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  • Recipe: Paratha Dough

    Paratha Dough

    Want to make crispy, fluffy paratha’s ? Then must try out this Paratha Dough Recipe  and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Paratha Dough Recipe by Shireen Anwar
    Photo: Paratha Dough 

    Prep Time: 15 minutes

    Cook Time: 0 minutes

    Servings: 8

    Difficulty Level: Medium 

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm flour
    • 250 gm wheat flour
    • 4 tbsp oil
    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tsp salt
    • Lukewarm water to knead the dough

     

    Directions:

    • In a large bowl, combine together flour, wheat flour, salt, sugar and oil.
    • Knead a hard dough with lukewarm water.
    • Cover the dough with a wet cloth.
    • Leave it for 1 hour then use to make paratha.
    • Shallow Fry Paratha in oil or ghee.
    • Paratha Dough is ready now.

    Recipe Note’s

    • You can use this paratha dough in any type of paratha e.g aloo paratha, mooli paratha, laccha paratha etc.

     

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  • Rice Roti Recipe

    Rice Roti

    Rice roti is a South Indian recipe. Its really easy and just needs few ingredients. Tasty and mouth watering. Check it out the Rice roti recipe here!!

     

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 2[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups rice flour
    • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • oil for frying
    • 2 Plantain leaves

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Mix Rice Flour, onion, green chilly, coriander leaves and salt as Idli batter.

    Step 2

    Take a plantain leaf and put some mixture of rice flour on plantain leaf and spread it as thin roti.

    Step 3

    Meantime, keep a griddle(tawa) in low flame and put the rice flour which is spread on plantain leaf.

    Step 4

    Pour oil around the roti, once get cooked turn the roti. Rice Roti is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with coconut chutney.

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  • RECIPE: Reshmi Paratha

    Reshmi Paratha

    Knead a soft dough by using water.Shallow fry parathas on a hot griddle with hot clarified butter. Must try this Punjabi Paratha recipe and share your experience with us!

    Reshmi Paratha Recipe By Rida Aftab

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook Time:15 minutes

    Servings: 6

    Difficulty Level: Medium

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 kg flour
    • 1 cup fresh cream
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tsp yeast
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • water as required
    • clarified butter as required

    Directions:

    1. Place flour, yeast, salt, cream and sugar in a large bowl.
    2. Knead a soft dough by using water.
    3. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
    4. Now roll a roti of the dough.
    5. Spread ½ cup clarified butter on it.
    6. Sprinkle little bit of flour and make a roll.
    7. Now cut the ball with the help of knife.
    8. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    9. Roll balls like a roti.
    10. Shallow fry parathas on a hot griddle with hot clarified butter.
    11. Reshmi Paratha is ready to serve.
    12. Enjoy!

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with omelet, curd or any curry.

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  • Saffron Besan Halwa Recipe

    Saffron Besan Halwa

    Winter season is the time when people prepare different type of halwa at home and preserve them. Saffron Besan Halwa recipe that will satisfy to all sweet-tooth.It can be preserve for several months in jars. Must try out this Saffron Besan Halwa recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Saffron Besan Halwa 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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    • 2 cups gram flour
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 tbsp saffron soaked in 1 cup of water
    • 2 green cardamom seeds
    • 1 cup toasted almonds and cashews
    • 1/2 cup kishmish
    • 1-1/2 cup desi ghee or clarified butter
    • 1 tbsp rose water

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    In a non-stick pan, roast the besan until dark orange yellow on medium low heat.

    Step 2

    Now add ghee and cardamom and roast until brown.

    Step 3

    Add sugar, and mix it well.

    Step 4

    Reduce heat now and let it cook for 2 minutes.

    Step 5

    Now add kishmish and half of cashews and almonds.

    Step 6

    Add saffron water along with soaked saffron and another 2 -1/2 cups of water.

    Step 7

    While adding the water stir continuously. Be careful that halwa does not stick and cook till ghee separates.

    Step 8

    When cooked, turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl.

    Step 9

    Drizzle with rose water.

    Step 10

    Garnish with almonds and cashews. Saffron Besan Halwa is ready to serve. Serve hot.

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    • Serve as a dessert after meal.

