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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    10 Delicious Fakeaway Recipes You Can Make at Home

    Published: Apr 27, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    We've rounded up a selection of 10 delicious fakeaway recipes perfect for cooking and enjoying in the comfort of your own home!

    Experience restaurant-quality meals at home and skip the busy dining scene. Start cooking and revamp your kitchen with these irresistible recipes!

    Lamb Shish Kebab - Kuzu Sis

    lamb Shish Kebabs are served with onion salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Lamb Shish Kebab (or Shish Kabob) is a very popular Turkish / Middle Eastern dish typically served in restaurants or takeaway kebab shops. 

    This simple recipe explains how to make your homemade version of this lamb kebabs from scratch with a few ingredients.

    To learn more: Lamb Shish Kebab

    Salt and Pepper Chicken

    salt and pepper chicken
    Ayla Clulee

    This homemade crispy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken is made with tender chicken thighs lightly battered, pan-fried till crispy, and tossed with plenty of chillies&garlic. 

    It is the perfect fakeaway dish to spoil your family on a Friday night. 

    Serve it with a bowl of Spicy Egg Fried Rice and a bottle of cold beer for a real treat!

    To learn more: Salt and Pepper Chicken

    Egg Fried Rice

    egg fried rice recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    This Spicy Egg Fried Rice is a popular side dish that compliments most Chinese takeaway dishes, especially our super tasty Spicy Chicken Wings and Salt and Pepper Chicken.

    It is the perfect recipe if you are looking for a quick weekday meal especially if you have some leftover jasmine or basmati rice in your fridge.

    To learn more: Spicy Egg Fried Rice

    Chicken Satay

    thai chicken satay is served with salad and peanut sauce
    Ayla Clulee

    Thai Chicken Satay (or Sate) is marinated and grilled spicy chicken skewers that are served with a creamy and rich peanut sauce. 

    This Southeast Asian dish is perfect to serve as a Christmas or New Year’s Eve holiday appetizer with Spicy Thai Mango Salad or as a weekday meal with a bowl of Spicy Egg Fried Rice.

    To learn more: Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

    Chicken Korma Recipe

    creamy chicken korma served with bullet naan
    Ayla Clulee

    This homemade Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe is infused with aromatic Indian spices and created with everyday ingredients.

    Ready in just 30 minutes, this mildly spiced and fragrant Indian curry is perfect for busy weeknight family fakeaway dinners!

    To learn more: Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe

    Onion Bhaji - Pakora

    onion bhaji - onion pakora
    Ayla Clulee

    Crispy Onion Bhaji (also known as Onion Pakora or Kanda Bhaji) is a delicious Indian snack made by deep-frying finely sliced onions dipped in lightly spiced gram flour batter. 

    They are extremely addictive, vegan, gluten-free, and ready in 30 minutes!

    To learn more: Crispy Onion Bhaji (Pakora) Recipe

    Garlic Naan Bread

    easy garlic naan bread
    Ayla Clulee

    Do you enjoy a good Indian curry occasionally? 

    Is the soft and buttery Garlic Tawa Naan (Indian Flatbread) one of your favorite side dishes to order in an Indian restaurant? Then look no further. 

    This most delicious garlic naan bread recipe will be your new favorite companion to your homemade Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani, Spicy Tandoori Chicken Recipe in Oven, or Dal Palak (Spinach Dal).

    To learn more: Garlic Naan - Indian Flatbread

    Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab

    4 pieces chicken shish kebabs
    Ayla Clulee

    Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab, also known as Tavuk Sis, is a popular Turkish dish made of chicken pieces marinated in olive oil, milk, tomato & pepper paste, and aromatic spices. 

    These tender and juicy chicken skewers are ready in just 25 minutes plus the marinating time.

    To learn more: Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab

    Lahmacun

    lahmacun wrapped with parsley and tomatoes
    Ayla Clulee

    Homemade Turkish Lahmacun (or Lahmajun-Lahmajoun) is a super-thin crispy flatbread topped with minced beef or lamb mixed with vegetables, herbs, and spices.

    You can find this popular street / fast food everywhere in Turkey, in restaurants, cafes, and fast-food shops.

    To learn more: Turkish Lahmacun

    Mushroom Pilau Rice

    Indian style mushroom rice
    Ayla Clulee

    This is the perfect Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau) Recipe if you are after a fluffy, vibrant, and aromatic rice dish to serve with your curry. 

    Fragrant and delicious, this Indian mushroom rice is ready in just 25 minutes. 

    And believe me, it's better than your favorite takeaway restaurants!

    To learn more: Mushroom Pilau (Mushroom Rice)

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