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  • Chicken Kofta In Walnut Gravy Recipe

    Chicken kofta curry may time to prepare but the end taste is absolutely worth it. This Chicken Kofta In Walnut Gravy Recipe  is a nice change from the usual style Kofta. Try it out this Chicken Kofta In Walnut Gravy recipe and don’t forget to leave a comment below.

    [one_third] Prep Time:1 hour[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6 [/one_third_last]

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    • 500 gm chicken mince
    • 4 cup chicken stock
    • 4 green chillies
    • 2 medium onions
    • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
    • a pinch garam masala powder
    • 2 green cardamoms
    • 2 tablespoon fresh cream
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    In a large bowl, mix together the chicken mince, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt.

    Step 2

    Divide mixture into equal portions.

    Step 3

    Now roll each portion into a ball.

    Step 4

    Bring chicken stock to boil, crush green cardamoms and mix in to chicken stock.

    Step 5

    Mix in chicken balls to boiling stock, lower the heat up and continue to stir fry until chicken balls are cooked and stock has almost evaporated. Set aside.

    Step 6

    Wash and cut green chilies. Boil walnuts and then grind in to a fine paste.

    Step 7

    Take off and boil onions, remove and grind to a paste.

    Step 8

    Heat up oil in a skillet or wok. Add boiled onion paste. Cook and stir until oil begins to separate.

    Step 9

    Now add ginger, garlic paste and green chillies. Cook and stir for a moment. Add tomato paste.

    Step 10

    Bring to a boil. Stir in the walnut paste.

    Step 11

    Lower the heat, mix in fresh cream, stirring continuously.

    Step 12

    Put koftas into the skillet. Bring to a boil and adjust seasoning.
    Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

    Step 13

    Take it out in a dish. Chicken Kofta In walnut Gravy is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with rice or paratha.

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  • RECIPE: Malai Chicken (Creamy Chicken Curry)

    RECIPE: Malai Chicken (Creamy Chicken Curry)

    If your a fan of malai chicken boti then you are going to love this recipe. It tastes somewhat like malai chicken boti, only its a creamier and more flavorful chicken curry. Must try out this Malai Chicken recipe and don’t forget to leave a comment below.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 35 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 4 [/one_third_last]

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    • 500 gm boneless chicken, cut into cubes
    • 1 cup cream( malai)
    • 1/2 cup oil or ghee
    • 3 tbsp grinded brown onion
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 2 tbsp almonds
    • 1 tbsp whole spice
    • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
    • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
    • 1-1/2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp white sugar
    • 1/4 tsp tandoori color
    • Salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    1. Place chicken in a large bowl.
    2. Add ginger garlic paste, salt, ground onion and tandoori color.
    3. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
    4. Heat oil in a wok or skillet.
    5. Add whole spices, desiccated coconut, poppy seed paste, chili powder, turmeric and salt.
    6. Cook for 5 minutes then put marinated chicken in it.
    7. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until oil comes on top.
    8. Now add in Cream (malai) and sugar.
    9. Cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
    10. take it out in a serving bowl.
    11. Garnish with sliced almonds.
    12. Malai Chicken is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with paratha.

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  • Walnut Chicken Recipe

    Quick and easy walnut chicken recipe which help you get dinner on the table in 1 hour or less. Must try out this Walnut Chicken recipe and don’t forget to leave a comment below.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 1 [/one_third_last]

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    • 1 full chicken breast, de-boned
    • 1/2 cup pea pods
    • 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon peanut oil
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 1 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Combine soy sauce, cornstarch and then peanut oil in flat bottom bowl.

    Step 2

    Add ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Slice partially frozen chicken breast into slices between 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.

    Step 3

    Drop into soy marinade and let sit 30 minutes to blend flavors.

    Step 4

    Saute walnuts in 1 tablespoon oil until golden, watch constantly. Takes less than 5 minutes.

    Step 5

    Remove from pan to drain on paper towel. Lightly salt nuts.

    Step 6

    Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat. Stir-fry chicken for 5-8 minutes or until no longer pink.

    Step 7

    Add walnuts and blanched pea pods. Cook 1 minute longer. Walnut Chicken is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with brown rice.

