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Author: Bushra Waheed

  • Comfort Food Craving? Make This Cheesy Baked Keema Macaroni!

     

    The classic macaroni dish made even more hearty with keema of choice. Great for kids’ lunch. Check it out the Keema Macaroni Recipe here!

     

    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 25 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 35 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:  6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

     

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    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • Two (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
    • 2 tsp dried oregano
    • 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1- 3/4 tsp coarse salt, plus more for cooking macaroni
    • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
    • 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
    • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
    • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 4 cups whole milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

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    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°.

    Step 2

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 7 minutes.

    Step 3

    Stir in beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 7 minutes.

    Step 4

    Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.

    Step 5

    Uncover, and simmer for 15 minutes more. Remove from heat; set aside.

    Step 6

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add macaroni; cook until al dente.

    Step 7

    Drain macaroni; set aside.

    Step 8

    Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Increase heat to high, and while continuing to whisk, add milk and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
    Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.

    Step 9

    Beat eggs in a small bowl.

    Step 10

    Slowly whisk in 1 cup of hot cream sauce, being careful not to scramble eggs, then beat egg mixture back into cream sauce. Whisk in 3/4 cup Parmesan.

    Step 11

    Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.

    Step 12

    Add half of the macaroni and Cover with 1 1/2 cups cheese sauce. Spread beef mixture evenly over. Layer with remaining macaroni; sprinkle with feta cheese.

    Step 13

    Top with remaining cheese sauce, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

    Step 14

    Bake in oven until golden and bubbling, 35 minutes. Let stand until firm, about 15 minutes. Keema Macaroni is ready to serve.Enjoy!

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    • Serve with bean salad.

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  • Dhal Curry Recipe

    Cheap, delicious and healthy – dal is the perfect comfort food supper. Try this Dhal Curry Recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with  us!!

    Dhal Curry Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 sliced onion
    • 1 chopped tomato
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 1/2 cup moong dhal
    • 2 medium size potato
    • Salt to taste
    • a pinch of turmeric powder
    • 3 tsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp mustard
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds

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    Step 1

    Boil the potatoes, peel and smash it.

    Step 2

    Cook the moong dhal and blend it. Set aside.

    Step 3

    In a skillet heat oil, add mustard when it crackles add cumin seeds.

    Step 4

    Add onion, tomato stir and cook till onions are golden.

    Step 5

    Add boiled moong dhal and smashed potatoes followed by salt, turmeric powder and garam masala. Fry for a minute.

    Step 6

    Add some water and keep boiling for 3 minutes. Dhal Curry is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with boiled rice.

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  • Palak Kofta Curry Recipe

    When you want to cook something special koftas always come in mind. There are so many different kinds of koftas and cooking recipes all over India and Pakistan.Here’s a very tasty Palak kofta curry recipe that goes great at lunch or dinner time. Children love palak kofta as kofta is their favorite dish and according to health palak is good so we can cont it as healthy dish. Those who don’t have to eat much oily or frying thing they can have baked kofta instead of fried one. Check it out the Palak Kofta Curry Recipe here!!

    Palak Kofta Curry Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    For Koftas:

    • 2 tbsp grated paneer
    • 1 cup palak leaves , washed & chopped
    • 1 cup of mashed boiled potatoes
    • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
    • 1 inch ginger piece, minced
    • salt to taste
    • 2 slices of bread

    For the Gravy:

    • 1 big bunch of spinach , washed-blanched and pureed
    • 2 big onions, blanch the onions and make a paste
    • 2 medium tomatoes ,blanch the tomatoes and make a paste
    • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
    • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 2 tbsp cashewnut paste
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tbsp ghee
    • 1 tsp shah zeera
    • Cream for garnish(optional)

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    Step 1

    To Make Kofta: In a bowl add all kofta ingredient. Mix well until combine.

    Step 2

    Make small lemon sized balls, roll them in corn flour/bread crumbs and deep fry in oil.

    Step 3

    To Make Gravy: Heat ghee in a cooking vessel and add the shah zeera and let them pop.

    Step 4

    Add the onion paste and fry for 4-5 minutes on medium heat ensuring that it doesn’t burn.

    Step 5

    Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for another 2-3 minutes. Add red chilli powder and combine.

    Step 6

    Add the tomato puree and let it cook over slow fire till the ghee separates.

    Step 7

    Add the palak paste and the cashew nut paste and combine. Add a cup of water and salt. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat.
    Stir once in a while.

    Step 8

    Lastly add the garam masala and mix well. Turn off heat.

    Step 9

    Just before serving, spread the koftas on a serving plate and pour the creamy gravy over the koftas and garnish with cream . Palak Kofta Curry is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with boiled rice.