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    If you like Saffron Besan Halwa recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Roghani Paratha Recipe

    Roghani Paratha

    Mix well all the ingredients in the flour except oil and water. You can use more pickle masala to enhance the taste.Try this Roghani Paratha  recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

    Roghani paratha recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 8[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 4 cups wheat flour
    • 1 cup oil
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp crushed red chillies
    • 2 tbsp mint leaves, chopped
    • 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
    • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp oregano (ajwain)
    • 1 tsp onion seeds
    • 1 tsp mustard seeds
    • 1 tbsp masala of any pickle available at home
    • 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
    • Water as required

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 8 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Mix well all the ingredients in the flour except oil and water.

    Step 2

    You can use more pickle masala to enhance the taste.

    Step 3

    Add the oil and mix well, now add a little water at a time and knead the flour.

    Step 4

    Add as little water as possible to form a dough that just sticks together, not as soft and wet as the dough for the regular roti.

    Step 5

    Form a large ball and roll out to make a thick roti.

    Step 6

    Cook it on medium heat using a few teaspoons of oil to fry it. Roghani Paratha is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with curd.

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  • Fried Mash Dal Recipe

    Fried Mash Dal:

    A delicious twist on your everyday dal recipe. Here is my favorite Fried Mash Dal recipe, so easy and so yummy.

    Fried Mash Dal Recipe
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    Check it out the Fried Mash Dal Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 250 gm dal mash (white lentil)
    • 1/4 cup ghee or oil
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, roasted and crushed

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • Mint Leaves, chopped
    • lemon wedges

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Wash and soak dal for 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Put dal, and all the masalas in a large pot or wok. Add water and cook for 25 minutes on a medium flame or until all water dries up.

    Step 3

    Put on dam or until daal is cooked thorough.

    Step 4

    Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Fry onion until lightly browned. Add cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds.

    Step 5

    Put ghee on the dal. Stir well and cook 2-3 minutes longer.

    Step 6

    Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves. Fried Mash Dal is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with chapati.

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  • Dal Mash Recipe

    Dal Mash

    Dal Mash  Recipe is one of the most popular dal (lentil) which is also favorite to use in many dishes. Very nice and easy to make mash dal recipe. Must try this  Dal Mash recipe and serve it with roti and onion salad.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup Mash dal (white lentil), soaked for 30 minutes
    • 1/4 cup cooking oil
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 1 small tomato, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 3 whole red chilies, crushed.
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon tirmeric powder
    • salt according to taste.

    For Garnishing:

    • 3 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • lemon wedges
    • few coriander leaves

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until lightly brown.

    Step 2

    Add ginger garlic paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute then add tomato and 1 cup water.

    Step 3

    Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until all water dries up and oil separate.

    Step 4

    Now add red chili, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt. Keep stirring and cook for 5 minutes or until gravy become smooth.

    Step 5

    Add the mash daal (white lentil) and stir well.

    Step 6

    Add 1 cup of water. Bring the water to boil and then reduce the flame to low.

    Step 7

    Cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until the daal is cooked.

    Step 8

    Remove the lid and cook on high flame for 5 minutes or until oil comes on top.

    Step 9

    Dish it out. Garnish with green chilies and lemon wedges. Dal Mash is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with roti and raita.

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  • A Flavorful Fusion: Chinese Chicken Pakora Recipe!

    Chinese Chicken Pakora

    Its a most wonderful recipe as a snacks with easy effort to make in Ramadan and tea party. These pakoras have good crispy, salty taste and texture. Always great to have in all seasons. Serve these delicious pakoras to your guests and get appreciation. Must try out this Chinese Chicken Pakora Recipe and don’t forget to leave a comment below.

    Prep Time: 5 minutes + marination

    Cook Time: 15 minutes

    Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm boneless chicken
    • 1 packet tempura batter mix
    • 2 green onions, chopped
    • 1 carrot, cut lengthwise
    • 1/2 cabbage, cut lengthwise
    • 2 tbsp vinegar
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp hot sauce
    • black pepper to taste
    • salt to taste
    • oil for frying
    • water as required

    Directions:

    1. Place chicken in a bowl.
    2. Add soy sauce, salt, black pepper, vinegar and hot sauce.
    3. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
    4. Follow instructions on the packet and make a batter out of the tempura mix.
    5. Put marinated chicken and vegetables in the tempura batter.
    6. Mix well.
    7. Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet.
    8. Make pakoras nad fry for 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
    9. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
    10. Chinese Chicken Pakora is ready now.
    • Serve hot with chili sauce.