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  • Recipe: Mughlai Chutney Chicken

    Mughlai Chutney Chicken 

     Mughlai chutney chicken is a rich, creamy chicken curry which has a taste of chutney to it. Chicken is cooked in a almond based curry and finished with cream and freshly ground mint chutney. Sounds truly Mughlai eh. Try it.

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 1 hour

     Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    For Mughlai Chicken:

    • 1 kg chicken, cut into 16 pieces
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1/2 cup cream
    • 1/2 cup yogurt
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 4 cloves
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted & crushed
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
    • 2 tbsp ground almonds
    • salt to taste

    For Chutney:

    • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
    • 2 tbsp yogurt
    • 4 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp coconut, grated
    • 1/2 tsp sugar
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 4 green chilies

    Yield: 6 servings

    Directions:

    To Make Chutney

    1. Place all chutney ingredients in a blender.
    2. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until smooth.
    3. Take it out in a bowl and keep aside.

    To Make Mughlai Chicken:

    1. Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat.
    2. Place chicken pieces in it.
    3. Fry for 10-12 minutes or until juice run clear.
    4. Remove chicken from the pan and keep aside.
    5. Add chopped onion and fry for 4-5 minutes or until light pink.
    6. Add ginger – garlic paste, bay leaf, cloves, cumin, green cardamon powder, red chili powder, and salt.
    7. Cook for 4-5 minutes then put fried chicken pieces in it.
    8. Add yogurt and cook for 15 minutes.
    9. Now add cream and prepared chutney.
    10. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until oil comes on top.
    11. Take it out in a serving bowl.
    12. Garnished with fried cashew nuts.
    13. Mughlai Chutney Chicken is ready to serve.

    Serve with Naan or Paratha.

     

  • Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe

    Chinese Dry Beef Chilli

    A simple and quick Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe that is going to give you the taste of authentic Chinese food. Super hot and fragrant Chinese dry beef chilli. Give it a try!!

    Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe
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    Bismillah, let’s begin!

    Check it out the Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe and printable version below.

    Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe
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    Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg undercut beef cut into strips.
    • 12 green chilies cut into lengthwise
    • 4 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon white flour
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    Method

    • Put beef in a a refrigerator for 2 hours.
    • Remove from the freezer and cut into thin slices.
    • In a small bowl, mix together of all ingredients except the oil and green chillies.
    • Pour this marination over the beef strips.
    • Toss to coat evenly.Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
    • Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.Cook and stir fry for 30-40 minutes or until desire doneness.
    • Add green chillies. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Dish it out. Chinese Dry Beef Chilli is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with boiled noodles or steamed rice.

    I have also posted Spicy Orange Beef Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Chinese Stir Fry Beef. Do check it out as well.

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy Cooking!!

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  • Chicken Angara Recipe

    Chicken Angara is another recipe of spicy dry chicken curry.  Chicken angara is made with boneless chicken pieces cooked in  almond and tomato paste. Amaze your friends and family by  cooking deliciously perfect Chicken Angara. Follow step by step instructions of Chicken Angara recipe !!

    [one_third] Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 3[/one_third_last]

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    • 500 gm Boneless chicken
    • 3 tbsp  chopped ginger
    • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
    • 4 onions, finely chopped
    • 10-12 dry red chillies (sock in water for an hour and make a smooth paste)
    • 4 tbsp Tomato paste
    • 4 tbsp Almond paste
    • 1 tsp Coriander powder
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • salt to taste
    • 4 tbsp oil

    For Garnishing:

    • few coriander leaves, chopped
    • 2-3 green chilies, diced
    • 4 lemon wedges

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 3 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in pan and saute onion,ginger and garlic until golden brown.

    Step 2

    Add coriander powder and garam masala Add tomato paste and saute well.

    Step 3

    Add chilli paste and cook well.

    Step 4

    Add almond paste and saute 5 minutes.

    Step 5

    Add chicken pieces and salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender.

    Step 6

    Take it into a serving dish. Garnish with copped coriander leaves and dry chillies. Angara Chicken is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with naan.

