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A Simple Breyani (photo by pointnshoot, Flickr)

A Simple Breyani

The only authentic thing about this recipe is that the rice and meat is cooked together, but it is much simpler than a real breyani, …


Ceylon Curry Powder (photo by tijmen van dobbenburgh, stock.xchng)

Ceylon Curry Powder

If liked, the spices may be lightly toasted before grinding. …


Cape Malay Chicken Curry (photo by Silvia McCabe, stock.xchng)

Cape Malay Chicken Curry

Serve with rice, garnished with dhania leaves, and sambals. …


Roasted Masala (photo by abcdz2000, stock.xchng)

Roasted Masala

This is primarily used for the Cape Malay Chicken Curry, although it may be used for other dishes. …


Kashmiri Lamb with Apricots (photo by Samuel Rosa, stock.xchng)

Kashmiri Lamb with Apricots

A little bit of Kashmir using A Good Basic Curry Paste. …


Thai Rice Salad (photo by Cris DeRaud, rgbstock.com)

Thai Rice Salad

Create a dramatic effect by serving in halved pineapple shells. …


Garam Masala (photo by Miansari66, Wikimedia Commons)

Garam Masala

This is a strong masala, and not recommended for use in fish or vegetable dishes. …


Garam Masala (photo by Miansari66, Wikimedia Commons)

Garam Masala

It gives a basic curry a huge lift to stir in a couple of teaspoons of the masala when it is cooked and just before serving. …


Roasted Butternut Salad with Couscous (photo by Deborah Waller, stock.xchng)

Roasted Butternut Salad with Couscous

Excellent either as a light meal or as a side dish. May be served at room temperature or chilled. …


Golden Rice with Curried Mushrooms (photo by Christopher Rayan, stock.xchng)

Golden Rice with Curried Mushrooms

This can be served either as a salad or as a hot accompaniment. Use the larger amount of oil if your dish is destined to be a salad and the lesser amount for a hot extra. …



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About Dinka’s Cookbook

Dinka's Cookbook is a collection of recipes that have been tried and tested over many years and that have stood the test of time. Because Dinka ran her own catering business for many years, some of these recipes have really been tested, in the most difficult circumstances, by the most discerning customers.

Dinka's Cookbook has been made available on the internet because it is the simplest method of sharing the recipes with all those people who have tasted the food and asked how it was made.

If you do use a recipe, please come back and give a little feedback. What worked? What didn't? And how much you enjoyed the food you prepared!

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