Gato Zinzli / Sesame balls

Traditional sesame balls commonly known as gato zinzli in Mauritius, they are an all-time favourite of most! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup full-cream milk powder 2 tbsp soft butter (at room temperature) 6 tbsp sugar Around 50g sesame seeds(zinzli) to roll the balls in Water, around 1/2 cup …

Pancakes

Super thick and fluffy pancakes recipe that serve well with syrup, chocolate sauce or anything you fancy and is very simple to make. Ingredients: 1 egg 1 cup self-raising flour (125g) 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1 cup liquid milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp melted butter Preparation: Mix …

Mini Scones

Originally a British tea-time snack, scones are now consumed globally and are pretty easy to make. This recipe makes mini scones, which is even more fun as they are shaped into mouth bites, making them versatile! Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour 120g soft butter 3/4 cup granulated white sugar 3/4 cup …

Jian Dui

These are sesame covered sweet potato balls, optionally filled with teosa (red bean paste), of Chinese origin. They are widely made for the Chinese spring festival, but can also be appreciated all-year round. Ingredients: 500g mashed boiled sweet potatoes 1 cup boiling water 1 1/4 cups cornflour 1 cup all-purpose …

Carrot Cake

Carrots add a marvelous touch to the regular cake and turn it into something pretty fancy. This is a really easy recipe that can be made quickly whenever the need arises. Ingredients: 300ml vegetable oil 300g granulated white sugar 4 eggs 4 carrots 2 1/4 cups self-raising flour Almonds, dates, …

Semolina Cake

This is the traditional semolina cake recipe, dyed yellow to mimick the ancient look and with cardamon as spice to retain the authentic flavours. Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil (250ml) 1 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 3 eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 cups semolina 1 cup all purpose flour …

Almond Cupcakes

These almond cupcakes are super soft and fluffy, with an intense almond flavour, perfect for a tea party or simply to satisfy a sweet tooth. Ingredients: 125g soft butter (at room temperature) 1/2 cup vegetable oil (125ml) 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar 4 eggs 1 tbsp almond essence 100g …