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Dosa-dosa dan Facebook

2010-05-04T14:14:00.000+01:00

Semenjak empat bulan terlibat dalam menyampaikan mesej kebaikan, melarang kemungkaran melalui facebook. Disedari terdapat beberapa cara penggunaannya yang patut ditegah dan boleh jatuh perbuatan tersebut kepada haram, malah berganda-ganda haramnya.

Perlakuan dan perbuatan melalui facebook yang boleh mengundang dosa terlalu banyak, namun di kesempatan ini, cukup saya senaraikan enam perkara, iaitu :-

1) Mendedah keaiban suami, isteri di facebook.

Terdapat beberapa kes yang dilihat sama ada secara langsung atau tidak langsung, pemilik facebook meluahkan perasaan sedih, kecewa, benci, marah terhadap pasangan di ruang status mereka. Mendesak suami atau isteri juga melalui status facebook. Ada yang mendesak suami beli rumah, kereta, pinggan, perabot, baju, dan macam-macam lagi melalui status mereka. Kemudian, status tersebut mendapat komentar pelbagai dari rakan-rakan mereka. Tertekanlah suami serba salah.

Sebagaimana yang disebut oleh ramai specialist di dalam bidang rumah tangga, kebanyakan wanita suka berkongsi dan meluahkan perasaan mereka kepada orang lain sebagai pelepas kepada beban yang ditanggung. Adakalanya ia mungkin bukan bertujuan untuk menjatuhkan suaminya, bukan pula untuk tujuan membuka aib suami atau untuk mencari penyelesaian. Pendedahan itu hanya sebagai pelepas tekanan di dalam diri.

Namun, tanpa disedari perbuatan tersebut tergolong dalam mengumpat yang diharamkan oleh Islam. Semua perlu memahami bahawa mereka tidak boleh sewenangnya bercerita perihal rumahtangga atau pasangan mereka secara terbuka sama ada melalui facebook atau kepada rakan di pejabat dan sebagainya. Sebarang masalah yang sudah tidak dapat diselesaikan olehnya, hanya dibenarkan untuk diluahkan kepada seseorang yang diyakini punyai autoriti seperti ibubapa, mertua dan adik beradik yang diyakini boleh berperanan membantu, bukan berpotensi mengeruhkan lagi keadaan. Boleh juga dikongsikan secara tertutup kepada pihak ketiga seperti Qadhi, Mufti, para ilmuan sama ada Ustaz, Ustazah atau Kaunselor Rumahtangga.

Pendedahan masalah dan info yang boleh mengaibkan suami (dan isteri) TIDAK DIBENARKAN sama sekali disebarkan melalui facebook. Apabila ia dilakukan, ia dengan mudah sekali boleh mengundang dosa.

Terdapat sebahagiannya info tidak secara langsung mengaibkan pasangan, tetapi selaku pembaca, kita dapat ‘membaca' dan mengetahui secara tersirat bahawa si pemilik sedang ‘perang dingin' dengan pasangannya. Ada juga yang difahami, suaminya sedang gagal memenuhi apa yang diingininya, bersifat kurang baik kepadanya dan sebagainya. Ingatlah semua, rumahtangga adalah amanah, jangan meruntuhkannya melalui facebook.

Beramanahlah, berikan suami dan isteri anda password facebook anda, agar mereka sentiasa boleh meneliti mesej-mesej yang dihantar kepada anda. Boleh juga pasangan berperanan selaku penyemak dan memadam (delete) mana yang perlu jika dimasukkan secara emosi tanpa pertimbangan aqal yang wajar.

2) Terlebih gambar

Ramai di kalangan wanita hari ini sudah mempunyai facebook, mungkin sudah menjadi lumrah wanita yang biasanya inginkan kecantikan dan pujian terhadap kecantikannya. Oleh itu, semakin ramai wanita yang memuatkan gambar mereka, sama ada jarak dekat, sangat dekat ( sehingga memenuhi ruang kotak gambar) dan jauh (beramai-ramai atau seorang diri). Ditambah pula lagi dengan gaya, aksi dan fesyen yang pelbagai.

Agak pelik juga kerana sebahagian mereka sudah bersuami dan kelihatan suami mereka memberikan sepenuh keredhaan atas tayangan gambar sedemikian kepada khalayak, tanpa sebarang rasa cemburu dan prihatin. Lebih merbahayakan, ramai pula lelaki yang menontonnya, sebahagiannya memberikan pujian, malah ada yang berani bergurau senda, dan membuat ‘lamaran' nafsu.

Lebih pelik, tuan punya facebook yang sepatutnya mampu mengawal dan memadam sebarang komen kurang etika, kelihatan membiarkan sahaja lamaran nafsu (seperti ajakan dating, kahwin - padahal wanita telah bersuami) tersebut di ruangan komentar gambarnya, tanpa rasa bersalah.

Berterusan bercanda mereka melalui ruang komentar, si lelaki dan wanita ada juga yang telah beristeri dan bersuami, cuma atas tiket kawan lama, sepejabat dan sebagainya, hal tersebut dibiarkan. Malah jika kedua-duanya masih bujang sekalipun, ia tetap BERDOSA dan SALAH di sisi Islam kerana ia termasuk dalam kategori larangan Allah ‘janganlah kamu menghampiri zina'.

Saya bimbang, ramai pula lelaki yang menjadi dayus dek kerana gambar isteri terdedah aurat ( atau menutup aurat kurang sempurna) ditayang sehabisnya di facebook. Baca perihal ciri lelaki dayus di sin ( http://www.zaharuddin.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=546&Itemid=99)

3) Penyamaran

Lelaki menyamar sebagai wanita untuk menjadi friend dan seterusnya mendapat maklumat wanita. Ada dilaporkan juga, sebahagian lelaki berang kerana tidak diluluskan menjadi ‘friend' seseorang wanita. Akibatnya, si lelaki tidak mendapat kemudahan akses kepada gambar-gambar wanita tersebut. Bagi membolehkannya mendapat akses, terdapat lelaki yang mula menyamar menjadi wanita, meletakkan gambar mana-mana wanita yang boleh dijumpai secara mudah tertebaran di internet, diletakkan sebagai dirinya. Melalui cara itu, lelaki ini berjaya menjadi friend dan menonton seluruh gambar wanita terbabit dan berbuat apa yang disukainya dengan gambar itu.

Si wanita yang pada asalnya merasa selamat kerana merasakan dirinya telah menapis sebaiknya, rupanya masih terdedah gambarnya kepada yang orang yang tidak sepatutnya. Kerana itu, walau anda hanya membenarkan friend untuk menatapi gambar anda, pastikan semua gambar tersebut masih terhad dan terjaga.

4) Download gambar untuk simpanan dan tatapan.

Dimaklumkan juga, akibat dek kerana gambar wanita yang terlalu ‘bersepah' difacebook, terdapat lelaki berhati buas yang memuat turun gambar tersebut dan disimpan sebagai koleksi peribadinya. Justeru, sedarlah, mana-mana wanita yang dikurniakan Allah punyai ‘rupa' yang menurut pandangan ramai sebagai elok dan menawan. Golongan sebegini amat perlu sekali lebih berwaspada lebih daripada mereka yang lain.

Malangnya, golongan rupawan ini kelihatan lebih ghairah menjaja gambar mereka untuk mendapat lebih banyak pujian dan ...'DOSA'. Simpan sahajalah gambar-gambar 'kiut' (cute) anda, cukuplah ia buat tatapan suami. Cukuplah pujian rakan sekeliling yang benar-benar mengenali anda. Tidak perlulah tamakkan pujian manusia luar.

Tunggu sahajalah pujian para malaikat dan bidadari di Syurga nanti, terlampau tidak sabarkah wahai diri? Sedarilah, ke'kiut'an anda mungkin menjadikan sebuah rumahtangga hancur, kecemburuan wanita lain, kerana boleh wujud gejala suami yang membanding-bandingkan wajah dan tubuh anda dengan isterinya. Jika itu berlaku, pemilik gambar mendapat dosa.

5) Tagging gambar tanpa izin dan gambar silam yang membuka aurat.

Tagging atau menandakan sesuatu gambar yang disiar merupakan satu fungsi mudah untuk menyebarluaskan gambar seseorang termasuk diri sendiri kepada kenalan dan rakan. Malangnya fungsi ini menjadi sumber dosa yang banyak juga dewasa ini. Isu ini juga telah pernah diulas oleh beberapa penulis lain seperti Sdr Shahmuzir dan Ust Abu Umair.

Ini adalah kerana, terdapat ‘trend' menyebarkan gambar-gambar lama, dan kemudian meletakkan tagging kepada individu di dalam gambar. Perlu disedari, setiap gambar yang di'tag', akan muncul dan boleh dilihat oleh semua friend punya rakan (friend).

Ini boleh menjadi dosa, kerana :-

a- Sebahagian individu di dalam gambar terbabit mungkin dahulu tidak menutup aurat, tetapi kini telah menutup aurat. Justeru penyebaran gambarnya yang tidak menutup aurat adalah haram.

b- Individu terbabit berada di dalam rumah, bersama keluarga, justeru penutupan auratnya tidak begitu sempurna kerana di dalam rumah sendiri atau di dalam keadaan ‘candid', tetapi akibat ketidakperihatinan sebahagian ahli keluarga terhadap hal aurat. Gambarnya yang sedemikian tersebar. Sepatutnya, kita yang di'tanda' boleh dengan segera delete 'tag' itu, hasilnya walau gambar masih tersiar tetapi ia tidak mempunyai sebarang pengenalan. Itu paling kurang boleh dilakukan oleh individu yang prihatin dan berawas-awas. Namun malangnya, sebahagian pemilik facebook tidak sedar mereka boleh ‘untagged' nama mereka. Malah kalau mereka boleh untagged sekalipun, penyebaran gambar sedemikian tetap salah dan berDOSA di dalam Islam.

c- Gambar mengaibkan orang lain. Gambar yang disiarkan itu, walaupun menutup aurat, tetapi dalam situasi mengaibkan. Mungkin ia tidak mengaibkan individu yang menyiarkannya kerana dia dalam keadaan baik dan bagus. Namun rakannya berada dalam situasi mengaibkan, tambahan pula dia kini merupakan ‘seseorang' yang terhormat, punyai kedudukan baik di mata masyarakat,. Apabila gambar sedemikian disiarkan, ia mencemar nama baiknya. Penyiaran sebegitu sama seperti mengutuknya secara langsung di khalayak ramai, sama ada sengaja atau tidak, semua perlu sedar..anda mungkin bebas menyiarkan gambar anda, namun gambar orang lain. Keizinan perlu diperolehi terlebih dahulu sebelum siaran dibuat.

6. Mengutuk diri sendiri & kebaikan

Adakalanya terdapat juga wanita-wanita berpenampilan cukup solehah, berpakaian extra caution dalam bab aurat sewaktu zaman universiti atau sekolahnya. Namun sesudah masuk ke alam pekerjaan dan perkahwinan, imejnya berubah begitu drastik dengan make up cukup jelas menghiasi wajah, baju bekerlipan warnanya, yang tebal dahulu sudah jadi nipis, adakalanya tidak sempurna dan macam-macam lagi. Alasannya? Seribu satu macam. Suami pula mungkin bukan dari jenis yang cermat untuk menegur dan menasihat.

Yang menyedihkan, apabila tersiar gambar lamanya yang berpakaian extra caution lagi sopan di facebook, disiarkan oleh rakan-rakan lama. Tuan punya tubuh, kelihatan tanpa malu dan segan mengutuk dirinya sendiri sama ada secara langsung atau tidak langsung. Lahirlah kata-kata, ‘zaman aku ekstrem', ‘zaman solehah', ‘waktu innocent', zaman-zaman suci', 'itu zaman kuno dulu', 'itu masa duduk bawah tempurung' dan lain-lain frasa yang sepertinya.

Tanpa disedarinya, ia mendedahkan keaiban dirinya sendiri, apabila berkata zaman solehah, bermakna kini adakah dia mengaku tidak lagi solehah, tidak suci dan sebagainya?. Demikian juga ayat-ayat lain di atas.? Ia juga sekaligus seolah mengutuk pemakaian sopan dirinya dahulu. Ingatlah wahai diri, jika tidak mampu istiqamah atas pakaian dan penampilan dahulu, janganlah sampai mengutuknya. Kerana ia sama seperti mengutuk pakaian yang sopan lagi baik, seolah mendahulukan yang kurang baik.

KESIMPULAN

Itulah facebook, ia boleh menjadi sumber pahala, jika diguna dengan betul, boleh menjadi pemudah azab jika digunakan tanpa ilmu dan limitasi. Berhati-hatilah dan berpada-padalah pemilik facebook.

Niat untuk mendekatkan ukhuwwah antara rakan lama, sekolah dan sebagainya tidak sama sekali boleh menghalalkan sembangan mesra, gurauan senda di antara suami dan isteri orang, antara lelaki dan wanita yang bukan mahram. Ia hanya akan membawa kepada kemudaratan dan keruntuhan rumahtangga. Janganlah lagi mempermainkan nama'ukhuwah' untuk berbuat dosa.

Ukhuwwah itu hanya terhad sesuatu yang membawa kepada ingatan kepada Allah, mengajak kebaikan dan menjauh kemungkaran. Lihatlah surah al-Hujurat dan fahamkan kalam Allah sebaiknya akan erti ukhuwwah di kalangan mukmin.

Sekian

Zaharuddin Abd Rahman

www.zaharuddin.net

ORIGINAL ARTICLE : http://www.zaharuddin.net/content/view/930/72/

Kisah Teladan...

2010-04-16T22:30:00.006+01:00

Kisah Pemuda Malas Solat

Islam itu mudah apabila , pertama,menjalankan syari’at Islam boleh secara bertahap. Dalam hal ini, seorang muslim tidak serta-merta diharuskan menjalankan kewajiban agama dan amalan-amalan sunnah secara serentak. Ada tahapan yang mesti dilalui: mulanya kita hanya diperintahkan untuk melaksanakan kewajiban-kewajiban pokok agama. Setelah yang pokok-pokok berhasil dilakukan dengan baik dan rapi, kalau punya kekuatan dan kesempatan, maka dianjurkan untuk menambah dengan amalan-amalan sunnah.

Bagaimana?
Pertama, membenarkan Islam diamalkan secara berperingkat-peringkat seperti kita mendidik seseorang untuk bersolat. Saya berikan contoh dari cerita seorang lelaki yang baik tetapi tidak bersolat.

Kisahnya bermula di sebuah tempat di salah sebuah Negara Arab. Terdapat seorang pemuda yang sangat liat untuk mendirikan solat. Malah dia tidak mendirikan langsung solat lima waktu. Seorang diri pun berat, apatah lagi secara berjamaah. Setiap kali ada ulama yang berkunjung ke tempat mereka, seringkali jugalah penduduk setempat mengadu kepada ulama yang datang bertandang berkenaan sikap pemuda tersebut.

Berkali-kali diberikan nasihat namun sedikitpun tidak memberikan apa-apa kesan kepada anak muda ini. Malah makin menjadi-jadi.

“ Awak wajib mendirikan solat lima waktu. Solat merupakan tiang agama kita” kata salah seorang pendakwah kepada pemuda tersebut.

“ Emm..insyaAllah kalau saya rajin saya akan buat ye “ jawab pemuda tersebut secara sinis.

Begitulah seterusnya. Sehinggalah datang seorang ulama daripada al-Azhar al-Syarif bertandang ke tempat mereka. Aduan yang sama diberikan. Setelah mendengar dengan teliti aduan para penduduk. Maka Ulama ini berkenan untuk bertemu dengan pemuda ini.

“ Syeikh pun nak tegur saya juga? Nak suruh saya dirikan solat lima waktu?” sindir pemuda ini bila melihat ulama tersebut datang bertamu ke rumahnya.

Ulama tersebut sambil tersenyum menjawab “ Sekadar ingin berkenalan.Tiada langsung niat saya ingin memaksa kamu seperti yang kamu sebutkan”.

Pertemuan pertama berjalan dengan lancar. Langsung tidak disentuh oleh ulama tersebut berkenaan solat . Perkara yang dilaksanakan hanyalah sekadar merapatkan tali silaturrahim. Bincang tentang pekerjaan, tempat tinggal, sara hidup dan lain-lain.

Pemuda tersebut begitu senang dengan perlakuan Syeikh. Tanpa sedar terselit rasa kagum pada seorang tua berjubah tersebut. Tidak seperti yang selalu datang bertemu dengannya. Setiap kali duduk , terus memberikan peringatan dan dalil-dalil tentang haramnya meninggalkan solat.

Akhirnya pemuda ini pula datang berkunjung ke tempat penginapan Syeikh. Maka semakin bertambah mesra pergaulan mereka. Begitulah keadaan seterusnya, Syeikh tetap tidak pernah menyentuh tentang solat. Sehinggalah tiba satu hari, Syeikh memberitahu bahawa beliau akan berangkat pulang ke Mesir. Ini kerana tugas yang diberikan oleh pihak al-Azhar ditempat tersebut telah selesai. Pemuda itu datang bertemu Syeikh. Rasa sedih akan berpisah dengan seorang ulama menyentak-nyentak jiwanya.

Sebelum berpisah, Syeikh memeluk Ahmad seraya berkata dengan lembut “ Ahmad, aku ada mendengar suara-suara mengatakan bahawa engkau tidak pernah bersembahyang. Betulkah begitu?”Tersentak Ahmad bila mendengar pertanyaan daripada Syeikh tersebut.

“ Memang benar wahai tuan Syeikh. Bukan aku tidak mengetahui bahawa ianya wajib cuma sikap malas yang ada padaku inilah yang menghalang untukku melakukannya”jawab Ahmad memberikan alasan.

“Baiklah, kalau begitu, bolehkah kamu tunaikan permintaanku sebelum aku berangkat pulang?”

“Permintaan apa itu wahai tuan?”

“ Kamu pilih solat mana yang paling ringan untuk kamu dirikan. Satu pun sudah memadai, Boleh?”Tanya Syeikh kepada Ahmad.

Terkejut Ahmad mendengar pertanyaan Syeikh. Belum pernah dia dengar solat boleh dipilih-pilih untuk disempurnakan.

“ Bolehkah begitu wahai tuan Syeikh?” Tanya Ahmad penuh keraguan.

“Boleh tapi hanya untuk kamu sahaja” Jawab Syeikh sambil tersenyum.

“ Baik ,dulu kamu pernah ceritakan kepadaku bahwa kamu berkerja sebagai petani bukan? Dan kamu juga sering bangun awal pagi untuk ke kebunmu. Bukankah begitu Ahmad?” Tanya Syeikh kepada Ahmad.

“Benar Tuan Syeikh”

”Kalau begitu aku cadangkan kepadamu, alang-alang kamu telah bangun setiap awal pagi , apa kata jika kamu basahkan sedikit sahaja anggota tubuhmu dengan wudhuk dan terus selepas itu dirikan solat subuh dua rakaat. Dua rakaat sahaja, rasanya tidak terlalu berat bukan?” Syeikh memberikan cadangan kepada Ahmad.

Ahmad tanpa banyak bicara terus menerima cadangan Tuan Syeikh. Perasaan serba salah menyelinap jiwanya jika dia menolak permintaan syeikh tersebut yang terlalu rapat dengannya.

“Janji denganku Ahmad yang kamu tidak akan meninggalkan sekali-kali solat subuh ini di dalam hidupmu. InsyaAllah tahun depan aku akan berkunjung lagi ke sini. Aku berharap agar dapat bertemu denganmu di Masjid setiap kali solat subuh tahun hadapan.Boleh ya Ahmad? Syeikh memohon jaminan daripadanya.

“ Aku berjanji akan menunaikannya”. Maka dengan senang hati Tuan Syeikh memohon untuk berangkat pulang ke Mesir. Di dalam hatinya, memohon agar Allah memberikan kekuatan kepada Ahmad untuk melaksanakan janjinya.

Tahun berikutnya, setelah Tuan Syeikh sampai di tempat tersebut, beliau benar-benar gembira bilamana melihat Ahmad benar-benar menunaikan janjinya. Namun menurut penduduk setempat, Ahmad hanya solat subuh sahaja. Solat yang lain tetap tidak didirikan. Tuan Syeikh tersenyum. Gembira dengan perubahan tersebut.

Suatu pagi setelah selesai menunaikan solat subuh secara berjemaah di Masjid. Syeikh memanggil Ahmad. Seraya bertanya: “ Bagaimana dengan janjimu dulu Ahmad.Adakah ada terdapat hari yang engkau tertinggal menunaikan solat subuh?”.Ahmad menjawab dengan yakin : “ Berkat doamu tuan Syeikh, Alhamdulillah sehari pun aku tidak ketinggalan solat jemaah subuh di masjid ini”

“Alhamdulillah, bagus sekali kamu. Engaku benar-benar menunaikan janjimu.”

“ Mudah sahaja rupanya tunaikan solat ini ya Tuan”

“ Perkara yang kamu lakukan tanpa paksaan pasti akan kamu rasakan mudah sekali. Yang penting jangan rasakan ianya suatu paksaan .Tetapi anggap ianya suatu kegemaranmu. Seperti kamu berkebun. Tiada yang memaksa, tetapi disebabkan minatmu yang mendalam terhadap kerja-kerja itu, maka tanpa disuruh kamu akan melaksanakannya bukan?”Syeikh menerangkan kepada Ahmad.

“ Benar apa yang tuan katakan.Perkara yang kita lakukan dengan minat, tanpa dipaksa pun akan kita laksanakan”

“Ahmad, kamu habis bekerja pukul berapa ya?” Tanya Syeikh kepada Ahmad.

“ Ketika azan Zohor aku berhenti untuk makan , kemudian aku sambung kembali kerja sehingga hampir Asar”

“Pasti kamu bersihkan sedikit dirimu bukan ? Membasuh tangan dan kaki untuk duduk menjamah makanan? Benar Ahmad?” Tanya Syeikh meminta kepastian.

“Ya benar Tuan”

“ Kalau begitu, apa pendapatmu jika aku mencadangkan agar engkau lebihkan sedikit basuhanmu itu. Terus niatkan ianya sebagai wudhuk. Selesai makan, terus dirikan solat zohor empat rakaat. Sekadar empar rakaat tidak lama rasanya bukan? Takkan terjejas tanamanmu agaknya?” Kata Syeikh berseloroh kepada Ahmad.

Ahmad tertawa dengan gurauan Tuan Syeikh. “ Betul juga apa yang disebutkan oleh tuan. Baiklah mulai hari ini saya akan cuba laksanakannya”.

Jauh disudut hati Syeikh berasa sangat gembira dengan perubahan yang berlaku kepada Ahmad. Setelah selesai kerja Syeikh di tempat tersebut. Beliau berangkat pulang ke Mesir. Beliau berjanji untuk datang semula pada tahun hadapan.

Begitulah keadaannya Ahmad. Setiap tahun Syeikh bertandang, maka setiap kali itulah semakin bertambah bilangan solat yang dilakukan. Kini masuk tahun ke lima Syeikh bertandang ke tempat tersebut.

Ahmad seperti biasa hanya mendirikan solat empat waktu kecuali Isya’. Selesai menunaikan solat Maghrib. Terus beliau berangkat pulang ke rumah.

Suatu hari semasa Tuan Syeikh melihat Ahmad hendak berangkat pulang setelah menunaikan solat Maghrib berjemaah. Terus beliau memanggil Ahmad.

“ Bagaimana dengan kebunmu Ahmad? Bertambah maju?” Syeikh memulakan bicara.

“ Alhamdulillah, semakin bertambah hasilnya Tuan”

“ Baguslah begitu.Aku sentiasa doakan hasilnya semakin bertambah.”Doa Tuan Syeikh kepada Ahmad.

“ Ahmad, aku ingin bertanya kepadamu sebelum engkau pulang. Cuba engkau perhatikan dengan baik. Apa lebihnya kami yang berada di dalam masjid ini berbanding kamu? Dan Apa kurangnya kamu berbanding kami yang berada di dalam masjid ini?”

Ahmad tunduk sambil memikirkan jawapan yang patut diberikan.

“ Lebihnya kamu semua adalah kerana kamu mendirikan solat Isya’, sedangkan aku tidak menunaikannya”

“Baiklah, adakah kamu ingin menjadi orang yang lebih baik daripada kami semua?”Tanya Tuan Syeikh menguji.

