HomeGrown

11/01/2023

With great pride we announce Cherwell Council awarded HomeGrown with a 5 star rating in November, 2022. Since then we have achieved a milestone by being accepted and approved by Deliveroo and in discussions with UberEats to offer our food products to local residents.

HomeGrown has now been actively selling on Deliveroo for over 3 weeks and our patrons are growing daily.

Please see our menu here on Deliveroo:

https://deliveroo.co.uk/menu/bicester/bicester/homegrown?utm_campaign=organic&utm_medium=referrer&utm_source=menu_share

To order at better prices, please message us DIRECT!

Looking forward to serving you all.

The HomeGrown Team

19/11/2022

HomeGrown with a 5 star rating and having served over 500 clients or more, believe strongly in teamwork. Strong ethics, clean and professional working environment and a zest for creating affordable gourmet cuisine, has brought us to this level.

Without our customers support and prayers, we would not be here. We thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts, who has helped us to get to this stage.

A special thank you to Mr Wajid Hashmi & Mrs Priscilla Hashmi, who have had a big hand, in this respect. And have always been at our side, when most needed.

In the coming days and months we have quite alot planned, wish us luck and in the meantime don't forget to savour our signature dishes and spread the word around.

Thank you

19/11/2022

Our chefs are always thinking of innovative ideas to produce high quality gourmet Pakistani cuisine. Dishes that are not easily available in Oxfordshire or nearby.

Apart from our 2 signature dishes (Nihaari and Paaya's), in a few months, we are thinking of launching a 3rd signature dish.

If you have a great & innovative idea for our 3rd dish, please inbox us, as we take all advice very seriously.

Thank you

19/11/2022

Due to our 5 star rating, we only use the freshest and best possible ingredients possible to cook our Nihari and Paaya dishes.

Making sure our patrons receive nothing but the best in food quality and taste. We will let their taste buds make the final decision

19/11/2022

You can now order direct with our team by getting in touch via WhatsApp: 07768 661066 and pick up direct from our premises!

Please call first to confirm food availability, as our food is flying out! We are doing our best to keep up..

It will be cheaper (as no delivery charges will apply) and you will get your order faster this way. Thinking of new ways, to get you our food promptly to YOU :)

19/11/2022

After having been awarded a 5 STAR rating by Cherwell Council, we are currently in talks with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Lets Eat.

The 3 largest and most popular food delivery companies in the UK, to transport and deliver our food - piping hot.

We might have some good news soon, for our local clients. Crossing our fingers!

19/11/2022

Planning, sourcing the right ingredients from the best meat & food suppliers is an ongoing process - daily.

We are committed to serving our customers, 2 absolute highest quality signature dishes (nihaari & paaya) that we are currently preparing. Freshly & professionally cooked over 8 hours and delivered. Or you are welcome to pick up from our premises!

Our chefs and strategy team have only one mission. To make sure that all our patrons are titillated by our gourmet food experience.

Only then, will they refer us to their network of friends and family. We understand that and respect that, thus the pressure is on our team, to do their best.

These are the reasons, we are BACK. To a great part, and worth mentioning, is due to the solid & magnanimous support of our patrons back in 2020. Who we always regard very highly.

Thank YOU!

19/11/2022

The Benefits of eating Nihari: Nihari is more than just a lip-smacking meal, it loads your plate with a host of health benefits.

This concoction was heralded for its curative impact on many cold-induced health complaints, such as sinus, cold, and congestion.

Owing to its energy boosting properties, nihari persisted as a staple meal for feeding the labor class through the Mughal reign. Nihari is originally an Arabic word, which might explain why it’s considered a breakfast item. Nihari was transported to Pakistan by the refugees from Delhi after partition.

Nihari is traditionally cooked with beef shanks. However, over the years, nihari nurtured under the innovative practices of the cooks and now you can also treat your taste buds with mutton, lamb, or chicken nihari.

The cooking method of nihari is predominantly ancient. The chefs use large vessels to make it and left it for simmering over a low flame for about 6-8 hours. This low and slow cooking of meat retains its natural juices, keeps essentials nutrients and gently dissolves the connective tissues of meat. This cookery style also allows every ingredient to share its unique flavor, resulting in a thick aromatic gravy when done right.

The red meat in nihari is an optimal source of protein, B vitamins, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. Its presence makes nihari an excellent choice for the bodybuilders looking for growth and strengthening of muscles. It is also favorable for individuals with bone fractures and can help prevent osteoarthritis as it functions to maintain bones, repair tissues, and boost immunity.

The spices that play a vital role in bestowing nihari its sole flavor are too chock-full of healthy amalgams. They have been used since ages to relieve aches and deliver some promising anti-inflammatory effects. Their disease-fighting antioxidant properties prevent the occurrence of a host of diseases including, cancer and diabetes and are believed to help fight off infections, purify blood and aid fat loss.

What are you waiting? Pick up the phone and order before we run out!

19/11/2022

Paayas: Trotters

The paya originated from the amalgamation of South and Central Asian cuisine. The dish was adapted by the cooks of Lahore, Hyderabad and Lucknow.

Subsequently, paya became popular all over present-day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Outside of the Indian subcontinent, paya is available in restaurants that serve South Asian cuisine

Recipes for this dish vary regionally. The soup base is created by sautéed onions and garlic, where a number of curry-based spices are then added to the meat and bones. The cooked dish is served with a garnish of fresh diced ginger and fresh long coriander leaves, along with fresh sliced lemon.

It is cooked on mild heat for hours (usually overnight) on the stove.

Historically, when people used wood or coal as a cooking fuel, preparation of this dish would start at night, slow cooking it in the coals until the morning. This dish has a soup-like consistency and is usually eaten as a breakfast food in the winter months with naan.

Why not experience it for yourself?

19/11/2022

Nihari: The word “Nihar” originated from the Arabic word, “Nahar” which means “morning”. It was originally eaten by Nawabs in the Mughal Empire as a breakfast item after their morning prayers.

Nihari was developed in Old Delhi, India, during the reign of the Mughal Empire. Noblemen would eat Nihari after their sunrise prayers. It later became a regular breakfast dish for the working class due to its energy-boosting properties.

Nihari used to be slow-cooked overnight in large pots in order to be given to labourers when they participated in the substantial construction projects sanctioned by the empire.

After Pakistan gained its independence in 1947, a huge wave of immigrants from Delhi settled in Karachi. As many of these immigrants were already involved in the food industry, restaurants were quickly established in Karachi.

When classically prepared, Nihari usually takes approximately 6-8 hours just to stew, not to mention preparation time.

Why not experience it for yourself?

18/11/2022

Proud to announce that on our 1st and recent inspection by Cherwell Council, we were afforded a 5 star rating!

Thanks to our team who have really done their level best to make sure, we received nothing less than 5 stars!

And of course to our patrons who have been with us since April 2020.

Have a great weekend

15/11/2022