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The Comfort Kitchen I strongly believe in the restorative power of comfort food. With The Comfort Kitchen, I create week

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26/01/2026

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This post belongs on this page because this beautiful jewel like picture has nourished my soul.

Valeriane brings the Mabinogion to life for me in a way no other media has.

This painting shows Cai and Bedwyr, legendary warriors and devoted friends from the Mabinogion, being guided by the wise old salmon of Llyn Llew on their journey to rescue Mabon from his prison in Gloucester.

Behind the two children rise jagged, unforgiving mountains. Their expressions tinged with fear and uncertainty, they turn instinctively towards one another for support, clinging—almost incongruously—to a laughing, sparkling salmon that leaps purposefully from the water.

For me, this picture is an allegory of hope, courage and the power of friendship. All of which we desperately need in these uncertain times.

.We raised £300 for , and my spirit feels lighter than it has in months. The world feels unbearably bleak at times, but...
19/01/2026

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We raised £300 for , and my spirit feels lighter than it has in months. The world feels unbearably bleak at times, but it will never ever be as hopeless as it seems because people like you exist in it.

Things are hard for everybody. I know, I had to make the very painful decision to retain half my cost of ingredients this time.

This is why I also didn’t send the menu out privately as I usually do. Apologies, I didn’t know how to explain this before. I wanted to give everyone the choice order or not to, with no pressure whatsoever.
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.All the Muslims I have ever met have only ever treated me with kindness, dignity and a remarkable generosity of spirit....
18/01/2026

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All the Muslims I have ever met have only ever treated me with kindness, dignity and a remarkable generosity of spirit. I’m privileged to call you my friends.

This menu was created in their honour.

Thank you so so much for participating. I woke up this morning feeling more hopeful than I have in a long time.

Final total to be announced tonight🤗🤗
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.Shahi kheerCreamy caramel sweetness with a unique texture created by slow cooked lotus seed, toasted cashews and raisin...
17/01/2026

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Shahi kheer

Creamy caramel sweetness with a unique texture created by slow cooked lotus seed, toasted cashews and raisins.

I chose kheer for my Iftar dessert because besides being a common Ramadan sweet, there are as many varieties of kheer as there are people who make this, this version is thickened with slow cooked lotus seed, which gives it its unique texture.

**Did you know: Muslims give Zakat and Sadakah, forms of charity that helps ensure others can live with dignity. It reflects the core values of generosity, community, and care for the vulnerable.
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.Lakhnawi Veg kebab in the style of seekh kebabA crisp shell encases a delicate filling of finely minced vegetables, car...
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Lakhnawi Veg kebab in the style of seekh kebab

A crisp shell encases a delicate filling of finely minced vegetables, carefully balanced spices, and chickpea flour.

Seekh kebabs come to us from the Mughal Empire — traditionally a spiced minced lamb mixture pressed onto skewers and cooked over fire. Across India today, there are countless regional variations: in Delhi they are spicier, and have more char, while in the refined Awadhi kitchens of Lucknow they are softer and delicately spiced.

Here, I’ve aimed to echo the textures of my favourite tandoori dish while allowing the kebab to stand proudly vegan. Served with one of my mum’s classics — coriander and mint chutney.
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.Dates- Deglet Nour origin TunisiaThe Deglet Nour is prized for its soft, honeyed flavour and its distinctive translucen...
16/01/2026

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Dates- Deglet Nour origin Tunisia

The Deglet Nour is prized for its soft, honeyed flavour and its distinctive translucent golden flesh . This quality gives it its name, which means “date of light.”

Breaking the fast with dates has deep religious significance, but it also makes excellent nutritional sense.

The Prophet Mohammed is said to have broken his fast with dates and a sip of water. Beginning with something simple before a larger meal reinforces the spiritual focus, rather than indulgence or excess.

Despite their size, dates are nutritionally dense — rich in potassium (important after dehydration), magnesium, fibre, and small amounts of iron and B vitamins — making them an ideal way to prepare the body for the main meal.
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.Mama’s vegetable biryaniRich flavourful vegetables, layered with fluffy basmati rice scented with whole spices, finishe...
14/01/2026

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Mama’s vegetable biryani

Rich flavourful vegetables, layered with fluffy basmati rice scented with whole spices, finished with saffron.

One pot rice dishes are thought to have originated in Persia. Like ripples in a pond they traveled in all directions with travelers and traders, transforming in wondrous ways to become dishes like Maqluba in Palestine and Biryani in india.

There are hundreds of varieties of biryani. It is still a dish strongly associated with Muslim communities. Indeed it is almost always the substantial celebratory main meal after the fast is broken with dates and snacks.

My mum whose recipe this is, is an extraordinary woman. As I make this biryani, I’ll be calling her every few minutes to check that I’m doing it right. With deep gratitude that I still can.
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.Muslims across the world break their fast in a similar way — gathered with friends and family, beginning with something...
11/01/2026

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Muslims across the world break their fast in a similar way — gathered with friends and family, beginning with something sweet, traditionally three dates and a drink, before sharing a celebratory meal.

As with all diasporas, the differences that make our world the endlessly fascinating, multi-hued tapestry it is lie in the finer details — for example, culinary traditions shaped by the land in which communities have evolved.

I chose to recreate a vegetarian Indian iftaar meal for this fundraiser because the citizens of the country I grew up in are unable to openly show their solidarity with the Palestinian people today. This meal is offered in the spirit of remembrance, compassion, and shared humanity.
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.The Israeli government’s decision to deregister over 35 NGOs will make the already unbearable situation in the Occupied...
11/01/2026

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The Israeli government’s decision to deregister over 35 NGOs will make the already unbearable situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories unimaginably worse.

is one of those targeted. Yet they refuse to give up.

Neither should we.

I’ll be cooking again on 17 January 2026 to raise funds in support of .
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.It was the oddest feeling when a friend said this to me recently. (Being Indian, I’ve never worried about coming across...
04/01/2026

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It was the oddest feeling when a friend said this to me recently. (Being Indian, I’ve never worried about coming across as prejudiced before 🙈 yes I know how that sounds.)

I was so taken aback I can’t remember my reply- I’d like it to have been along the lines of-

I understand why you’d worry about that, and I appreciate you raising it kindly.

Antisemitism is hatred or prejudice against Jewish people, and it is a real, serious, and growing threat that must always be challenged.

At the same time, the term is too often misused to silence humanitarian concern.

Supporting Palestinian people — who are themselves Semitic — comes from compassion, which is the furthest thing from hatred I can imagine.

We cannot allow fear of public perception to prevent us from doing the right thing
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.May 2026 bring change for the better for everyone 🙏🏾My family kept Palestine at the heart of our celebrations this year...
01/01/2026

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May 2026 bring change for the better for everyone 🙏🏾

My family kept Palestine at the heart of our celebrations this year.

In india we decorated the house and made Christmas sweets together for the first time in years.

In the last couple weeks I’ve celebrated this festive season with with the other half of my family and friends here in the UK.

It is a privilege to have this when so many in the world don’t.

I’ll be cooking for Palestine again on the 17th of January 2026.

Details to follow
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.Part2: Harrhy family Christmas dinnerPerfect roast turkey, bacon, roast potatoes, veg, gravy and raw carrots (just the ...
26/12/2025

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Part2: Harrhy family Christmas dinner

Perfect roast turkey, bacon, roast potatoes, veg, gravy and raw carrots (just the way I like’em)

Merry Christmas — Family is all — and free Palestine. 🇵🇸

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