Tag: Quick and Easy

  • The Perfect Fusion: BBQ Chicken Biryani Recipe

    Enjoy the charcoal broiled taste of BBQ in a aromatic spicy boneless chicken biryani. A BBQ biryani recipe that taste and appear completely innovative, yet completely classic. Try this mouthwatering BBQ Biryani Recipe and share your experience with us!!

     BBQ Biryani Recipe by Rida Aftab
    Photo: BBQ Biryani Recipe 

    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 35 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm rice, boiled
    • 500 gm boneless chicken, cut into 2 inch pieces
    • 2 potatoes, peeled, cut into medium size
    • 2 onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup cooking oil
    • 4 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 4 star anise
    • 4 green cardamom
    • 4 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
    • 2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp allspice
    • 1 tsp screw pine essence
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp yellow food color, dissolve in 2 tbsp milk
    • salt according to taste
    • 1/2 bunch fresh mint, chopped
    • 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
    • 1 piece of coal

     

    Directions:

    1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    2. Fry potatoes in hot oil for 5-8 minutes or until golden.
    3. Take it from the oil and keep aside.
    4. In the remaining oil , fry sliced onion for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
    5. Now add ginger garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds.
    6. Then put chicken in it.
    7. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until its change color.
    8. Now add allspice powder, red Chilli powder, turmeric, salt, green cardamom, star anise and cumin seeds.
    9. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
    10. In a bowl, whisk yogurt with mint and coriander, green chilies, sliced tomatoes and fried potatoes.
    11. Mix well.
    12. Spread this yogurt paste on top of the chicken.
    13. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until all water dries up and chicken is tender.
    14. Layer the boiled rice over it.
    15. Drizzle screw pine essence and food color on top.
    16. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
    17. Place a inflamed piece of coal in a small cup.
    18. Put it on top of cooked Biryani.
    19. Drizzle 2 tbsp oil on coal.
    20. Cover tightly with a lid and leave it for 5 minutes.
    21. Remove coal from the skillet.
    22. Transfer Biryani in a serving dish.
    23. Garnish with mint leaves.
    24. BBQ Biryani is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

     

    • Serve with Cucumber Salad.

     

  • Spicy & Aromatic: The Perfect Egg Biryani Recipe for Spice Lovers!

     Egg Biryani

    An easy biryani with simple ingredients. This egg biryani recipe prepared with boiled eggs, spices and basmati rice that is cooked on dum and garnished with mint and coriander leaves.

    Egg Biryani Recipe
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    It makes a perfect Sunday meal with raita and curry. This is the most easy and best Egg Biryani recipe i have tried.

     Egg Biryani recipe
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    Egg Biryani is prepared with eggs, fragrant rice and spices. A delicious and flavorful rice affair, and unlike other biryani preparations, it doesn’t take longer time to cook. Its a once pot meal with a good source of protein from eggs. Try this Indian Egg Biryani Recipe and share you experience with us!!

    Check it out the Egg Biryani Recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook Time: 35 minutes

    Servings: 6

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients

     

    • 1 kg rice
    • 12 hard boiled eggs
    • 2 small onions
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • 4 tomatoes
    • 6-8 green chilies
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 tbsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 5 cloves
    • 5 cardamom
    • 3 green cardamom
    • 8-10 black pepper
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 inch cinnamon stick
    • 1 tsp gram masala powder
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • Salt to taste

    Directions

    Step 1

    Wash rice and soak at least 30-40 minutes.

    Step 2

    Fry onions until golden brown. Remove all the onions and place on absorbent paper.

    Step 3

    Shell the boil eggs and give for long cuts on the white portion of each egg without separating it.

    Step 4

    Heat oil in a pot, add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, cloves, black pepper, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, lemon juice, green chilies, green cardamon, yogurt, and sliced tomatoes.

    Step 5

    Cook until done and oil start to separate.

    Step 6

    Now add boiled eggs into gravy and mix well until the eggs get coated with the spices.