    If you like Chinese Chicken Pakora Recipe  and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • A Feast for the Eyes & Taste Buds: Rainbow Tikka Rice Recipe

    Rainbow Tikka Rice

    Rainbow Tikka rice is a layered rice dish in which different colour of rice layered with chicken tikka, eggs, green peas, tomato ketchup and spicy green chutney. This is an excellent rice dish to entertain and impress your guests and children. Its really yummy, healthy and rather cheap to make. My family always love this Rainbow Tikka rice recipe.
    For variety, substitute chicken with shrimp, ground beef, any type of veggies. Must try this Rainbow Tikka Rice recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Prep Time: 30 minutes

    Cook Time: 40 minutes

    Servings: 5

    Difficulty Level: Medium

    Ingredients

    For Chicken Tikka

    • 500 gm boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 tomatoes, make a smooth paste
    • 4 tablespoon tikka masala
    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
    • salt to taste
    • a piece of coal to give dum

    For Green Chutney

    • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
    • 1/2 cup mint leaves
    • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
    • 1 tomato
    • 3 green chillies
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted and crushed
    • salt according to taste

    For Tikka Rice:

    • 500 gm long grain rice
    • 2 eggs,boiled and sliced
    • 3/4 cup chicken stock or as required
    • 2 tablespoon cooking

    For Yellow Rice Layer

    • 2 boiled eggs,chopped
    • yellow food color

    For Green Rice Layer

    • 1/2 cup green peas, boiled
    • green chutney as required
    • green food color

    For Red Rice Layer

    • 1 cup tomato ketchup
    • red food color, optional

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Soaked rice in water for 30 minutes. Then boiled in salted water.

    Step 2

    Strained. Divided into 3 parts and keep aside.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

    Step 4

    Add ginger garlic paste. Saute for 1 minute then add chicken.

    Step 5

    Cook and stir chicken on high heat for 15 minutes or until no longer pink.

    Step 6

    Add tikka masala and salt. Cook and stir well.

    Step 7

    Now add tomatoes cook for 10 minutes or until oil separates.

    Step 8

    Add yogurt. Cook more 5 minutes or until all water dries and oil comes on top.

    Step 9

    Remove from the heat and give coal dum.

    Step 10

    Place green chutney ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Take it out in a small bowl and keep aside.

    Step 11

    In a bowl, mix together the one portion of boiled rice, chopped eggs and yellow food color. Keep aside.

    Step 12

    In another bowl, mix together the second portion of rice, green chutney, green peas and green food color (optional).

    Step 13

    In another bowl, mix together the 3rd part of rice, tomato ketchup and red food color (optional).

    Step 14

    Take a large bowl, greased with oil. Then put egg slices on the bottom of the bowl. Cover with yellow rice.

    Step 15

    Drizzle small amount of chicken stock over it. Press well and layer with chicken.

    Step 16

    Then cover with red rice. Again press well.

    Step 17

    Layer with green rice. Sprinkle remaining stock and press well.

    Step 18

    Cover with an aluminium foil.

    Step 19

    Bake at 180 degree C, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until done.

    Step 20

    Let it cool for 15 minutes.

    Step 21

    Carefully, invert on a flat dish. Delicious Rainbow Tikka Rice is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Serving Suggestions: 

    • Serve hot with raita or any chutney.

    If you like Rainbow Tikka Rice recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Veg Chaat Recipe

    Veg Chaat

    An easy to make spicy snack with a light crunch that is relished a lot. Yummy. Try the easy veg chaat recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 0 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup sweet corn kernels, boiled
    • 1/2 cup sev
    • 2 boiled potatoes, peeled and grated
    • 1 carrot, grated
    • 1 cucumber, grated
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 tomato, chopped
    • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
    • salt to taste

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    Step 1

    Take a large bowl, add all the vegetables. Season with chaat masala powder and salt. Mix well. Drizzle with lemon juice.

    Step 2

    Top with sev, coriander leaves. Veg Chaat is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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    • These are great as a side dish for a formal dinner or served as a chaat.

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  • Turnip Paratha Recipe

    Turnip Paratha (Shalgam Paratha):

    As you know me, I am always on a hunt to try different veggies. So this Sunday, at local sabzi shop, White Turnip caught my eye. This is a root vegetable called as Shaljam or Shalgam in Urdu. The best way to try out a new veggie is to make a stuffed paratha. It turned out great.
    Whole wheat is good for you, we all know that but if you would like to maximize that goodness? Thats exactly what this recipe is about. I used whole wheat flour, milk and oil to make this paratha.
    I’m so excited to share my Turnip Paratha recipe with you. This Turnip paratha recipe was given to me by a good friend (Nabeela).