“Sudah tentu wahai Tuan Syeikh” jawab Ahmad dengan penuh semangat.

“ Kalau begitu dirikanlah solat Isya’. Maka engkau tidak lagi kurang berbanding kami.Malah engkau akan menjadi lebih baik daripada kami” Syeikh memberikan jawapan yang cukup berhikmah kepada Ahmad.

Akhirnya, berkat kesabaran Tuan Syeikh mendidik Ahmad.Beliau berjaya menjadikan Ahmad seorang yang tidak lagi meninggalkan solat.

Lima tahun bukanlah masa yang singkat untuk memberikan dakwah sebegini. Kesabaran dan hikmah yang tinggi sangat-sangat diperlukan demi menyampaikan risalah dakwah.

Berbeza dengan kita sekarang. Sekali kita bercakap, harapan kita biar sepuluh orang berubah dalam sekelip mata. Oleh kerana itulah, bilamana orang menolak dakwah kita, kita mencemuh, mengeji dan mengatakan bahawa semua sudah lari daripada jalan dakwah.Lari daripada jalan kebenaran.

"Dia adalah bahagian dari diriku dan aku adalah bahagian dari dirinya"

2010-04-10T10:26:00.009+01:00

Terasa hiba di hati ini mengenangkan sabda Rasulullah SAW setelah mendapati Julaibib RA syahid di kelilingi 7 mayat. Baginda mengusap debu2 tanah dari wajah syahid Julaibib RA dan menciumnya sambil menangis dan bersabda:

انت منى وانا منك

"engkau adalah bagian dariku dan aku adalah bagian darimu" (HR Muslim dan Ahmad)

begitulah kasihnya Rasulullah kepada Julaibib dan begitu istimewa dan masyurnya Julaibib di langit sehingga Rasulullah bersabda sedemikian rupa. Siapakah Julaibib ini yang begitu dikasihi Rasululullah dan penduduk langit... masyaAllah. Mari kita meniti seerah Julaibib RA.

Julaibib, itulah nama yang biasa dipanggil oleh kerana ciri fizikalnya yang kerdil. Nama ini, tentu bukan dia sendiri yang menghendakinya. Tidak pula orang tuanya. Julaibib hadir ke dunia tanpa mengetahui siapa ayah dan bonda nya. Demikian pula, semua orang yakni masyarakat sekelililng ketika itu, semuanya tidak mengenali atau mengetahui, atau tidak mahu mengetahui tentang nasab Julaibib. Bagi masyarakat arab ketika itu, tidak bernasab dan tidak bersuku adalah satu kecacatan sosial.

Julaibib hidup tersisih. Hidup sehariannya bertambah sulit disebabkan oleh fizikalnya yang pendek, berwajah jelek (hodoh) dan berkulit hitam sehingga menyebabkan masyarakat tidak mahu dekat dengannya. Pakaiannya lusuh, kakinya pecah2 kerana tidak beralas. Tidak ada rumah untuk berteduh. Tidur sembarangan berbantalkan tangan, berkasutkan pasir dan kerikil. Minum hanya dari kolam umum yang diceduk dengan tangkupan telapak tangan.

Pernah sekali Abu Barzah, pemimpin Bani Aslam, sampai2 berkata tentang Julaibib, "Jangan pernah biarkan Julaibib masuk di antara kalian! Demi Allah jika dia berani begitu, aku akan melakukan hal yang mnegerikan padanya!"

Demikianlah Julaibib.

Namun, jika Allah berkehendak menurunkan rahmatNya, tiada satu makhluk pun yang boleh menghalangiNya. Julaibib menerima hidayah, dan menjadilah dia salah seorang yang sentiasa di shaf paling hadapan dalam solatnya mahupun jihadnya. Walaupun hampir semua orang tetap memperlakukannya seolah2 dia tiada, namun tidak bagi Rasululullah SAW.

Julaibib yang tinggal di shuffah Masjid Nabawi, suatu hari ditegur oleh Rasululullah SAW. "Julaibib", begitu lembut baginda memanggil. "Tidakkan engkau menikah?"

"Siapakah orangnya Ya Rasululullah", kata Julaibib, "yang mahu menikahkan puterinya dengan diriku ini?". Julaibib menjawab dengan tetap tersenyum. Tidak ada kesan menyesali diri atau menyalahkan takdir pada kata2nya mahupun air mukanya.

Rasululullah juga tersenyum. Mungkin memang tidak ada ornag tua yang berkenan pada Julaibib. Namun, pada hari berikutnya, ketika Baginda bertemu dengan Julaibib, Rasululullah menanyakan hal yang sama. "Julaibib, tidakkah engkau menikah?". Dan Julaibib menjawab dengan jawapan yang sama. Begitu, begitu, begitu selama 3 kali dan tiga hari berturut2.

Seterusnya, pada hari ketiga itulah, Rasulullah menggamit lengan Julaibib dan membawanya ke salah satu rumah seorang pemimpin Ansar. "Aku ingin", kata Rasulullah pada pemimpin Ansar itu "menikahkan puteri kalian".

"Betapa insahnya dan barakahnya", begitulah si ayah menjawab dengan wajah berseri2, mengira bahawa Rasululullah calon menantunya. "Ooh... Ya Rasulullah, ini sungguh akan menjdai cahaya yang menyingkirkan kegelapan di rumah kami"

"Tetapi bukan untukku", kata Rasululullah, "ku pinang puteri kalian untuk Julaibib"

"Julaibib?" nyaris terpekik ayah si gadis.

"Ya, untuk Julaibib"

"Ya Rasulullah" terdengar helaan nafas yang berat. "Saya harus meminta pertimbangan isteri saya tentang hal ini"

"Dengan Julaibib?", isterinya berkata, "Mana boleh? Julaibib berwajah hodoh, tidak bernasab, tidak berkabilah, tidak berpangkat dan tidak berharta. Demi Allah tidak. Tidak akan pernah puteri kita menikah dengan Julaibib".

Tidak lama kemudian, dari sebalik tirai, anak gadis mereka berkata, "Siapa yang meminta?"

Si ayah dan ibunya menjelaskan.

"Apakah kalian hendak menolak permintaan Rasulullah? Demi Allah, kirim aku padanya. Dan demi Allah, kerana Rasululullah yang meminta, maka tiada akan dia membawa kehancuran dan kerugian bagiku." Lalu, si gadis yang solehah membacakan ayat ini:

"Dan tidaklah patut bagi lelaki beriman dan perempuan beriman, apabila Allah dan RasulNya telah menetapkan suatu ketetapan, akan ada bagi mereka pilihan lain tentang urusan mereka. Dan barangsiapa mendurhakai Allah dan RasulNya maka sungguhlah dia telah sesat, sesat yang nyata" (Surah al-ahzab:36)

Seterusnya, Baginda dengan tertunduk mendoakan untuk si gadis yang solehah, "Ya Allah, limpahkanlah kebaikan atasnya, dalam kelimpahan yang penuh barakah. Jangan Engkau jadikan hidupnya payah dan bermasalah.."

Akhirnya mereka hidup bahagia... walaupun dikurniaakan isteri yang solehah dan bertaqwa, namun kebersamaan mereka tidaklah terlalu lama, kerana panggilan jihad dan akhirnya Julaibib syahid dalam peperangan tersebut.

Saat syahid, Rasulullah begitu terasa kehilangannya. Di akhir pertempuran, Rasulullah bertanya kepada para sahabat, "Apakah kalian kehilangan sesiapa?... namun tiada nama Julaibib disebut. Rasulullah bertanya lagi... kali ini wajahnya merah... dan begitulah para sahabt tidak menyebut nama Julaibib.

Rasulullah menghela nafasnya dan berkata "Tetapi aku merasa kehilangan Julaibib!"

Para sahabat tersedar akhirnya.

"Carilah Julaibib!" baginda berkata.

Akhirnya, baginda menemui Julaibib yang terbunuh dalam keadaan tertutup pasir, lalu Baginda membersihkan pasir dari wajahnya dan bersabda sambil menitiskan air mata "Ternyata engkau telah membunuh tujuh orang musuh, kemudian engkau sendiri terbunuh. Engkau termasuk golonganku dan aku termasuk golonganmu; Engkau termasuk golonganku dan aku termasuk golonganmu; Engkau termasuk golonganku dan aku termasuk golonganmu."

Demikianlah kisah seerah Julaibib RA yang kita boleh ambil iktibar. Walaupun Julaibib tidak dikenali di kalangan penghuni bumi (dunia) namun di penghujung hidupnya Allah menganugerahkan kebahagian dan kedamaian dalam hidupnya. Kurniaan Allah kepadanya berupa satu hadiah dan kehormatan yang dianugerahkanNya kepada Julaibib sehingga dia menjadi mashyur di kalangan penduduk langit. Tidakkah kita ingin menjadi seperti Julaibib?

wallahua'lam...

Cheritera Buah

2010-03-23T19:01:00.008Z

picture by bikerchickie from deviantArt

Cheritera Buah

Pada suatu hari seorang raja memanggil tiga orang menterinya datang mengadap. Setelah ketiga-tiganya datang mengadap baginda perintahkan supaya diberi kepada setiap orang menterinya satu karung kosong dan perintahkan mereka agar mengisi karung tersebut dengan buah-buahan yang ada di taman istana sampai penuh. Esok mereka mesti pulangkan kepada baginda karung yang telah diisi seperti yang diperintahkan. Salah seorang daripada menteri itu memilih dengan cermat dan berhati-hati buah-buahan yang elok-elok dan diisi ke dalam karungnya untuk dipersembahkan kepada raja.

Manakala menteri yang seorang lagi berfikir raja sebenarnya bukan hendakkan buah-buahan itu untuk dirinya. Maka dia mengutip dan mengisi buah-buahaan sehingga penuh karungnya dalam keadaan malas tanpa mengira buah yang elok atau sebaliknya. Menteri yang ketiga pula berfikir raja bukan hendakkan buah-buahan itu dan baginda tidak akan tengok pun apa yang ada di dalam karung. Lalu dia mengutip dan memasukkan apa saja yang tercapai oleh tangannya; rumput rampai, daun-daun kering dan sebagainya sehingga penuh karung.

picture by ~piyali from deviantArt

Keesokan harinya ketiga-tiga menteri itu datang mengadap dengan membawa karung masing-masing yang telah penuh berisi. Dengan tidak semena-mena raja memerintahkan ketiga-tiganya dipenjarakan bersama karung masing-masing di dalam bilik kurungan yang berasingan di luar kota tanpa dibekalkan sebarang makanan dan minuman selama tiga bulan. Tidak ada siapapun yang dibenarkan datang melawat dan mengirim makanan atau minuman. Bayangkan nasib mereka di dalam penjara masing-masing!!! Menteri pertama tidak mengahadapi sebarang masalah. Dia dapat menikmati semua buah-buahan yang elok yang telah dipilihnya dengan penuh hati-hati. Yang kedua agak perit kerana karungnya bercampur aduk antara buah yang elok dengan yang busuk. Dengan susah payah dia terpaksa memilih mana yang elok saja untuk mengisi perutnya. Manakala yang ketiga, alangkah malang nasibnya. Karungnya hanya berisi daun-daun kering dan rumput rampai yang tidak boleh dimakan. Tidak sampai tiga bulan dia sudah mati kelaparan.

picture by ~terennum from deviantArt

Demikian bandingan hidup kita. Dunia ini laksana sebuah taman yang penuh dengan pelbagai peluang untuk mengutip amal soleh untuk dibawa bekal ke akhirat nanti, untuk dibawa bekal ketika kita dipenjara di dalam kubur nanti. Amalan yang soleh itulah bekalan, teman, makanan dan cahaya yang menerangi kegelapan di sana nanti. Maka adakah kita telah mengutip bekalan secukupnya untuk hari yang bakal tiba pada bila-bila masa sahaja?

Sambal Ikan Bilis dan Kentang

2010-01-11T18:48:00.004Z

Bila dah takdak idea nak masak ape... Ni lah menu yang selalu i masak utk kami dua.. Kami berdua memang suka sangat... bila buat kena buat banyak, sebab separuh tu untuk diratah gitu je.. dan separuh lagi makan dengan nasi. Terima kasih yang tak terhingga kepada penyumbang resepi. Resepi ni dapat dari sini.

Resepi ni i copy and paste je.. Selamat Mencuba...

Sambal Ikan Bilis dan Kentang

Bahan-bahan ( 3-4 orang makan )

4 biji kentang
1 cawan ikan bilis belah
3 ulas bawang merah (ditumbuk)
1 ulas bawang putih (ditumbuk)
3 sudu makan cili boh (boleh dikurang/tambah)
2 sudu makan sos tiram
1-2 sudu makan madu (optional)
Minyak utk menggoreng & menumis

Cara-cara

Kentang dikupas kulit, potong bentuk wedges, goreng hingga perang dan ketepikan.
Ikan bilis dicuci bersih, goreng hingga garing dan ketepikan.
Tumiskan bahan tumbuk hingga wangi dan garing. Masukkan cili boh, tumis sampai pecah minyak. Kemudian masukkan pula sos tiram dan madu.
Kemudian masukkan kentang dan ikan bilis. Gaul sebati. Siap untuk dihidang.

Enjoy!

Renungan...

2009-11-17T09:09:00.005Z

Average UK mum relies on 9 recipes to feed family

The average British mother relies on just nine different meals to feed her family, a study has found.

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Food product company Merchant Gourmet polled 4,000 Britons to discover that hectic lifestyles, fussy children and partners who work long hours mean mothers are stuck in a rut when it comes to experimenting in the kitchen.

Nine in 10 mothers polled admitted cooking the same meals over and over again while one in four made the same meals on the same day of the week.

The most common meal was spaghetti Bolognese followed by roast dinners, a shepherd's or cottage pie and a pasta dish.

"It's not surprising, given the demands of modern family life, that home cooks revert back to the recipes they know and love," a spokesman for Merchant Gourmet said in a statement.

"People are put off experimenting with new meals and ingredients as they're convinced it will be time-consuming or expensive.

The study also highlighted the rise of the fussy family.

"A massive 81 percent of respondents claimed they have to make two or more meals every night and 23 percent said they would stick to the same meals because their children are fussy eaters," the spokesman said.

The survey also found that dinner time takes the average mother 35 minutes from start to finish, and four in 10 mothers play safe by choosing meals they know their family like.

Over a third do not want to waste money by cooking something the kids turn their noses up at, and 44 percent don't have the time to experiment.

But two-thirds feel guilty that they don't make the time.

The survey also revealed that food enjoyment was the most important factor for 30 percent of modern mothers and fathers when choosing what to cook, followed by taste (24 percent), whilst health was third (23 percent).

Over half (55 percent) cook at least two meals to keep the whole family happy, with eight in 10 enjoying a sit-down with their other half later in the evening.

The research found that the average mother has eight cookery books in the house, but has attempted just five recipes.

Of the cooks questioned, 39 percent also found that at least half of the recipes they try from these books do not turn out as expected.

And two-thirds have at least four books that have never seen the light of day.

Three in 10 have the likes of Nigella Lawson and Delia Smith on their shelves just to impress visitors, and a third will only attempt a new dish at a dinner party.

However, three-quarters blame celebrity chefs' recipes for being too complicated, with too many expensive or hard-to-find ingredients.

Top nine meals relied upon by UK mums

1. Spaghetti Bolognese

2. Roast dinner

3. Shepherds Pie/Cottage Pie

4. Pasta dish

5. Meat and two veg

6. Pizza

7. Casserole/stew

8. Sausages and chips/mash

9. Indian/Curry

this news was taken from uk.news.yahoo.com

Sekadar ingin membuka mata para isteri, ibu-ibu dan girls out there... something that we should think and look at ourselves. Ask yourself, am I one of them?

Makan untuk hidup atau hidup untuk makan?

2009-10-18T20:27:00.016+01:00

Salam semua...

Sedih... sedih... sedih...

Baru semalam ada kawan dari malaysia datang ke rumah sorang kawan di sini, duk cerita pasal ada kawan2 depa baru umur 37 tahun sudah kena buat heart bypass, malah pagi tadi hubby duk sembang2 (by phone) dgn ayah dan abg pasal masalah ni juga. Abang crite kawan dia umur dalam lingkungan sama juga tiba2 kena heart attack terus meninggal di tempat kerja.

Tup-tup bila buka utusan malaysia on9 kejap td, terus tertarik dgn topik 'senyum kambing' hari ni....

Rakyat Malaysia terlebih gemuk - bahana nasi lemak, roti canai dan teh tarik? Ada betul ke? Kena tanya diri masing-masing. You are what you eat!

Macam mana ni... rata-rata orang Malaysia sekarang dah tidak mengambil berat tentang masalah berat badan mereka? Bukan nak cakap orang, cakap untuk diri sendiri juga ni! Menulis untuk nak peringat diri sendiri.

Mentaliti dan paradigma masyarakat kena berubah, hidup bukannya untuk makan, tepuk dada tanya iman! Allah sendiri melarang manusia dari menzalimi diri sendiri. Tapi kita kini tak pernah fikir yang kita duk menzalimi diri sendiri dari segi tabiat pemakanan kita.

Macam mana yang dikatakan menzalimi diri dari segi tabiat pemakanan tu?

Ia terjadi bila mana kita makan makanan yang tidak berkhasiat dan yang boleh menjejaskan kesihatan contohnya makanan yang berlemak, berkolesterol tinggi, berminyak, tinggi kandungan gula dan garam dan macam2 lagi.... Bila tengok pada Piramid Makanan, rasanya semua orang dah selalu sangat dah tengok, dari kecik sampai ke tua dah, semua orang tahu pasal Piramid Makanan, tapi malangnya kita tak berapa nak ambil peduli.

Allah anugerahkan kita akal untuk berfikir dengan sebijak2nya. Maka, bijak-bijaklah memilih makanan. Ubah gizi pemakanan kita dan makanlah makanan yang seimbang selain bergerak aktif dalam aktiviti fizikal.

Selain dari pemakanan yang kita perlu jaga, kita juga kena aktif dalam aktiviti fizikal, iaitu bersenam. Selalu sangat dengar orang kata 'berpeluh tu tanda sihat'... Ye lah tapi peluh yang macamna tu? Adakah peluh tu keluar sebab keadaan cuaca yang panas, atau makan makanan yang panas atau pedas, atau peluh keluar disebabkan oleh aktiviti fizikal yang dilakukan. Kalau peluh tu keluar dari aktiviti fizikal yang dilakukan, maka sihatlah orang tersebut, tapi yang lain-lain tu takde kena mengena pun dengan faktor kesihatan seseorang.

Memetik ayat Tun Dr M dari Utusan Malaysia on9 hari ini:
"Pada masa ini, orang yang obes amat ramai, malah semasa mereka berjalan, gear box (merujuk kepada perut) mereka turut bergerak dan dibuai dengan kuat.

"Ini tidak elok kerana jantung mereka terpaksa bekerja lebih kuat untuk menampung keadaan itu, " katanya.

Ha, tu dia....Kesian kan.... Mari kita tolong diri kita untuk jadi lebih sihat dan lebih aktif. Saya sokong dengan kempen 'Walk-a-Mile (WAM)' yang dianjurkan oleh Yayasan Jantung Malaysia, dan dirasmikan pada hari ini bersempena dengan Hari Jantung Sedunia 2009, iaitu pada hari ini, 18 Oktober. Objektif program adalah untuk mengajak orang ramai berjalan kaki sekurang-kurangnya 1 kilometer setiap hari dalam rangka untuk menjadikan amalan berjalan ini suatu riadah rutin kepada masyarakat Malaysia dan bagi mengurangkan risiko penyakit kardiovaskular. Semoga kempen ini mendapat perhatian oleh seluruh rakyat Malaysia yang menyayangi diri anda.

Meh kita kenal dengan jantung kita: Fakta jantung ni amik kat website IJN (www.ijn.com.my).

Berat jantung adalah antara 350 gram hingga 450 gram bagi orang dewasa.

Jantung mengepam sekitar 80 cc darah bagi setiap degupan. Degupan jantung adalah antara 70 denyutan setiap minit, dan dalam satu hari jantung akan mengepam 8 ribu liter darah ke seluruh tubuh.

Jantung bekerja secara automatic melalui kumpulan sel yang istimewa, jantung mempunyai perentak jantung yang natural yang akan mengawal denyutan jantung.

Beberapa sel otot yang istimewa bertindak sebagai jalur seperti sirkuit elektrik.

Signal daripada perentak jantung dialirkan ke otot jantung secara teratur.

Injap jantung memisahkan berbagai laluan dan pembuluh darah yang besar. Dia bertindak seperti "pintu" yang membantu darah untuk mengalir hanya ke satu arah. Terdapat empat injap dalam organ jantung yang normal.

Arteri koronari adalah pembuluh darah yang istimewa yang menjalar di permukaan jantung. Arteri ini menyediakan darah yang kaya akan nutrien kepada otot jantung yang bekerja keras. Penyempitan atau halangan pada arteri ini akan menyebabkan serangan jantung dan penyakit arteri koronari.

Faktor-faktor utama yang menjadi risiko untuk mendapat penyakit arteri koronari adalah:

Merokok
Tahap kolesterol yang tinggi
Darah tinggi
Diabetes mellitus (kencing manis)
Keturunan

Senaman meningkatkan permintaan sistem pengaliran darah membuat jantung bekerja lebih efisyen. Adalah disarankan untuk berjalan, berjogging ringan, berenang atau berbasikal selama 30 hingga 40 minit sekurang-kurangnya tiga kali seminggu.

Penyakit jantung mungkin tidak boleh didiagnosis pada peringkat awal. Oleh itu, amat penting untuk melakukan pemeriksaan kesihatan dan ujian stress secara rutin, terutamanya jika anda berumur lebih daripada 45 tahun.

Cara hidup yang sihat amat penting dalam penjagaan kesihatan. Adalah penting untuk melakukan senaman yang rutin, menjaga berat badan, mengamalkan diet baik dan seimbang serta mengurangkan stress

Zaman recession ni, kena fikir banyak... kata ayahanda 'it is cheaper to be healthy rather than to be sick'. Kasut jogging and stoking tak semahal kos perbelanjaan perubatan/pembedahan ditambah lagi kos-kos tambahan yang lain (keluarga yg dtg ziarah hari2 di hospital, yang terpaksa stay kat hotel)... tambah lagi kalau dah sakit dan tak dapat nak bekerja, siapa nak tanggung kos sara hidup (terutama bagi yang dah berkeluarga)? Fikirlah sedara sedari sekelian...

Jadi secara kesimpulannya, jagalah kesihatan diri kita, jaga pemakanan dan bersenam, ingatlah pepatah 'lebih baik mencegah daripada mengubati'.

Yok, kita berjalan....

Selamat Hari Raya

2009-10-01T23:09:00.005+01:00

Salam. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Maaf Zahir Batin. Alhamdulillah, sedar tak sedar kita dah nak sampai ke pertengahan Syawal kan. Masih dalam mood raya lagi ke? Samalah dengan kami di sini. Walaupun beraya di perantauan, tapi rasanya beraya di perantauan ni lagi meriah dan sakan dari beraya di Malaysia (walaupun takdelah bunyi mercun dan bunga api) , open house boleh kata hampir tiap2 hari. Busy sekarang ni dgn open houses. InsyaAllah will update soon.

Dah puasa 6 belum? Selamat Berpuasa Syawal dan Salam Aidilfitri buat semua.

Tazkirah Ramadhan: Ustaz Haron Din

2009-08-28T15:13:00.007+01:00

TAZKIRAH RAMADAN
Oleh Tuan Guru Dato’ Dr. Haron Din

APAKAH DOA YANG PALING UTAMA DI BULAN RAMADAN?

Muslimin dan muslimat yang dirahmati Allah sekalian. Kedatangan bulan Ramadhan walaupun menjadi suatu kebiasaan kepada kebanyakan orang, tetapi sebenarnya ianya menjadi suatu mercu tanda kepada orang-orang yang ingin mencapai kepada matlamat penghidupan yang sebenarnya iaitu seperti yang disebutkan oleh Allah swt khususnya dalam kontek kita berpuasa disebutkan sebagai “La ‘al lakum tat takuun” maksudnya dengannya kamu akan memperolehi darjat ketaqwaan kepada Allah swt. Menjadi suatu yang agak lumrah kepada insan, biasa disebut, dihafal dan diingati kalimah ini “La ‘al lakum tat takuun”, tetapi pernahkah, sampaikah kita ke tahap “tat takuun” itu bila sampai Ramadan dan berakhir Ramadan?