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  • Vegetarian Manchurian Recipe

    In our last post we learn’t how to make Spicy mushroom rice. Today we will see a good side dish for it. Vegetable Manchurian are deep fried vegetable balls in a soya sauce based gravy. Manchurian balls mainly consists of cabbage, carrots and onions. So here it is, Vegetable Manchurian, authentic Chinese recipe. Make it when you feel low and just watch it lift your spirit as soon as your taste buds get the taste of this sweet, sour and spicy delight. Please stop being a sissy and indulge in some deep fried lovelies. Check it out the Vegetarian Manchurian Recipe here!!

    Vegetarian Manchurian recipe
    Photo: Vegetarian Manchurian Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups Grated Cabbage
    • 2 cups Grated Carrots
    • 1 Chopped Spring Onion
    • 2 Chopped Green Chilies
    • 3-4 Crushed Garlic Flakes
    • 2 tbsp Corn Starch or Flour
    • Oil for deep frying
    • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp Pepper Powder
    • 1 tsp Sugar
    • 2 tbsp sesame oil

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Mix grated cabbage and carrots and squeeze the water out from them.

    Step 2

    Now in a bowl take the squeezed cabbage and carrots and mix 1 tbsp. corn starch and add few chopped chilies and little salt to it.

    Step 3

    Make small balls (like koftas) of the mixture .

    Step 4

    Heat the oil in a karahi / wok and deep fry the balls till golden brown, drain and keep aside.

    Step 5

    Now in a separate pan heat 2 tbsp oil. Saute garlic, green chilies and spring onions.

    Step 6

    Add water, salt, pepper powder, sugar and soya sauce.

    Step 7

    Bring it to a boil. Mix 1 tbsp corn four with half of a cup of cold water and stir into it.

    Step 8

    Gently add the fried balls to the gravy. Cook the vegetable Manchurian for 3-4 minutes.

    Step 9

    Garnished with chopped coriander. Vegetarian Manchurian is ready to serve.

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  • Spicy Mushroom Rice Recipe

    This Spicy Mushroom Rice recipe provides a quick and easy way to liven up your mushroom rice and get those taste buds tingling. Check it out the Spicy Mushroom Rice recipe here!!

    Spicy Mushroom Rice Recipe
    Photo: Spicy Mushroom Rice Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 25 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 200 gm button mushroom, chopped
    • 6 cups cooked rice
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper corns, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Heat the ghee or oil in a non stick Karahi or deep fry pan. Add garlic and fry it turns dark brown.

    Step 2

    Add pepper and garlic, fry for few seconds.

    Step 3

    Add mushrooms and sprinkle with ¼ tsp of salt. Mix well, cover and simmer till mushrooms are cooked.

    Step 4

    Add rice and salt to taste. Mix well and keep covered on low flame for 5-8 minutes, till the liquid from mushroom is absorbed.

    Step 5

    Garnished with coriander leaves. Spicy Mushroom Rice is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    • Serve hot with a kurma and potato wafers.

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  • A Taste of Kashmir Cuisine: Make Restaurant-Style Kashmiri Chicken Curry at Home!

    A simple Chicken Curry that uses loads of tomatoes and whole spices to get maximum flavor. In Kashmir, cooks traditionally use large pieces of chicken (this dish would normally be made with a small quartered chicken), but you can use anything you have access to. The flavors are simple, rustic and well-rounded. This is a wonderful, rich and creamy Kashmiri chicken Curry recipe. Simply served with boiled rice, chicken is transformed into a delicious dish for dinner or lunch. Check it out the Kashmiri Chicken Curry Recipe here!!

    Kashmiri Chicken Curry Recipe
    Photo: Kashmiri Chicken Curry Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    For Chicken Curry:

    • 1 kg whole chicken
    • 3 large onions, thinly sliced
    • 4 tbsp oil or ghee
    • 1 tbsp ginger paste
    • 1 tbsp garlic paste
    • 1 inch cinnamon stick
    • 8-10 black peppercorns
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 3 cardamoms
    • 2 cloves
    • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tbsp paprika powder
    • 1 tbsp ground almonds
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup cashew nut paste
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
    • 1/4 cup roasted cashew nuts
    • 2 green chillies, sliced

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    Step 1

    Wash chicken thoroughly and pat dry. Then cut into 10 large pieces.

    Step 2

    Heat oil or ghee in a thick bottom wok. Add onions and whole spices;fry for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.

    Step 3

    Reduce heat to low add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds.

    Step 4

    Then add red chilli powder,paprika, turmeric powder, cumin powder and cashew nut paste.