    Yes, Turnip (Shalgam) Paratha, sounds strange but you´re gonna love this stuffed bread. Try out this delicious turnip paratha recipe and I am sure you are going to love it. You can have this paratha along with yogurt, raita or any kind of pickle.

    Check it out the Turnip Paratha recipe here!!

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    For paratha dough:

    • 3 cups whole wheat flour
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • water as required

    For Paratha Stuffing

    • 4 medium sized turnip (shalgham)
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoon ghee or butter
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted and crushed
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, roasted and crushed
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garm masala powder
    • salt according to taste

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    To Make Paratha Dough:

    Step 1

    Place wheat flour, salt, milk and oil in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2

    Knead a soft dough with water.

    Step 3

    Cover with a wet cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.

    To Make Paratha Stuffing:

    Step 1

    Peel off the turnips and grate them.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds.

    Step 3

    When it start crackle, add grated turnips.

    Step 4

    Saute till most moisture is gone.

    Step 5

    Now add coriander seeds, red chili, ginger, green chili, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt.

    Step 6

    Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until all the ingredients are mixed well and stuffing turns dry.

    Step 7

    Allow to cool completely.

    To Make Turnip Paratha:

    Step 1

    Make 6 round balls from the dough.

    Step 2

    Roll each ball in the shape of roti (about 5-inch diameter) to hold the stuffing.

    Step 3

    Put 2-3 tablespoon stuffing in the center of roti and gather the edges into a round ball.

    Step 4

    Roll each stuffed bread gently dusting flour as per desired thickness.

    Step 5

    Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat.

    Step 6

    Put the stuffed paratha on the hot griddle (tawa). Cook for 2 minutes then flip the paratha and apply ghee or oil on the paratha.

    Step 7

    Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until the paratha color changes to light golden brown. Transfer into a serving platter. Delicious Turnip Paratha is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    1. Half cook the parathas and put them in a zip lock bag.
    2. Keep it in the freezer and you can thaw and cook them when required.
    3. This saves a lot of time for especially for working women.

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    • Serve hot  with curd or pickles or curry.

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    If you like Turnip Paratha recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Crispy & Cheesy: The Easiest Cheese Pakora (Paneer Pakora) Recipe!

    Cheese Pakora (Paneer Pakora)

    Ah fried cheese, is there anything more indulgent? Paneer Pakora is made with cottage cheese and besan. It makes a great snack at any party or on a rainy day.

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    Check it out the Cheese Pakora Recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 15 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients:

    • 250 gm cottage cheese
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon mango powder
    • oil For deep frying

    For the batter:

    • 1 cup Gram flour (besan).
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • a pinch of baking soda
    • salt to taste
    • water as required

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Cut the cottage cheese into square, thick cubes.

    Step 2

    Sprinkle red chili powder and mango powder on each piece.

    Step 3

    Make the batter by mixing the gram flour with red chili powder, salt, soda and sufficient water to make a slightly thick batter.

    Step 4

    Dip each piece of cottage cheese into the batter and deep fry in heated oil till it turns golden brown. Paneer Pakora is ready to serve.

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with green chutney.

    If you like Paneer Pakora recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • A Taste of Pakistan: Homemade Achari Bhindi Recipe

    Achari Bhindi

    Ladyfinger (bhindi) is prepared with pickled spices and yogurt.  With pungent achari spices and sour yogurt, Bhindi takes a new avatar. Make for lunch and serve with chapati and salad. Check it out the Achari Bhindi Recipe here!!

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    • 1/2 kg Okra (bhindi), sliced
    • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste

    For Tempering:

    • 4 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 pinch asafoetida
    • 3 dry red chilies
    • few curry leaves

    For Achari Powder:

    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida

    To Be Toasted Each Separately and Powdered Together

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    Step 1

    Heay oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

    Step 2

    Add sliced okras, salt, turmeric and red chili powder. Stir-fry till it turns crispy.

    Step 3

    When the vegetable is 3/4 th done. Then add the achari powder.

    Step 4

    Now fry over high heat.

    Step 5

    Heat oil in a separate sauce pan. Add tempering items.

    Step 6

    Now run this seasoning over the above masala made.

    Step 7

    Finally squeeze lemon juice on top. Achari Bhindi is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with roti.