Sampaikah kita kepada apa yang nabi sebut kepada isteri-isterinya dan kepada sahabat-sahabatnya iaitu “Faya ‘ajaban liman adraka ramada na fala yukh farulah”, iaitu maksudnya “Alangkah hairannya (ajaibnya) bagi orang yang telah sampai umurnya kepada menjelang Ramadan, apabila habis Ramadan hairan kalau dia tidak mengambil kesempatan untuk Allah mengampunkan semua dosa-dosanya”.

Tidak ada insan yang tidak berdosa melainkan nabi yang maksom. Kita lihat dizaman ini banyak perkara yang terpaksa kita telan dan kita tempuh. Akibatnya kita terpaksa menerima kemurkaan-kemurkaan Allah swt. kepada hamba-hambanya. Kita lihat dari bala bencana, musibah demi musibah, kita lihat dari berbagai-bagai kejadian yang tidak menyenangkan menunjukkan bahawa adanya kemurkaan Allah. Allah tidak akan murka melainkan kerana besarnya dosa manusia. Kerana itu datang ramadan, memanglah boleh menghairankan orang yang sempat hidup sampai Ramadan, apabila habis Ramadan dosa dia tidak terampun.

Sebab itu Siti Aisyah radiaAllahhu anha ingin sangat untuk bertemua peluang dengan malam Qadar (Lailatul Qadar), dia bertanya kepada nabi “Bilakah berlaku malam Qadar?”. Nabi bertanya kepada Aisyah semula “Apakah kamu nak buat bila kamu bertemu dengan malam Qadar?”. Aisyah menjawab “Saya tak tahu” kemudian Aisyah bertanya lagi “Apakah yang patut saya buat bila bertemu dengan malam Qadar itu?”. Nabi berkata kepada Aisyah “Malam itu malam yang amat baik untuk beramal dimalamnya dan amat mudah dimakbul Allah doanya”. Aisyah bertanya lagi “Apakah doa yang paling baik untuk aku berdoa pada malam itu?” Nabi jawab “ Kalau kamu sempat berjumpa dan mengetahui malam itu ialah malam Qadar berdoalah “Allah humma innaka ‘afuu ’un karimun tuhib bul ‘af wa fa’ fu ‘anni” (maknanya Ya Allah, Kamulah Tuhan yang sangat suka mengampun, ampunkanlah dosa-dosa saya).

Sebenarnya Nabi dah tahu yang Aisyah itu akan masuk syurga ertinya dosanya telah diampunkan oleh Allah tetapi kenapa Nabi masih menyuruh Aisyah untuk memohon kepada Allah agar diampunkan dosa?. Sedangkan Aisyah memang layak untuk tidak dimasukkan ke dalam neraka, hanya layak ke syurga. Soal dosa dan pahala dia dah tak kisah sangat tapi nabi masih menyuruhnya berdoa supaya Allah ampunkan dosa.

Saya nak kaitkan dengan satu kisah iaitu bila Allah bagi tahu kepada nabi Muhammad s.a.w. iaitu ada insan yang akan lahir dikalangan Tabiin (“Tabiin” maknanya satu kumpulan insan yang tidak sempat berjumpa dengan nabi tetapi hanya sempat berjumpa dengan sahabat nabi sahaja. Kalau orang yang sempat berjumpa dengan nabi, itu dipanggil “Sahabat”. Kalau orang yang lahir kedunia ini setelah nabi wafat tetapi sempat berjumpa dengan Sahabat ia dipanggil Tabiin).

Nabi berpesan kepada Umar dan Ali, “Akan lahir dikalangan Tabiin seorang insan yang doa dia sangat makbul nama dia Uwais al-Qarni dan dia akan lahir di zaman kamu”.

Kita telah mengenali siapa dia Sayyidina Umar dan Sayyidina Ali iaitu orang-orang yang telah disenaraikan sebagai “al-Mubasyirun bil Jannah” iaitu mereka dah
dijamin masuk syurga.

Nabi seterusnya berkata kepada Umar dan Ali, “Dizaman kamu nanti akan lahir seorang insan yang doa dia sangat makbul. Kamu berdua pergilah cari dia. Dia akan datang dari arah Yaman, dia dbesarkan di Yaman. Dia akan muncul di zaman kamu, carilah dia. Kalau berjumpa dengan dia mintak tolong dia berdoa untuk kamu berdua.”

Sama juga macam kisah Siti Aisyah tadi, Umar dan Ali bertanya kepada nabi soalan yang sama iaitu “Apakah yang patut saya mintak daripada Uwais al-Qarni, Ya Rasulullah? Nabi menjawab “Kamu mintak kepadanya supaya dia berdoa kepada Allah agar Allah ampunkan dosa-dosa kalian”.

Banyak peristiwa sahabat yang berjumpa dengan nabi, mintak sesuatu yang baik kepada mereka, nabi menjawab “Pohonlah al-Maghfirah daripada Allah swt.” Jadi topik al-Maghfirah (keampunan) ini menjadi topik yang begitu dicari yang begitu relevan, hatta kepada orang yang telah disenaraikan sebagai ahli syurga. Kalau logiknya ahli syurga macam dah tak perlu kepada ampun dosa kerana mereka dah dijamin masuk syurga, tetapi tidak, nabi masih tekankan supaya mintak Allah ampunkan dosa.

Siti Aisyah telah bertemu dengan malam Qadar, dia telah berdoa sepanjang malam sampai ke subuh dengan doa yang nabi ajarkan iaitu “Allah humma innaka ‘afuu ’un karimun tuhib bul ‘af wa fa’ fu ‘anni” (maknanya Ya Allah, Kamulah Tuhan yang sangat suka mengampun, ampunkanlah dosa-dosa saya).

Memang benarlah firasat seorang nabi, Uwais al-Qarni telah muncul di zaman Sayyidina Umar dan Sayyidina Ali. Memang mereka tunggu dan cari kabilah-kabilah yang datang dari Yaman ke Madinah, akhirnya bertemu mereka dengan Uwais al-Qarni.

Dengan pandangan mata luar, tidak mungkin dia orang yang nabi maksudkan. Kerana orang itu pada pandangan insan-insan biasa atau orang-orang yang datang bersama dengannya bersama kabilah menganggapkan dia seorang yang akal tidak sempurna (wire short), sesuatu yang macam tidak betul pada pandangan orang. Tetapi dia ada sesuatu…..

Asal usul Uwais al-Qarni

Dia asalnya berpenyakit sopak, badannya putih, putih penyakit yang tidak digemari. Walaupun dia sopak tetapi dia seorang yang soleh, terlalu mengambil berat tentang ibunya yang uzur dan lumpuh. Dia telah begitu tekun untuk mendapatkan keredhaan ibunya. Bapa dia meninggal dunia ketika dia masih kecil lagi. Dia sopak sejak dilahirkan dan ibunya menjaga dia sampai dia dewasa.

Satu hari ibunya memberitahu kepada Uwais bahawa dia ingin sangat untuk pergi mengerjakan haji. Dia menyuruh Uwais supaya mengikhtiarkan dan mengusahakan agar dia dapat dibawa ke Mekah untuk menunaikan haji.

Sebagai seorang yang miskin, Uwais tidak berdaya untuk mencari perbelanjaan untuk ibunya kerana pada zaman itu kebanyakan orang untuk pergi haji dari Yaman ke Mekah mereka menyediakan beberapa ekor unta yang dipasang di atasnya “Haudat”. Haudat ini seperti rumah kecil yang diletakkan di atas unta untuk melindungi panas matahari dan hujan, selesa dan perbelanjaannya mahal. Uwais tidak mampu untuk menyediakan yang demikian, unta pun dia tidak ada, nak sewa pun tidak mampu.

Ibu Uwais semakin uzur maka ibunya mendesak dan berkata kepada anaknya “Anakku mungkin ibu dah tak lama lagi akan bersama dengan kamu, ikhtiarkanlah agar ibu dapat mengerjakan haji”.

Uwais mendapat suatu ilham, dia terfikir apa nak dibuat. Dia membeli seekor anak lembu yang baru lahir dan dah habis menyusu. Dia membuat sebuah rumah kecil (pondok) di atas sebuah “Tilal” iaitu sebuah tanah tinggi (Dia buat rumah untuk lembu itu di atas bukit).

Apa yang dia lakukan, pada petang hari dia dukung anak lembu untuk naik ke atas “Tilal”. Pagi esoknya dia dukung lembu itu turun dari “Tilal” untuk diberi makan. Itulah yang dilakukannya setiap hari. Ada ketikanya dia mendukung lembu itu mengelilingi bukit tempat dia beri lembu itu makan.

Perbuatan yang dilakukannya ini menyebabkan orang kata dia ini gila. Memang pelik, buatkan rumah untuk lembu diatas bukit, kemudian setiap hari usung lembu, petang bawa naik, pagi bawa turun bukit.

Tetapi sebenarnya niatnya baik. Kalau lembu kita buat begitu pagi sekali petang sekali daripada lembu yang beratnya 20kg, selepas enam bulan lembu itu sudah menjadi 100kg. Otot-otot (muscle) tangan dan badan Uwais menjadi kuat hinggakan dengan mudah mengangkat lembu seberat 100kg turun dan naik bukit.

Selepas lapan bulan dia buat demikian telah sampai musim haji, rupa-rupanya perbuatannya itu adalah satu persediaan untuk dia membawa ibunya mengerjakan haji. Dia telah memangku ibunya dari Yaman sampai ke Mekkah dengan kedua tangannya. Dibelakangnya dia meletakkan barang-barang keperluan seperti air, roti dan sebagainya. Lembu yang beratnya 100kg boleh didukung dan dipangku inikan pula ibunya yang berat sekitar 50kg. Dia membawa (mendukung dan memangku) ibunya dengan kedua tangannya dari Yaman ke Mekah, mengerjakan Tawaf, Saie dan di Padang Arafah dengan senang sahaja. Dan dia juga memangku ibunya dengan kedua tangannya pulang semula ke Yaman dari Mekah.

Setelah pulang semula ke rumah dia di Yaman, Ibu dia berkata kepada dia “ Uwais, apa yang kamu berdoa sepanjang kamu berada di Mekah?”. Uwais menjawab “Saya berdoa minta supaya Allah mengampunkan semua dosa-dosa ibu”. Ibunya bertanya lagi “Bagaiman pula dengan dosa kamu”. Uwais menjawab “Dengan terampun dosa ibu, ibu akan masuk syurga, cukuplah ibu redha dengan saya maka saya juga masuk syurga”.

Ibunya berkata lagi “Ibu nak supaya engkau berdoa agar Allah hilangkan sakit putih (sopak) kamu ini”. Uwais kata “Saya keberkatan untuk berdoa kerana ini Allah yang jadikan. Kalau tidak redha dengan kejadian Allah, macam saya tidak bersyukur dengan Allah ta’ala”. Ibunya menanbah “Kalau nak masuk syurga, kena taat kepada perintah ibu, Ibu perintahkan engkau berdoa”.

Akhirnya Uwais tidak ada pilihan melainkan mengangkat tangan dan berdoa. Uwais berdoa seperti yang ibu dia minta supaya Allah sembuhkan putih yang luar biasa (sopak) yang dihidapinya itu. Tetapi kerana dia takut masih ada dosa pada dirinya dia berdoa “Tolonglah Ya Allah kerana ibu aku suruh aku berdoa hilangkan yang putih pada badanku ini melainkan tinggalkan sedikit”.

Allah swt. sembuhkan serta merta, hilang putih sopak diseluruh badannya kecuali tinggal satu tompok sebesar duit syiling ditengkuknya. (Kalau bagi nabi, baginda ada Khatam Nubuwah iaitu tanda kenabian, tanda pada nabi bersinar) Tanda tompok putih pada Uwais sebab dia mintak agar jangan dibuang kesemuanya, kerana ini (sopak) adalah anugerah, maka nabi sebut kepada Umar dan Ali akan tanda ini. Tandanya kamu nampak dibelakang dia ada satu bulatan putih, bulatan sopak. Kalau berjumpa dengan tanda itu dialah Uwais al-Qarni.

Selepas tidak lama Uwais berdoa yang demikian, ibunya telah meninggal dunia. Dia telah menunaikan kesemua permintaan ibunya. Selepas itu dia telah menjadi orang yang paling tinggi martabatnya disisi Allah. Doa dia cukup makbul hatta penyakit sopak pun boleh sembuh. Mengikut al-Quran, Nabi Isa Alaihisalam yang pernah berdoa untuk kesembuhan penyakit sopak dizamannya.

Berbalik kita kepada point asal, Sayidina Umar dan Sayidina Ali dapat berjumpa dengan Uwais ini minta satu sahaja iaitu minta supaya doakan supaya Allah swt. mengampun semua dosa-dosa mereka.

Ketika Uwais al-Qarni berjumpa Umar dan Ali, dia berkata “Aku datang ini dari Yaman ke Madinah kerana aku nak tunaikan wasiat nabi kepada kamu iaitu supaya kamu berdua berjumpa dengan aku. Aku datang ini nak tunaikan wasiat itulah”. Maka Uwais pun telah mendoakan untuk mereka berdua.

Doa yang paling utama di malam Qadar

Seperti yang saya sebutkam dipermulaan tadi “Faya ‘ajaban liman adraka ramada na fala yukh farulah”, Memang hairan orang yang dapat hidup sampai Ramadan ini, tetapi dosa dia tidak diampun.

Kalau malam ini malam Qadar, fokus kita selalunya memanglah nak minta hal-hal keduniaan. Kalau kita dapat rasakan dalam perasaan dalaman seorang insan kecil hamba Allah ini apa yang hendak kita mintak di malam Qadar? Saya rasa orang tidak begitu berminat untuk minta supaya diampunkan segala dosa, mereka akan minta yang lain pula, minta saham naik, perniagaan laris, dapat kahwin lagi dua, kaya, mesti pilihan mereka kepada kesenangan-kesenangan dunia, sedangkan “Wallah yuridul akhirah”. Allah dan RasulNya lebih mengutamakan penghidupan
akhirat itulah yang paling mustahak sekali.

Selama ini pun kita tidak tahu bahawasanya terampunkah dosa-dosa yang telah kita buat? Walaupun kita rasa macam dosa itu Allah telah ampunkan. Ada peluang yang macam ini iaitu malam Qadar atau berpeluang berjumpa dengan orang-orang yang konfirm macam tadi iaitu doa-doa mereka makbul seperti orang-orang yang soleh dan seumpamanya doa yang paling utama dan besar diminta ialah minta supaya Allah mengampunkan semua dosa-dosa kita.

Bukan kata orang lain sebagai contoh besar, hatta nabi yang dikatakan “Ghoforollah hu mat taqadaman”, Allah ta’ala ampunkan dosa dia yang telah lalu (jika ada) dan juga ampun untuk yang akan datang.

Tetapi kenapa nabi masih berdoa kepada Allah tiap-tiap hari tidak kurang dari seratus kali iaitu “Astagh firruka humma waatubu ilaih”. Sehari seratus kali, sembahyang baginda, berdoa panjang-panjang sampai dikataka juga (hadith Aisyah) sampai bengkak kaki nabi. Sampai Siti Aisyah berkata kepada nabi, “Ya Rasulullah, kenapalah sampai kamu teruk-teruk beribadah hingga bengkak kaki, sembahyang lama-lama, menangis lama-lama, tidakkah Allah telah ampunkan dosa kamu dahulu dan kemudian?”. Nabi menjawab “Kalau demikian adanya mengapa aku tidak menjadi hamba yang bersyukur”.

Syukur maknanya melakukan ibadah kepada Allah swt. Inilah yang saya katakan tadi, datanglah sistem yang Islam kemukakan kepada ummah, seluruh aktiviti-aktiviti ibadah, penumpuan kepada persiapan-persiapan yang dikatakan “Wa tazau wadu” kesemuanya ditujukan ke arah pembersihan diri, hati, akal dan budi daripada yang dipanggil “al-khush” (yang tidak baik).
Al-Quran memberikan satu analogi iaitu Bumi kalau sudah cantik dan subur dia mudah menumbuhkan pokok-pokok yang bermanfaat dan bagi bumi yang kotor (bagi maksud tidak sesuai ditanam tumbuhan) seperti tempat berbatu dan berpasir, tanam apapun tak tumbuh, kalau tumbuh pun dia tak jadi seperti tempat yang lain.

Maksudnya sama seperti insan, kalau yang disimpan dalam diri kita ini kotor (benda yang jijik) maka tidak akan keluar melainkan yang kotor juga. Kalau dalam diri kita baik, dia akan menumbuhkan yang baik, amal dia baik, kata-kata dia baik, akhlak dia baik, muammalah dia baik dan dia dikatakan orang yang baik.

Allah itu baik, Dia tidak terima amalan melainkan amalan yang baik juga. Sebab itu dari awal Islam datang dah ada sistem seperti contoh ayat-ayat al-Quran yang awal turun surah Al-Mudatsir, firman Allah yang bermaksud “Wahai orang-orang yang sedang tidur, bangunlah kamu beri peringatan kepada manusia (maknanya bergerak dalam satu wadah perjuangan, mengerakkan jiwa diri sendiri dan jiwa insan) dan kepada Tuhanmulah kamu wajib membesarkanNya, jangan mengagungkan yang lain, agungkan Allah swt. sahaja.

Caranya diberikan beberapa analogi seperti apa yang kamu pakai iaitu pakaian biasa, rumah tempat tinggal, kereta yang dinaiki dan apa sahajalah mestilah yang bersih, kamu kena sucikan dia. Sebab ini sangat kena dengan ayat yang nabi hayati.

Diantara pakaian yang nabi suka pakai ialah pakaian putih yang melambangkan suci dan bersih. Walaupun kadangkala nabi pakai warna merah dan hitam di dalam peperangan tetapi yang paling nabi sukai ialah warna putih.

Sebab itu kita lihat, pakaian haji putih, kain kafan putih (tak pernah nampak lagi kain kafan warna hijau, kain kafan biru lagi tak pernah nampak). Di tempat saya masjid-masjid gunakan kain putih sebagai alas tempat sujud. Serban umumnya putih. Serban nabi putih kadangkala ada yang hijau.

Apabila di luar memakai pakaian putih bersih maka di dalam diri perlu buang segala kekotoran. Islam mengajar agar diluar bersih sehingga kedalam diri juga bersih. Kalaulah inilah yang nabi buat dari pada mula memanglah bulan Ramadan ini yang utama ialah untuk membersihkan diri.

Dengan puasa yang kita buat, malam kita bertarawih, berdoa secara bersistematik dari awal ramadan sampai akhir ramadan iaitu doa;

“Allah humma innaka ‘afuu ’un karimun tuhib bul ‘af wa fa’ fu ‘anni”

(maknanya Ya Allah, Kamulah Tuhan yang sangat suka mengampun, ampunkanlah dosa-dosa saya)

Kalau dibuat setiap malam dari awal ramadan sampai akhir ramadan pastilah kita jumpa dengan satu malam yang mana malam ini ialah malam Qadar. Sebab dia pasti datang setiap tahun di bulan ramadan. Kalau kena malam itu maka sampailah tujuan tadi kita dapat memohon daripada Allah swt. minta yang paling berharga iaitu bermohon agar Allah mengampunkan semua dosa-dosa kita. Kalau bertemu demikian kita sampailah kepada matlamat tadi iaitu “La’al lakum tat takun” dengannya kamu bertaqwa, dengannya kamu sampai kepada matlamat yang
dikatakan tadi.

“Ya ‘ajaban”, memang menghairankan orang yang sempat datang Ramadan kepadanya dia tidak manfaatkan ramadan itu untuk Allah ampunkan semua dosa-dosanya. Semua krisis-krisis dunia, semua masalah yang insan hadapi di dunia, yang kita hadapi hari ini dalam semua masalah, pergaduhan, hutang yang banyak, akan berakhir bila orang itu mati. Kita berjanji dengan orang, bertelagah, bergaduh, semua krisis-krisis dunia ini kepada seorang insan dia habis bila dia mati.

Tetapi krisis dosa dengan Allah ta’ala khasnya krisis keimanan, krisis kerana kita menyimpan dosa yang melibatkan iman dan sebagainya, di dunia dia tidak menampakkan masalah tetapi sebenarnya ia akan bermula apabila telah hampir nak mati, masuk kubur lagi masalah, alam barzakh lagi masalah, sampai kepada alam mahsyar lagi bermasalah puncanya balik kepada dosa tadi.

Sebab itu nabi telah bagi satu garis panduan yang cukup senang kita faham. Kita tidak disuruh minta di malam Qadar supaya turun emas dari langit, minta agar dikasihani oleh semua orang, minta agar dijadikan ketua selama-lamanya, untung berniaga, bukan itu yang patut diminta. Sebaliknya nabi bagi contoh kalau ini dapat kamu capai walaupun dunia kamu susah sekejap tetapi kamu akan berakhir krisis dunia ini bila kamu mati.

Jika kamu ada dosa ini, mati bermula suatu penghidupan yang perit, malah dari sejak nak mati sekalipun sudah bermula, sampai kepada peringkat orang-orang yang “Zalimi an fusu hum” orang-orang yang menzalimi diri mereka dalam kehidupan ini kerana membiarkan dosa, banyak melakukan dosa, tidak cuba untuk membuang dosa, bila nak mati akan datang malaikat kepada mereka dengan pemukul untuk pukul muka, belakang hingga ke punggung mereka. Ia bermula daripada nyawa nak keluar, tergantung-gantung di antara langit dan bumi, di antara barzakh dengan tidak barzakh, masuk kubur terseksa.

Sebab itulah nabi nak lepaskan kita daripada seksaan ini semua, nak pastikan kepada isteri dia. Siti Aisyah pun berpesan “Kalau kamu dapat malam Qadar jangan minta yang lain selain daripada minta supaya diampunkan Allah segala dosa”.

Ingatlah juga ketika nabi berpesan kepada orang yang dia sayangi iaitu Umar (bapa mertuanya) dan Ali (menantunya) kalau kamu berjumpa dengan Uwais al-Qarni mintalah supaya Allah ampunkan segala dosa kamu. Begitu juga nabi berpesan kepada sahabat-sahabat yang lain supaya bermohon supaya Allah ampunkan segala dosa.

Penutup

Memang telah menjadi tradisi kita di Darussyifa’, kita bertemu sekali dalam bulan Ramadan bersama-sama berbuka puasa, bersolat tarawih dan saya berpeluang untuk berucap mengajak diri saya dan mengajak semua orang. Kita akan manfaatkan Ramadan ini dengan fokus kita supaya tidak ada lagi dosa, kalau ada dosa diampunkan. Caranya kita jangan tambah dosa, yang ada selesaikan. Minta ampun yang berbaki daripadanya.

Dan AlhamdulilLah jika kita diambil oleh Allah dibulan Ramadan lebih-lebih lagi jika kita mati di Mekah di bulan Ramadan. Macam baru-baru ini orang Malaysia yang mati kemalangan jalanraya di Mekah, kita cemburu kerana Allah pilih dia dan tidak pilih kita. Pilih mereka yang dalam musafir, dalam keadaan buat Umrah, dalam bulan Ramadan pula, mati syahid dunia kerana mereka luka parah, kemudian disembahyangkan pula di Masjidil Haram yang setiap malam sembahyang itu jutaan manusia yang mendoakan mereka masuk syurga. Jadi itu satu keberuntungan kerana Allah pilih mereka. Kita pula menunggu giliran entah dimana..

Maka persediaan kepada kita, pada saya, pada saudara sekalian, kita ambil peluang Ramadan ini untuk Allah ampunkan dosa kita semua. Supaya kita termasuk dikalangan hamba yang akan beruntung khasnya selepas kita kembali kepada Allah swt.

Selamat berpuasa, selamat berhari raya, maaf zahir batin, terima kasih kepada yang menganjurkan majlis malam ini Darussyifa’ dan kita mengharapkan kepada Allah swt. agar sentiasa menghimpunkan kita sebagai orang-orang yang sentiasa berkasih sayang dan saling bermaaf-maafan menuju kepada kerahmatan dan keberkatan Allah swt.

