Category: Ramadan Recipes

Food plays a big part in the celebration of Ramadan. Our Ramadan Recipes section contains a variety of Sehar-o-Iftar Recipes. Have healthy and nutritious Ramadan with our yummy recipes.

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe
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This quick and easy Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad combines a creamy dressing – like a mixture of Greek yogurt or sour cream – with freshly sliced cucumbers and red onions along with plenty of chopped dill! It’s the perfect unique pasta salad recipe for your next barbecue party.

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe

Loaded with tender pasta, crisp juicy cucumbers, fresh dill and red onion, this dish will be the hit of every get together. And it comes together within just few minutes and it’s incredibly delicious! The dressing in this salad doesn’t have a lot of ingredients, but that’s really the beauty of this recipe! The fresh Greek yogurt adds a little zip to the dressing while the dill adds summery freshness complementing the cucumber and cooked pasta perfectly!

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe

If you have access to fresh dill, it really makes a huge difference in this salad.

Ingredients in Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe?
- Pasta: penne or rotini pasta
- Cucumbers: fresh long English cucumbers work the best for this recipe
- Onion: red onion (can sub white for less of a “bite”)
- Dressing: sour cream or Greek yogurt and vinegar
- Herb: fresh dill
- Spices: salt and pepper
Ist Gather Your Equipment’s:
- a Sharp Knife, for cutting
- a round spoon, to remove seeds
- Spatula, for mixing
- Cutting Board
- Hand Whisker
- Large Glass Bowl
How to Make this Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad:

This is such an easy recipe, y’all. Seriously. Yes to Summer recipes that don’t require hardly any effort!

1. First, begin by cooking your pasta according to the box instructions! Make sure to salt your water and cook the pasta until al dente. Once it’s done, let it cool! If desired, rinse cold water over top to stop the cooking and speed up the cooling process.

Cook pasta. drizzle with oil

Sprinkle pepper and toss to coat evenly.

2. While the pasta is cooling off, slice up your cucumber! Slice it in half lengthwise and then slice very thin slices of cucumber.

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise

remove seeds using a spoon

Dice it into thin slices.

and its done !!

3. Do the same thing with the red onion! Thin slices go a long way here, folks! While it’s not required, soaking the onions in cold water for a few minutes takes just a little bit of bite out of them. .

Thinly slice onion

place in a bowl of cold water

4. Next, mix together the delicious Greek yogurt dill dressing! Combine the Greek yogurt with the dill, vinegar, salt (i added the pink salt) and pepper. Mix until deliciously thick and creamy. Set this aside.

Mix dressing ingredients

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

5. In a large bowl, add your cooled off pasta. On top, add your cucumbers, onions and all of the Greek yogurt dressing! Mix together gently until fully combined.

Add pasta, cucumber and onion

Pour dressing over it.

6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. I always love garnishing with a big pinch of extra dill – it makes it taste extra fresh and adds an amazing pop of flavor.

Toss to combine

sprinkle some extra dill (if desired)

7. Let it sit in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes to make sure all of the flavors can melt together and it can stay cold! Enjoy when chilled and eat up! 🙂

Note: If possible try to toss this at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe

This quick and easy Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad combines a creamy dressing – like a mixture of Greek yogurt or sour cream – with freshly sliced cucumbers and red onions along with plenty of chopped dill! It’s the perfect unique pasta salad recipe for your next backyard barbecue.

Keyword 30 minutes meals, cucumber, greek yogurt, Pasta, pasta salad, salad, summer salad, veggie salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
For Pasta Salad:
½ pound medium sized pasta such as penne or rotini
2 large English cucumber thinly sliced
1 medium red onion thinly sliced
For Salad Dressing:
1 cup sour cream or whole fat plain Greek yogurt can substitute mayo if desired
2 tbsp. fresh chopped dill
2 tsp vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
For Garnishing
fresh dill

Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let it cool.
While the pasta is cooling, Thinly slice onion and place in a bowl of cold water. (see note)
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and remove seeds using a spoon then dice it into thin slices.
To Make The Salad Dressing:
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream or Greek yogurt along with the vinegar, fresh dill, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
To Make The Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad:
In a large bowl, add the cooled rigatoni pasta. Top with the fresh sliced cucumber and red onion.
Pour dressing over pasta and toss to combine.
Place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to let the pasta salad cool off and for the flavors to meld together.
When serving, if desired, add a large handful of dill on top for garnish and an extra pop of flavor!
Delicious Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad is ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes
Soaking the onions in cold water is optional but takes a bit of the “bite” out of the onion.
Serving Suggestions:
Goes great with BBQ Chicken Wings.
Want more Pasta Salad Inspiration?

Here are some other Pasta Salad recipes on my blog:
- Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
- Creamy Shell Pasta Salad
- Russian Macaroni Salad
- Macaroni Egg Salad
Hope you guys loved this one and are having a great Summer. Let me know what your favorite garden produce is this time of year in the comments below!

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March 10, 2021
The Flavorful Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao Recipe
Loaded with veggies and flavorful chicken, warm spices like cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg and mace and the heat of green chilies this Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao is a delight to the taste buds in every bite!

The Flavorful Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao Recipe

Chicken broth and seasonings are added to give it lots of flavor and moisture. It’s a one-pot meal to prepare and cook in a pot that comes together quickly for a hearty and hot week-night dinner.

There are some Rice Pulao that are overly packed with gorgeous spices flavors, but this isn’t one of those. This Chicken pulao is a medley of rice, chicken, spices, and vegetables. I just add a tiny sprinkle of green onion as a garnish, just to add a little more color when serving. Pairs perfectly with any raita or curry of your choice.

The Flavorful Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao Recipe

What goes in Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao

The ingredients you need to make this Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao are:
- Best rice for pulao – basmati rice is the best for both flavor and fluffiness. Basmati is a type of long grain rice – the longer the grain, the fluffier the rice. It also has a lovely subtle fragrance that really compliments the flavors in this rice pilaf; You can use brown rice as well for this pulao recipe.
- Chicken: The juicy thighs or chicken breast are the ideal meat choices for making pulao. You can use either the boneless pieces or the bone-in ones like leg pieces. I personally, like pulao with boneless chicken pieces.
- Fat – Ideally desi ghee (clarifying butter) is the best choice for making the pulao. I choose the clarified butter (desi ghee) for flavor, but if the aroma and taste of ghee are too over-powering for you, use unsalted butter, coconut oil, or any other cooking oil.
- Flavor Base – sautéed ginger and onion, to add savouriness;
- Pulao Spices – I’ve used a combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, bay leaves and cumin in this Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao. It’s reminiscent of traditional Middle Eastern flavors but also a festive combination. Feel free to customize this to your own taste;
- Broth OR water – For extra flavor, I almost always make my pulao with broth. However, water will work just fine as well, though I’d add an extra pinch of each of the spices;
- Vegetables – Use any vegetables you like here. I like using carrot and green peas for a vibrant color, and potatoes because the flavor melds in nicely with the rice. Cabbage and Capsicum also work well but be aware that they provide a sharper pop of flavor. Broccoli would also be great.
- Garnishing – I’ve used green onions in this mix vegetable chicken pulao recipe. I adore both the flavor and fresh green color that green onion bring to this pulao. Fresh Coriander and Mint Leaves are also great!
How to make Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao:

Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao is straight forward to make.
1. Soak the rice for 30 minutes then drain.
2. Sauté onion and whole spices in butter, then add the ginger and chicken along with seasoning. Cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and all juices run clear.
3. Then add carrots, green peas and potatoes cook 5-7 minutes or until vegetables crisp-tender then add chicken broth and bring it to boil. Then add rice cover the pot and let it simmer on medium low flame or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. This takes roughly 10 minutes.
4. Now give a dum for a further 15 minutes. Fluff the rice and dish it out.
But here are my tips for how to make the best Pulao every time!
- Soaking Rice or not: Soaking white rice for about half an hour before cooking allows moisture to get to the middle of the kernel. During cooking, the heat transfers quicker to the middle and the rice will be done in about eight minutes, causing less damage to the outside of the kernel. Thus, it’s more evenly cooked, and easier to separate than the non-soaked rice.
- Right liquid to rice ratio – 1 1/2 Cups of liquid to 1 cup of rice will yield perfectly cooked fluffy rice. Adding too much liquid to cook rice always results in a mushy and sticky pulao
- Do not peek while rice is cooking! Escaped heat compromises the cooking of the rice;
- Rest undisturbed – this is the most important step for cooking rice. This is when the rice finishes cooking and becomes fluffy!
What To Serve With Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao?