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  • Irani Sabzi Pulao Recipe

    Irani Sabzi Pulao

    This Irani Sabzi Pulao recipe is from my Irani friend. This is a Persian rice dish.  It will taste much better if you use fresh herbs. It also goes very well with either fish or chicken. Try this Irani Sabzi Pulao Recipe, hope you like it.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm long grain rice
    • 500 gm boneless chicken
    • 750 gm fresh Herbs (equal portions of – parsley, chive, dill
    • 1/3 cup Cooking Oil
    • 1 medium onion
    • 4 sprigs coriander and fenugreek
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron
    • Salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Step 1

    Wash the rice thoroughly in warm water, soak the rice in salted lukewarm water to cover by 2 inches for 3 to 4 hours.

    Step 2

    Trim any fat off of the meat, and cut meat into small pieces (2 inch cubes), wash well and drain.

    Step 3

    Thinly slice the onions.

    Step 4

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.

    Step 5

    When oil gets hot, add the onions and fry well until golden brown.

    Step 6

    Add the meat, salt and pepper and cook over low heat until the meat is well done, (about 45 minutes to 1 hour) or until meat is done.

    Step 7

    Clean the herbs cutting out coarse stems, wash, dry and chop finely.

    Step 8

    In a large saucepan, bring 8 to 12 cups of water to a rapid boil.

    Step 9

    Pour off any excess water from rice and pour into boiling water.

    Step 10

    Bring back to boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Test to see if the rice is ready.

    Note: The grains should be firm in the center and rather soft on the outside. Strain and rinse with lukewarm water.

    Step 11

    Toss gently in a strainer.

    Step 12

    Bring 1/4 cup water and 3 tbsp. of oil to a rapid boil.

    Step 13

    Add layers of the rice and the mixed herbs interchangeably building it up to a dome shape.

    Step 14

    The top layer should be rice. Make sure the herbs are dry before mixing them with the rice.

    Step 15

    Poke 5 or 6 holes through the rice to the bottom with the handle of a spoon.

    Step 16

    Close the lid. Keep on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until rice
    starts steaming.

    Step 17

    Heat up 1/4 cup of water and 2 tbsp. of oil and pour over the rice. Wrap the saucepan lid in a clean tablecloth and cover the pan firmly.

    Step 18

    Reduce heat to low and cook for (about 45 minutes to an hour).

    Step 19

    After removing from heat, place the saucepan in the sink and run cold water under it to cool it down.

    Step 20

    Add 1/4 tsp. of saffron to 1 tbsp. of hot water. Lightly mix 2 to 3 tbsp. of rice with the liquid saffron in a small bowl. Set it aside for garnish.

    Step 21

    To dish up, gently toss the rice and sprinkle lightly in a dish in a symmetrical mound.

    Step 22

    Garnish with the saffron rice.Remove the crusty bottom and serve in a separate plate. Irani Sabzi Pulao is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Note: You can either serve the meat (or chicken) in a separate dish or mix it with the rice in the same dish.

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    • Serve with salad.

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    If you like Irani Sabzi Pulao recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Simple & Refreshing: Apple Grape Drink Recipe for a Quick Pick-Me-Up!

    Apple Grape drink

    Apple Grape drink is a healthy beverage and a good way to cool off in summers. It’s simple, cool & refreshing. Check it out Apple Grape Drink recipe here !!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 0 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 15[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

    • 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
    • 1 liter club soda, chilled
    • 6 cups apple juice, chilled
    • 3 cups grape juice, chilled

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    Yield : 3-3/4 quarts
    Amount per serving.

    • Calories:117
    • Trace fat
    • Cholesterol: 0
    • Sodium: 21 mg
    • Carbohydrate: 29 g
    • Trace fiber
    • Trace protein

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    Step 1

    Pour juice, lemonade concentrate in a large container. Mix well.

    Step 2

    Stir in club soda. Apple Grape Drink is ready now. Serve Immediately.

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    • Serve chilled with any snacks or meal.

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    If you like Apple Grape Drink  recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Orange Fiesta Recipe

    Orange Fiesta

    Orange Fiesta is a cool, refreshing drink to serve at Parties. This drink is made with orange juice, soda water, mint, and lemon juice. A fresh fruity treat for everyone. Enjoy.

    Orange Fiesta Recipe
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    Check it out the Orange Fiesta recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 5 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 0 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 2[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 glass orange juice
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 cup soda water
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 tsp mint leaves (optional)
    • 1/2 tsp black salt
    • a pinch of black pepper

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    Step 1

    Place all ingredients in a blender. Process until well combined.

    Step 2

    Pour into two serving glasses. Top each glass with lemon slice. Orange fiesta is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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    • Serve with any meal or as a refreshing drink.

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