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  • Recipe: Chicken Kofta With Palak

    Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

    Cook Time: 40 minutes

     Servings: 5

    Ingredients

    For Kofta:

    • 500 gm boneless chicken
    • 1 cup fried onion, golden brown
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1/2 tsp hot spices powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt

    For Gravy:

    • 1 kg spinach, boiled & chopped
    • 4 tbsp fenugreek, dried
    • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 10 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted
    • 2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt

     

    Directions:

    For Koftas:

    1. Place boneless chicken and fried onion in a chopper.
    2. Finely chopped until well combined.
    3. Put into a bowl, add salt, ginger garlic paste, hot spices powder.
    4. Pour beaten egg to the chopped mixture.
    5. Mix well and form small balls out of the mixture.
    6. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

    For Gravy:

    1. Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet.
    2. Fry chopped onions for 2-3 minutes then add ginger garlic paste.
    3. Cook for 30 seconds.
    4. Now add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, salt, fenugreek and plain yogurt.
    5. Cook and stir well.
    6. When oil separated from gravy, then place koftas in it.
    7. Turn heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
    8. Now add boiled spinach.
    9. Cover and cook on low flame for 30 minutes.
    10. Add green chilies.
    11. Take it out in a serving bowl.
    12. Delicious Chicken Kofta With Palak is ready to serve.

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with Boiled Rice.

     

  • Balti Chicken Recipe

    Balti Chicken Recipe

    Balti Chicken is a traditional Pakistani dish. This is such an easy Chicken Balti recipe, but so tasty.Chicken curry stir-fry with tomatoes and spices in Balti pot or flat bottom wok. Garnish with Sesame Seeds and fresh Coriander. It goes well with Roghni naan. Check it out the Balti Chicken recipe here!!Pakistani curries are popular all over the world. Every region in Pakistan has there own version and taste of curry cooked with gravy. This balti chicken is great for lunch main dish or for dinner. Its prepared with simple spices. Enjoy with naan or chapati.

    [one_third] Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time:30  minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 5[/one_third_last]

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    • 1 kg boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 4 tbsp clarified butter
    • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 8 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 2 curry leaves
    • 2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
    • 2 tsp salt or according to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
    • 6 green chilies

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil and clarified butter in a flat bootom wok.

    Step 2

    Put curry leaves, garlic and mustard seeds in it. Fry for 30 seconds or until start crackling.

    Step 3

    Now add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until all water absorbed. Keep stirring.

    Step 4

    Add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes then put chicken in it.

    Step 5

    Cook for 10 minutes on high flame or until chicken is no longer pink.

    Step 6

    Now add 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 20 minutes on medium heat or until chicken is tender.

    Step 7

    Take it out in heated serving dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped coriander leaves over it.

    Step 8

    Garnished with green chilies. Balti Chicken is ready to serve.

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  • Dhaba-Style Favorite: Make Restaurant-Style Lahori Chicken Karahi at Home

    Chicken karahi’s are very popular in Pakistan and don’t take long to make. Chicken Karahi is a blend of spices and chicken,cooked with onion and tomatoes. If you have to fix a quick simple lunch in 30 minutes then make sure you treat yourself with this delicious Lahori chicken karahi recipe, and leave your review below.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 5[/one_third_last]

    • 1 kg chicken, cut into small pieces
    • 4 tbsp clarified butter
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
    • 1/2 cup natural yogurt
    • 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 1/2 black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
    • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
    • salt according to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 tbsp sliced ginger
    • 4 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • few lemon wedges

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a deep pan or Karahi. Add clarified butter and ginger garlic paste.

    Step 2

    Stir fry for 2 minute then put chicken in it. Cook and keep stirring for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink .

    Step 3

    Add all spices, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin and salt. Cook for 2 minutes then add little water.

    Step 4

    Cover with the lid and cook 10 minutes on medium heat. While cooking make sure that it does not stick to the pan or Karahi.

    Step 5

    Now add chopped tomatoes, black pepper and yogurt in it. Cook on high flame for 5-8 minutes or until all water dries up. Keep stirring.

    Step 6

    Once the oil separates from gravy turn the stove off. Sprinkle Garam masala over it.

    Step 7

    Garnish withe ginger, green chilies and fresh coriander leaves. Lahori Chicken Karahi is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with naan, salad and chutney.

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  • Veggie Delight: The Flavorful Vegetable Kofta Biryani Recipe!

    Vegetable Kofta Biryani

    Biryani is one of the most famous rice dishes in the world. Here’s a classic Vegetable Kofta Biryani Recipe for veggie lover’s. This Vegetable Kofta Biryani recipe is a sure way to cook the best aromatic biryani you have ever tasted.