    Step 7

    Remove the eggs and set aside.

    Step 8

    1 liter water add into gravy and boil the gravy now add soak rice and cook over a medium heat until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

    Step 9

    Sprinkle gram masala powder over it. Add eggs and mix well. Delicious Egg biryani is ready to serve.

     

    • Serve hot with raita, green salad, and thinly sliced onions.

     

    If you like egg 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 Indian Egg Biryani, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Easy Keema Pulao Recipe

    Easy Keema Pulao

    Keema Pulao is a dish from Mughlai cuisine and a main course meal in Pakistan. This is a flavorful and easy to cook dish with a huge yum factor, guaranteed to make you fall in love with it in the first bite.

    Easy Keema Pulao Recipe
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    Check it out the Easy Keema Pulao Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 kg mutton mince
    • 2 cups of parboiled Rice
    • 1 cup yellow lentils
    • 4 small Onions,thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp black cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp white Cumin seeds
    • 1 tbsp Garam masala
    • 6 tbsp ghee Or Oil
    • salt to taste

    Grounded paste of :

    • 8 cloves of Garlic
    • 1 small piece of ginger
    • 1 small bunch of Coriander leaves

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Apply the grounded masala to the minced mutton and leave for about 3 to 4 hours.

    Step 2

    Wash the dal and soak in 2 cups of water for an hour, then add 1 tsp. salt and boil until cooked.

    Step 3

    Heat 4 tbsp Ghee or Oil and fry the sliced onions until crispy.

    Step 4

    Add a little more ghee or oil ( if required) and fry the marinated mutton, when fried to a brown color, add 1/2 cup of water and cook on a slow flame.

    Step 5

    Once all the water is absorbed mix the mutton with the cooked dal.
    Pound cumin seeds, black cumin seeds and mix with the garam masala.

    Step 6

    Heat 2 tbsp ghee or oil in a large vessel and put 1/3 of the cooked rice, over it put half mixture of mutton, sprinkle fried onions and pounded spices.

    Step 7

    Repeat the layers ending with rice, sprinkle fried onions and pour ghee or oil over it.

    Step 8

    Put the dish in an oven so that the rice gets properly cooked. Easy Keema Pulao is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with salad  and yogurt.

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    If you like Easy Keema Pulao 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 Easy Keema Pulao, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • The Perfect Anytime Meal: Easy Keema Noodles Recipe for Busy Weeknights!

    A hearty smile comes from a delicious happy dinner with family and  a delicious happy dinner with family comes from a perfect recipe. This Keema Noodles recipe is one of my family favorite recipe and specially my younger brother love it. Its a very quick Keema Noodles Recipe. Give it a try, hope you like it.

    Prep Time:10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
     Servings: 5
    Difficulty Level: Easy

    • 1 pack spaghetti
    • 500 gm chicken mince (you can use ground beef as well)
    • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
    • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
    • 1/2 cup boiled peas
    • 1/4 cup black olives
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Boil the Spaghetti in a large sauce pan. Follow directions on box for cooking.

    Step 2

    When spaghetti is cooked, rinse with cold water. Set aside.

    Step 3

    Put oil in a large fry pan and cook the chicken mince. Cook on medium to high heat, till the meat is well done.

    Step 4

    Now add the carrots, olives and green peas. Cook for a few minutes.

    Step 5

    Add the rest of the ingredients, and stir fry.

    Step 6

    Keep stirring for a few minutes, now add the spaghetti and mix well.

    Step 7

    When the spaghetti and vegetables are mixed well, add the vinegar and soy sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes.

    Step 8

    Dish it out. Keema Noodles is ready to serve. Serve immediately.

    • Serve with Chili Garlic Sauce.
  • Green Onion Pulao Recipe

    Green Onion Pulao Recipe _ A simple and tasty pulao using spring onions. Try this Green Onion Pulao Recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Green Onion Pulao Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 35 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cup long grain rice , soaked
    • 1 cup spring onions, thinly sliced
    • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 3-4 garlic cloves,finely chopped
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper, crushed
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 cup green tops of spring onions, finely chopped
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.