This is home-style, hearty chicken pulao with delicious flavors full of spices and aroma. I suggest, serve it hot right after dum (steaming) with zeera raita, or mint raita and kachumber salad for best taste. It would also go really well with my Chicken Shorba– a mild flavored desi style chicken stew with a great combination of Oriental spices.

The Flavorful Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao Recipe

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The Flavorful Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao Recipe

Nothing like a good plate of aromatic pulao! This Flavorful Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao hits all the right spots with its wonderful aroma and exotic flavors! Spice up your week with this flavorful Pulao!

Keyword Chicken, Chicken Pulao, Dinner, Iftar Recipes, Pulao, Quick and Easy, Ramadan, Rice, vegetables, Veggie Pulao

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Servings 4

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
2 pounds Boneless Chicken
3 cups long gran rice basmati rice
1/2 cup clarified butter/ desi ghee or oil
1 onion thinly sliced
4 inch Ginger piece thinly sliced
4 carrots peeled and cubed
3 potatoes peel and cubed
2 cups Green Peas
2 green onions thinly sliced( only green part)
4 Green Chilies thinly sliced
1 large Cinnamon Stick daarcheeni
2 Black Cardamom bari elachi
5-6 Cloves (loong)
2 Bay Leaves tezpaat
1 tsp Cumin Seeds (zeera)
1 tsp nutmeg and mace powder
1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns (kali mirch)
2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
1 tsp all spice powder garam Masala powder
2 tsp salt or according to your taste
6 cups Chicken Broth Yakhni

Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice till the water becomes clear. Then soak it in water for 20 minutes. After soaking, drain the rice and keep it ready.
Take a heavy bottom skillet or pot and melt clarified butter in it.
Add the onions and sauté until they are a deep golden brown. This can take up to 5-7 minutes over a low heat. You will need to check and stir a couple of times. Don’t be tempted to rush this stage because this adds a lot of flavor to the finished dish.
Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, black cardamom, black peppercorns and cloves. Sauté for 2 minutes or until popping and fragrant.
Now add the ginger slices and Chicken, cook for 15-20 minutes or till chicken turns golden brown before adding the vegetables.
Now add Carrot, Potatoes and green Peas. Sauté and cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
Season with salt, red pepper flakes and some garam masala.
Next, add green chilies and sauté for a second and adjust the seasoning and add more salt if needed.
Add Chicken Stock and once the it starts boiling add the soaked basmati rice and mix it gently.
Now, wait for it to boil again, then cover and simmer on medium low flame or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. This takes roughly 10 minutes.
Put the pot covered (give a dum) for a further 15 minutes.
Now, uncover the pot sprinkle green onion (only green part)and fluff the rice gently from the corners
Remove from the heat and dish it out.
Enjoy flavorful Mix Vegetable Chicken Pulao!!
I can’t wait to hear what you think of this Mix Vegetable Chicken pulao. If you’ve tried both my chicken biryani and my chicken pulao you really have to let me know what you think!

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March 9, 2021
Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe
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Easy and impressive, these sandwich biscuits embellish store-bought whole wheat biscuits with a decadent three ingredient date-and-nutty spread that has a honey like sweetness and caramel overtones. Heavenly Delicious !

A sticky and sweet date and nutty filling spread between Whole Wheat Fiber Rich Biscuits.