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Tazkirah ramadan ini ditulis semula daripada rakaman tazkirah Ramadan oleh Tuan Guru Dato’ Dr. Haron Din pada hari Khamis 12 Ramadan 1427H bersamaan 5 Oktober 2006. Mungkin terdapat kesilapan dalam penulisan semula ini bagaimanapun sila mendengar rakaman asal untuk yang asli. Untuk mendengar rakaman audio Tazkirah ini silalah lawat laman web
Darussyifa’ di http://www.darussyifa.org/

Ramadhan Kareem

Day 5, 6 and 7 Heart Wheel Journal

2009-08-27T12:48:00.007+01:00

Day 5 Paradise is a Place on Earth (Heart Wheel Journal) by Muhammad Al Shareef

Day 6 Hellfire(Heart Wheel Journal) by Muhammad Al Shareef

Day 7 Someone's Watching Me(Heart Wheel Journal) by Muhammad Al Shareef

Ramadhan Kareem.

Heart Wheel Journal

2009-08-26T20:23:00.014+01:00

Assalamualaikum...

How're you? How's your Ramadhan?

Did you plan your Ramadhan this time? Do you have your Ramadhan's goal lists? If you have, that's good, you've done a very good job to make such a self- improvement of yourselves. For you who still don't, come let see if this can change your mind or not, because you're still not too late.

About a week ago, I received an e-mail from a friend told about this 'Heart Wheel Journal'. So, what's Heart Wheel Journal? The Heart Wheel Journal is like a planner that you do each day during Ramadhan to help centre and focus yourself for His pleasure while improving your iman, character and good deeds. It is a 30-day guide for an outstanding Ramadhan by Muhammed al-Shareef complete with heart food, daily planner, salah tracker, heart wheel and salah concentration tips.

Taken from the Heart Wheel Journal book:
The Qur’an guides us to the specific ingredients of a pure heart. The Heart Wheel Journal allows you to focus on eight slices of your heart, which were extracted directly from the Qur’an and Sunnah. If completed correctly, one should be able to see a graphic representation of how rich his/her own heart is. This measurement is a gift of self consciousness. You will learn where your heart is at now, and what it will take to grow your heart to the closer levels of righteousness to Allah (swt).

Anyway, found this verse from the famous author's blog, Sis Zabrina. She wrote, Will Rogers once said, Plans get you into things, but you got to work your way out.

We're all always in need of self improvement, and even more during the time of Ramadhan. It may works in different ways for different people, so, if you feel this journal will somewhat benefit you, don't waste your time, use it. But, if it's not for you then seek other ways which you can reflect and maximize your time in order to gain His pleasure. Please don't let this Ramadhan slip by without having improved your character even if a little and keep repenting from The Most High

Ramadhan Kareem.

Berenang Di Sungai Ramadhan

2009-08-24T20:16:00.004+01:00

Assalamualaikum. ..

Sekadar perkongsian dari Dr. Aidh Abdullah Al Qarni (Berteduhlah di Taman Hati). Juga penulis buku La Tahzan (Jangan Bersedih/Don't Be Sad) dan banyak lagi.

Selamat datang Ramadhan.
Bulan taubat dan keredhaan.
Bulan perbaikan dan iman.
Bulan sadhaqah dan ihsan.
Bulan pengampunan dari Ar-Rahman.
Bulan berhiasnya janaan (syurga).
Bulan dibelenggunya syaitan.
Di dalamnya berhembus ruh, kerana dialah bulan kemenangan.
Selamat orang yang berpuasa di dalamnya.
Meninggalkan makan dan minum.
Bergembiralah orang yang menghidupkan malamnya.
Dan mengikuti imam solatnya.

Tidakkah datang waktunya untuk para pelaku maksiat untuk berenang-renang di sungai Ramadhan ?

Belumkah tiba saatnya bagi mereka untuk membersihkan jasad dari dosa.
Mencuci hati dari keharaman yang menempel dalam hati.

Tidakkah tiba waktunya bagi orang yang selama ini menolak kebenaran, untuk masuk ke pintu-pintu orang berpuasa ?

Menghadap kepada Rabb alam semesta.
Untuk mendapat keredhaan pada kedudukan yang terpecaya.

Sesungguhnya Ramadhan adalah kesempatan usia yang mahal.
Musim dagangan yang tinggi keuntungannya.
Hari yang diagungkannya berbagai kebaikan.
Waktu dihapuskannya segala keburukan.
Saat dihilangkan berbagai kesalahan.

Mari lepaskan pakaian kemaksiatan di bulan Ramadhan.
Maka Allah akan mengenakan pakaian hamba-Nya dengan pakaian keredhaan.
Allah akan memberikan kebaikan untuknya dengan taubat yang bisa menghapus dosa yang telah lalu.

Puasa jiwa di bulan Ramadhan adalah pagar dari penyimpangan, keberpalingan dan keberlebihan.
Jiwa ini ingin kembali.
Hati ini juga ingin merasakan kekhusyu'annya.
Tubuh sudah sangat menghendaki untuk tunduk.
Dan mata sangat senang dengan mengeluarkan air mata.

Salam untuk mereka yang berpuasa, di saat duduk di waktu sahur.
Mengulang-ulang istighfar, mengeluarkan air mata penyesalan.

Salam untuk mereka saat terbitnya fajar dan tetap tamak terhadap ganjaran Allah swt.
Engkau lihat mereka begitu khusyu' dalam solat mereka dan begitu tunduk kepada Allah swt.

Salam untuk mereka saat datangnya waktu berbuka.
Mereka duduk di hadapan hidangan Tuhan Yang Maha Pengampun.
Memohon pahala atas apa yang mereka lakukan sepanjang siang....

Fasting 2

2009-08-23T20:49:00.003+01:00

The Manners of Fasting

1. Eating a pre-dawn meal

• All Muslims agree that it is preferred to eat a pre-dawn meal and that there is no sin upon one who does not do so. Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah said: "Eat a pre-dawn meal, for there are blessings in it." This is related by alBukhari and Muslim.

• Al-Miqdam ibn Madyakrib reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said: "You should eat this pre-dawn meal for it is a blessed nourishment." This is related by an-Nasa'i with a good chain. The reason why it is a blessing is that it strengthens the fasting person, makes him more energetic, and makes the fast easier for him.

• Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah said: "The pre-dawn meal is blessed, so do not neglect it even if you only take a sip of water. Verily, Allah and the angels pray for those who have pre-dawn meals." This is related by Ahmad.

• The time for the pre-dawn meal is between the middle of the night and dawn. It is considered best to delay it (that is, as close to dawn a possible). Zaid ibn Thabit reported: "We ate the pre-dawn meal with the Messenger of Allah and then we got up for the prayer. He was asked: 'What was the amount of time between the two?' He responded: '[The time it would take to recite] fifty verses.' " This is recounted by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

• 'Amr ibn Maimun adds: "The companions of Muhammad, upon whom be peace, would be the first to break the fast and the last to eat their pre-dawn meals." This is recorded by al-Baihaqi with a sahih chain.

2. Supplications while breaking the fast and while fasting

• Ibn Majah related from 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'Aas that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said: "A fasting person, upon breaking his fast, has a supplication that will not be rejected. When 'Abdullah broke his fast he would say: "O Allah, I ask of You, by Your mercy that encompasses everything, to forgive me."

• It is confirmed that the Prophet would say: The thirst has gone, the glands are wet and, Allah willing, the reward is confirmed. In mursal form, it is reported that he would say: "O Allah, for You I have fasted and with Your provisions do I break my fast."

3. Refraining from performing any actions that do not befit the fasting

• Fasting is not just refraining from eating and drinking, but it is also refraining from everything else that Allah has forbidden. Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet said: "Fasting is not [abstaining] from eating and drinking only, but also from vain speech and foul language. If one of you is being cursed or annoyed, he should say: "I am fasting, I am fasting." This is related by Ibn Khuzaimah, Ibn Hibban, and al-Hakim. The latter said that it is sahih according to Muslim's criterion.

4. Fasting, being generous and studying the Qur'an

• Being generous and studying the Qur'an is recommended during any time, but it is especially stressed during the month of Ramadan.

• Al-Bukhari recorded that Ibn 'Abbas said: "The Prophet was the most generous of people, but he would be his most generous during Ramadan when he would meet with [the angel] Gabriel. He would meet with him every night and recite the Qur'an. When Gabriel met him, he used to be more generous than a fast wind."

5. Fasting, striving to perform as many acts of worship as possible during the last ten days of Ramadan

• Al-Bukhari and Muslim record from 'Aishah that during the last ten days of Ramadan, the Messenger of Allah would wake his wives up during the night and then remain apart from them (that is, being busy in acts of worship).

• A version in Muslim states: "He would strive [to do acts of worship] during the last ten days of Ramadan more than he would at any other time." At-Tirmizhi also recorded this from 'Ali.

Matters that breaks one’s fast – The Concise Presentation of the fiqh (Dr Abdul Azeem Badawi)

1. Intentionally eating or drinking

If a person forgetfully eats or drinks, then he does not have to make up the fast nor is there any expiation in his case. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet s.a.w. said, “Whoever forgets while he is fasting and eats and drinks something should complete his fast, for it was Allah who fed him or gave him to drink”.

2. Vomiting intentionally

If a person is overcome by nausea and vomits, then he does not have to make up the fast nor is there any expiation in his case. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet s.a.w. said, “One who is overcome by nausea and vomits does not have to make up the day. One who intentionally makes himself vomit must make up the day”.

3. Menstruation and Post-partum bleeding

Even if these occur at the last moment before sundown, they break the fast according to the consensus of the scholars.

4. Sexual Relation

Actions that are permissible for the fasting person:

1. Washing for the sake of cooling

Abu Bakr ibn ‘Abdul Rahman narrated from one of the Companions of the Prophet s.a.w. who said, “I saw the Messenger of Allah s.a.w in al-Arj (a village outside Madinah) pour water over his head while fasting due to thirst or due to the heat”.

2. Rinsing one’s mouth and nose but without putting the water too deep

Laqeet ibn Sabirah narrated that the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. said “(In ablution) you should put water well up your nose, unless you are fasting”.

3. The medical practice of cupping and drawing blood

Ibn Abbas stated, “The Prophet s.a.w. was cupped while he was fasting”. However, this act is disliked for the person who is weak. (Companions) dislike the act of cupping for the fasting person? He replied, “No, unless due to weakness (on the part of the person who would then find difficulty fasting).

4. Kissing or touching one’s spouse for the one who has the ability to control his actions.

Aishah r.a. said, “The Prophet s.a.w. would kiss and caress while fasting. And he was the one who had most control over his desires”.

5. To be in the state of sexual defilement in the morning

Both Aishah and Umm Salamah narrated that it would be Fajr time and the Prophet s.a.w. would be in the state of sexual defilement due to the relations with his family and then he would bathe and fast.

6. Continuing the fast until the pre-dawn meal

Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri narrated that he heard the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. say, “Do not fast without breaking it. But if you insist on continuing the fast”. “O Messenger of Allah s.a.w, but you continue your fast”. He replied, “I am not similar to any of you (on this matter). During the night, I have one who feeds me and gives me drink”.

7. The use of a toothstick, perfume, oil, kohl, eye drops and injections

The basic ruling concerning all of these originally permissible matters is that they are still permissible. If they are forbidden for the fasting person, Allah or his Messenger s.a.w would have clarified that. And Allah s.w.t says (Surah 19, verse 64); “Your Lord is never forgetful”.

Selamat Berpuasa dan Selamat Beribadat.

Fasting 1

2009-08-20T12:04:00.008+01:00

Fasting

As-Siyam generally means "to abstain from something." For example, a verse in the Qur'an says: "I have vowed to the Merciful to abstain--that is, from speaking.

What is meant here is abstaining from food, drink, and sexual intercourse from dawn until sunset with the explicit intention of doing so (for the sake of Allah).

The Virtue of Fasting

Abu Hurairah (r.a.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) said, "Allah the Exalted and Majestic said: 'Every act of the son of Adam is for him except As-Siyam (the fasting) which is (exclusively) for Me and I will reward him for it.‘ Fasting is a shield. If one is fasting, he should not use foul language, raise his voice, or behave foolishly. If someone reviles him or fights with him he should say, 'I am fasting,' twice. By Him in Whose Hand the soul of Muhammad is, the breath of one who is fasting is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk. The one who fasts, experiences 2 joys: he feel pleasure when he breaks the fast, and when he meets his Lord he will be happy that he has fasted." This is related by Ahmad, Muslim, and an-Nasa'i. A similar version was recorded by al-Bukhari and Abu Dawud, but with the following addition: “He leaves his food, drink, and desires for My sake. His fasting is for Me... I will give the reward for it, and for every good deed, he will receive ten similar to it."

'Abdullah ibn 'Amr reported that the Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, said: "The fast and the Qur'an are two intercessors for the servant of Allah on the Day of Resurrection. The fast will say: 'O Lord, I prevented him from his food and desires during the day. Let me intercede for him.' The Qur'an will say: 'I prevented him from sleeping at night. Let me intercede for him.' And their intercession will be accepted." Ahmad related this hadith with a sahih chain.

Abu Umamah reported: "I came to the Messenger of Allah and said: 'Order me to do a deed that will allow me to enter Paradise.' He said: 'Stick to fasting, as there is no equivalent to it.' Then I came to him again and he said: 'Stick to fasting."' This hadith is related by Ahmad, an-Nasa'i, and al-Hakim who classified it as sahih.

Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah said: "No servant fasts on a day in the path of Allah except that Allah removes the hellfire seventy years further away from his face." This is related by "the group," except for Abu Dawud.

Sahl ibn Sa'd reported that the Prophet said: "There is a gate to Paradise that is called ar-Rayyan. On the Day of Resurrection it will say: 'Where are those who fasted?' When the last [one] has passed through the gate, it will be locked." This is related by alBukhari and Muslim.

Types of Fasting

There are two types of fasting: obligatory and voluntary.

Obligatory can be further subdivided into:-

a) the fast of Ramadan,
b) the fast of expiation, and
c) the fast of fulfilling a vow

The Fast of Ramadhan

“O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious). [Observing Saum (fasts)] for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other days. And as for those who can fast with difficulty, (e.g. an old man), they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a Miskin (poor person) (for the day missed). But whoever does good of his own accord, it is better for him. And that you fast is better for you if only you know. The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allah [i.e. to say Takbir (Allahu Akbar; Allah is the Most Great] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him.” [Al-Baqarah: 183 - 185]

From the sunnah we have the following statements of the Prophet: "Islam is built upon [the following] five pillars: testifying that there is no God except Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, the establishment of the prayer, the giving of zakah, the fast of Ramadan and the pilgrimage to Makkah." Talhah ibn 'Ubaidullah reported that a man came to the Prophet and said: "O Messenger of Allah, tell me what Allah requires of me as regards fasting." He answered, "The month of Ramadan." The man asked: "Is there any other [fast]?" The Prophet answered: "No, unless you do so voluntarily."

The Muslims have unanimously agreed on the obligation of fasting in Ramadhan. So whoever rejects the obligation of fasting during Ramadhan, the he is an apostate, disbeliever, who must seek repentance. So if he repents and agrees to its obligation, he is to be pardoned, but if not, he is to be executed as a disbeliever.

Abu Hurairah (r.a.) reported: The Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “He who observes fasting during the month of Ramadhan with Faith while seeking its reward from Allah, will have his pasts sins forgiven.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Abu Hurairah (r.a.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said, “When Ramadhan begins the gates of Jannah are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Fasting is mandatory on every adult Muslim (i.e. he has reached the age of puberty). Therefore, fasting is not obligatory upon a disbeliever, nor will it be accepted from him until he accepts Islam. Neither is it obligatory for a youth to fast until he reaches the age of puberty.

However, children (i.e. under age of puberty) should be ordered to fast, if they are able to and it won’t cause harm to them, so that they may grow accustomed and attached to it.`

The Essential Elements of The Fast

The fast has two essential elements (literally, "pillars") that must be fulfilled for it to be valid and acceptable. They are:

i) abstaining from acts that break the fast
ii) the intention

Allah instructs in the Qur'an: "And they are ordained nothing else than to serve Allah, keeping religion pure for Him." The Prophet, upon whom be peace, said: "Actions are judged according to the intention behind them, and for everyone is what he intended."

The intention must be made before fajr and during every night of Ramadan. This point is based on the hadith of Hafsah which reported that the Prophet said: "Whoever does not determine to fast before fajr will have no fast" (that is, it won't be accepted). This is related by Ahmad, an-Nasa'i, at-Tirmizhi, Abu Dawud, and Ibn Majah. Ibn Khuzaimah and Ibn Hibban have classified it as sahih.

The intention is valid during any part of the night. It need not be spoken, as it is in reality an act of the heart which does not involve the tongue. It will be fulfilled by one's intention to fast out of obedience to Allah and for seeking His pleasure.

All scholars agree that fasting is obligatory upon every sane, adult, healthy Muslim male who is not traveling at that time. As for a woman, she must not be menstruating or having post-childbirth bleeding. People who are insane, minors, and those who are traveling, menstruating, or going through post-childbirth bleeding, and the elderly and breast-feeding or pregnant women do not need to observe the fast.

For some, the fast is not obligatory at all, for example, the insane. In the case of young people, their parents or guardians should order them to fast. Some are to break the fast and make up the missed days of fasting at a later date, while others are to break the fast and pay a "ransom" (in which case, they are not obliged to make up the days they missed).

Sources: Fiqh us-sunnah by Imam Syed Sabiq, and

Lessons on Fasting, Taraweeh & Zakat by Imam Muhammad b Salih Al 'Uthaimeen.

Ramadhan Mubarak

Slide 57

Potatoes Spring Rolls

2009-08-19T11:50:00.002+01:00

Dah banyak kali buat popia kentang ni, memang sedap. Kalau ikut my hubby dia lagi suka letak sayur sikit (carrot, cabbage, spring onion) dalam inti kentang tu; kami dah buat memang terbukti lagi sedap (sebab kami berdua memang peminat sayur ^_^).

I took the recipe from Rinn Chan's fp, but the recipe came from MummyJam. Anyway, thanks a million to both of you. Btw, if you want to see the step by step for this recipe, don't hesitate to click this link; Rinn Chan's fp. Below is the copied recipe from Mrs Rinn's fp.

POPIA KENTANG
Sumber : MummyJam

Bahan-bahan inti :
5 biji ubi kentang, direbus empuk, dibuang kulit dan dilecek
1 biji bawang besar, dicincang
2 biji bawang putih, dicincang
1/2 tsp serbuk lada putih
Secubit serbuk lada hitam kasar
5 tbs daging cincang
1/2 cwn bawang goreng
Sepokok daun saderi, dicincang
Sepokok daun bawang, dicincang
Garam secukup rasa
Sedikit minyak masak utk menumis

Kulit popia secukupnya
Minyak untuk menggoreng

Cara-cara:
1. Panaskan minyak dan tumiskan bawang besar dan bawang putih sehingga layu. Masukkan lada putih dan lada hitam. Kacau seketika.
2. Masukkan daging cincang. Masak sehingga air daging kering. Perasakan dengan sedikit garam.
3. Masukkan kentang lecek. Kecilkan api. Gaul rata semua dan tutup api.
4. Akhir sekali masukkan bawang goreng, daun saderi dan daun bawang. Gaul rata. Sejukkan seketika.
5. Sediakan kulit popia, isikan inti, gulung dan goreng. Boleh dimakan begitu sahaja atau dicicah bersama sos cili pilihan.

Enjoy!
Selamat menyambut bulan Ramadhan yang mulia.

Rich Chocolate Pudding

2009-08-18T17:24:00.005+01:00

Dapat resepi ni from junjs11@myresepi. Terima kasih banyak2 jun sebab share this lovely pudding recipe. Kepada mereka yang meminati puding dan coklat, this is a good combination. And alternative. Cubalah! Di bawah adalah c/p resepi dari myresepi.

Rich Chocolate Pudding

Bahan-bahan ( 1 loyang sederhana besar )

1/2 cawan serbuk koko
1 cawan gula
1/2 cawan susu tepung
1/2 sudu teh garam
4 1/4 cawan air
4 sudu besar tepung jagung
1/2 sudu teh esen vanilla
3 sudu besar butter
1 paket serbuk agar2 (10-11gm)

Cara-cara

Campurkan semua bahan kecuali butter dan kacau selalu hingga mendidih.
Masukkan butter, kacau hingga pekat.
Angkat dan masukkan kedalam loyang atau acuan yg disukai.
psssttt! ni akak tambah cara yer..untuk puding ni n puding2 lain, kalu nak senang keluarkan bila dah beku, basahkan dulu acuan sebelum memasukkan puding..bila dah beku, insyaAllah senang nak keluarkan.

Enjoy!

Orange Honey Mustard Roast Chicken

2009-08-16T14:16:00.005+01:00

Served this for our guests weeks ago...

Hubby's secret recipe
Basically, it contains an orange, honey, mustard and some dried herbs. Anyway, the chicken was really nice and juicy. We roasted the chicken for an hour. Cover the top with an aluminum foil and uncover it just 20 minutes before the cooking time.
Walla... serve with some salad and mash potatoes or with some rice.
Enjoy!

Lamb Jalfrezi

2009-07-20T20:09:00.006+01:00

Dah lama simpan resepi aunty Finie ni. Akhirnya, baru-baru ni berjaya juga membuatnya. Mula-mula tu terkejut juga, banyaknya bawang dalam resepi ni... hehehe... rupanya bawang goreng tu yang menambahkan kelazatan masakan ni. Tak percaya cubalah. Aunty, saya kopipes resepi aunty kat sini, minta halal ye. Terima kasih banyak2 sebab konsi resepi lamb jalfrezi yang sedap ni kat blog aunty.

Lamb Jalfrezi (Finie's version)

Ingredients:

Oil

1 kg lamb

10 onions finely sliced
2 onion finely chopped

2 teaspoons garlic, ginger and green chilli ground/paste

mild curry powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

half a tin of tomato soup

water

salt

coriander

Methods:

In a bowl, marinate the lamb with some curry powder and turmeric for about 10 minutes. (Unfortunately I don't measure the curry powder. I just make sure they cover up the lamb).
Meanwhile, fry the 10 onions until golden and caramelized. Leave it aside.
Then, use half of the oil to fry the marinated lamb.
Stir the lamb on and off and make sure to put the lid on, in between the stirring. After about half and hour, toast the lamb from the oil and leave it aside.
Next, used just enough of oil to fry the chopped onions until soft.
Then, pour the tomato soup and the garlic, ginger and green chili paste.
Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add in the fried lamb and the fried onions.
Add some water, just enough to cover the lamb.
Put the lid on, and cook the lamb on slow fire for about one and half hour. Make sure to keep stirring it, on and off. The gravy should not be too thick or runny.
Half an hour before the cooking time ended, season it with some salt.
Add the garam masala ten minutes before the cooking time ended and garnish with csome fresh coriander.
Nice to eat with pilau rice, boiled rice, naan, bread or anything that you prefer.

Finie's tips: This dish must not be cook in rush as the nice lamb curry or jalfrezi need to be slow cook to ensure the taste of the lamb mix well with the curry. Two hours on the slow fire will also reduced the lamb's smell which some of us don't like.

Enjoy!

Ayam Goreng Berempah

2009-07-16T15:58:00.005+01:00

Resepi ni amik dari Cik Wan Taipei. Sedap tau ayam goreng berempah ni. Sesuai dimakan oleh semua lapisan umur... hehehe. Oki doki, resepi di bawah ini adalah kopi pes from Cik Wan's blog, minta halal ye cikwan.

Bahan:- 10 ketol kepak ayam/ 1 sudubesar serbok kunyit/ 1/2 biji bawang besar/ 3 biji bawang putih/ halia sebesar setengah ibu jari/ 3 sudubesar serbok kari ayam/daging / 1/2 cawan air asam jawa/ 1 sudubesar gula/ 1 sudubesar garam@secukup rasa.

Cara:-Bersihkan ayam dan gaulkan dengan kunyit dan garam, ketepikan. Kisar kesemua bahan2 yang lain. Tuang ke atas ayam dan perap lebih kurang 1 jam sebelum digoreng hingga gareng.

Enjoy!

Milo with mallow

2009-07-08T21:27:00.003+01:00

Hot and sweet (^-^)

Enjoy!

Bubur Kacang Hijau

2009-07-04T21:46:00.003+01:00

~ what shall I say, this popular desert is really delicious. You can add some durian or 'lempuk' if you like, but we enjoyed eating it just plain with a scoop of steamed white glutinous rice.

Oki doki, have a nice weekend girls!
Enjoy!