    Vegetable Kofta Biryani Recipe
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    Vegetable Kofta Biryani recipe
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    Check it out the Vegetable Kofta Biryani Recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 30 minutes

    Cook Time:40 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients

     

    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1/4 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
    • 1 cup mixture of finely chopped carrot, cabbage , grated 
    • 1/4 cup boiled and mashed green peas
    • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
    • 1/4 cup chickpea flour
    • 2 tablespoon rice flour
    • 2 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 tablespoon green onions, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
    • 1 onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 tomato, chopped
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 cinnamon stick.
    • 1 cloves
    • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • salt to taste
    • oil for deep frying

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Wash and soak rice in water for 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Boil basmati rice by adding 2 cups of water. Drain and keep aside.

    Step 3

    Take a large bowl, add the potatoes, boiled vegetables, green peas, fresh coriander, chickpea flour and rice flour.

    Step 4

    Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt. Mix until well combined. Now make small balls of it.

    Step 5

    Heat oil in a deep pan for medium heat. Fry the balls for 3-4 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

    Step 6

    Take another medium pot or pan, heat 3 tablespoon oil in it. Add bay leaf, clove, cinnamon and cook for 30 minutes (Fry until the begins to darken but not burn.)

    Step 7

    Add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste and saute for 3-4 minutes or until onions turns light brown in color.

    Step 8

    Then add tomatoes, green chilli and saute till the tomatoes are nicely cooked.

    Step 9

    Now add yogurt and salt and saute for 5-8 minutes so that the raw smell goes away, in a medium flame. (Do not let it burn)

    Step 10

    Now add the boiled rice to the mixture and mix well.

    Step 11

    Simmer it for about 2 minutes and then add the fried koftas. (Mix carefully. Do not break the koftas). Sprinkle mint leaves over it.

    Step 12

    Take it out in a serving dish. Garnish with spring onions. Vegetable Kofta Biryani is ready to serve.

    • Serve with raita.

     

    If you like Vegetable Kofta Biryani  Recipe  and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Vegetable Kofta Biryani , do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Kofta Biryani Recipe (Meatball Biryani)

    Kofta Biryani (Meatball Biryani)

    If you are looking for a variety in Biryani, you have come to the right place. Kofta biryani is a bit contemporary food item I would say. It is served as a main dish, and the meat balls or “koftas” are layered with the biryani rice to make a sumptuous combination. You can make the Koftas in Kofta Biryani with chicken, lamb or beef.

    Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
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    Today I am sharing with you a new recipe, Keema Kofta Biryani recipe. Instead of always making koftas in curry, I thought i will just use them in Biryani.

    Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
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    Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
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    ofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani) recipe
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    Serve this delicious, hearty dish with a green salad and raita of your choice. Try this  Kofta Biryani Recipe, and don’t forget to share your experience with us.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

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    For the Koftas:

    • 750 gm minced meat ( keema)
    • 250 gm red onions
    • 50 gm ginger Root
    • 50 gm garlic Flakes
    • 10 hot Green Chillies
    • 1 small bunch fresh coriander leaves
    • 15 sprigs fresh mint
    • 3 raw eggs
    • salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying

    For The Curry:

    • 200 gms red onions
    • 100 gm Plain Yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
    • 2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 3 tbsp cooking oil

    For Rice:

    • 500 gm basmati rice
    • 2 inch cinnamon bark
    • 2 black cardamoms
    • 5 whole cloves
    • 10-15 whole black pepper corns
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon carraway seeds
    • 2-3 bay leaves
    • 2 tablespoon ghee or butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • Water for cooking Rice
    • 2 tablespoon saffron threads
    • 3 tablespoon plain milk

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    For Rice: Pick and wash Rice clean. Soak in the water. Tie up all the spices in a thin Muslin cloth in a bundle. Add the Spices bundle to the Rice.

    Step 2

    For Koftas: Wash the Keema clean and drain all the water from it. Grind drained Keema with the Salt, red onions , ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, coriander and mint leaves to coarse paste. Whisk the eggs until smooth and blend in with the meat mixture. Shape into small even sized balls.