Almost everyone enjoys having evening or morning tea with some light snacks. And if are a tea lover like me, cookies or biscuits would probably be your favorite tea companion. No matter which hot beverage you enjoy everyday, switching to healthy snacks is always a good idea for your health. I love digestive biscuits, but thanks to my sugar craving that persuaded me to turn these whole wheat slices into a delicious healthy treat to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Why These Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits are a smart choice
- When you substitute dates for table sugar, you get a bunch of other nutrients along with your sugar! Sugar is just food that’s been stripped of all fiber, vitamins, and minerals, so why not make your treats sweet with something that actually provides all of those? Dates are high in calories, but unlike sugar, the calories obtained from dates come with a lot of nutritional properties.
- Dates are rich in potassium, iron and other beneficial plant compounds. The high soluble fiber content helps in fighting off sugar cravings and stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestines. I prefer to use dates in dessert as a replacement for sugar.
Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe

Enjoy the sweet, delicious taste of dates in these double-layered sandwich biscuits. This Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe is very easy to follow, and the sandwich are a genuine treat that is hard to resist. These wholesome, healthy sandwich biscuits will quickly become one of your favorites. I use the word wholesome because they are made with whole wheat biscuits. Whole wheat provides more fiber. You will love the simplicity and the nutty flavor of these Hearty Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits.

Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe

They are perfectly sweetened with dates and make a great breakfast sandwich. As an added bonus, these healthy sandwich biscuits hold up perfectly when dunked in your hot beverage of choice. I enjoyed it with Kashmiri Green Tea. I know for sure that I’ll be experimenting more with dates in the future, but for now the best way I can think to eat them is squished between two Whole Wheat Sandwich Biscuits. Crunchy, soft, chewy and sweet. And they’re insanely good.

Crunchy, soft, chewy Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits. And they’re insanely good.

Ingredients in Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe?

All you need Whole Wheat Pure Fiber Slices, pitted Medjool dates and nuts for topping. Surprisingly simple ?

How to Make this Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits:

As I mentioned, these Date Filled Sandwich Biscuits are simple to make and they come together in no time at all.

To make this sandwich biscuits, simply:
1. First of all, smashed the dates with a fork. Medjool dates have a rich, almost caramel-like taste and a soft, chewy texture whereas regular dates and are easy to spread.
2. Then arrange 4 whole wheat biscuits on a plate or sheet.
3. Spread 3 smashed dates on each biscuit; sprinkle peanuts, almonds and pistachios and cover the sandwiches with remaining biscuits and enjoy 🙂
Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe

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Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe

Enjoy the sweet, delicious taste of dates in these double-layered sandwich biscuits. This Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe is very easy to follow, and the sandwich are a genuine treat that is hard to resist.

Keyword biscuits, cookies, dates, dessert, healthy, kids friendly, Quick and Easy, Ramadan, sandwich, snack, sweet

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
8 Whole Wheat Pure Fiber Slices
12 Medjool dates pitted
2 tbsp chopped peanuts
2 tbsp chopped almonds
2 tbsp chopped pistachios

Instructions
All you need to make these sandwich biscuits are dates, whole wheat slices or any cookies, nuts and a fork!
Smash dates with a fork.
Medjool dates have a rich, almost caramel-like taste and a soft, chewy texture whereas regular dates and are easy to spread.
Set aside.
Place 4 whole wheat biscuits on a plate or sheet.
Spread 3 smashed dates on each biscuit; sprinkle peanuts, almonds and pistachios and cover the sandwiches with remaining biscuits.
Serve immediately and enjoy 🙂
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Date-Filled Sandwich Biscuits Recipe

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February 15, 2021
Simple & Refreshing Apple Orange Salad Recipe (Healthy & Easy!)
A light, refreshing Apple and Orange Salad recipe loaded with apples, oranges, raisins and walnuts with a flavorful dressing – perfect as an appetizer or entree!The flavors of the apples, oranges, walnuts and raisins are so clean and fresh. It never fails to please.

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Feel-Good Apple and Orange Salad Recipe

This year, I decided to try more salad recipes to stick to healthy diet. This was the first one on the list and it turned out excellent. Although I had it for lunch, I don’t know if I would recommend this for a main course, but definitely a great dinner salad.