Prawn Curry & Crispy Squid

2009-06-25T17:40:00.010+01:00

~ Seafood Day ^_^ Yummy!

~ This Prawn Curry was so special to me because it's my grandma recipe.... Instead of coconut milk, this curry also have ground coconut in it... That's make the curry so special and yummy.

Next, it was this crispy squid that we enjoyed eating it so much. Thansk to che'iza @myresipi for this yummy crispy squid recipe. Below is the c/p recipe.

Bahan2 ( 3-4 orang )

300 gm sotong
1 cawan tepung gandum
1 sk baking powder
1 biji telur
sedikit garam
lada sulah

Cara-cara

Potong sotong kecil2, bersihkan dan toskan airnya biar sampai kering.
Gaul sotong dgn sedikit garam dan lada sulah.
Pukul telur setakat nak satukan yg kuning dgn yg putih jer. Masukkan sotong ke dalam telur. Ketepikan
Gaul tepung dgn baking powder. Masukkan sotong yg telah digaul dgn telur dalam tepung, salutkan habis sotong dgn tepung. Kalu nak pedas boleh letak sikit serbuk kari dalam tepung.
Goreng deep fry sampai golden brown. Goreng sotong kejap jer dalam 4-5 min kalau tak nanti sotong keras and liat pulak.

Enjoy!

BBQ Do's and Don'ts

2009-06-24T19:49:00.006+01:00

This article was taken from www.tv3.ie

With the gorgeous weather upon us, barbeques are out of the sheds and ready for action but how do you know if your meat is properly cooked.

BBQ Do's and Don'ts

Before handling food, cooked or otherwise, wash your hands and any utensils you plan to use, so that bacteria won't be transferred onto safely cooked food.

Wash salads and raw vegetables well to remove all traces of soil and insects

Use separate chopping boards, plates and utensils for handling raw and cooked foods

When preparing your foods for the grill, be careful never to mix different raw foods (i.e. fish and chicken) in the same marinade. Always keep them in separate containers.

Keep salads and other cooked foods separate from uncooked meat and fish

Poultry, pork and your homemade burgers should be cooked until they are piping hot all the way through, with no pink meat left and until the juices run clear. This is because these types of meat can contain harmful bacteria throughout, so they must be cooked thoroughly to make them safe

Cover all food to protect it from dust and insects.

Enjoy BBQ!

Sup Kaki Lembu

2009-06-24T18:20:00.006+01:00

~~>> when hubby's cooking (^-^)

Enjoy!

Age Preventing Food

2009-06-17T20:04:00.020+01:00

Age preventing food

Taken from www.tv3.ie on 04.06.09

Looking good on the outside is very dependent on how we treat our insides. If you are trying to lose weight, doing so slowly and properly are vital to avoid that Old and scrawny look often associated with weight loss. Eating the right foods will help to reduce the risk of this happening.

Below are the ten of the best anti-aging foods.

1. Brazil nuts

These are high in selenium an antioxidant which helps protect the skin from the suns ageing UV rays. Selenium zaps free radicals which can cause damage. Brazil nuts are also high in Vitamin E which also helps to protect the fat in the skin preventing wrinkles from forming. Other foods similar here would be cashew nuts and sunflower seeds.

2. Salmon

High in Omega 3 - an essential fat our body cannot make. Omega 3 forms hormone like substances in the body which reduce skins dryness. Salmon is also high in protein which is essential for skin repair, other sources of omega 3 are mackerel, herrings, sardines.

3. Cherries

These are bursting with anti aging super nutrient anthocynanins. These keep the cell walls of the tiny blood vessels strong ensuring good supply of blood and oxygen. This ensures skin rejuvenation .They are low calorie and great for snacks or desserts, other sources here are plums, blueberries, black grapes.

4. Lean red meat

Lean red meat is a great source of protein for skin repair but also of iron which is crucial in carrying oxygen around the body Protein is important for giving skin its structure. Other sources are lamb, pork. Choose lean and grill, bake or barbecue.

5. Sweet Potatoes

These are full of betacarotene. Once eaten beta-carotene collects in the fat layers of skin and reflects harmful UV rays which have a strong aging effect. They are similar in calories to potatoes so can be used as an alternative. They are also high in Vitamin E. Other sources would be carrots, red peppers, apricots.

6. Soya Milk and other Soya products

These are rich in isoflavanes which act in a similar way to natural oestrogen and help the repair of collagen and elastin. This will slow down the age related changes that lead to lines and wrinkles. Other sources are soya yogurts, soya beans, lentils.

7. Oats

Oats, are rich in silicon which maintains the spongy structure between collagen and elastin fibres. By keeping this supple this helps to prevent the thinning and ageing of skin. Other sources are mineral waters, muesli.

8. Strawberries

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and bioflavanoids . These help to defend the walls of fine capillaries preventing the formation and appearance of thread veins. Strawberries are also low calorie and great for desserts etc. Other sources are citrus fruits, kiwi fruits.

9. Shell fish

A good source of copper which is necessary for the formation of melanin, which helps the skin to absorb UV rays. Shell fish also help to create collagen and elastin. Shell fish are also high in zinc which make collagen and elastin. Good sources are mussels, clams, crab, and non fish sources are wheat germ and sunflower seeds.

10. Nori and other sea weeds

These are all good sources of iodine which helps the dermal layers of the skin to grow at a regular rate. They can be added to soups/ casseroles. Other good sources are Haddock, Cod. Mussels