    Step 5

    Stir fry for 3-4 minutes on low flame.

    Step 6

    Place chicken into the wok and fry for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

    Step 7

    Gradually add yogurt and stirring frequently. Cover with the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

    Step 8

    Transfer into a serving bowl ; sprinkle garam masala over it.

    Step 9

    Garnish with cashew nut, green chilies, and chopped coriander leaves. Kashmiri Chicken Curry is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with Paratha or white rice.

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  • Shahi Pulao Recipe

    Shahi Pulao Recipe is a Royal (Shahi) Style Rice Recipe, here Basmati Rice are cooked with aroma of Whole Garam Masala and flavored with Rich Dry Fruits. You can serve this shahi pulao with dal fry or raita of your choice. Check it out the Shahi Pulao Recipe here!!

    Shahi Pulao Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 3 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup mix dry fruit
    • 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
    • 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon black cumin, crushed
    • few saffron strands, soak in 1 tablespoon of warm milk
    • Salt to taste

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    Step 1

    Take a pot and heat with ghee or oil. Then add black cumin.

    Step 2

    When they start to crackle add sliced onions. Saute till they become transparent.

    Step 3

    Then add ginger garlic paste,sliced green chillies and salt. Saute till the raw smell disappears.

    Step 4

    Now add chopped coriander and mint leaves and mix well. Now and basmati rice and 2 cups of water. Combined well and adjust the salt.

    Step 5

    Now cover the pot with lid and cook on low flame for 20-25 mins. Finally add soaked saffron and mix gently.

    Step 6

    Stir in the dry fruit. Now your simple and delicious yummy shahi pulao is ready to eat.

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    • Serve hot with any kind of raita.

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  • Soft & Spongy: The Perfect Rasgulla Recipe (Just Like the Sweet Shops!)

    Rasgulla

    A classic sweet of Pakistani cuisine. Rus Gullay is not difficult to make at home. Follow this recipe and serve your family a pleasant taste.If you are intimidated by the thought of making Rasgulla’s at home, breathe easy! I was too, until one day I tried it and realized I was worried for no reason all these years. They are quite easy and super quick to make. Give these a try.

    Rasgulla Recipe
    Photo: Rasgulla Recipe

    Check it out the Rasgulla Recipe here !!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 25 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 20  [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    For Rasgulla:

    • 500 ml Whole Milk
    • 2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
    • 1cup sugar
    • 3 cups water

    For Sugar Syrup:

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 cups water

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    Step 1

    Place the milk in a pan and let it boil. when it has come to a boil add vinegar or lemon juice, stir it well and turn off the stove.

    Step 2

    Stir slowly and gently until the milk starts to curdle and form like paneer on the surface and separates from whey.

    Step 3

    Drain out the paneer using a cloth and wash the paneer with cold water nicely so that the smell of vinegar goes away and drain out all the water from the paneer.

    Step 4

    Knead the paneer into a dough and roll it into small balls.

    Step 5

    Pour water and sugar into a pressure pan and when the water comes to a boil drop the paneer balls into the sugar syrup one by one.

    Step 6

    Close the cooker and cook the paneer balls an high flame until one whistle.

    Step 7

    Then reduce the flame to low and cook for 10 min. Now turn the flame to high again and cook until one whistle and turn off the stove.

    Step 8

    Let the paneer balls stay in the cooker until it cools down. Make a new sugar syrup for the sugar syrup using 1:2 ratio of water and sugar.

    Step 9

    Remove the cooked paneer balls from the cooker and drop it into the sugar syrup. Rasgulla are ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve Rasgulla as a dessert after meal.

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  • Chum Chum Cravings? Make This Easy Recipe at Home!

     Treat your sweet tooth with a new dessert and delight everyday by just following this delightful Chum Chum recipe. Check it out the Chum Chum recipe here!!

    Chum Chum Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 8 hours[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 8[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 4 litter milk
    • 1 kg sugar
    • 10 gm alum
    • 1/2 tsp. saffron
    • 10 almonds
    • 10 pistachio nuts
    • few drops of kewra essence

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    Step 1

    Heat the milk in a deep pan over high flame to boiling point. Add the alum powder to curdle.

    Step 2

    Remove it from the flame quickly otherwise the cheese will become hard.

    Step 3

    Pour it into the muslin bag or a thin cloth and allow to drain water.

    Step 4

    Press the bag and leave to drain for several hours.

    Step 5

    Add saffron powder in the paneer. Mix it well and make small triangular chum chum.

    Step 6

    Boil sugar in 2 1/2 cups of water to prepare solution (aik tar ka sheera).

    Step 7

    Carefully drop in the chum chum. Cook for half an hour over low flame.