Feel-Good Apple and Orange Salad Recipe

Ingredients in Apple and Orange Salad Recipe?

With only few ingredients, it’s quick and easy to make. The only tricky part is cutting the oranges.
1. Fruit: Apples & Oranges
2. Dry Fruit: Raisins & Walnuts
3. For Garnishing: Mint Leaves
4. For dressing: Vinegar, Olive Oil, Orange or mosambi juice salt and pepper
Feel-Good Apple and Orange Salad Recipe

How to Make this Apple and Orange Salad:

This apple and orange salad is super easy to make. To make this salad, simply:
1. Prepare the salad dressing: To make the salad dressing recipe, just whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl (or shake them up in a mason jar) until combined.
2. Fruit Cutting: Next you need to peel an orange and cut it in small pieces. Then Core the apples and cut them in small pieces as well, equal to the orange pieces.
3. Toss all of your salad ingredients together: Add the oranges and apples to the bowl with raisins and add about 2/3 of a cup of roughly chopped walnuts to the salad. Drizzle evenly with the dressing, then toss lightly until combined and voila!!
4. And…serve! Sprinkle fresh mint leaves and enjoy! 🙂
Feel-Good Apple and Orange Salad Recipe

Other variations to this Apple and Orange Salad recipe
1. You can add Pecan or roasted almonds in place of Walnuts.
2. You can use ground Cinnamon to spice up your Salad.
3. You can also add some honey to sweeten your Salad as per your taste.
Apple and Orange Salad Recipe

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Apple Orange Salad Recipe (Healthy & Easy!)

A light, refreshing Apple and Orange Salad loaded with apples, oranges, raisins and walnuts with a flavorful dressing – perfect as an appetizer or entree!

Keyword 30 minutes meals, apple, clean eating, fruit, fruit salad, healthy, Lunch, orange, Ramadan, salad, walnuts

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
For Salad Dressing:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vinegar
4 tbsp orange juice freshly squeezed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For Salad:
2 oranges peeled, seeded, sectioned and chopped
3 red apples cored and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped
few mint leaves chopped (optional)

Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, salt and black pepper.
Set it aside.
Peel the orange and cut it into small pieces.
Core the apples and cut them in small pieces.
Add the oranges, apples, walnuts to the bowl with raisins.
Toss everything together very well.
Adjust the seasoning.
If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Delicious Apple and Orange Salad is ready to serve.
Enjoy!

Notes
Serve with Oven Roasted Chicken Legs.
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February 13, 2021
Very Veggie Box Patties Recipe
Very Veggie Box patties, the name itself rings in your ear, doesn’t it?
You must be wondering is it a box or a patty 😉

The unique and interesting name is because of the way the these patties are folded and made, like wrapping a box. A savory veggie filling is put inside samosa wrappers and then deep fried.

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Very Veggie Box Patties Recipe

So what exactly are Very Veggie Box Patties?

If you are not familiar with box Patties, they are a deep-fried Pakistani pastry snack usually filled with something savory. They are called box patties because their shape resembles a square box which is made by overlapping two samosa wrapper sheets. They are loved all throughout the year but they become almost a staple in every household during Ramadan on the Iftar tables.

Very Veggie Box Patties Recipe ~ Ramadan snack doesn’t get better than this!

Ingredients in This Very Veggie Box Patties?

Not only are these simple to make (they require nothing more than few veggies, seasoning and samosa sheets), but the stuffing possibilities are endless!
1. Veggies: I used carrots, green peas, sweet corn, capsicum, boiled potatoes, cabbage.
2. Olives: Green and Black Olives
3. Seasoning: Black pepper, red Pepper flakes, salt
4. Sauce: red chili Sauce and soy sauce
That’s all you need to make this Very Veggie Box Patties ! Surprisingly simple ?