    Step 3

    For Curry: Grind the red onion and yogurt together to a fine paste. Keep all the other Ingredients ready.

    Step 4

    Heat the Oil and when hot deep fry the balls for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess Oil.

    Step 5

    Boil the soaked rice with salt and ghee in the same water it is soaked in till half cooked.

    Step 6

    Drain in a colander to remove the gruel. Sprinkle with Saffron thread milk to season all the rice and set aside till needed.

    Step 7

    Heat oil in a wok and fry the onion-yogurt paste on medium heat until well browned. The oil should show at the edges.

    Step 8

    Lower flame and add the turmeric powder and fry for a minute. Add red chili and garam masala powders and fry for 2 minutes more till the aromas waft up.

    Step 9

    Add just sufficient salt for the curry and stir in the Koftas. Add 1-1/2 cups of water and cook covered on low flame until most of the water is absorbed and a thick Curry is formed.

    Step 10

    Take a heavy bottomed Pan with a tight fitting lid. Lay half the saffron seasoned rice at the bottom. Place the Kofta Curry over 6th rice and layer with the remaining Rice.

    Step 11

    Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Pour 2 cups of Plain Milk over the Layered Rice. Cover with the tight-fitting lid. and bake for 30minutes in the pre-heated oven until cooked through.

    Step 12

    Just before serving stir lightly to break the layers gently. Arrange the Koftas on top and layer the remaining Rice over the Koftas. Keema Kofta Biryani is ready to serve.

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  • The Perfect Weeknight Meal: Easy Beef Masala Recipe!

    Here is another one of my favorite curry recipe. This dish will make your taste buds stand to attention with the mixture of fragrant spices. You’ll come to realize how easy it is to make such a flavorful curry dish. Check it out the beef masala recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 3[/one_third_last]

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    • 1/2 kg boneless beef, cut into cubes
    • 3 onions, finely chopped
    • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 3 green chillies
    • 4 tablespoon oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 3 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Put all ingredients except oil in a pressure cooker. Add enough water and cook until meat is tender.

    Step 2

    Once cooked, heat oil in a wok and fry the beef until lightly browned. (reserve the gravy).

    Step 3

    Remove the fried beef from the pan and kep warm.

    Step 4

    Cook the gravy for 10 minutes or until all the water evaporates.

    Step 5

    Stir in the fried beef.

    Step 6

    Sprinkle garam masala over it. Transfer into a serving bowl. Beef Masala is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with boiled rice or chapati.

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  • Melt-in-Your-Mouth Kabab: The Perfect Chicken Reshmi Kabab Recipe!

    Chicken Reshmi Kabab

    Reshmi kabab are popular for its extra tender and extra creamy flavor and texture.  But you are going to fall in love with the smoothness and tenderness of these chicken reshmi kabab. Raw papaya, cream and dry milk together creates an exceptional taste.

    Check it out the Chicken Reshmi Kabab recipe here!!

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    Chicken Reshmi Kabab Recipe

    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 5
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 kg chicken mince
    • 2 bread slices
    • 1 packet fresh cream
    • 1 tsp white cumin
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp papaya paste
    • 2 tbsp seekh kabab masala
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
    • 1 tbsp dry milk powder
    • 1 tbsp roasted gram
    • 4 whole black pepper
    • 6 green cardamoms
    • salt to taste
    • 2 green chilies chopped
    • 1/2 bunch mint leaves finely chopped

    Instructions

    Method

    • Place chicken mince and bread slices in a large bowl.
    • Grind roasted gram, cumin seeds, green cardamom, black pepper and poppy seeds.
    • Add this powder into chicken mince.
    • Place chicken mince in a Chopper.
    • Process until well combined.
    • Take it out in a bowl.
    • Add seekh kabab Masala, dry milk powder, fresh cream, salt, red chili powder, green chilies, mint leaves and papaya paste.
    • Mix well.
    • Leave it for 20 minutes.
    • Then make seekh kabab out of mixture.
    • Preheat a grill on medium high heat.
    • Cook kabab on the grill for 10 minutes or until cooked thorough, brush with a little oil.
    • Chicken Reshmi Kabab is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with reshmi paratha and mint chutney.

