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‘Eid or Anti-climax?
Imagine receiving an elaborately wrapped gift platter filled with the most exotic sweet meats. From burfee to magaj and jalebee to halwa, the platter promises the taste buds a trip to gastronomic ‘heaven’. However, as you undo the wrapping and pull back the cellophane, you see a flash of movement. No! A giant cockroach darts out from behind the burfee block and climbs over the goolaab jamoon in its race for freedom!
This is a typical example of an anti-climax. A …
Set Aside for Sadaqah
Sayyiduna Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a Sahaabi who loved to give charity. He would even make a point of setting aside wealth to give in charity. His love for charity was such that he would never turn a beggar away empty handed, even if it meant giving the beggar an onion, date or something else that he could eat.
One day, a beggar came to Sayyiduna Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). However, at that time, Sayyiduna Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had already …
Belgian Waffles
Crisp, buttery and light as air. Delicious with or without toppings.
Melt 180g of butter in a large bowl.
Separate two eggs.
Whisk the two egg yolks along with 1 ½ cup milk and 1 tsp of vanilla essence into the melted butter.
Add to the above:
2 cup sifted flour
3 Tbsp sugar
4 tsp baking powder
Mix till combined.
In a clean bowl, whisk the 2 egg whites till stiff …