How to Make this Veggie Box Patties:

This Very Veggie Box Patties recipe is so easy to make and simple that definitely it’s worth trying.
1. Prepare the Filling: I start off with sautéing veggies to which I add boiled green peas, potatoes, carrot, capsicum, cabbage and sweet corn and olives. Then season it with salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, soy sauce and for an extra kick red chili sauce .
2. Prepare the Box Patties: Then put two samosa sheets in a cross pattern, one over the other so they make a + (plus) sign. Then put some veggie filling in the middle. Fold each of the edges one by one over each creating a parcel.
3. Frying: Then deep fry on medium flame till crispy and golden. You can fry these in advance and keep them in the oven on warm mode and serve when required.

Very Veggie Box Patties Recipe

Can I play around with the filling?

Yes, you can! In this recipe, I have used vegetables carrot, cabbage, capsicum, corn and olives. Some options that I suggest are:
- For a meaty version use chicken or beef instead of veggies or use shredded cottage cheese (paneer) instead of meat for a vegetarian option. Just make sure that the protein in the filling is cooked through. As the box patties are only fried for a few minutes, I wouldn’t suggest to put raw meat.
- Skip the vegetables, or add more vegetables. Such as French beans carrots, black olives, green chilies, mushrooms or broccoli.
- If you are using large vegetables like broccoli or carrots, make sure they are finely chopped. Pulsing them in the processor for a few seconds will work.
- Add some taco seasoning for a Mexican twist or experiment with other spice blends. 😛
- To give a different taste to the patties box, you can also add pizza seasoning or Oregano and Chili Flakes to the vegetable stuffing.
Very Veggie Box Patties Recipe

Other variations to this Very Veggie Box Patties?
- Healthy Alternative: These square shaped patties are filled with a flavorful veggie filling. The chewiness of the veggie stuffing and the crunchiness of the covering, is a delicious combination. There are two options, baking or frying. If you do not like oil, you can bake it in pre-heated oven for 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Deep frying obviously gives best results but they can also be baked or air-fried.
- Wrappers: If you do not get samosa sheets , then cut the spring roll sheets into strips. The trimmings you can fry and keep them to garnish your soups or salads.
- Extra Crispness: For extra crispiness, roll them with Bread Crumbs before frying.
Very Veggie Box Patties Recipe

Can I freeze them?

Definitely!
1. Grease a tray (can be plastic or a baking tray) and lay out the box patties one by one on it, making sure there is space between each one of them.
2. Keep them in the freezer for an hour or so till they are partially frozen. Once they are frozen, carefully remove them from the tray and place them in a plastic box or zip lock bags.
3. To make the box patties, just take them out of the freezer, thawed and deep fry on medium heat until crispy and golden brown.
4. This recipe actually makes a large batch that can be easily frozen and is just the thing to have on hand for impromptu guests or if you are in the mood for a light snack to enjoy with your evening tea.
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February 11, 2021
Lamb Corn Fritters Recipe
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Imagine if you will that a lamb meat patty married a corn fritter and they had babies = Lamb corn Fritters. I’m not sure why I hadn’t thought of this sooner. They are healthier than regular lamb fritters; being half meat and half veggie and they are super juicy and flavorful.

Here’s a healthy recipe for Lamb Corn Fritters – without deep frying! Because nobody likes soggy fritters. And nobody wants to deal with a vat of oil tonight! Dinner really doesn’t get any easier than this! These Lamb Corn Fritters are so easy, you can practically whip up these juicy fritters in no time!

These fritters are ideal to make with fresh corn cut off the cob, but can be made with canned or frozen corn. Serve for breakfast, lunch, dinner!

Lamb Corn Fritters Recipe

What you need to make really great, Lamb Corn Fritters

Here’s what you need to make these Lamb Corn fritters:

Ground Lamb: I like to grind my lamb at a ratio of about 80% lean. I feel this brings out the most flavor. The best places to buy fresh ground lamb is your local butcher shop. If you want to use lamb, ask your butcher to grind it for you or, to make your own ground lamb, start with a lean cut. You can also use lean ground beef or turkey instead.
Corn: as noted above, fresh is better for both flavor and crispiness. But canned and frozen work too, you just need to make an effort to dry it out as much as you can.
Egg: egg to bind the meat and corns. It will help to get mince to stick together better.
Ricotta Cheese: – for a good hit of savory flavor AND to make the fritters extra juicy and flavorful!
Green Masala: Green onion, green chilies and coriander – for a hit of freshness.
Seasoning: salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes (my fav)
Olive oil: to sauté

