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Keralan Coconut Curry
@thenomlabI recreated @anjum_anand vegan 🌱 Keralan coconut curry recipe using seitan. It’s absolutely delicious! Keralan curry is lighter in flavour and fresher than a North Indian curry, and quicker to make because of it. This is a great base sauce to which you can add many different vegetables: try aubergines, okra, spinach, broccoli, peas, mushrooms, chickpeas, green beans and pumpkin or squash. If you like fruity curries, some pineapple, peppers and peanuts would also be lovely (adjust with more or less tamarind and perhaps add a pinch of sugar). Keralan Coconut Curry serves 4 IngredientsFor the vegetables:400g sweet potatoes, peeled,...
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African Vibes at Home!
Our favourite home grown, African inspired home deco brands. There’s something about the bold colours and exotic prints of African designs that make us feel happy. And here at CHIKA’s we love happy vibes! Like our African inspired snacks , these companies are joyful, vibrant, adventurous and full of rhythm! Here are a few of our favourite British based home deco brands to add a little African sunshine to your living spaces. Copper Dust London: A stunning collection of handmade, bespoke African home décor. Specialising in beautiful lampshades, accessories and limited edition illustrations, the combination of eclectic British design...
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Keeping Fit and Well During Lockdown
In order for us all to stay healthy, many governments are currently advising us to maintain exercise at home or, as in the UK’s case, outside once a day. If you were already fit and had hobbies like cycling, running, or going to the gym, the transition to lockdown life may not be as difficult as you think. If you are keen to adopt the healthiest lifestyle you can in these strange, unique times, you will certainly feel the benefit. Better sleep, a better mindset, and breaking up the day are all huge rewards gained by keeping fit and healthy!CHIKAS...
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5 Films for an African Movie Night
Are you getting bored at home? Completed Netflix? Finished all your books? Maybe it's time for a CHIKA Movie Night?! We've put together some recommendations of some IYANU movies, inspired by the continent that inspires us. Add a couple of bowls of your favorite wholesome CHIKA snacks and you're ready to go!* * Top tip! Turn the sound UP so you can still hear it over the CRUNCH! Have we missed your favorite African related Movie? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know! The Lion King (1994 and 2019 Of course, we have started with the classic.Whether you prefer 1994 original...
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