Cucur Jagung

2009-06-17T16:36:00.005+01:00

~~~ for our tea this evening..... (^_^)

This is an easy dish that you can made it in a second for your tea. The basic ingredients for the batter are flour, salt, sugar and warm water. It's up to you, either you want it to be savoury or sweet dish. This time, I made it savoury for us. I added some anchovies, prawns, chili, onion, scallion (daun bawang), corn, salt, sugar, chili powder, turmeric, pepper and an egg. What you have to do is just combine all the ingredients in a big mixing bowl and add enough flour and hot/warm water until you come out with a smooth batter. You can add a bit of baking powder if you like. The batter should not be too thick or too thin. Spoon into the hot oil and deep fried. Served with sweet chili sauce.

Enjoy!

Sweet Wheat Broth

2009-06-15T16:12:00.006+01:00

When talking about Malaysian sweet desserts, it reminds me of the colourful of 'kuih' or cakes and sweet broths or 'bubur' which are invariably cooked with coconut milk and sometimes be sweetened with palm sugar. The best 'kuih' that can be found on the street in Malaysia can be Nonya, Malay, Chinese or Indian origins and these include kuih talam, kuih bengka, pulut inti and savoury kuih.

Regardless of its origin, we Malaysian ate 'kuih' almost everyday, during breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner. The above picture shows sweet wheat broth or 'bubur gandum'. This dish is popular in the month of Ramadhan but now, it can be easily bought from any street vendor (food stall).

This dessert can be eaten cold or warm and either plain or with a scoop of glutinous rice on top. Just perfect! This reminds me of the mamak stall which sell this 'bubur' for generations. This type of 'bubur' can also be made with grean beans, red beans and black glutinous rice.

Enjoy!

June Bank Holiday

2009-06-09T18:54:00.009+01:00

Salam to all...

Hope y'll are keeping well. Alhamdulillah we're back! Ah... I really missed you all so much. Anyway, our holiday was so great and hectic but here is great also. It's summer time. Plenty of sunshine. Flowers blooming, birds singing happily... Everybody is busy... renovating, cleaning, painting, gardening, etc... and some leaving for holidays! Everyone is happy and smiling.

This is the perfect time for picnic and bbq. We had our bbq last weekend during the bank holiday and here is one of the dish.

This Ayam Percik recipe was from sajiemas@myresipi. Thanks so much for the lovely recipe and here is the recipe that you can try. I have altered the recipe to suit my taste.

Ingredients:

2 whole chickens (cut and wash)
500 g onions
50 g ginger
50 g galanggal (I just put a slice of it)
50 g garlics
5 lemon grass
2 cups of sugar (I reduce the amount of white sugar and add some brown sugar)
3 tbsp Maggie stock powder
Blended dried chili - up to your liking
100ml Chillie sauce
500g coconut milk
Salt
* I put some cumin and fennel powder

Methods:

Blend the onion, ginger, galanggal, garlic and lemon grass and mix with the other ingredients except chicken.
Cook in a pot until the mixture bubbling.
Let it boiling for a while, then add the chicken.
Let it simmer until the chicken is half cooked.
Toss the chicken and let the gravy simmer till thicken.
Prepare the bbq burner.
Put the chicken into the thicken gravy, make sure the gravy coating the chicken.
Bbq.
Cook till golden.
Serve with the leftover gravy.

Enjoy!

Tiramisu

2009-03-27T12:24:00.006Z

Salam and selamat sejahtera to all...

I hope y'll are keeping well... not much to say for today, maybe this will be the last entry for this month, because we will going back for holidays to our home town in Malaysia and hopefully, we'll see you again, insyaAllah in end of May. Please pray for our safe journey and pleasant holidays, insyaAllah.

Anyway, today I want to share with you my Tiramisu recipe... I know there are many style of making tiramisu...but this one is my version of tiramisu. Besides, this recipe is for my dearest kak J who asked me to share the recipe in the blog. I hope y'll enjoy making your own tiramisu...

Ok, here is the recipe if you like to have it a try...

Tiramisu (serve 8-10 people)
Ingredients:

48 biskut tiramisu / sponge fingers/ Boudoir

Cheese cream
250 g mascarpone cheese
284 ml whipping cream
284 ml single/double cream
1/2 to 1 cup icing sugar (you can add more or less - it's up to your liking)
1-2 tbsp milk (optional)
drops vanilla essence (optional)

Cocoa & coffee syrup
1 teaspoon nescafe (I used decaf)
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 mug air panas suam

Topping
Cocoa powder

Methods:

Bancuh cocoa & coffee syrup. Kacau sampai sekata.
Dengan menggunakan electric mixer, pukul mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, double/single cream dan essence sampai kembang sedikit. Then, masukkan icing sugar dan pukul lagi sampai kental dan berombak. Kalau rasa macam terlalu pekat, tambah fresh milk dan pukul sekejap.
Next, celup biskut Tiramisu ke dalam cocoa & coffee syrup dan susun rapat2 untuk dapat 1 layer of biscuits dalam bekas yang nak dihidang. I used 24 biscuits for one layer - it's up to how big your tray is.
Then, pour half of the cheese cream and perlahan2 sekatakan permukaan biscuits tadi.
Next, sieve cocoa powder on top of the cheese cream.
Repeat step 3 to 5 for the second layer that last with the sifted cocoa powder.
This recipe is just enough for 2 layers of tiramisu for 14 inch (34cm) rectangular dish. If you're using the smaller dish, you'll get more layers of tiramisu.
Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 5-6 hours or overnight is better.
Serve.

Enjoy! wishing you a pleasant day!

No Knead Focaccia

2009-03-26T14:58:00.005Z

Salam to all,

The weather here is bright, sunny, fresh and windy too... it is so nice to go out for a walk or stroll... hmm.. maybe not for today, because hubby's working. Anyway, we already went for a walk in city centre yesterday, just doing some groceries shopping. I think, today I shall do some washing, cleaning and cooking some dinner before hubby's coming home tonight.

Enough with the bla..bla..bla... ok for today's entry, I would like to share with you one of Italian bread, name Focaccia.

It usually a large, flat bread, slightly puffy and dimpled all over the surface with little indentations. The shape of Focaccia is not particularly important and it is a wonderfully versatile bread. Apart from the olive oil that is kneaded into the basic dough, the flattish bread can be sprinkled with sea salt, herbs, onions, cheese and others.. It's very easy to make and delicious too that we really enjoy eating it so much. Definitely will make it again, tomorrow probably hehehe..

I found the recipe at Little Corner of Mine that was shared before by My Cullinary Journal. Thanks so much to both of you.

Here the recipe that I copied and paste from My Cullinary Journal. Thanks again.

No Knead Focaccia

Ingredients (serves 2) :

1 cup (250 ml) tepid water (lukewarm water)
1 tsp dry yeast
1 tsp ground sea salt
2 cups (~275 g) flour
extra virgine olive oil

toppings: coarse sea salt, rosemary, olives... (your choice)

Methods:

Dissolve the yeast in the tepid water.

Add the yeast/water mix to a larger bowl together with a cup of flour and the salt, stir for about 2 minutes.

Then add another cup of flour, stir again for just about 3-4 minutes. The dough should not be overworked, it's consistency will remain quite soft and sticky - it's not the type of dough you can shape much with your hands, but if you feel it's too soft add an extra 2-3 tbsp of flour.

If your timing allows, keep the dough refrigerated until the next day (it really does make a difference!) if not, then a few hours in a warm and draft free spot will do as well. However, if chilled, remove dough from fridge about 2 hours before baking. (12 hours in the fridge plus two hours in a warm spot presented the best results)

Preheat oven to 230°C. Carefully pour dough on an oiled baking tray or tin so as not to ruin its fluffiness.

Use finger tips to pull the dough into the shape you'd like to give the Focaccia. Don't worry about punching holes into it, they'll be gone before the Focaccia leaves the oven.

Note: Dipping your finger tips briefly in olive oil will keep the dough from sticking too much to them.

Sprinkle with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, coarse sea salt, chopped herbs and optionally olives or other toppings of your heart desires. If you like your Focaccia more oily, pour a little olive oil in the dents.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Then remove from the oven (and the tray or tin) and place on a rack to cool.

This is my version:- I didn't refrigerate my dough, I just pour the dough in a big tupperware that I brushed with olive oil, covered the lid and let it rising until double in bulk. Next I pour the dough into the greased baking tin, covered with a clean plastic bag and let it prove again. Then, I preheated the oven and sprinkled the topping (my hubby did this- he used black olives, dried herbs, some sea salt and peppers) on top. Next, pop in the Focaccia and let it bake until it's cook.

~ kami cicah roti focaccia ni dengan gulai ayam...emm..sedapnye..

Enjoy!

Pizza

2009-03-23T09:10:00.005Z

Selepas 'tanning'...

Sebelum 'tanning'...

Yummy!

Salam...

Buat pizza ni jamu kawan2 yang datang rumah for dinner last week... Seronok tengok diorang makan... habis semua alhamdulillah. Resepi doh pizza guna resepi dalam entry yang lepas, resepi Soft Crust Pizza from k Jo. Memang sedap. From the recipe dapat 2 biji pizza saiz besar 12 inci. For the sauce, I used ready made Tomato Pasta Sauce with mushrooms.. For topping letak salami, potong nipis2, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, cheese... anyway, topping ni ikut y'all nye kesukaan... Here the recipe, c/p from my last entry...

Bahan-bahan untuk Doh Pizza:

450gm tepung gandum
280 ml air suam
1 packet yeast
1 sudu besar rata gula
1 sudu besar rata garam
1 ulas bawang putih tumbuk/sagat
1 sudu besar olive oil atau minyak masak

Cara-cara:

Bancuh air, yeast dan gula biarkan selama 5 minit hingga berbuih.
Masukkan bahan2 lain dalam breadmaker.
Switch on machine pilih "doh only" program.
Sambil tuang bancuhan air yeast dan minyak... kalau lembik tambah tepung sikit.. tunggu process siap, doh akan naik 2 kali ganda.
Panaskan oven to max.220degC. Panaskan pizza pan juga.
Taburkan meja dengan 3 sudu besar tepung, ratakan. Tuangkan doh yg dah siap. Bentuk 3 biji bulat sama size. Tambah lagi tepung jika perlu. (doh ni lembik, melekat kat tangan).
Bila pizza pan dah panas, keluarkan. Taburkan 1 sb tepung atas pizza pan. Ambil satu biji doh, tekan nipis dgn tangan , angkat atas pizza pan yang ditabur tepung tadi. Nipiskan dan ratakan lagi. Cucuk dengan fork. Letak tomato sos, pizza topping cheese etc.
Bakar api 220deg 10-15min.. (Suhu oven ikut oven masing2 ye, bila cheese dah nampak brown and roti pun masak, bolehlah keluarkan dan hidang)

Enjoy!

Thai Green Curry

2009-03-23T08:26:00.006Z

Salam...

Teringat masa first time ternampak pes Thai Green Curry ni kat Lidl dalam jar and terus beli and main buat je tak tengok resepi mana2 pun...hasilnya phooh pedas berdesing....mana taknye, I poured all the paste from the jar into the pot... sampai tak leh nak makan langsung, pedas yang amat... this time was my second time buat after ternampak kat blog zaliana. Resepi ni lebih kurang macam resepi masak lemak cili api je cume ada lain sikit dari segi rasanya... cubalah kawan2... Sedap tau.. Resepi Kari Hijau Thai ni senang je... Jom tengok macamna nak masak, sebelum tu resepi ni c/p dari blog Jurnal Rasa Thanks zaliana.

Thai Green Curry: sumber dari Brilliant Chicken Recipes
Bahan-bahan:

1 sudu besar minyak masak
2 sudu besar pes kari hijau
400 ml santan pekat - ain guna separuh je :P
600 gram ayam-potong kecil
230 gram rebung -ikutlah nak letak banyak mana pun
1 sudu besar sos ikan / nampla
6 helai daun limau purut
2 sudu teh gula melaka
1 batang serai, diketuk
2 sudu teh lada hitam yang segar
200 gram kacang panjang - tak letak takde stok
1/2 cawan daun selasih - tak letak, ganti dengan pegaga
1 1/4 cawan air
Cara-cara
1. Panaskan minyak di dalam kuali. Masukkan pes kari hijau dan kacau hingga berbau wangi.
2. Masukkan ayam dan serai, biarkan sehingga ayam empuk.
3. Kemudian masukkan air dan sebahagian dari santan. Biarkan sehingga mendidih. Kemudian, masukkan gula melaka, sos ikan, daun limau purut dan rebung.
4. Kemudian tambahkan lada hitam yang masih segar dan kacang panjang serta baki santan tadi. Kacau sekali sekala.
5. Bila sudah mendidih, keluarkan daun limau purut dan serai lalu masukkan daun selasih. Sedia dihidang.

Enjoy!

Chicken Teriyaki

2009-03-16T17:02:00.004Z

Salam y'all...

How's ur day? Mine is ok... Everythings fine.

I know most of you in Malaysia must be in some kind of holidays mood, right!. So, this is the time to venture with new recipes!

Ok now, come to the picture above. I want to share this chicken recipe. When talk about chicken, sometime there always be the same recipe to cook for our lunch or dinner.

So, guys why not try this Chicken Teriyaki recipe. The chicken was very nice, sweet and moist and was agreed by my hubby saying 'Ayam ni sedaplah! Emm...' Yummy!

By the way, the recipe is from Rinchan's fp. Click here to get the recipe. Thanks sis!

Enjoy!

Buns

2009-03-15T22:16:00.009Z

Salam and spring greetings to all...

After a long pause of inactivity, I have decided to warm up this blog with my usual BUNS! Yummy!

Besides rice, noodles and pasta, we both love eating any kind of bread base, like buns, pizza, paratha, naans, bread loaf and many more...

Here is the buns that I made with Sambal Ikan Bilis (Dried Anchovies with chillie) and some with Sardines and mayo fillings... our favourites of course!

Hope you all love eating buns too...

Enjoy!

Pindah rumah

2009-03-12T19:20:00.006Z

Assalamualaikum dan Salam Sejahtera buat kawan2 semua...

Thanks so much to kawan2 yang sudi singgah ke blog yang tak seberapa ni...anyway just to say that we're so sorry sebab blog ni dah laaama tak ber'update', busy sangat2... mula dgn recovering from hajj, lepas tu busy dengan urusan nak cari rumah sewa baru... after dah dapat rumah baru, busy pulak dgn urusan pindah barang2, load and unload stuffs- packing the stuffs and cleaning the old house, finally... now we're at our new home - still busying unpacking the stuffs and cleaning... memang banyak lagi kotak yang tak bersentuh... huhuhu.

InsyaAlllah will post the new entry soon...

Banana & Persimmon

2009-01-21T09:20:00.008Z

Salam buat semua... nothing much to share with you since I can't snap any photo yet because my camera was lost when coming back from hajj... dah takde rezeki... in other way, this is my chance to buy a new one... hehe... (sambil senyum2 kat my hubby.... :) senyum ada makna tu... hehehe teringat movie P.Ramlee dalam Madu Tiga...) but until now... I can't find any... I'm still browsing, dah kelabu mata dah (bukan mata kelabu tau... :0) tak tau nak beli yang mana satu... Kawan2 ada cadangan tak kamera apa yg bagus? Brand?

Just want to share this autumn photos... dah lama dah amik gambar ni... sekarang dah winter... sorry ye kawan2... Gambar Pisang dan Pisang Kaki (Banana and Persimmon).... ha....sebut pasal pisang kaki, I tak taulah u all panggil buah tu apa, but my family and my hubby's family panggil pisang kaki... U all nak tau tak pasal apa paggil pisang kaki...sebab nama species buah ni Diospyros kaki atau singkatannya D. kaki. Here, this fruits usually came from Spain and in season from mid-October to the beginning of December.

From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persimmon

The Japanese Persimmon or kaki (柿) (Diospyros kaki), "shizi" (柿子) in Chinese, is the most widely cultivated species. These are sweet, slightly tangy fruits with a soft to occasionally fibrous texture. This species, native to China, is deciduous, with broad, stiff leaves. Cultivation of the fruit extended first to other parts of east Asia, and was later introduced to California and southern Europe in the 1800s, and numerous cultivars have been selected. It is edible in its crisp firm state, but has its best flavor when allowed to rest and soften slightly after harvest. The Japanese cultivar 'Hachiya' is a widely grown cultivar. The fruit has a high tannin content which makes the immature fruit astringent and bitter. The tannin levels are reduced as the fruit matures. Persimmons like 'Hachiya' must be completely ripened before consumption. When ripe, this fruit comprises thick pulpy jelly encased in a waxy thin skinned shell. "Sharon Fruit" (named originally after Sharon plain in Israel) is the trade name for D. kaki fruit that has been artificially ripened with chemicals.^[4] It is also known as the "Korean Mango".

Commercially, there are generally two types of persimmon fruit: astringent and non-astringent.

The heart-shaped Hachiya is the most common variety of astringent persimmon. Astringent persimmons contain very high levels of soluble tannins and are unpalatable if eaten before softening. The astringency of tannins is removed through ripening by exposure to light over several days, or artificially with chemicals such as alcohol and carbon dioxide which change tannin into the insoluble form. This bletting process is sometimes jumpstarted by exposing the fruit to cold or frost which hastens cellular wall breakdown. These astringent persimmons can also be prepared for commercial purposes by drying.

This photo from Wikipedia.

The non-astringent persimmon is squat like a tomato and is most commonly sold as fuyu. Non-astringent persimmons are not actually free of tannins as the term suggests, but rather are far less astringent before ripening, and lose more of their tannic quality sooner. Non-astringent persimmons may be consumed when still very firm to very very soft.

There is a third type, less commonly available, the pollination-variant non-astringent persimmons. When fully pollinated, the flesh of these fruit is brown inside -known as goma in Japan, and the fruit can be eaten firm. These varieties are highly sought after and can be found at specialty markets or farmers markets only. Tsurunoko, sold as "Chocolate persimmon" for its dark brown flesh, Maru, sold as "Cinnamon persimmon" for its spicy flavor, and Hyakume, sold as "Brown sugar" are the three best known.

Before ripening, persimmons usually have a "chalky" taste. They should only be eaten when ripe and soft.

Allright guys... hope you're enjoy eating whatever seasonal fruits that you have now either at your backyard, your own orchard or at your local farmers market or supermarket... I think now is the Pamelo (limau bali) season.. do you think so? :)

Enjoy!

Roti Naik

2009-01-10T18:52:00.005Z

Hi guys, sorry for not keep you up to date with my recently project... I'm not so well since I'm coming home from hajj... anyway, thanks for all of you who kept wishing and praying for us... Jazakallahu khair.. alhamdulillah kami berdua selamat menunaikan haji... and now everything is back to normal... so how are you my friends? Hope you're keeping well dear...

--->>Anyway, want to share this roti recipe... nak macam roti benggali kat Penang... teringat kat rumah...huhu... tak sabarnya nak balik Penang... This recipe was from Mama Fami's fp. Thanks mama for the lovely recipe. Below is the copy paste recipe from mama... Halal ye ma...Thanks ma

Ingredients :

700g high protein flour
50g shortening
200g lukewarm water
200g evaporated milk / fresh milk
100g castor sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 packet instant yeast (11g)
2 nos egg
a bit of margarine

Method :

1. Sift flour into a mixing bowl. Add in yeast, sugar, salt and eggs. On the mixer.
2. Pour in evaporated milk and lukewarm water a bit at a time until just mixed.
3. Add in the shortening and continue kneading till a soft and smooth dough is formed. Add more water if needed.
4. Make into one round ball and leave to prove till double the size. (For me, I skip the step 1-4, I put all the ingredients into my bread machine, just press the dough menu and press the on button...walah)
5. Punch down the dough to release air and make into small balls. Arrange in a greased pan and let it prove again till double the size.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Once out of the oven, brush the top with margarine. Serve with curry or serikaya or jam or whatever to your likings.

Enjoy guys!

Soft Crust Pizza

2008-11-12T22:57:00.008Z

Dah lama rasa tak makan pizza... Rasa teringin pulak... So tengah ronda2 kat blog kawan2... found this recipe from Kak Jo's blog... Adunan di bawah ni dapatlah 5 biji pizza sederhana (~10"). Letak topping 3 biji je.... lagi 2 biji masak sekejap je then bila dah sejuk simpan... Below is the copy paste recipe from kak Jo's blog.. Thanks kak Jo for sharing the lovely recipe.... For me, base pizza ni memang sedap.... cubelah kawan2...

Bahan Doh Pizza:

450gm tepung gandum280 ml air suam
7-11gm yeast (2 sudu rata)
1 sudu besar rata gula
1 sudu besar rata garam
1 ulas bawang putih tumbuk
1 sudu besar olive oil atau minyak masak

Cara:

Bancuh air, yeast, gula biarkan 5min hingga berbuih.
Masukkan bahan2 lain dalam breadmaker.
Switch on machine pilih "doh only" program.
Sambil tuang bancuhan air yeast, dan minyak... tunggu process siap, doh akan naik 2 kali ganda.
Panaskan oven to max.220degC. Panaskan pizza pan juga.
Taburkan meja dengan 3 sudu besar tepung, ratakan. Tuangkan doh yg dah siap. Bentuk 3 biji bulat sama size. Tambah lagi tepung jika perlu. (doh ni lembik, melekat kat tangan).
Bila pizza pan dah panas, keluarkan. Taburkan 1 sb tepung atas pizza pan. Ambil satu biji doh, tekan nipis dgn tangan , angkat atas pizza pan yang ditabur tepung tadi. Nipiskan dan ratakan lagi. Cucuk dengan fork. Letak tomato sos, pizza topping cheese etc.
Bakar api 220deg 10-15min.

Tips Kak Jo:

Masa menipiskan doh avoid using rolling pin. Tekan2 dengan jari
For softer crust, doubling your pans (stacking one on top of another).
The other secret of success is using a pizza stone. Put this in the oven when it is cold and then turn your oven onto its hottest temperature. When you are ready to assemble your pizza, roll out the dough and carefully place it on the hot stone. Quickly assemble your toppings, place it back in the oven for about 10 minutes and that’s it. I let the stone reheat for the second pizza while we are eating the first.
Do not overcook!!

Enjoy!

Orange Swiss Roll

2008-11-11T20:33:00.009Z

This swiss roll recipe was requested by kak Aniza... and to kak Ja, this is the cake that I told you about yesterday... The cake was so soft and spongy... Everybody will love it... The recipe was from Mak Lang Azie's fp and Mama Fami's fp.. Thanks so much.. To kak Aniza, I doubled the recipe for the cake above... Those photos were taken at kak Aniza's house..Thanks kak Aniza..dapatlah tayang cawan Correl baru akak kan...hehehe..

Ingredients:

A:
3 eggs
2 oz castor sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp - 1 tbsp sunquick orange (or any flavor paste you like)
1/2 tbsp ovallette
1.5 oz plain flour
1/2 tbsp milk powder
a few drops of orange coloring

B:
2 ox butter ~ melted

C:
strawberry jam
buttercream icing ( i make butter cream cheese icing)

Methods:

Preheat oven at 180 C (depends on your oven ~ mine is 170C).
In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients A thoroughly.
Beat on high speed for 5-7 minutes. (Don't over beat).
Fold in the melted butter. Mix well.
Spread the batter onto the tray layered with greaseproof paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. (Don't overbake).
Once baked, remove the cake from the tray on to a wire rack. Let it cool.
Turn the cake on to another piece of paper and remove the greaseproof paper.
Spread it with a layer of jam and then with the buttercream.
Slowly and carefully, roll the cake.
Wrap in a clingfilm and keep the swiss roll in the refrigerator for the buttercream to set before slicing it.
Serve.

Enjoy!

Mushroom Soup and Petite Baguettes

2008-11-11T19:43:00.004Z

Autumn is getting to the end..... winter is coming sooner or later.... day becomes shorter... and night is getting longer... when it comes to winter... everything seems so depressing.... everything seems dark, cold, chill, sad, unhappy..etc... but for food, this is the time where the demand is so high.... you always feel hungry... especially those with big family... the kitchen seems fully occupied... hehehe... anyway... let me cheer you up with this yummy mushroom soup that we love to enjoy it hot, during this cold weather with some fresh baked baguettes... emmm... so yummy...

Ingredients:

fresh mushroom - cleaned and sliced
a tin of double concentrated Cream of Mushroom
half tin of water
half tin of fresh milk
butter
fresh ground black pepper

Methods:

When the pot is hot, put some butter and the sliced mushroom.
Fry until cook.
Add some salt and fresh ground black pepper.
Toss the mushroom on a plate.
Using the same pot, pour the cream of mushroom concentrated.
Add the milk and water.
Keep stirring to prevent the soup becomes lumpy...
Taste. Add some seasoning if you like.
Off the heat.
To serve: Pour the mushroom soup in a serving bowl. Place the butter fried mushroom on top of the soup. Garnish with more ground black pepper and some fresh herbs (parsley, scallion or coriander) if you like.
You can eat this on its own or with some fresh bake bread, garlic bread or anything you prefer.. we just enjoyed it with some petite baguettes that we bought from our local supermarket.

Enjoy!

Chilli Plum Mussel

2008-11-10T12:13:00.003Z

It was sometimes since my last entry... It was not that I did not cook or starve myself all this while... it was just that, we did not make anything special worthwhile to share in this blog (malulah nak post makan nasi dengan telur goreng dalam ni..hehehe..)

This was the first time I bought fresh mussels (berjanggut lagi uuu...) so, it took my hubby to scrubed them clean... next, bring a pot of water to boil and drop the mussels. Once they started 'smiling' (open) at you, toss them. Open each mussel and clean a bit with clean water to get rid of any remaining dirt... don't forget to pull out the 'beard'...

Next you can have the cooked mussels with any dressing you like. I made this chilli plum sauce to drizzle on top of the mussels. Here is how I make my chilli plum sauce...

Ingredients:

2-3 cloves of garlic - crushed
1 shallots - sliced
1-2 tbsp of dried small shrimps (udang geragau kering)
1-2 tsp of ground chilli - depends on your liking (if you want it hot, you can put more)
1 tsp chilli sauce
1 tsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tbsp plum sauce
1 tsp of fish sauce
salt
sugar
coriander leaves to garnish

Methods:

Heat couple of tablespoon of cooking oil in your hot pan.
Fry the shallots for a while and put the crushed garlics...let it fry till a bit brown.
Put the dried shrimps, ground chilli and pour all the sauces.
Keep stirring for a while.
Add some water if the gravy was too thick.
Season it with some salt and sugar.
Give it a taste..
Pour the gravy on the mussels and served with some chopped coriander.
Nice to eat as a starter or as a main course with some rice.

Enjoy!

Chapati with sardine curry

2008-10-14T14:19:00.007+01:00

At this stage I'm sure some of us are alike... We just cannot accept any 'juadah raya' type food anymore... but we still need to feed ourselves...hehehe... so here comes chapati.. for me, the best chapati is soft and ada rasa 'lemak2 gitu'... this one is a bit dry.. anyone can help me with the best chapati recipe?

Ingredients:

3 cups Chapati flour
1 cup of cool fresh milk (I used evaporated milk) - don't pour all
1 egg
1 tablespoon of ghee
a bit of salt
water - if needed

Methods:

Mix the flour with the ghee and salt together until well combine.
Next make a well in the centre and pour the egg. Mix it together and pour the fresh milk bit by bit until you can form a dough.
Knead until form a smooth dough.
Cover the dough and leave it for half an hour.
Divide the dough to 6 equal small balls.
Take one ball and flatten (roll it) to 2-4mm thickness.
Meanwhile heat a frying pan. Put a bit of butter on the pan or drizzle a bit of oil.
Place the rolled chapati on the hot pan. Let it cook on medium heat and when it 'bubbles up', press with a ball of towel and turn the other side.
Repeat the same process. Once cooked, put it aside.
Brushed with some butter (if you like - to make it soft / moist).
Cover the cooked chapati.
Serve with any gravys you like.

Enjoy!

Mee Udang

2008-10-13T15:47:00.006+01:00

Salam Syawal to all of you... Semoga semuanya dlm keadaan sihat dan ceria... Masih sibuk beraya lagi ke? Sambutan Aidilfitri di sini pun tidak ketinggalan meriahnya.. boleh kata setiap hujung minggu ada open houses... dari tengahari sampai ke malam beraya... memang best... almaklumlah makan free.. macam2 jenis makanan ada.. nasi beriani, nasi tomato, lauk pauk, soto, laksa penang, laksa johor, lontong, rendang, ketupat, nasi impit, kuah kacang, kek buah, kek coklat, kek gula hangus, bubur pulut hitam...dan macam2 lagi.. semuanya sedap2 belaka... aiyo macamna tak naik berat badan..keh..keh..keh... ikut kata my father in law..don't worry about what you eat, don't worry about your weight.. but worry about your exercise...

Made this Prawn noodles for our guest kak aniza and family on the 7th of Syawal. This menu was requested by them...heheh.. so macamna kak aniza.. ok tak? For you out there, you can find the recipe in the past entry under the noodles label.

Eidul Fitri '08

2008-10-10T22:49:00.007+01:00

Hope it is not too late for us to wish all of you Eid Mubarak. May our habits during Ramadhan will continue for the next twelve months...insyaAllah. Eid is the time for celebration. This year we celebrate eid in moderation. To friends who came over... thank you very much for making the day so colourful and more meaningful. I have to say that we are looking forward to have 'rendang' and 'ketupat' again, towards the end of Syawal... teringin u.. Here are some photos that we managed to snap... Enjoy!

Menu hari raya 1: Nasi Beriani, Dalca, Daging Masak Prunes, Nasi Impit, Rendang Daging, Kuah Kacang, Ketupat (Balut dalam daun pisang macam lepat..yang ni kak Ja yang tolong balutkan), Wajik (Pulut kacau) dan kuih raya (Tart Nanas, Choc Chips Cookies, Makmur , Cornflakes Crispy and walnuts sebagai kudap-kudapan)

Eid Mubarak 2008

2008-10-08T22:19:00.006+01:00

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.... Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.. Taqabbalallahuminkum...minna waminkum..taqabbal ya kareem.
Di hari dan bulan yang mulia ini, marilah kita sama-sama memanjatkan kesyukuran ke hadratNya atas segala rahmat, rezeki dan ni'mat yang dikurniakanNya kepada kita, keluarga, sanak saudara dan sahabat handai. Semoga segala ibadah dan amalan yang kita lakukan di terimaNya. Di kesempatan ini, kami ingin mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri buat keluarga dan sahabat handai yang jauh di mata tapi dekat di hati. Tidak lupa buat rakan-rakan bloggers yang sentiasa berkunjung ke sini. Semoga Ramadhan yang berlalu membawa perubahan diri yang bermakna kepada kita semua di dunia dan di akhirat.. ameen. Marilah kita cantikkan lagi Ramadhan yang berlalu dengan menyusuli berpuasa selama 6 hari di bulan Syawal. Kepada yang telah ber'cuti am' di Ramadhan yang berlalu.. gantilah awal2 ye.. heheh.. Mohon ampun dan maaf atas segala kesalahan dan kekurangan kami... Maaf Zahir Batin.

