweet Potatoes

2 sweet potatoes 1 box mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped ½ Teaspoon simba mbili garlic powder ¼ Teaspoon green chilly paste or chopped ¼ Teaspoon simba Mbili red chilly powder ¼ Teaspoon simba mbili black pepper ground Salt to taste. 2...

Honey Chilly Garlic Potatoes

Honey Chilly Garlic Potatoes

4 potatoes. Oil for frying 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 onion sliced ¼ Teaspoon green chilly paste ¼ Teaspoon simba mbili ginger powder ½ Teaspoon simba mbili garlic powder 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon teriyaki...

Urad Curry (black lentil curry)

Urad Curry (black lentil curry)

1 bowl whole urad (black lentils) 2 red onions finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ½ Teaspoon mustard seeds 2 teaspoons simba mbili garlic powder ½ Teaspoon simba mbili ginger powder ½ Teaspoon simba mbili turmeric powder 4 tomatoes puréed 1 lemon’s juice 1...

Mbuzi Curry

Mbuzi Curry

250 g mbuzi ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp Simba Mbili Curry Powder 1 large onion chopped 1 tsp Simba Mbili Ground Garlic 1 tsp Simba Mbili Ground Ginger 1 tsp Simba Mbili paprika powder 2 tbsp oil 1 green bell pepper 1 bunch coriander (DHANIA) Cook your meat separately first....

Curried Split Pea Soup

Curried Split Pea Soup

2 tbsp olive oil 1 chopped onion 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 chopped carrots 2 potatoes, diced 1 cup split yellow peas 225 g 1 can of coconut milk 400 ml 1 tbsp of Simba Mbili Curry Powder 1 tsp of salt 1 tbsp ground Simba Mbili ginger powder 5 cups of vegetable broth...

Turmeric Ginger Tea

Turmeric Ginger Tea

2 cups water ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili Ground Turmeric ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili Ground Ginger ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili Ground Cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey 1 lemon wedge Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan and add the Simba Mbili spices. Reduce heat to medium-low and...

Kashata

Kashata

1 cup dessicated coconut ½ cup sugar ½ cup water ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili Clove powder ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili Black Pepper powder Pinch salt Little oil Boil the water with the sugar, Simba Mbili spices and salt until it becomes a thick syrup. Put in the coconut and mix...

Beef Stock

Beef Stock

Makes 1-2 Ltrs of stock ½ kg of beef bones 1 leek 1 white onion 1 red onion 2 celery stalks 2 carrots 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili Black Pepper Powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili Ginger Powder Salt Clean all the ingredients well and cut into...

Egg Curry

Egg Curry

4 Eggs hard boiled 3-4 tsps of Garlic powder 2tsp Simba Mbili curry powder ¾ tsp Simba Mbili Turmeric Powder ¾ tsp Simba Mbili Garam Masala add: For garnishing chopped coriander. Remove the shell of boiled eggs and keep aside. Make a paste with the onion, Simba Mbili...

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

INGREDIENTS FOR TEMPERING 1 Tablespoon oil 1 Tablespoon butter 2-3 Cinammon Sticks 4-5 Pieces Cloves 5 Pieces whole Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds   INGREDIENTS FOR SEASONING 4 red onions, long sliced 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili garlic powder ½ teaspoon Simba...

Drum Stick Chicken

Drum Stick Chicken

10 – 12 chicken drum stick 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili Ginger Powder 1 teaspoon of Simba Mbili garlic powder 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili red chili powder tin of tomatoes juices tomatoes purée 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon soya sauce 1...

Thai Style Chicken Curry

Thai Style Chicken Curry

1 chicken cut without skin 2 bunch spinach (palak) cut 3 onions chopped 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili ginger powder 1 clove garlic cut into long slices 1 teaspoon green chili paste 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili turmeric powder ½ tsp Simba Mbili Red chili powder 1 tsp Simba Mbili...