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Shami Kebabs
Shami kebabs are one of those recipes that always feel like home. Soft, spiced meat and lentils, shaped into patties and fried until golden — perfect with chai, tucked into sandwiches, or served as part of a cosy family meal.

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Jun 243 min read


Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad
Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad will be your next contribution to the summer BBQ. Enjoy with burgers, fried chicken or even steaks!

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Jan 111 min read


Tempura Chicken
Tempura Chicken is a great snack idea for the kids! Serve with soy sauce or peanut sauce! They will love it

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Broccoli Casserole
This creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole was just top notch! I served it with fried chicken, mashed potatoes and sweetcorn.

Happy Hungry Hijabi
May 15, 20252 min read


Green Chutney
This green chutney is essential for all your Ramadan snacks! Perfect to serve with samosas and pakoras! Enjoy

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Jan 27, 20251 min read


Sweet and Sour Tamarind Chutney
This sweet and sour tamarind chutney is also known as Imli Chutney! It is perfect with samosas and pakoras, a staple in our home!

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Mar 31, 20241 min read


Dhaka Fried Chicken
My recipe for Dhaka Fried Chicken is so quick and easy to make. Perfect when served with sweet Thai chilli sauce.

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Mar 23, 20241 min read


Chinese Black Pepper Chicken
Chinese Black Pepper Chicken is a great mid week meal! Serve with egg fried rice.

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Mar 20, 20242 min read


Homemade Pakora Mix
This homemade pakora mix is so easy to make. Perfect to make in advance before Ramadan!

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Mar 12, 20241 min read


Korean Fried Chicken
This Korean Fried Chicken is ready in 20 minutes. Serve with fried rice for a complete quick meal

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Feb 7, 20242 min read


Chicken Pakoras
I have added these crispy and delicious chicken pakoras to my favourites for Ramadan.

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Aug 12, 20231 min read


Chick- fil- A Nuggets and Special Sauce
You can make Chick- Fil- A nuggets with their special sauce at home today! Don't miss this recipe!

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Apr 30, 20232 min read


Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
I entertain a lot of guests, and I am always looking for something new to serve them. These Honey Chicken Skewers were such a huge hit that all the leftovers are taken home by the guests (if there is anything left!) Serve with some fried rice or an asian slaw. You will love it! Preparation Time 10 minutes Marination Time 2 hours- overnight Cook Time 15 minutes Ingredients 2 large/ 3 medium chicken breasts- cut into cubes 1 tablespoon oil 2 cloves garlic- minced 1 teaspoon gin

Happy Hungry Hijabi
May 3, 20221 min read


Banana Fritters
I bring home bananas in my weekly shop, because I have a little one who loves them. But when they begin to turn, then my mind begins to race. I want to make something with those softened, sweet bananas before they rot. For some reason, they take one day to turn from softened to rotten, so let's act quickly and make these banana fritters. Preparation Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 2 large banans- ripe 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Nov 21, 20211 min read


the Best Fried Rice Recipe
Fried rice is an easy recipe. It makes dinner easier and you can customise it to suit whatever you have left in your fridge. This recipe is a vegetarian version of fried rice, however, you can always add some prawns, chicken or even beef. Whatever you have on hand. Adding proteins will make this fried rice more filling and taste even better, of course. I usually love looking for a good deal at the supermarket. Sometimes I can find those frozen mixed vegetable packs on o

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Oct 13, 20212 min read


Copycat Mc Donald's Chicken Nuggets
I love making copycat recipes at home. Especially when I know that I can make them much better, with a lot less calories for my kids. I love take out, but when I can make it healthier, I sure do try. Chicken nuggets was one of the things I wanted to try and make healthier for my little munchkins. However, I didn't realise how addictive these were for the grown ups and I wish I had made more! The best part of this recipe was that it doesn't require any special ingredients.

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Jun 24, 20212 min read


Apple Fritters
I have been seeing lots of posts about apple fritters on social media recently and I wanted to try to bring you a delicious recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes. You know me by now, I will try making dinner in as short a time as possible, because with both my busy schedule, I'm looking for easy recipes that the kids will enjoy. These apple fritters were happily received by both my boys, even the little one who was sceptical as to why I would want to fry apples in
Happy Hungry Hijabi
Apr 30, 20212 min read


Chicken Cutlets
Cutlets are the easiest snacks and they take minutes to put together. I love making them in bulk and freezing them for snacks. They are super easy to make and when fried to perfection they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Get ready to make the most amazing cutlets ever! You won't go looking for another again. Preparation Time 25 minutes (including boiling time) Cook Time 5 minutes Yields 20 Ingredients 3 medium potatoes- peeled and boiled 2 chicken breasts

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Apr 20, 20211 min read


Sesame Prawn Toast
Crispy Sesame Prawn Toast, fried to golden perfection! The best is always homemade, right?

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Apr 16, 20212 min read


Vegetable Fried Rice
Make vegetable fried rice like the PROS! Doesn't get better than this!

Happy Hungry Hijabi
Mar 17, 20212 min read
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