Kad Raya and Bunga from Cik Wan

2008-09-16T15:21:00.004+01:00

Thank you Cik Wan... Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to you too... hugs and kisses to Khaleeda and Khaleela..ummph..ah.

Roti Jala @ Roti Sorai

2008-09-14T13:14:00.006+01:00

Actually this was our iftar menu a few days ago... There are many version of roti jala or roti sorai... either you add condensed milk, ghee, coconut milk or eggs into the batter...only you can decide which recipe triggers your taste buds the most... for me the best roti jala is the one that's soft and creamy and can remain soft for a few hours (the longer the better)... this one is ok.. what I found with this recipe was, it really soft even on the next day... This recipe was from herdawaty abuothman@myresipi. Thanks a million herdawaty and here is the recipe...

Ingredients: (Make about 20 pieces)

3 cups plain flour
2 1/2 tbsp cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
a bit of yellow coloring / turmeric powder
1 egg
2 1/2 cups coconut milk / fresh milk / water or more
roti jala mould (If you don't have, make a con by using a thick plastic bag or banana leaves and make a tiny hole at the end)

Methods:

Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until well combine.
Sieve the mixture.
Add some water if needed. The batter should be smooth, not too thick and not too thin.
Pour a cup of the batter into the roti jala mould, if the batter can come out smoothly then it's ready to be cook.
Heat a non-stick pan. If you don't have, just brush some oil/ghee on the pan that you're using.
When the pan is hot, pour some batter into the mould and start swirling the mould on top of the pan (you know what I mean)
Leave it for a couple of minutes.. once it's cook, toss it into a plate then fold it into any shape that you like.
Serve with curry for savoury dish.
For people with sweet tooth have this with honey or condensed milk.

Enjoy!

Tag: 7 Facts About Me

2008-09-12T11:03:00.006+01:00

Dapat tag daripada kak kin.. Sorry kak kin, peram lama sangat, ni baru nak buat... jangan marah ye....

The rules:
* Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
* Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
*Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
* Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

This is from kak Kin:

7 Facts About Me!
(rasa cam da penah jawab tag cam gini...so, saya copy je la jawapan sblm nih... :p)

Anak ke 5 drp 8 beradik.
Dah kawen, ibu kepada 3 cahayamata.
Alhamdulillah masih punyai kedua orang tua...mak mertua pun ada lagi...bapak mertua tak sempat kenal :).
Seorg yg pemaaf...
Agak pendiam, tapi, bole jadi terlebih ramah kalau jumpa org yg serasi.
Tahap kesukaan membaca yg sederhana....heehhe..
Suka spend masa ngan famili... :).

Now, 7 Facts About Ain, from my point of view...

Suka memasak (dan baking)... suka lagi kalau orang suka / puji apa yang kita masak or serve...alhamdulillah
Kurang suka mengemas rumah, tapi suka rumah dalam keadaan kemas... (tak tahan dust)
Suka gardening... suka bila tengok pokok2 keluarkan bunga2 yang wangi dan buah / anak pokok...
Kurang suka lipat baju and ironing, tapi tak suka jugak pakai baju or tudung yang tak ber'iron'...
Suka melaram (bergaya)...heheh... sbb tu suka shopping or window shopping...especially baju, kasut, handbag... (hubby pun suka gak so, oklah...)
Kurang suka travelling jauh2... penat and lambat nak recover... tp, suka jalan2 makan angin...
Suka bila hubby ada kat rumah... suka spent time together...

Next, I've to tag 7 friends of mine....huhu..dengan berat hatinya, kawan2 silalah buat homework ni ye...

cikwan
kak lin
kak Jo
aunty finie
kak erin
kak D
kak myza

Baklava

2008-09-10T15:54:00.005+01:00

We were so taken by the baklava at Kak Jo's blog. Before this it was a mystery to us of how it was made. Yesterday, we decided give it a go. Out the fillo pastry, walnuts, cashew nuts and pistachios. Here's how it went:

Ingredients:

For the pastry:
Fillo pastry
Butter - melted
Nuts (I put walnuts, cashew nuts and pistachios)

For the syrup:
1 1/2 cups of sugar (I think it's too sweet, next time we're going to use only 1 cup)
2 tablespoons of honey (We used Greek honey)
1 teaspoon of any fruit juice (I used lime and lemon)
1 1/2 cups water

Methods:

Greased the baking tray that you want to use.
Take approximately 5 fillo leaves, basting between leaves with butter.
Spread the crushed walnuts, making sure the fillo pastry is covered.
Cover with 5 basted sheets fillo pastry as before.
Repeat step 3 and 4 with the crushed cashew nuts.
Repeat step 3 and 4 with the crushed pistachios.
Brush the top sheet with melted butter mix with olive oil (if you like).
Cut into required size.
Place in a preheated oven 365F (160C) for 45 minutes - 1 hour until brown and crisp.
While the fillo is cooking, make the syrup.
Make syrup by boiling all the syrup ingredients on low heat until it thicken a little.
Add the lemon juice with care and leave to cool.
Pour over the cooked and cut pastry.

Tips:

Cut the pastry before baking - if you cut after baking, they easily break.
Use more nuts (of your choice) if you want more nutty flavor.
After pouring the syrup, only then sprinkle some crushed pistachios for decoration.
Leave for at least overnight / 6 hours to let the syrup soaked into all the layers of fillo pastry before enjoying.

Enjoy!

Vegi Omelette

2008-09-09T20:45:00.007+01:00

Watched Delia Smith tv show last weekend showed how to make an omelette. There are so many variety of omelette possible. This is my version of the omelette and here is the recipe.

Ingredients:

2-3 large eggs per person, combine the yolk and white - don't overbeat
You favourite vegetables (I put some cabbage, carrot, scallion, onion, pepper)
1 red chillie, deseeded and chopped
1-2 tablespoons of fresh milk (If you like)
Salt
Freshly milled blackpepper
1 tablespoon of oil
1 level teaspoon of butter

Methods:

Place all the ingredients in a bowl.
Season well and stir until well combine.
Heat the oil and butter in a pan.
As soon as the butter melt, pour the egg mixture into the pan.
Cook in medium heat.
When a bubbly frill appeared round the edge.
Tilt the pan 45 degree and using a tablespoon draw the edge of the omelette into the centre. The liquid egg will flow into and fill the space.
Keep tilting and pulling the edges to the centre until there will be just a small amount of liquid left. This is the time to start folding and serve on a warm plate or if it's too thick (like mine), flip over and continue cooking for a few minutes and served.

Enjoy!

Gift from kak Kin

2008-09-08T14:55:00.004+01:00

Thanks a million kak Kin. I would like to share this gift with:

Kak Jo
Cik Wan
Kak Lin
Kak Myza
Mak Lang
Kak Finie

Enjoy!

Pau @ Steamed Bun

2008-09-08T14:13:00.009+01:00

I was searching for the best Pau recipe that suits my taste until this one came along in Mama Fami's fp. This was the second recipe that I had tried. The result was not disappointing. It was really spongy, elastic and bite able. And Yes Cik Mat Gebu it has skin!. Will use this recipe next time for sure. What I learned from this was not to double rack the steamer. Only steam one layer of rack at a time. Other wise, the top rack will not cook properly. Sorry kak aniza and family... hehehe.. saya budak baru belajar... While making the pau, we were chatting with kak myza. To kak myza, this is the recipe that you asked. It so easy, I think your children will like it. Kaya or red bean paste or chicken / beef curry... so flexible.

Ingredients: ( I made half of the recipe: make 18 paus)

1 kg Hong Kong Flour / all purpose flour (I used Blue Key's Pau flour)
8 g instant dried yeast
18 g baking powder
100 g sugar
30 g vegetable shortening
10 g Voltex/Bread Improver
2 teaspoons ovalette
500 g lukewarm water (extra if needed)
Filling (I used chicken curry)

Method :

Sift flour, bread improver and baking powder into the mixing bowl.
Add in yeast, sugar, ovalette and mix well.
On the mixer and pour in water, a little at a time till well incorporated then add in the vegetable shortening.
Continue kneading till a smooth and soft dough is formed. Add more water if needed.
Make into small balls and place the filling in the middle.
Leave the dough to rest and rise for 20 - 25 minutes.
Get the steamer ready and steam the pau for 8 - 10 minutes.

There are optional natural colourings - Carrot juice for yellow and pandan juice for green.

Selamat Berbuka Puasa. Enjoy!

Autograph Book Sis Kin

2008-09-07T12:39:00.009+01:00

Sis Kin's autograph book

This autograph book writing reminds me of the old days. I was first introduced to this when I was in primary school. I think the last time I wrote something in an autograph book was when I was teaching at a Matriculation College...for my students of course..hehehe. This time I was requested by Kak Kin, to sign her autograph book... hope this does not mean we're getting away from each other but for sure a way of knowing each other better...

Nama Penuh:
Nur al 'ain Omar (75% penuh)

Nama Samaran:
Takde nama samaran, tak pandai menyamar..

Umur sekarang:
Alhamdulillah, dah hujung 20-an.. I muda lagi u...

Adik Beradik:
Sulung daripada 3 adik beradik, adik2 lelaki

Status:
Dah berpunya...ehem..ehem.

Tarikh Lahir:
12 Ogos 198?

Tempat Lahir:
Penang

Asal:
Penang

Tempat Kediaman:
Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.. tapi bila balik Malaysia tinggal di rumah mak (Bertam) dan rumah ibu (Kangar)

Hobi:
Main masak-masak..hehe..

Cita-cita:
Nak buat Haji, insyaAllah

Makanan Kegemaran:
Nasi Lemuni, Laksa Penang

Minuman Kegemaran:
Air Kelapa Muda

Warna Kegemaran:
White (Cream), Pink, Purple and Green

Sukan Diminati:
Hockey - wakil sekolah rendah & menengah dulu..

Barang2 yang suka dikumpul:
Kitchen gadgets

Nama sekolah rendah:
SRK Sultanah Asma (Kedah) & SRK Sri Aman (Penang)

Nama sekolah menengah:
SGGS (Penang)

Orang yang dikasihi:
My hubby, mak, tok, ibu, ayah, adik2, sedara mara, sahabat handai...

Kawan yang paling rapat:
Rapat belaka...

Kenangan Manis:
First time bertemu bakal suami

Kenangan Pahit:
Bila orang yang dikasihi pergi buat selamanya... (Al Fatihah buat Walid dan Tok Lid)

Muzik yang digemari:
Qasidah, Burdah, Salawat, Zikir, Nasyid...

Lagu yang diminati:
Qad Kafani Ilmu Rabbi, Maula Ya Salli Wa Sallim Da Iman Abadan...

Tokoh yang diminati:
Rasulullah s.a.w

Tempat yang ingin dilawati:
Haramain

Harapan masa depan:
Rabbana aatina fiddunya hasanah, wa fil aakhirati hasanah, wa qina a'za bannar.. amin.

To sis Kin, unfortunately, I have no photo of my childhood to share with you here.. but there are some photos available that I can share

Gambar masa konvo (2003), Gambar kahwin (2005) dan 2 gambar terbaru (July 2008).

Hope you like it... Enjoy!

Tag from Kak Lin

2008-09-07T12:08:00.004+01:00

Kak Lin Tagged Me With A Lovely Poem On Friendship.

We need friends for many reasons,all throughout the season.
We need friends to comfort us when we are sad, and to have fun with us when we are glad.
We need friends to give us good advice,
We need someone we can count on, and treat us nice.
We need friends to remember us once we have passed, sharing memories that will always last.

Spread the poem of friendship....

1. Everyday Life
2. Words of Love
3. Sheng's Simple Thoughts . . .
4. My Wonderful Life ....
5. Can of Thoughts
6. Designs By Vhiel
7. Vhiel's Corner
8. Anything and Everything in Between
9. A Mother's Stuff
10. http://housewifeatwork.blogspot.com/
11. My Receipes
12. Vblogger
13. thefootloosechef
14. Yummy Food
15. MamaFaMi's Spice n Splendour
16. KakLin's Gallery

17. Cherita Dapur

I love to pass this on to...

1. Dream of being the other side of me
2. My family kitchen
3. Sejenak Bersamaku
4. Mypesona

Chickpeas cake

2008-09-06T13:28:00.010+01:00

Ana nabati (I am a vegetarian). Our mudarris (teacher) said "like rabbit"... I had a kilo of chickpeas in my cabinet. Delia Smith gave me this idea of how to use my chickpeas. This recipe is really suitable for vegetarian and vegan, also to those who wish to cut down their meat consumption or on a diet.

We found that it's like eating burger shaped mushy chickpeas flavored with plenty of spices. My friend said it sounds like falafel. Yummy. It's so flexible. Stick it into a burger bun, pita bread or tortilla wrap with some salads, mayonaise, chili and tomato ketchup... emm...emmm... After having this you're ready for the world..... Here is the recipe if you would like to try.

Ingredients (Serves 6 as a starter or 4 as a main course)

8 oz (225g) chickpeas, soaked overnight
2 small red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
1/2 oz or 15 g pack fresh coriander
1 heaped teaspoon coriander seeds
1 heaped teaspoon cumin seeds
2 oz (50 g) butter
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 small green pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 level teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
grated zest 1/2 lemon
1 dessertspoon lemon juice
salt and freshly milled black pepper

For the frying:

1 large egg, beaten
3 level tablespoons wholemeal flour or chickpea flour (gram flour)
2 tablespoons groundnut oil (I used cooking oil)
a large frying pan

Methods:

First pour the soaked and drained chickpeas, together with enough fresh water to cover them into a saucepan, then bring them to boil.
Cover with a lid and simmer for about 30 minutes or until they're absolutely tender.
Then, drain them thoroughly in a sieve.
In order to draw out the fragrance and flavour of coriander and cumin seeds, place them in a small frying pan or saucepan over a medium heat and stir and toss them for about 1-2 minutes or until they begin to look toasted and start to 'jump' in the pan.
Now, transfer them to a pestle and mortar and crush them to a powder.
After that, put the butter in a saucepan and gently fry the onion and green pepper along with the garlic and chillies for 5 minutes until they have softened and begun to turn brown.
Then stir in the toasted ground spices and turmeric and continue to cook for a further 30 seconds.
Next tip the chickpeas into a food processor along with the fresh coriander and process until everything chopped, but not to a puree, the chickpeas should still have some of their texture.
Transfer to a bowl now and stir in the softened onions, spices, Greek yogurt, lemon zest and juice.
Give it all a really good mix, taste and add plenty of seasoning.
As soon as the mixture is cool enough to handle, form it into 12 patties for a starter. They should be about 2 inches (5cm) in diameter and 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick, or 8 large patties if you are serving them for a main course.
Now, coat each one first with beaten egg then toss them around in the wholemeal or chickpea flour.
Next heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a frying pan on a high heat and when it's really hot, fry the cakes in two batches to a golden brown color on each side.
Drain well on a kitchen paper and serve.

Enjoy!

Bun Sambal Ikan Bilis

2008-09-06T12:19:00.007+01:00

Salam Ramadhan to all. This entry is actually a request from kak Aniza for my Bun Ikan Bilis that I baked a few days before Ramadhan for Melani in Lucan. I baked extra to give it to kak Aniza for her and family to thank their kindness for bringing so many things from back home for us.. Thank you so much sis. To kak Aniza, I used the same recipe as my buns before but I added 1 tsp of bread improver and 1 tsp of bread softener. . I thought that make the buns so soft and yummilicious... Anyway, for my friends out there who would like to try the recipe of this bun, you can click here for the recipe.

4th Iftar

2008-09-04T19:53:00.011+01:00

Today is 4th Ramadhan.. to all my blogger's friend and silent visitors, hope Allah make your Ramadhan fruitful with ibadah. Is a race against time for us to perform as much ibadah as possible during this blessed month for time has never been on our side. It's up to us to make use of this opportunity. Hopefully this year of Ramadhan is better than the past years of Ramadhan, insyaAllah. Since the first Ramadhan, we have been breaking our fast with kanji or this kind of savoury porridge. This evening, I received a call from Kak Aniza. She's been asking me to post the recipe of my savoury oat porridge. I hope this could help you sis... and also for all my friends who would like to try the recipe..below is how I make my savoury oat porridge.

Ingredients (for 4 people):

1 cup of oat
half onion - sliced
some chicken / beef / lamb - small diced
sliced ginger
1 tbsp of soup / korma powder
1 star anise
2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1-2 coconut milk/fresh milk
whole black pepper
fenugreek seeds
salt
half teaspoon of Maggie chicken stock
scallion - for garnish

Methods:

Drizzle some olive oil in a hot pot.
Fry the cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, black pepper and the fenugreek seeds for a while.
Then add the onion and ginger. Fry until the onion soft.
Add the soup / korma powder. Stir.
Add the chicken and the chicken stock.
Fry until the chicken is slightly brown, pour some water.
Bring to boil and simmer until the chicken is cook.
Add the oat. Stir and pour the coconut milk.
Add some seasoning; salt, ground black pepper and sugar.
Pour some water if the porridge is too thick.
Bring to simmer until the oat are ready.
Served. Garnish with some scallion.
You can serve this with fried anchovies or sambal tumis ikan bilis and fish /prawn crackers.

Besides this porridge, I made also the onde-onde potato.
You can find the recipe from the past entry. Oki doki.. Want to get ready for our iftar and tarawikh. Bye2.

Kanji Gandum dan Oat

2008-09-02T16:39:00.008+01:00

This was what we had for our first Ramadhan iftar. For me kanji is nondetachable from the month of Ramadhan. My memory of kanji is that it has the magical power to warm myself up during the cold rainy season of Ramadhan in Malaysia. It also has the ability to boost the energy level quickly afer long day of fasting, mind you the hour fasting now is longer than ever. So, to perk yourself up after a long tiring day try this recipe. Don't forget to mention the doa to break your fast because the allur of this kanji can be overwhelming...hehehe... by the way this recipe is very easy to prepare. Here is the recipe of my version of kanji gandum and oat.

Ingredients:

enough wheat - soaked overnight
half cup of oat
some beef with bones
1 tbsp soup / korma powder
sliced ginger
5 whole black pepper
5 fenugreek seeds
2 cloves
1 star anise
cinnamon stick
1-2 tbsp coconut milk (or fresh milk)
your favorite vegetables (like carrot, potato, celery) - diced
salt
sugar
enough water
*shallots - slice
*oil (or ghee)

Methods:

Boil and simmer the beef with the wheat and add also the soup powder, ginger, fenugreek and black pepper about an hour or so until the beef and the wheat tender. (I used pressure cooker)
Add the vegetables and oat. Stir.
Pour the coconut milk and stir. Add some water if it is too thick.
Add some seasoning; salt, ground black pepper and sugar.
When the vegetables cook and oat's ready, off the heat.
Heat a frying pan, add some oil or ghee.
Fry the cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and shallots.
Fry until the shallots is golden in color and off the heat.
Pour all in the porridge pot.
Serve warm.

Enjoy!
Selamat Berpuasa dan Selamat Beribadat!

Tepung Pelita

2008-08-30T19:12:00.008+01:00

Thinking about Pasar Ramadhan in Malaysia, the first thing that came across in my mind was Tepung Pelita.. In Ireland I first tasted it at Kak Ina's in Lucan. It was really delicious. Recently I found the recipe in myresipi.com. So, I tried the recipe yesterday. Alhamdulillah it was ok for a first timer. hehehe.. it is better to used pandan juice from pandan leaves rather than pandan paste... because the taste was not truly pandan. It's best to eat chilled. Click here for the recipe. Enjoy!

Chicken Tandoori

2008-08-30T18:23:00.009+01:00

A couple of days ago, I called kak Ja in Cork. We talked about her family trip to Aran Island last two weeks. Anyway, in our chatting we did discussed about one dish that I've been thinking to make it for our lunch on the next day. So, finally after chatting with kak Ja, I started with the project. Ooops, sorry..... forgot to tell you what was the dish, it was Chicken Tandoori.It is an easy dish to make overhere besides the ingredients are easily obtain in any halal shop. Let see how I make my Chicken Tandoori.

Ingredients: (for 4 people)

3 chicken legs (skinned, cleaned and slit)
Salt
Turmeric Powder
Chili Powder
2 tbsp Plain Yogurt
3 tbsp Tandoori Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
Sprinkled Garlic powder
Sprinkled Paprica
Some Lemon juice
Salt
Black Pepper
1-2 tbsp Olive oil
1-2 tbsp water

Methods:

Cover the chicken legs with some salt, turmeric powder and chili powder. Keep aside.
In a small bowl, combine the other ingredients together and stir until form a thick paste. Pour the paste into the chickens and cover the chickens until well coated with the paste.
Place the chickens in a roasting tin or pyrex. Cover the roasting tin or pyrex with cling film and leave it to marinate for couple of hours. (I leave it overnight in a fridge)
When you want to bake it, preheated oven to 200C.
Tear out the cling film and drizzle with some olive oil if necessary and pop into the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until cook. (If you like it with some gravy, pour some water on the chickens and sprinkle some salt).
Turn the chicken halfway through.
Turn it to Grill mode during the last 10 minutes.
Served with rice, chapati or naan bread.

Enjoy!
Selamat Menjalani Ibadah Puasa.

Tag Tetap Bersinar Selama Ramadhan

2008-08-29T08:32:00.009+01:00

Dibuat oleh: antownholic.blogspot.com, reskitrianto.blogspot.com, bashrie.blogspot.com,juzzyouandme.blogspot.com, sweethoney, sofiaroxy, darleeluv, a gift fRoM hEaRt, a gift from azza, sejenak bersamaku, cherita dapur

Ni arahan nya…

Copy gambar kat atas tu and post kat blog korang
Teruskan mencari mangsa seramai 5 org..(nak lebih pun takpe)
Setelah mengenalpasti mangsa yg sesuai, sila tinggalkan pesanan di blog mereka
Lastly, jgn lupe tempek url korang sebelah url cherita dapur tuh...

Tag ini datangnya daripada Kak Kin (Sejenak Bersamaku). Terima kasih banyak2 kak Kin dan sekarang akan ditujukan kepada...

Semoga kalian terus bersinar sepanjang Ramadhan. Ramadhan Mubarak, Ramadhan Kareem. Maaf Zahir dan Batin dari kami.

Friendship's Awards and Gifts from my special friends

2008-08-28T08:36:00.006+01:00

This award was from Kak Lin

Friendship's award from Kak Lin

Spread the Love's Award from Kak Kin

Friendship's gift from Kak Myza

Terima kasih yang tidak terhingga kepada kawan2 yang sudi memberikan hadiah (award) yang sangat cantik untuk diletakkan di blog ini. Semoga persahabatan kita akan terus mekar, mewangi dan berkekalan, insyaAllah. Ramadhan Mubarak to all of you.

Acar Buah

2008-08-26T14:56:00.005+01:00

We first tasted acar at Joayee's home last month. It was fantastic. Just like the one you can have back home. Orilah!...Thank you Kak Jo and family... and now, the blessed month of Ramadhan is just around the corner, I thought it might be a good idea to stock out some traditional dishes for sahur. Some people already making their own salted duck eggs (telur masin), sambal ikan bilis and acar. I don't want to be left behind hehehe... Here is the recipe for acar. The recipe was from Mak Lang' s fp. Thanks Mak Lang. Semoga Allah murahkan rezeki Mak Lang, InsyaAllah.

Ingredients:

A:
10 dried chili - soaked in warm water
1 shallot
3 garlics
a bit ginger
Blend all the ingredients above

B:
1 tsp fennel - fry without oil, blend
1 tsp cumin - fry without oil, blend

C:
500g your choice of dried fruits - dates, prunes, apricot, apple, pear etc.
10 assam kecut/assam boi/ assam ko
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/3 cup sugar
3 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp curry powder
1/3 cup tomato puree
2 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
salt
1/4 cup sesame seed - fry without oil

Methods:

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon stick and star anise till smell the fragrance.
Pour the blended A and fry until a bit dry (garing dan pecah minyak).
Pour the tomato puree, curry powder, vinegar, sugar and salt.
Keep stirring, add some water if too dry.
Add the fruits and assam boi. Stir until well combine.
Add the sesame seed, stir and off the heat.
Served.
Make sure it is cold before storing in a food container. It will last longer if kept in the fridge.

Enjoy! Ramadhan Mubarak.

Ramadhan Mubarak & Tamar from Kak Kin

2008-08-25T12:33:00.004+01:00

Salam Ramadhan 1429H to Kak Kin and family too. Syukran for the tamar. They are delicious... hehehe.. Here is a pantun to my fellow friends in the blogworld:

Dagang Pak Malau, Dagang Berlipat,
Dagang Hamba Mengkuang Layu,
Selamat Berpuasa Selamat Beribadat,
Semoga Lebih Baik Dari Tahun Yang Lalu.

Selamat Menyambut Ramadhan dan Selamat Berpuasa.

Kuih Lopes @ Kuih Lopeh

2008-08-24T14:08:00.005+01:00

Watched the Olympic Closing Ceremony... Wow..It's so colourfull and full of adrenalin.. The gymnastic presentation were so spectacular. Dramatic presentations... I think Britain will have a tough time to match the Chinese opening and closing ceremony... alright, enough with the Olympic story.. Today, I want to share the kuih that I made recently.. I've been dreaming and craving of having kuih lopeh. I always wanted to make kuih lopeh but I had difficulty sourcing full size banana leaves, my hubby does not allow me to take the leaves of his precious dwarf banana plant.. eventually i came out with this idea and this is the recipe... it came just in time for Ramadhan...

Ingredients (For 4 people):

2 cups glutinous rice - washed
5 - 10 Pandan leaves - blend with some water and sieve (I used pandan paste)
1 cup coconut milk - *mix together
3/4 water - *mix together

To serve:

Grated coconut - mix together
Salt - mix together
Dark Muscovado sugar or Gula Melaka*
Some water*

Methods:

Soaked the glutinous rice for 2 hours, drain. Place the glutinous rice in a baking tin or pyrex.
Pour the coconut milk mixture into the soaked glutinous rice.
Prepare the steamer.
Steam the glutinous rice for 20 minutes or until cook.
Leave it to cool a bit.
Place a piece of aluminum / kitchen foil on top of the sushi mat.
Place the warm glutinous rice onto the kitchen foil and roll it tightly.
Tie the sushi mat tightly.
Leave it to cool. I leave it overnight in the fridge and enjoy it for breakfast on the next day.

To serve:
Heat the muscovado sugar and some water until the sugar melted. Off the heat.
Slice the log (thickness to your liking) and place it on the salted grated coconut.
Covered it evenly. Repeat with the others.
Served with the melted Muscovado sugar.

Enjoy!

Ondeh-ondeh Potato

2008-08-22T13:01:00.006+01:00

Sya'ban is already towards the end and Ramadhan is coming...Some of us must be so busy doing some preparation for Ramadan like making some frozen food, so that they will have more time in their tadarus and they can increase their amal during the fasting month. Talking about the preparation for Ramadhan, I made some 'acar buah' yesterday and served to our guest Kak Ju and Kama. Alhamdulillah, that was my first time in making acar and we did enjoy the 'acar' for our dinner last night.. will post the photo of the acar in next entry. Besides acar, one of my preparation for Ramadhan is going to improve my skills in making kuih-muih. So I started with this kuih... ondeh-ondeh @ buah melaka. This was the second time I made this kuih. I also remembered my friend, Kak Ju used to make this kuih using sweet potato, it was lovely. Unfortunately, my sweet potato was expired and I just had some potatoes (Rooster variety). I thought I wanted to give it a try... So I started with the project.. Let see how I make my ondeh-ondeh potato.

Ingredients (for 2 persons):

1 Rooster Potato - peeled, washed, boiled and mashed
some tapioca flour
some yellow coloring (opt.)
some Gula Melaka - diced
some grated coconut - *mix together
some salt - *mix together

Methods:

Mix the mashed potato with the tapioca flour and the coloring until form a dough.
Meanwhile, boil some water in a pot.
Take a bit of the dough and flatten it on your palm.
Take one of the diced 'Gula Melaka' and put it at the centre of the dough and close it tightly.
Shape it round like a marble and drop it into the boiling water.
Repeat with the remaining dough until finish.
The 'ondeh-ondeh' is cook when it's floating in the boiling water.
Scoop out using the tea sieve and drop in the salted grated coconut.
Served.

Enjoy!

Prawn Noodle

2008-08-20T20:12:00.006+01:00

I was expecting my friend to return back from Malaysia. I dream that they had 'Mi Udang' at some restaurant or 'warung'. A delicious one I have to say. The thought of mi udang lingered in my mind for a few days. So I decided to cook this to get it out of my system!! hehehe.... Malaysiaku ...Malaysiaku... When thinking about mi udang, I could taste it in my mouth.. on my tongue.. and in my dream... drooling and probably homesick too... but after having this prawn noodle, my homesickness was cured miraculously..alhamdulillah. For those friends who are abroad and homesick, try this...it may cheer you up. That will last for a few days at least , insyaAllah... hehehe... This recipe was from Cik Mat Gebu. Thanks a million CMG. It was a true traditional remedy for homesick.

Below are the copy paste recipe from CMG's blog. Sorry Pak Cik Mat panjang sangat tak larat nak translate...hehehe... halal ye.. I made 1/4 from the recipe... More than enough for both of us..

Har Mee @ Mee Udang @ Prawn Noodles

Bahan Untuk Stok Udang:-

1 kg udang sederhana besar, kupas kulit dan buang urat belakang udang, asingkan kulitnya
1 batang saleri, potong besar2
1 batang lobak merah, potong besar2
1 biji bawang besar, belah 4
2 ulas bawang putih, cincang halus

Bahan Untuk Kuah:-

3 camca besar cili kisar
4 ulas bawang putih, diketuk
2 biji bawang besar*
5 biji bawang merah kecil*(*dikisar halus)
20 g gula batu
2 kiub pati ikan bilis "MAGGI"
Garam dan serbuk perasa (jika suka)

Bahan Sambal:-

1 1/2 cawan cili kisar
2 ulas bawang putih, cincang halus
2 - 3 camca besar kicap cair
2 camca besar sos tiram
1 camca besar gula
Minyak utk menumis

Bahan Lain:-

Mee kuning dan Mee hoon secukupnya
4 - 5 biji telur rebus, belah 2 setiap biji
Taugeh, dicelur
Kangkung, dicelur
Hirisan daun sup/bawang
Bawang goreng
Limau kasturi

Cara membuatnya:-

UNTUK STOK UDANG:- Kulit udang dicuci bersih dan toskan. Dalam periuk, panaskan 2 camca besar minyak dan tumis bawang putih hingga wangi, masukkan kulit udang dan kacau goreng hingga bertukar warna. Tuang 4 - 5 liter air dan masukkan saleri, bawang besar dan lobak merah. Renih 1 - 1 1/2 jam dengan api perlahan. Cedok keluar buih2 yang timbul untuk mendapatkan stok udang yang jernih. Kemudian tapis stok tadi, kisar kulit udang bersama saleri, bawang besar dan lobak merah hingga halus. Tapis dan ketepikan jusnya.
