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Fakeaways

Having a fakeaway recipe that delivers on flavour equal to the real-deal is the ultimate goal. And even better when it's something that's kinder to your bank balance!

If you like Indian food, then you're in the right place with my my Chicken Chasni or South Indian Garlic Chilli Curry recipes.

If it's Nando's you're after then my Red Pepper Dip or Nandos Chicken and Halloumi Wrap?

  • A pile of golden, crispy homemade chips on parchment paper, with a glass bowl of ketchup placed to the side for dipping.
    Crispy Homemade Deep-Fried Chips Recipe
  • A plate of creamy chicken curry topped with fresh herbs, served alongside a portion of rice. The curry has a rich, orange hue with visible pieces of chicken and peppers. The dish is presented on a gray plate.
    Chicken Chasni
  • A black plate with pieces of bright red, charred grilled tandoori chicken garnished with chopped green herbs, set on a wooden table next to green leafy stems.
    Chicken Tikka Marinade
  • A black plate with white rice garnished with chopped herbs on one side and a vibrant red curry or stew, also topped with herbs, on the other side, set on a wooden table.
    Chicken Tikka Chasni
  • A hand holds a chicken gyros wrap filled with grilled meat, French fries, sliced red onions, tomatoes, tzatziki sauce, and sprinkled spices, with a blurred green background.
    Airfryer Chicken Gyros
  • A bowl of creamy chicken makhani curry with chunks of meat, served with white rice, salsa, fresh herbs, and two corn tortillas on the side.
    Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken Recipe)
  • A black bowl filled with white rice topped with black sesame seeds and a vibrant orange curry garnished with sliced green chilies and herbs, placed on a wooden surface with whole green chilies nearby.
    Garlic Chilli Chicken Curry (South Indian)
  • A close-up of a chicken wrap cut in half, showing grilled chicken, lettuce, and sauce inside a tortilla, served with golden fries on a black plate. A bowl of sauce and a bottle are in the background.
    Nandos Chicken Wrap with Halloumi
  • A metal basket filled with thick, golden-brown, crispy halloumi fries, placed on a white surface with a soft background.
    Deep-Fried Halloumi Fries
  • A plate of bright red fried chicken pakora garnished with chopped herbs, arranged in a circle around a glass bowl of creamy dipping sauce on a wooden table.
    Chicken Pakora (with Pink Pakora Sauce)
  • A plate with several golden-brown vegetable bhajis, featuring visible peas and shredded vegetables, sits on a piece of white paper towel to absorb excess oil.
    Vegetable Bhajis (Pakora) - 15 Minute Recipe
  • A black plate filled with bright red, grilled chicken chaat garnished with coriander, placed on a wooden table.
    Chicken Chaat (Takeaway Style)
  • A bowl of creamy orange curry with chunks of meat or tofu, garnished with herbs, served alongside white basmati rice. The bowl sits on a woven placemat atop a wooden table.
    Easy Chicken Curry
  • Grilled kebab skewers served on flatbread with sliced tomatoes, purple cabbage, pickles, seasoned fries, and fresh herbs, all garnished with chopped parsley.
    Lamb Shish Kebab
  • Plate of crispy vegetable fritters garnished with fresh herbs, arranged around a small glass bowl of red dipping sauce. Set on a blue and white patterned plate with green leafy garnish in the background.
    Pakora Sauce (Red Chilli Sauce)
  • A close-up of a hand holding a juicy burger with a sesame seed bun. It contains melted cheese, a beef patty, tomato slices, red onion, lettuce, and a dollop of ketchup. The burger is partially wrapped in foil.
    Airfryer Five Guys Cheeseburger Fakeaway
  • Three shrimp tacos on a wooden board, filled with spicy shrimp, fresh tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. The tacos are arranged closely, showcasing their colorful toppings.
    Cajun Prawn Tacos
  • A bowl of chutney with diced onions and reddish sauce, beside two round, crispy papadums on a wooden board. A smaller jar filled with the same chutney is next to the bowl. A purple spoon is in the bowl.
    Spiced Onions (Indian Takeaway Style)
  • A mound of sauerkraut seasoned with herbs and spices on a black plate. The shredded cabbage appears moist and slightly glistening, with bits of spices visible throughout. The plate sits on a wooden surface.
    Kebab Shop Cabbage Salad Recipe
  • A round metal dish filled with golden-brown fritters arranged around a small bowl of pink sauce. Garnished with chopped red onions. The dish is on a textured surface, with a few leaves scattered nearby.
    Pink Pakora Sauce (Glasgow Pakora Sauce)
  • A white bowl filled with red pepper dip sits on a plate. Surrounding the bowl are slices of pita bread, arranged neatly on a wooden table.
    Nandos Red Pepper Dip Recipe
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I’m Lauren – a 34-year-old Mum of 2 who lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

I'm a stereotypical Scot who loves haggis, swears too much (think Gordon Ramsey crossed with Nigella Lawson) and thinks Scottish tap water is the best in the world!

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