    Step 8

    Put the chum chum in a plate and make cream circles in their center.

    Step 9

    Garnish with sliced pistachio nuts and kewra essence. Delicious Chum Chum is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with green tea.

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  • Rice Halwa Recipe

    Just wanted to make something simple and sweet , for a nice rainy afternoon and I had only few minutes to spare . So I came up with this idea to try something new. This Halwa is prepared with raw rice, coconut and butter. A very easy and quick halwa. This has a lovely flavour. Nice with a cup of tea when craving something sweet. Check it out the Rice Halwa recipe here!!

    Rice Halwa recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm Rice
    • 500 gm Sugar
    • 2 Coconuts
    • 1 cup Ghee or clarified butter
    • 1/2 Cashew Nuts
    • 4-5 green Cardamoms

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    Step 1

    Soak the rice well and then grind it.

    Step 2

    Take out the coconut milk from coconut and keep aside.

    Step 3

    After taking out the coconut milk, grind the coconut scraped (in which the milk was taken) with the grinded rice.

    Step 4

    After grinding it smooth , add the grinded mixture in the kadai and keep on stirring.

    Step 5

    Keep on stirring till it comes out easily without sticking to the karahi.

    Step 6

    Then add the coconut milk and continue stirring. Then add the sugar and add the ghee little by little. And again continue stirring.

    Step 7

    Then take it out from fire till it reaches halwa consistency (without sticking to the karahi).

    Step 8

    Grease the plate with ghee and add the above mixture. After when it has cooled cut into pieces.

    Step 9

    Garnish with cashew nuts. Rice Halwa is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with a cup of tea.

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  • Palak Pulao Recipe

    An Amazing  Palak  Pulao recipe, a ideal combination of taste and health .Palak pulao is a delicious rice preparation with the health benefits of palak (spinach). Simple, flavorful white basmati rice cooked with spinach and seasoned with cumin seeds and garam masala. Check it out the Palak Pulao Recipe here !!

    Palak Pulao recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups Basmati rice
    • 2 cups chopped spinach
    • 2 med. sliced onions
    • 3 cloves
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 5 black peppercorns
    • 3 green cardamom
    • 1 piece of ginger, finely chopped
    • 3 finely chopped green chillies
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    • 2 tbsp ghee/oil
    • Salt to taste

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    Step 1

    Cook rice and keep it separately.

    Step 2

    Make spinach paste and keep ready.

    Step 3

    Heat ghee and add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and black peppercorns. Saute for a few seconds.

    Step 4

    Add sliced onions and fry till light brown color.

    Step 5

    Add ginger, green chilies, turmeric powder,salt and spinach paste. Cook till the spinach is fully cooked and all the water gets evaporates.

    Step 6

    Mix well with rice. Take it out in a serving dish. Palak Pulao is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot along with raita.

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  • Spice Up Your Day: Make Delicious & Spicy Chicken Paratha!

    Have you ever made Spicy Chicken Paratha at home? If not, don’t hesitate and try this Spicy Chicken Paratha recipe. Take it from the expert and bring restaurant like flavor in your everyday meals. It is very easy to make. Serve hot with raita. Check it out the Spicy Chicken Paratha Recipe here !!

    Spicy Chicken Paratha recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 20 minutes [/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 Cup Boneless Chicken
    • 1 Cup Gram Flour
    • 2 Cup Wheat Flour
    • 1 Egg
    • ¾ Cooked Chapattis
    • 1 Tbsp Coriander Leaves
    • 2 Green Chilies
    • 1 Small Capsicum
    • 2 Onions
    • 1 Tomato
    • 1 Tsp Garam Masala
    • 1 Tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
    • ½ Tsp Red Chili Paste
    • Coriander Leaves
    • 2 Tbsp Oil
    • Salt to Taste

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    Step 1

    Saute chopped onions in heated oil till they turn into pinkish brown.

    Step 2

    Add green chilies, red chilly powder, cumin powder, finely chopped capsicum, chopped tomatoes and chicken cut into tiny pieces.

    Step 3

    Mix and fry well till the oil begins to leave the edges of the pan Add coriander leaves and garam masala.

    Step 4

    Mix well and remove from flame.

    Step 5

    In a separate bowl, add some gram flour, egg, salt, a pinch of garam masala, little water and make batter.

    Step 6

    Prepare dough with wheat flour, just enough water, little oil and salt.

    Step 7

    Take dough ball roll it like chapatti and fill it with the chicken and roll it again.

    Step 8

    Dip it this stuffed chapatti in the gram flour coating.

    Step 9

    Shallow fry it well on a frying pan by smothering oil. Spicy Chicken Paratha is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with raita.