UNTUK KUAH:- Udang yang telah dibuang urat belakang tadi, dicuci bersih dan gaul dgn sedikit garam. Goreng dalam minyak hingga udang bertukar warna, angkat dan toskan (ketepikan untuk diguna kemudian). Tuang lebih kurang 1/2 cawan minyak gorengan udang tadi dalam periuk dan tumis bawang putih hingga wangi, masukkan cili kisar dan goreng 2 - 3 minit, masukkan bawang besar dan bawang merah kecil yang dikisar tadi. Tumis hingga pecah minyak. Tuang stok udang dan jusnya tadi. Gaul hingga sebati. Masukkan kiub ikan bilis MAGGI dan gula batu, biar mendidih. Perasakan dengan garam dan serbuk perasa (jika suka).
UNTUL SAMBAL:- Tumis bawang putih hingga wangi, masukkan cili kisar, sos tiram dan kicap cair, masak hingga pecah minyak. Masukkan gula dan kacau hingga rata. Masak sambal hingga garing dan terbit minyak.
PENYEDIAAN HAR MEE:- Celur mee hoon hingga lembut, begitu juga mee kuning. Dalam mangkuk yang sesuai, masukkan sedikit mee hoon dan mee kuning, tabur taugeh, dan kangkung. Tuang kuah hingga hampir memenuhi mangkuk, hias dengan telur rebus, udang goreng, hirisan daun sup/bawang, bawang goreng dan belahan limau kasturi. Sudukan sambal ke dalam mee sebagai penambah selera....Mintak ampoonnn sedap diaa!!!!

So Yummy!

Fried Meehoon

2008-08-18T17:25:00.006+01:00

It has been a while since we had fried rice noodle (meehoon). I came across the recipe from Kak Lin's blog. The recipe was really nice and easy to make. Here is the recipe if you like to try.

Ingredients: (For 4 people)

Half rice noodle - soak until white and soft, drain
some prawns - clean
some beef - sliced into thin pieces
fish ball (opt.) - sliced
fish cake (opt.) - sliced
3 - 10 bird eye chili, according to your liking - blend
2 onion - blend
2 garlics - blend
1 carrot - sliced
2 green chili - sliced
bean sprout - clean
Chives
Cooking oil

Methods:

Heat the wok, pour some cooking oil and fry the blended ingredients until you can smell the aroma.
Add the beef, fish balls and fish cake. Fry for a while.
Add some water. Let it simmer until the beef tender.
Throw in the prawns and sprinkle some salt.
Add the rice noodle and stir well.
Add the vegetables. Stir until well combine.
Serve and garnish with scrambled egg, green chili and fried onion.
Nice to eat with some bird chili in soy sauce.

Enjoy!

Moist Chocolate Cake

2008-08-17T12:09:00.005+01:00

Just want to share my recently deco chocolate moist cake for my customer... Any comment and suggestion from you guys? I think I need more practice... I'm still an armature in this deco thing. If you would like to try the cake recipe, please click the cakes label on the right side and choose the moist chocolate cake title. To my friend Mel, I hope you liked the cake.

Fudge Brownie

2008-08-16T00:27:00.007+01:00

This brownie was made and consumed last weekend. I served this as a desert to our visitors. A word of warning, only takes small pieces at a time because it was so rich. I 'diluted' the richness with vanilla ice cream. This brownie was from Mak Lang's fp. Shukran Mak Lang. Here is the recipe if you like to try...

Ingredients: (For 10 people)

1 cup butter - melted
1 cup coco powder
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Methods:

Mix coco in well with the melted butter.
Add sugar, vanilla and eggs. Mix well.
Add flour, baking powder, salt and nuts or chocolate chips.
Mix until well combine.
Pour the mixture into a greased pan.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out almost clean, you do not want to overbake it!
I bake it in 170C for 40 minutes (depends on your oven).
Let it cool and served with ice cream. Mmmmm...Sooooo rich..

Served.

A Bear Hug from Kak Kin

2008-08-13T12:50:00.007+01:00

Gift from a friend...

This bear was a gift from kak Kin. Thank you very much for the thoughts. It's lovely. Actually, yesterday was my birthday, so I assumed this as my birthday present.. boleh tak kak kin?...bolehlah ye.. hehehe...
Ok for you out there, enjoy the bear...

Oops, almost forgotten, I want to share the gift with my lovely friends too:

* Aunty Finie
* Cik Wan
* Kak Lin
* Kak Jo
* Kak Erin
* Kak Myza
* Mak Lang

Enjoy the Bear Hug!

Masak Lemak Cili Api Perut dan Pegaga & Kerabu Perut

2008-08-11T12:08:00.007+01:00

I know not all of you like this. Among Malay community in Malaysia, some call this 'babat' and some call it as 'perut'...whatever the name is, it's delicious as ever.

After quite sometime it was in the freezer, I decided to make something of it... Firstly I prepared it by soaking in some tamarind juice, lemon and salt for an hour. Next, clean and sliced it, then cook about 20 minutes in a pressure cooker.

I discovered that there were so many pieces of 'perut' in the pressure cooker. I decided to make two dishes from these, Kerabu Perut and Masak Lemak Cili Padi with Pegaga. There were so delicious because the 'perut' just melted in the mouth (the effect of the pressure cooker..hehehe). Here is how I made both...

Masak Lemak Cili Padi with Pegaga

Ingredients:

Pressurised 'perut'
Onion - blend
Ginger - blend
Garlic - b;end
Turmeric - blend
Bird eye chili - blend
Lemon grass
Coconut milk
Salt
Sugar
Pegaga
Assam skin
A bit of tamarind juice
Water
Daun kunyit - opt

Methods:

Mix all the ingredients in a pot except pegaga and perut and bring to boil.
Simmer for a while.
Add the 'perut' and stir. Let it simmer again.
Taste.
Add the pegaga, stir and off the heat.
Served.

Kerabu Perut

Ingredients:

Pressurised 'perut'
Bean sprout
Onion - sliced
Ginger - sliced
Pegaga - chopped
Kerisik
Chili - chopped
Lemon juice
Lime juice
Sugar
Salt
Green olive

Methods:

Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Taste.
Served.

Enjoy!

Tapioca / Cassava Pudding @ Bingka Ubi Kayu

2008-08-08T13:08:00.006+01:00

Two weeks ago, after the Arabic class, we were surprised by Kak Juhaida. She gave us Bingka Ubi Kayu that she made... it was delicious. Unfortunately, we finished the 'gift' in one go... and we were craving for more. It has been a long time since I last taken this type of bingka and I have never made one before. In my freezer, there was a packet of grated tapioca / cassava made in Malaysia (Penang) that we bought from a Chinese store in Dublin some weeks ago.
Yesterday, after finishing our lunch, I started this 'project'. It was not as difficult as I thought. The grated tapioca was very handy. And in an hour the bingka was ready to be consumed... In the past, I used to get bloated (kembung perut / angin) after taking tapioca, but for this grated tapioca, I had no problem alhamdulillah. I wonder why... Let me share with you the recipe for this yummy bingka...

Ingredients:

1 packet grated tapioca / cassava (= 1 3/4 cups / 454 g)
150 ml (coconut milk + water)
7 tbsp sugar
half teaspoon of salt
yellow coloring or pandan paste (if you prefer)

Methods:

Preheat the oven on 170C.
Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well.
If the mixture is too thick, add some more water/ coconut milk. The texture should be thick but not runny. If too runny the bingka will be too soft, if too thick the bingka will be too hard.
Taste. Add sugar and salt according to your taste.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking tin.
Add 3-4 pieces of butter on top of the mixture and pop into the preheated oven.
Bake for 35 minutes. Then, turn on the grill to brown the topside for 5-10minutes. Different oven has different heat measurement. 170C was fine for me, it may take higher or lower temperature for your oven.
Served.

Enjoy!

Penang Laksa Ireland's style

2008-08-07T12:01:00.011+01:00

There was half of pineapple balanced from the pajeri yesterday, I've been thinking of what should be done with it, whether to use it for pizza topping or just eat it raw... then I remembered my YM conversation with kak myza 'orang Penang pun tak makan laksa Penang hari-hari'...hehe.. Then, I decided to make Penang Laksa today. But, this was not really Penang Laksa, because I just used canned Salmon and Sardines for the gravy...hehe.. but the taste was good.. actually, I always cooked laksa using the canned fish because the fish price here is quite expensive.. especially for fresh mackerel... some people are lucky to be able to fish for mackerel and other fish when they are available / in season. Ask Joayee. Here is how I make my improvised Laksa Penang.

Ingredients: For 3-4 persons

Enough dried Laksa
1 canned salmon - drain the water and mashed
1 canned sardine with tomato - mashed
1 lemon grass - crushed
Some tamarind juice
2 Assam skin
Enough Daun kesum
Half of Bunga Kantan
A bit of turmeric powder
Enough water
Salt
Sugar

To Blend:
1 onion
1 garlic
a slice of galangal
5 dried chili - you can add more if you like it spicy (soaked with hot boiled water)
Some belacan

Topping:
Sliced pineapple
Sliced cucumber
Sliced onion
Sliced bird eye chili
Sliced bunga kantan - opt.
Pudina leaves - didn't put because don't have
Petis / otak udang - opt. don't have

Methods:

For Laksa: If you are using the dried laksa, so you have to soak the dried laksa about an hour or until white and boil it until the laksa cook / soft. Drain.
For the gravy: Mix the mashed fish with the blended ingredients into the pot and on the heat.
Add all the other ingredients except the topping ingredients.
Bring it to boil.
Add the salt and sugar.
Taste it.
Let it simmer for about 10 minutes and off the heat.
To serve: In a bowl, put the boiled laksa. Add all the toppings ingredients and pour the gravy. Served hot.

Enjoy!

Sweet Pineapple Curry @ Pajeri Nanas

2008-08-06T10:30:00.006+01:00

When we went to the nearby grocery store, we found out that whole pineapples were on sale, it was just 45 cent each. So we bought one. At home, I came across the photo of Pajeri Nanas from Joayee's blog and decided to cook the same but using my grandmother's version of Pajeri. Here is the recipe to share...

Ingredients:

Pineapple - skinned, eyed and sliced
Onion - sliced
Garlic - sliced
Ginger - sliced
Curry leaves
Some Star anise, cinnamon bark, cardamom and cloves
Meat Curry Powder mix with a bit of water
Coconut milk
'Kerisik'
Salt
Sugar
Tamarind juice (opt)
Prawns

Methods:

Add some oil into the hot pot. Fry the prawns until cook and leave aside.
Using the same oil, fry the curry leaves, star anise, cinnamon bark, cardamom and cloves for a while.
Add the onion, garlic and ginger, fry until soft and golden.
Add the curry powder with some water.
Pour the coconut milk and some 'kerisik'.
Add some salt and sugar, and let it simmer for a while.
Add the pineapple. Stir until the gravy coating the pineapple.
Let it simmer.
Taste it, the gravy should be sweet, add more sugar if possible,
and if you like to be a bit sour just add a bit of tamarind juice.
Lastly, add the fried prawns. Stir well, taste and served.

Enjoy!

Paratha Puff and Spiral Curry Puffs

2008-08-04T09:15:00.008+01:00

Marhaban... Keif haluki... Ana, alhamdulillah bi khair... Haha... I think you must be wondering what am I talking.. I'm just practicing myself a few arabic words that I learned yesterday in the Arabic Language Class. The class was really interesting and quite fun..hehehe.. There were about 15 students in the class including me and my hubby. The students are from Irrelanda, Bolanda, Britanya, Bakistan and Malizya.

Last weekend, we learned how to introduce ourself to other people whom we first met or how to start a conversation in arabic. Like;

Ahlan, ana essmi (Your Name). Ana min Malizya. Ana Maliziya. Ana mish min Irrelanda. Wenti?
Hello, I am (Your Name). I am from Malaysia. I am Malaysian. I am not from Ireland. And you (Female)?

Anyway, yesterday, we learned how to give directions to people. Like;
El Matt'am fil el massjid.
The restaurant is inside the mosque.

It looks quite simple and easy but to memorize those vocabs and the adjectives words were a bit difficult to me.. how about you?

Oki doki, I think enough with my arabic story... Lets go with today recipe. Before that, just to let you know, when we went to Kak Jah's house on last Sunday to help her family moving their things, she gave me this curry puff filling that she made.. hoho.. I was so excited and she asked me to make spiral curry puff and to show her the steps in the blog... I was dumbfounded because I really didn't know how to made the spiral curry puff. I have to say that curry puff is not my mojo.

Since the filling was so good, I decided to give it a go. The spiral was not really 'menjadik'.. (I think the dough was a bit dry) but, the texture was ok for first timer.

So kak Manieza (Kak Jah), I hope you like the photos and recipes.. and would like to try it again without hesitates. The Spiral Curry Puff recipe was from Rinnchan's fp. Thanks kak Rin.

Sorry... the photos were a bit under exposed.

The oily dough and the margarine dough.
Divides all dough into same size, make sure the oily dough is bigger than the margarine dough.
Put the margarine dough into the flat oily dough and close it tightly.
The dough (the oily outside and the margarine inside)
Flatten the dough, and roll like swiss roll.
The swiss roll dough.
Flatten lengthwise.
Roll like swiss roll again.
Slice the swiss roll dough about 1 cm (or half inch) thick.
Flatten the sliced swiss roll dough thinly until it lift up a bit at the center (pouch).
Lift up and put on your palm, the center part will protruding downwards and put the fillings into the pouch area. Seam the ends. You should see the spiral lines.
Deep fry till golden.

For the leftover filling, I made the Paratha puff. The recipe was from Mama Fami's fp. Thanks Mama. I always made this Paratha Puff, because it was really easy and fast to cook. To make a really good puff, the Kawan brand Instant Paratha is the best. For me, I used what I have in my freezer. Just click the links for the recipe. Ok guys, maas salamah, fi aman lillah.

Enjoy!

Double Chocolate Cheese Muffin

2008-08-03T12:36:00.005+01:00

Salam and greetings to fellow bloggers and visitors... Sorry for being quiet for the past few days... After coming back from Galway, we had family day (invited by Lucan Malaysian community) at Glendalough lake, County Wicklow. It was a very entertaining day. We really enjoyed ourselves, alhamdulillah. We also went for hiking, pictures will follow in a few days.. having troubled with uploading photos to the blog. So, here is the recipe that I want to share with you. This muffin were made for Kak Jah and family for their 'bekal' before moving to Cork city last Sunday. The muffin was ok for us. I used drinking chocolate for this muffin, so the color and the taste was not chocolaty enough. Next time I'm going to use proper coco powder. The recipe was from mak lang's fp. Thanks mak lang.

Ingredients:

75 g cream cheese
2 tbsp sugar
2 cups flour
3/4 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp coco powder
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg (beaten)
60 g butter (melted)
1 cup milk

Methods:

Preheat oven to 190C (mine 170C).
Beat the cream cheese and 2 tbsp of sugar together and leave aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup sugar, coco, baking powder and salt together.
Make a well in the center. Pour in the egg, butter and milk and stir till just moist.
Spoon some chocolate batter into each muffin tin and drop 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture on top. Then, cover with some chocolate batter. Basically, you'll have a cheesecake center.
Bake for 15-20 minutes till springy to touch.
Served.

Enjoy!

Nasi Lemak Pandan Berhalba & Inche Kabin

2008-07-25T12:54:00.006+01:00

Salam everyone, sorry for being quiet for the past few days. We were away. Just came back from our 'Discover West Ireland' yesterday night. We went to county Galway and part of county Clare and Ballinasloe for 3 days and 2 nights. We spent 2 nights at one of the B&B (Bed & Breakfast) in Galway near the Eyre square and last night we managed to visit Joayee's family. The trip was hectic but enjoyable. I have few photos to share in my next entry, so be patience.

This was our 'bekal' to Galway on last Tuesday. I made this Nasi Lemak Pandan and 'Inche Kabin' or Ayam Goreng Kari by CMG, Potato Curry and some 'Sambal Bilis'. Here are the recipes:

Nasi Lemak Pandan

Basmathi rice - clean
Coconut milk + water
Fenugreek (Halba)
sliced onion
sliced garlic
sliced ginger
salt
sugar
drops of Pandan's flavor

Methods:

Add everything into the rice cooker and cook as usual.
Once cook, use fork or chopstick to gently stir the rice.
Serve.

Click here for Inche Kabin or Ayam Goreng Kari recipe. It was flavorsome. For the Potato Curry, I just used the leftover paste from the 'ayam goreng kari' and made the curry as usual. Sambal Bilis.... I think all of you has your own style and preference.

For us, the combination was really good! alhamdulillah.. syukran CMG for the lovely recipe.

Enjoy!

Fried Fish in Tamarind Soy Sauce with Goji Berries and Capsicums

2008-07-22T12:26:00.005+01:00

When I'm clueless what to cook for lunch, I always go for this recipe. This recipe is flexible; suitable for chickens, squids and anything you have. For me, I like to use fish especially freshwater fish. Actually, this dish was made by my hubby... I just took this picture. Let me share the recipe with you...

Ingredients:

Fish Steak - cleaned, mix with salt, turmeric powder, chili powder and deep fried
Onion - ring
Garlics - crushed
Ginger - sliced
Thick Soy sauce
Fish sauce
Tamarind paste - diluted with some water
Sugar
Salt
Bird chili
Capsicum - diced
Goji Berries

Methods:

Heat the pan, fried the garlic and ginger until light brown.
Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste and the others.
Season it well.
Served.

Enjoy!

Mi Goreng Basah

2008-07-21T17:09:00.004+01:00

Drooling while looking at Sis Jo's Kuey Tiaw Goreng Basah, I decided to make mi goreng basah based on this for our dinner yesterday. Click the link above for the recipe. The combination of chickens, prawns and squids were fantastic..alhamdulillah.

Bananas... o... bananas

2008-07-19T15:00:00.008+01:00

Lepat Pisang and Pulut Dakap. These are my favorite treat. My grandmother used to make this back home. Actually I like everything with bananas. I made this a few days ago. For lepat pisang recipe, I took from Rinn Chan's fp. For Pulut Dakap, I will post the recipe next time, insyaAllah. Enjoy my banana tree - Musa variety... dah beranak pinak dia..hehe.

Serawa Pisang dan Keledek

2008-07-17T10:52:00.006+01:00

I cooked this for my hubby as desert yesterday.. emm..yummy. The banana was riped enough and it gave an extra flavor for this desert. This was how I cooked it, I boiled the sweet potatoes with some water, 'gula merah', sago and pandan leave. When the potatoes was almost tender, I added the bananas and coconut milk. Stir and let it simmer for a while and off the heat. Let it cool a bit and served. Enjoy!

Stir Fried Liver

2008-07-16T14:40:00.010+01:00

I cooked this for my hubby's lunch box yesterday. I always use this recipe when cooking liver. For us, it was delicious. This recipe was from hanieliza fp. Thanks kak liza. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

500g lamb/beef/chicken liver
5 tbsp oil
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt
lime juice
1 scallion - chopped
1 onion -ring
chili - sliced
birds chili - chopped
3 garlics - chopped
3cm ginger - chopped
Capsicum - opt

Methods:

Clean the liver and pat dry. Mix well with turmeric and salt.
Heat the wok, add the oil and fry the liver until cook.
Take out some of the frying oil and add the rest of the ingredients.
Season it with salt and lime juice.
Serve.

Enjoy!

Chocolate Chips Muffin

2008-07-15T09:16:00.010+01:00

Last Sunday, while my hubby was out to the Gym, I received a phone call from Kak Ja, she invited us for bbq at their house at 5 o'clock. When looked at the watch, it was half past three, I had about an hour to cook something for kak Ja's family and their guests. So, while waiting for my hubby to come back from the gym, I managed to bake this muffin to bring to their house. This muffin was very easy and fast to make. I think my oven temperature was quite hot and I over baked them. The texture was a bit dry but the taste was ok. I copied this recipe from maklang's fp. Thanks mak lang for the recipe. Will try again this recipe next time, insyaAllah. Alright, for you out there, here is the recipe if you want to give a try.

Ingredients: (20 muffins)
Source: roylazim and mak lang

6 medium eggs
150g chocolate chips
250g unsalted butter - melt
50g coco powder - sift
200g icing sugar - sift
200g plain flour -sift
2 tsp baking powder - sift

Methods:

Whisk eggs until bubbled (no need to use mixer).
Then, add all the sifted ingredients (flour, icing sugar, baking powder and coco powder) and mix well.
Next, pour the melted butter and chocolate chips. Stir until well combine.
Pour 3/4 of the mixture into the muffin cups.
Bake at 170C for 30 minutes or until cook (depends on your oven).

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Those were photos that we snapped after finishing our meal... Unfortunately, I forgot to take the foods photos, we always too fast with the food and too slow with the camera..hahaha. Anyway, the foods were so delicious. Thanks kak Ja, Dr Fahisham and family for invited us. Till we meet again, don't hesitate to invite us again when you're at Cork.

Above left photo:
Sit from left; Aunty (mel's mummy), Manieza (kak Ja) and Irdina Sofia
Stand from left; Ain, Iezati, Mel and Inas.

Above right photo from left:
Manieza (Kak Ja), Kak Adela, Melani and Aunty.

Below left photo:
Sit from left; Zekri (mel's hubby), Fahisham (kak Ja's hubby), Sarah Humairah, Marzuki (Iezati's hubby) and their son.
Stand from left: Dr Hisan (single) and Yusri (my hubby).

Below right photo (childrens playing):
Inas, Adawiyah, Adriana and Irdina.

The weather's really nice since sunday, sunny, bright and cloudy... alhamdulillah, hopefully it will go on in a few days. That's all for now.. Enjoy!

I'M A DAILY BLOGGER's award

2008-07-13T11:25:00.005+01:00

"This award is to be given to blogs that have at least 3 posts per week"

This award was from k kin, thank you very much sis. I'm honoured and quite shocked to receive this award. I first seen this award from Ah Mat Gebu's blog.. Then, I saw it at mak lang's and mama Fami's fp and I'm sure there were many more who have received this award before me... Congratulations, to all of you who have received the award.

I would like to pass the award to:

Enjoy the award!

Mexican Tuna Salad Baked Sandwich

2008-07-11T14:16:00.005+01:00

Yesterday, there was half a loaf of bread that was waiting to be eaten by us, or in a few days, it will be given to the swans or just expired and let the Rhizophorus and the micellia grown heavenly.... so I thought I better do something with it..when browsing Rinnchan's fp, I came across this recipe... emmm.. it look nice, and easy to make too.

I started the project while my hubby was out walking.. I didn't join him this time, just lazy to go out.. it'd been drizzling the whole days... I took out my tart tins, brushed with some butter and arranged them on a baking tray. Next, I rolled each slice of white bread thinly and placed them on the tart tin, pressed them gently like you make tart, then I just pressed a bit with my hand to cut out/trim the excess bread and there were ready.

I brushed a bit of butter on the breads before baking them in the oven 170C about 7-10 minutes until a bit brown. Take out the bread from the tart tins and arranged them on the baking tray. Next, spoon the fillings and sprinkled with cheese (I used cheddar) on top of the fillings and back into the oven, this time just to let the cheese melt. Off the oven and let it cool a bit and it's ready for your snack.

For the filling, I used the canned Tuna Salad (Mexican) - tuna, kidney beans, onion, sweet pepper, chili and garlic - that we bought from Lidl. I mixed the tuna salad with some mayonnaise, bbq sauce, tomato ketchup, bit of salt and pepper.

We love it so much.. I don't know whether this recipe is really delicious or maybe the filling was really fantastic, or the combination was really good... the bread was so crispy with the lovely filling and cheese... emm..yummy. Anyhow it really make our stomach fulled that evening and we didn't take our usual dinner!!

Next time we are not going to use the tart tin. Just flatten the bread then into the oven then filling and topping (cheese and herbs) and oven again.. just like crispy pizza...emmm...

Enjoy!

Chocolate Muffin with Walnuts

2008-07-09T15:58:00.007+01:00

I made this muffins yesterday before we went to Drogheda for a stroll. This muffin was very easy to make and it was yummy. Here is the recipe that I want to share. The originally recipe was chocolate muffin by yani@myresipi. Thanks yani.

Ingredients: (Make 10 muffins)

200g cooking chocolate
70g butter
2 eggs
50g castor sugar
60g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
walnuts - optional

Methods:

Melt the chocolate using a 'double boiler' technique.
Add the butter into the melted chocolate and stir until the butter melt.
Preheat the oven to 170C.
In other bowl, whisk the sugar with the eggs.
Then, pour the eggs mixture into the chocolate bowl and mix well.
Next, sifted the flour and baking powder into the chocolate bowl and stir until well combine.
Add walnuts if you like.
Fill just half or 60% of the muffin casing and bake for 20 minutes.
The muffins was soft when hot, so let it cool first before eaten.

Enjoy!

Orange Chiffon Cake

2008-07-05T10:47:00.008+01:00

Yesterday, while looking at the oranges in the fruit basket, I was tempted to try this recipe orange chiffon cake (instead of pandan that I made sometime ago). After having the thoughts, I was able to smell the fresh citrus in our kitchen. I rushed to get the utensils out, hours later this was the result. The smell of the homemade cake mix with the citrus flavor was divine. For you out there here is the recipe that I want to share. This recipe was from the famous Mama Fami's fp. Thanks a lot mama for sharing this lovely recipe. I think I have to reduce the baking time because my cake was so brown but the taste was wise.

ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE
source: wlteef.blogspot.com

Ingredients:

115g cake flour (I used cream flour)
3/4 tsp baking powder
85 ml warm orange juice (I used 4 tsp sunquick mix with warm water)
finely grated zest of 1 1/2 large orange
5 egg yolks + 30 g castor sugar + 1/4 tsp salt
5 egg whites + 50 g castor sugar + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
60 ml corn oil (I used sunflower oil)
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Methods:

Sieved the flour and baking powder together.
By using a hand whisker (I used hand mixer) whisked the egg yolk, 30 g castor sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until creamy and light in colour.
Next, pour the corn oil, whisk again and followed with the warm orange juice.
In a clean and dry mixing bowl, using an electric beater (stand mixer), beat egg whites until formed big bubbles, then sprinkle the salt and 1/3 of the 50 g castor sugar (a little at a time) continue with the remaining sugar until finished and beat until formed a stiff peak.
Pour half of the meringue into the flour mixture in (3) and fold it gently until well blend.
Then, pour the mixture (5) into the left over meringue and fold it gently until well blend. Don't stir too long, it will make the cake collapsed.
Pour the batter into the non greased chiffon cake tin.
Bake in the preheated oven at 175 C for 45 minutes or until cooked, don't ever open the oven door in between.
Invert the cooked cake during the cooling process.
When the cake is cool, use a knife to take the cake out from the baking tin gently.

Enjoy!

Moist Chocolate Cake

2008-07-04T16:50:00.010+01:00

I have this craving for chocolate cake for weeks. So, I decided to try the recipe that I've been keeping for sometime, and it came out very nice... we shared this chocolate cake with our friend's kak aniza and her family.... she also asked me to make this cake again, this time she bought it from me... alhamdulillah. This recipe came from nor_67@myresipi.com. Thanks kak nor for sharing this lovely recipe. This is the recipe that I want to share with you...

Ingredients: (for 9 inch baking tin)

250gm butter
1 cup castor sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs (A)
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup warm fresh milk
1 1/4 cup self raising flour
3/4 cup coco powder
For chocolate topping:
150gm cooking chocolate
1 tbsp condensed milk
1/4 cup hot water

Methods:

Greased the baking tin with butter and floured it. Leave it aside. Preheat the steamer.
Sieved the flour and coco powder together.
Beat the butter with castor sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Then, add the vanilla essence and beat again.
Add egg one by one and beat until fluffy.
Pour small amount of milk and the sifted flour and by using a spatula fold gently, repeat with the remaining milk and flour until finished.
Pour into the greased baking tin. Cover the tin with the kitchen foil. Steam the cake for 1 1/2 hour.
Let it cool first before topping / decorate it.
For chocolate topping: On a small heat, add the cooking chocolate (have been broken into small pieces) ,condensed milk and hot water into a saucepan and keep stirring until the chocolate melt. Off the heat and add the butter. Keep stirring until the butter melt. Let it cool or thicken a bit before topping it onto the cool cake and decorate to your own preference.

Enjoy!

Sardine Curry Bun

2008-06-27T09:54:00.006+01:00

I made this for our dinner yesterday. I have been keeping this bun recipe for months. Thanks to my best friend Juli. Her mother passed away recently, please make doa' for her. Al-Fatihah.
The texture of this bun was spongy but solid... I think it's best taken when still warm. Here is the recipe if you like to try.

Ingredients (for 12 buns):

120 ml fresh milk
50 g egg
300 g flour bread
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
60 g butter
1 tsp dry yeast

Methods:

Put all the ingredients in the bread maker, and on the dough setting.
Knock the dough to release the air.
Then, shape to 12 equal balls.
Take one ball, flat it and put the filling in the centre.
Close it tightly. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Let it prove until double in size.
Sprinkle some water on the dough.
Put in the oven for 12 -15 minutes in 180 C.

Filling: (This recipe is from Ah Mat Gebu's blog, Thanks Cik Mat. It suit the bun)

Sardines in tomato - mashed them
1 potato
1 onion - diced
1 garlic - crushed and diced
slice of ginger
cumin and coriander seeds
1-2 tbsp fish curry powder
curry leaves
tamarind juice
water
salt
sugar

Methods:

Peeled the potato, washed and diced.
In a hot pan, pour a little oil, fry the onion, garlic and ginger until soft.
Add the curry leaves, little bit of cumin and coriander seeds and the fish curry powder. Add some chili powder if you like.
Pour some tamarind juice and add the diced potatoes. Add some salt and sugar.
Pour some water and let it simmer a while.
Add the sardines. Taste it.
Simmer until the gravy dry out.
Off the heat and let it cool before you put into the dough.

Enjoy!