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People Move

The Mirror’s Instagram project, #PeopleMove highlights the stories of those seeking sanctuary in the UK.

This week Zarlasht Halaimza shares why her encyclopaedia is special to her. Zarlasht was just 11 when she fled Afghanistan with her family in 1992 because of the war. After living in neighbouring countries for four years, the family moved to the UK in 1996 when the Taliban took control..

She says: "We expected to go back, so we left most of our belongings at home. This book kept me company as we travelled.

“This encyclopaedia is almost 50 years old. It belonged to my mother when she was young and then she gave it to me and my four younger siblings. It is so old, we can’t really pick it up because it falls apart.

“My mum was a teacher, so my parents always encouraged us to learn as much as we could.”

Hero firefighter saved family of 7 in Norbury e-bike battery blaze in his first week on the job

A firefighter has been praised after rescuing three children and their family from a burning building just four days into the job.

Zekel Johnson saved seven people from their flat in Norbury, South London after an e-bike sparked a ‘ferocious’ blaze in a ground-floor communal hallway.

London Fire Brigade colleagues praised the 30-year-old’s actions.

Zekel said: “He explained: "When I arrived, a ladder had just been pitched by Norbury's crew. I could see people at the second-floor window, with smoke pouring out, waving their arms. The officer in charge said someone needed to go up the ladder immediately, and I did not hesitate."

'I woke up one day and couldn't see properly - now my body is shutting down'

A newly wed mum-of-three has pledged to ‘keep fighting’ after being diagnosed with a chronic disease which has left her partially blind and unable to walk just five days after her wedding.

Chelsea Shields, 28, needs crutches to walk and is awaiting a wheelchair due to symptoms caused by chronic pain disorder, Functional Neurological Disorder.

She said her life had been turned upside down since diagnosis and she faces “an everyday battle” to exist.

As she explains: "I'm 28 years old and I need a walking stick. I couldn't even imagine being in this position last year."

(Image: Green Chef)

We love sharing recipes from around the world, this week it’s the turn of a Smoked Tofu Tikka Tacos from Green Chef. This vegan dish is perfect for sharing or as part of a tasty buffet!

Ingredients 

• 1 bell pepper
• 180g smoked tofu
• 80g natural coconut milk yoghurt alternative
• 75g Tikka Masala Paste
• 1 red onion
• 1 lime
• 125g baby plum tomatoes
• 20g Baby Leaf Mix
• 6 Wholewheat tortillas
• 40g mango chutney

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Halve the bell pepper, remove the core and seeds, then cut it into 1cm chunks. Cut the smoked tofu into 2cm cubes.

2. In a medium bowl, mix the tikka masala paste with one-third of the coconut yoghurt and a drizzle of oil. Add the smoked tofu, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.

3. Spoon the tofu onto one half of a lined baking tray and place the bell pepper chunks on the other half. Drizzle the pepper with oil, season, and spread out in a single layer. Roast on the top shelf for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway through, until the tofu is golden and the peppers are soft and slightly charred.

4. While the tofu and peppers cook, halve, peel, and thinly slice the red onion. Zest and juice the lime. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice with a pinch of sugar and salt, then add the onion and stir to pickle. Set aside.

5. Halve the baby plum tomatoes and place them in a clean bowl with the baby leaf mix. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Stir the lime zest into the remaining coconut yoghurt. When the tofu and peppers are nearly done, warm the tortillas in the oven for 1–2 minutes. Drain the pickling juice from the onions into the salad and toss again.

6. Spread the lime coconut yoghurt over each warm tortilla. Top with the tomato salad, roasted peppers, and tikka-spiced tofu. Finish with the pickled onion and a drizzle of mango chutney. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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