  • One-Pot Dish: Easy Chicken Keema Pulao Recipe

    Chicken keema Pulao Recipe  _ Fragrant pulao made of Chicken mince that is fit for royalty. Basically you cook the keema masala first and then layer and cook the rice on top. Healthy, Tasty and Easy to cook. Its a one-pot meal and ideal for the comfort cooking. It always a hit. Serve with raita. Check it out the Chicken keema Pulao Recipe  here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 45 minutes [/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

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    • 1 kg chicken keema (chicken mince)
    • 3 cups basmati rice (wash and soak for half-an-hour)
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 large onions, finely chopped
    • 4 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 4 cloves
    • 3 cardamom
    • 2 bay leaf
    • 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick
    • 3 tablespoon butter or ghee
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • few cashew nuts
    • a pinch of saffron
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing

    • freshly chopped coriander leaves
    • one boiled egg cut into thin slices

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat butter or ghee in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add cloves, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds and cook for a minute or until fragrant.

    Step 2

    Add onions, green chilies and cashew nuts. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown.

    Step 3

    Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for few seconds and then add garam masala powder.

    Step 4

    Add Chicken keema (mince) and mix well.

    Step 5

    Cover with a lid and cook it on a low flame for 10-12 minutes or until half-done. Now keep the heat on high and mix the content thoroughly.

    Step 6

    Add rice, cook and stir for few minutes then add water and milk.

    Step 7

    Adjust the seasoning and cover it with lid and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the rice is done.

    Step 8

    When the rice is done, sprinkle the saffron water on the top.

    Step 9

    Take it out in a serving dish. Garnish with coriander leaves and boiled egg. Chicken Keema Pulao is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with raita.

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  • Quick & Easy Corn Pulao: A Delicious Weeknight Dinner

    A quick and mouthwatering corn pulao recipe to feed a family. This easy to prepare corn pulao recipe can complete your meals with a rich gravy or dal. Your Kids will love it for sure. It also makes a perfect lunch box recipe. Check it out the corn pulao recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 4[/one_third_last]

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    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1/2 cup corn
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
    • 3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tbsp Corn Oil

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Wash rice with few changes of water then soak for 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Boil corn in salted water. Then drain and set aside.

    Step 3

    Boil rice and drain all excess water. Keep aside.

    Step 4

    Heat corn oil in a large skillet or deep pan. Then add mustard seeds and cumin seeds in it.

    Step 5

    When start spluttering, add the green chillies and saute for 10 seconds. Then add onions and fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.

    Step 6

    Add boiled corn, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

    Step 7

    Now add boiled rice and saute for a while. Keep stirring till the entire masala gets properly mixed with rice.

    Step 8

    Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves on top. Corn Pulao is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with any curry.

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  • Flavorful Fish Keema Curry Recipe: A Seafood Delight You Don’t Want to Miss!

    Who said fish cannot be enjoyed in the form of mince curry? Try this delicious Fish keema Curry recipe, you’ll love it.  A quick and mouthwatering fish keema curry recipe to feed a family. This fish keema goes extremely well with any dal(lentil curry) and rice.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

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    • 2 pounds carp fish (rohu)
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 2 onions, chopped
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 2 tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup yogurt
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 2 tsp red chilli paste
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 4 green chillies, thinly sliced
    • Fresh coriander leaves

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:

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    Step 1

    Rinse and drain fish properly. Cut into large pieces.

    Step 2

    Sprinkle salt and turmeric over it and keep aside for 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Place fish pieces in a heatproof microwave dish. Pour 4 tbsp of water over the fish and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes.

    Step 4

    Let stand it for 5 minutes in the oven. Then remove from the Microwave.

    Step 5

    Remove the bones from the fish and mash it coarsely.

    Step 6

    Heat 1/2 cup oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves in it. Fry for 1 minute or until they crackle.

    Step 7

    Then add chopped onions and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden.

    Step 8

    Add ginger garlic paste,tomatoes,yogurt and red chili powder. Cook on low flame for 10 minutes until water dry and the spices cook well.

    Step 9

    Add mashed fish in it and cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Keep Stirring.

    Step 10

    Remove from the heat. Sprinkle garam masala over it.

    Step 11

    Garnish with green chilies and coriander leaves. Fish Keema Curry is ready to serve.

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    • Enjoy with steamed Rice.

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