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  • Quick & Delicious Finger Food: Make These Easy Beef Cutlets for Parties!

    A meaty recipe of cutlets is here with an authentic taste . Just blend all ingredients and give them a shape of cutlets. You can also freeze them and pack your kids lunch box with it. Try this Beef Cutlets Recipe  and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm ground beef
    • 2 medium onions,chopped
    • 4 green chillies, chopped
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 tbsp ginger paste
    • 1 tbsp garlic paste
    • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes, crushed
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • salt to taste
    • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • oil for frying

    Directions:

    1. Wash and drain mince properly.
    2. In a food processor or chopper, place ground beef ,onion, green chillies, ginger garlic paste, half egg, coriander leaves, crushed red pepper and salt .
    3. Process for few minutes until well combined.
    4. Now spread remaining egg on your palm, and make oval shape cutlets.
    5. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish put beef cutlets into it.
    6. Roll them and turn to coat evenly.
    7. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium low heat.
    8. Fry cutlets for 8-10 minutes or until turns golden and crispy.
    9. Then remove from the oil and drain on kitchen towel.
    10. Beef Cutlets are ready to serve.
    11. Serve with Tomato Ketchup.

  • The Authentic Taste of Peshawar: Peshawari Chicken Karahi Recipe

    Peshawari Chicken Karahi

    Do try this Peshawari Chicken Karahi Recipe !!

    Peshawari Karahi Recipe by Rida Aftab
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 35 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 3 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm chicken
    • 1/2 cup oil or ghee
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 6 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp black pepper, crushed
    • 1/2 tsp salt

    Directions:

    1. Heat oil in a deep pan or karahi.
    2. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
    3. Then place chicken in it and cook for 10 minutes or until no longer pink.
    4. Put tomatoes and green chilies in it.
    5. Season with salt and pepper.
    6. Cover with a lid and simmer for 25 minutes on low flame.
    7. Turn the heat off.
    8. Take it out in a serving bowl.
    9. Sprinkle coriander leaves over it.
    10. Peshawari Karahi is ready to serve.
    • Serve with Naan and salad.

    If you like Peshawari chicken Karahi recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • The Perfect Eid Feast: Make Restaurant-Style Hyderabadi Haleem at Home!

    Hyderabadi Haleem

    Hyderabadi Haleem is a world famous delicacy which is mostly made in the Ramadan month when Muslims observe fasting. The taste is heavenly and this is the best food to break the fast. Try out this Hyderabadi Haleem recipe and see how much delicious it turns after prepared with some cashew and almonds nutty taste texture. Very lips smacking recipe must try on Eid.

    Hyderabadi Haleem Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 2 hours[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 8[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 kg Boneless Mutton
    • 1 tsp red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 2 Bay Leaf
    • 250 gm Dal Channa
    • 200 gm Whole Wheat
    • 50 gm Barley
    • 1/2 cup Oil
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • Onion
    • Lime Slices
    • Green Chilies
    • Fresh Coriander Leaves
    • Sliced Ginger

    [/tab] [tab]Yield:8 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Soak all three grains overnight.

    Step 2

    Fry the meat in oil. Add all the spices and 4 to 5 glasses of water. Cover and leave on low flame to tenderize until the meat is extremely soft.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, put the grains and dal in a pot with 1 tsp salt,1/2 tsp chilli powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Add water and cook on low flame till very soft.

    Step 4

    When both are soft, mix the meat and grains together and leave on a very low flame. Keep mashing and mixing.

    Step 5

    It starts to boil and becomes bubbly fry a little onion in oil and add to it. Remove from heat.

    Step 6

    Sprinkle garam masala over it and garnish with fresh coriander leaves, green chilies, fried onion and lemon. Hyderabadi Haleem is ready to serve.
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    • Serve with hot naan!

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  • The Perfect Steak Dinner: Easy Beef Fillet Recipe

    Try this Beef Fillets recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 kg beef fillets , undercut
    • 1/2 kg tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon ginger paste
    • 2 teaspoon ground red chilies
    • 4 big green chilies , cut lengthwise
    • 3 tablespoon oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Apply the ginger garlic paste and salt to the beef fillets and leave aside.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a karahi (wok), add the ground red chilies and fry to a brown in color.

    Step 3

    Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook it for a while.

    Step 4

    Then add the beef fillets and cook till the fillets are tender. When water dries up, fry the fillets for a few minutes and remove from fire.

    Step 5

    Heat one tablespoon oil and fry green chilies into it. Put the chilies on the cooked fillets. Karahi Beef Fillets is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with french bread or naan.

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