    Step 2

    As they begin to change colour, add the spring onions and garlic and saute until brown.

    Step 3

    Stir in the rice and mix gently.

    Step 4

    Add three cups of water, salt and garam masala powder and mix.

    Step 5

    Cover and simmer until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked.

    Step 6

    Sprinkle lemon juice over the rice and serve hot. Garnished with green onion tops. Enjoy!

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  • Egg Dal Recipe

    Learn this mouthwatering recipe of mixed dal with eggs to give an ordinary dish of pulses a delicious twist. Check it out the Egg Dal Recipe here!!

    Egg Dal Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 50 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level:Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup toor dal(lentils),
    • 3 eggs,
    • 2 small onions,
    • 2 small tomatoes,
    • 5 garlic flakes,
    • 1 inch ginger,
    • 1 pinch cumin seeds,
    • 1 pinch asafetida,
    • ¼ tsp garam masala(hot spice mix),
    • ¼ tsp turmeric,
    • 1 tsp red chilly powder,
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • salt to taste.

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Soak the dal in some water for ten minutes.

    Step 2

    Then put it in a pressure cooker and cook for another twelve minutes or three whistles on a slow flame.

    Step 3

    Remove from the cooker and mash it up with a spoon.

    Step 4

    Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic each separately and keep it aside.

    Step 5

    Now take a pan and heat up the oil. When the oil is very hot add the cumin seeds and sauté till golden brown.

    Step 6

    Now add the asafetida powder and sauté briefly.

    Step 7

    Add the onions and sauté till golden brown.

    Step 8

    Then add the ginger and garlic and sauté till an aroma begins to rise.

    Step 9

    Next add the tomatoes and sauté till the oil begins to leave the edges of the pan.

    Step 10

    Now add the turmeric, garam masala and red chilly powder and sauté till the raw smell of the masala leaves.

    Step 11

    Now pour in the dal and add salt to taste. Cook for two minutes and then break the eggs and add them to the dal itself.

    Step 12

    Stir well so that the egg too blends with the dal. Stir for a minute and remove from heat.

    Step 13

    The eggs will get completely cooked in the heat of the dal itself. Garnish with coriander leaves. Egg Dal is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with roti.

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  • Mushroom Pulao Recipe

    A delicious North Indian rice recipe. Mushroom Pulao spiced up with green chillies and cinnamon makes a perfect one pot meal when served with raita and papar. Check it out the Mushroom Pulao Recipe here!!

    Mushroom 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: 6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cup rice
    • 3 onions, thinly sliced
    • 200 gm mushroom
    • 200 gm cottage cheese
    • 2 capsicum
    • 5-6 cauliflower pieces
    • 4 cloves
    • 2 cinnamon pieces
    • 2 bay leaf
    • 6 tbsp clarified butter
    • 2 tsp salt

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Soak rice for half an hour or so.

    Step 2

    Boil rice in a container until it gets cooked properly and water dries up.

    Step 3

    Finely chop onion.

    Step 4

    Cut paneer cubes.

    Step 5

    Cut cabbage into fine long pieces.

    Step 6

    Cut mushroom into slices.

    Step 7

    Heat ghee in a pan and fry paneer until light brown.

    Step 8

    Take them out and keep aside.

    Step 9

    Now fry onion in the pan until it turns pink. Then add cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, and mushroom. Fry for few minutes.

    Step 10

    Then add capsicum, cauliflower, salt and cheese cubes along with little water. Cook at low flame.

    Step 11

    When vegetables are cooked properly, remove it from the flame. Mushroom Pulao is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    • Serve hot with raita.

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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

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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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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  • 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
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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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    Directions:
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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
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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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    Directions:
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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
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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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    Directions:
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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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  • 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

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 20 servings

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    Directions:
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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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  • 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

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:
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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

    [/tab] [tab]Yield:4 servings

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    Directions:
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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

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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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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  • 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.