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In Tambari Extra this week, we’re talking about getting rid of eye bags, the health benefits of moringa and a lot more. Our cover personality this week is Mrs. Okwy Chikwekwem, the founder of Spa Castle International, Abuja. She tells us on how she left the financial sector to pursue her lifelong dream of owning her own beauty business. Read all about it inside. Have a lovely Sunday. – Amina Alhassan
Okwy Chikwekwem A desire to make people look and feel beautiful CULINARY
A savoury delight of chicken biryani rice by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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ur everyday rice dishes tend to get a bit boring. But jazzing up or giving your typical rice dish an exotic twist will definitely delight your taste buds. A delightful Indianinspired chicken biryani rice ought to do exactly that with a fine blend of flavours, textures and at the same time, give a fine balance your diet needs. Ingredients 300 gms of basmati rice 2 tablespoons of butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of turmeric 4 chicken breasts cut into chunks 4 tablespoons of curry 1 cup of chicken stock ¼ cup of raisins A handful of chopped almonds A bunch of coriander, chopped Directions Soak the basmati rice in warm water for five minutes and then rinse with cold water until
the water runs clear. Melt the butter in a pot and sauté the onions with the bay leaves, cinnamon, curry and turmeric until fragrant. Add the chopped chicken and cook till well done. Add the rice with the raisins and pour stock and bring the rice to a boil. Cook the rice for five to 10 minutes until cooked. Stir well and serve hot with scattered almonds and coriander.
Giving your home a modern twist with blinds by HALIMA ABDULRAZAK
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ry something new; by changing the look of your home with window blinds. They are incredibly durable and amazingly fashionable. Window blinds can be completely customised to complement any colour scheme, and trimmed with decorative details, will give your home a new and refreshing look. Window blinds are very functional and popular. They give the home a warm look. You can use window blinds for any room, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and your kids’ room. Make your home feel luxurious with different types of window blinds that suit your taste, whether you are looking for something soft, traditional or modern, curtain blinds are a good idea and a nice choice to make. They also provide functionality and style and are e easy and cost effective way to breathe new life t your home. to Window blinds have countless design options f you to choose from to make a fashion for s statement. They also help in providing enough p privacy and light filtering, making sure no one c view into your home from the outside. can Most importantly they help protect kids and p pets from cord injuries: you don’t have to worry m much about their safety when using window bl blinds. So, why not give your home a modern tw twist from your usual curtains and drapes to m mesmerizing window blinds.
Tropical fruit smoothie T
his delicious and nutritious drink is rich in vitamins and nutrients. It is ideal for a healthy diet and pairs well with any meal or on its own. Ingredients 2 cups of soy milk 2/3 cup of tofu (awara) ½ cup of papaya (pawpaw) ½ cup of pineapple
2 bananas ½ cup of mango Vanilla extract Ice Honey, to taste Directions In a blender, add all the ingredients and pulse well until smooth and well combined. Serve immediately.