Lamb Corn Fritters Recipe

How to make Lamb Corn Fritters

And here’s how to make them.
1. Mixing: Place lamb mince and corn in a bowl. Then add 1 lb fresh ground lamb. 1 egg, finely sliced green chilies, green onions, fresh coriander, salt, black pepper, red pepper and 1 cup ricotta cheese. Mix until well combined. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. Cooking: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp. extra light olive oil. Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into your hand and form a oval or round shaped patty about 1/3-inch thick. Cook over medium heat uncovered for 5-7 minutes, then flip, cover and cook for another 5 minutes more or until meat cooked through. Add more oil to the pan as needed for subsequent batches.
3. The fritters take a good 12-15 minutes to cook so they’re golden on the outside and for the raw meat to cook through (remember, these are fritters so they are not very thick).
4. Pro Tip: You can use an ice cream scooper with a lever to scoop the batter into the pan. Then flatten using a greased spatula! But don’t crowd the skillet, adding more oil to pan if required.
Lamb Corn Fritters Recipe

How to serve corn fritters

Corn fritters is one of those rare foods that truly spans the breakfast-lunch-dinner spectrum! Here’s how to serve it.
- stack of 4 corn fritters topped with poached or pan fried egg (runny yolks of course!)
- dollop of sour cream or yogurt – or go all out with Jalapeno Cream Sauce
- optional extras: side of toast or bun (try this simple Buttermilk Rolls
- finishes: small side of lightly dressed leafy green salad
- To make it a meal, the bread fills it out nicely, though you could opt for a big salad instead – try one of these: Crunchy Pickled Kachumber Salad, Bean Salad with Olives and Herbs, Russian Macaroni Salad ,Apple and Orange Salad
Though having suggested those various ways to serve it, the reality is that you will want to snatch them fresh off the stove, before you’ve even had a chance to plate them up properly. And that’s totally ok too! – Bushra

Lamb Corn Fritters Recipe

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If you’re looking for more fritters inspiration, here are a few more of my faves:
- Minced Meat Fritters
- Buttermilk Corn Fritters
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February 9, 2021
Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe
Do something different on burger night…take it to another level ! If you’ve made roast lamb but don’t know what to do with the leftovers, then make this best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe. This burger is next-level!

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Who said that roasted lamb is just a one-hit wonder, right? You can pretty much reuse the leftovers from a roasted lamb dinner for a couple or more days in the week. There are plenty of fantastic ways to revamp leftover roast and give them delicious, new life! The simplest way to revamp leftover roast is to make tasty Roasted Lamb Burgers!

In essence, some of the leftover roasted lamb might get a bit dry if you don’t use the leftovers immediately. So shoving those pieces of meat into a burger with a rich sauce is the perfect solution. With this roasted lamb burger recipe, you’ll feel like you’re having a cosy Sunday meal any day of the week you want.

Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe

There’s nothing more satisfying than making a delicious roasted lamb burger. You know the kind….fluffy bun topped with a juicy meat that’s piled high in flavorful toppings?

Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe

Ingredients in Roasted Lamb Burgers?

Take your burger night to the next level with homemade lamb burgers! Not only are these simple to make (they require nothing more than leftover roasted lamb, burger buns, sauce and salad leaves), but the topping possibilities are endless, ensuring a little something for every member of your family!

That’s all you need to make this Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers ! Surprisingly simple ?

This Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe is the EASIEST way to transform your leftover roast into a hearty, scrumptious breakfast/brunch sandwich recipe the next day. Experiment with different sauces or fillings and put your own twist on these burgers. Just make sure that you guard it well if you happen to take it to work. It’s a total standout burger and other colleagues will be eyeing it. Yes, it’s that good!

How do you make Roasted Lamb Burgers?

Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe

Dry meat isn’t going to make this roasted lamb burger particularly appetizing. Sure, gravy can fix it to an extent, but not really. Your tender, juicy, succulent meat roast from the previous day quickly turns dry and insipid the next day as you reheat it, and that’s enough to ruin a great burger. So here’s the secret to keeping that lamb roast juicy the following day as well – steam the leftover roast in the oven so that the meat stays tender and juicy without drying up!!

Gently reheating the lamb roast wrapped in foil or parchment paper is a simple way to ensure that your leftover lamb roast tastes just as good as it did the previous day. These Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers are juicy, flavorful and super easy to make. Unexpected, yet super homey and familiar! You’ll love every bite! Be sure to grab my tips below.

Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe

What To Serve With Roasted Lamb Burgers?

These roasted lamb burgers don’t require a whole lot else to serve along, but if you’re stuck for what to serve alongside your roasted and pulled masterpiece? Don’t worry… here’s some delicious recipes for a little divine inspiration:
- Crunchy Pickled Kachumber Salad– a sumptuous side dish that’s incredibly easy to whip up, pickled salad take minutes to make and taste amazing
- Smiley Face Fries – serve these wonderful smiley face fries alongside your roasted classic burger. It’s a very easy side to prepare and tastes fantastic.
- Creamed peas – these are no ordinary peas. If you want your peas to pack a punch, make these creamy peas. Add them to the side of any roast recipe and you won’t go wrong.
- Herb Roasted Potatoes with Sour Cream – serve up a batch of sweet potato fries on the side to mop up the gravy and sweet spicy liquid
- Roasted Lemon Potatoes – another easy sweet potato side that would make a perfect pairing with this roast recipe
Other Extra Additions for this Burger
- Egg (fried, poached, scrambled, omelet – whatever you like!)
- Cheese (I didn’t want cheese in mine, but a slice of cheddar would be delicious too)
- Ice burg leaves
- carnalized onions
- jalapeno
But the bottom line is that you just can’t go wrong with this leftover roasted lamb burger! Steam the meat so that it retains that tender, juicy texture, and then go ahead and add whatever you want to add!

Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe

So, are you ready for the tastiest, most tender melt in your mouth Lamb Burger you’ve ever had? These Roasted Lamb Burgers are, quite simply, sensational.

And that’s it! This Best Ever Roasted Lamb Burgers Recipe is just awesome!

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More Luscious Lamb Recipes

Got a taste for lamb? Check out some more incredible recipes that get the best out of this underrated meat:
- Roasted Leg of Lamb – fast cooking doesn’t get better than this! Cook up these sensational steaks in less than 20 minutes for a quick and easy Sunday lunch
- Lamb Karahi – if you’ve never had lamb karahi, you’re in for a treat. It’s a spicy slow-cooked masterpiece!
- Kashmiri Lamb Curry – a heavenly Kashmiri style curry that’s hearty and intensely flavored, yet mildly spiced with cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and curry powder.
- Lamb Champ Pulao – this lamb champ pulao recipe is the ultimate Sunday lunch comfort food!
- Lamb Leg with Hara Masala – just one mouthful of this amazing recipe will be enough to have you hooked. When it comes to taste, smoked meat is in a different league and this is the perfect recipe for smoking newbies and experts alike.
- Easy Lamb Jalfrezi – traditional curry recipes like lamb jalfrezi are the perfect way to use up leftover lamb
- Lamb Cashew Korma – a hearty, nutty stew-like curry that’s super comforting, the lamb is simmered in until tender.
- Juicy Lamb Tikka Boti – can you believe that you can make a healthy kebab? Here’s the proof. The whole family will love these quick and easy, incredibly tasty kebabs
- Lamb Kebab Karahi – Have you ever made a kebab karahi? If not, this succulent lamb kebab karahi is soon to become a firm favorite of yours!
If you’re looking for more easy, family friendly dinner ideas, you might also enjoy my Meatball Pizza Recipe or this Restaurant Style Tawa Fish Recipe, Homemade Lamb Burgers, Flavorful Mint Chicken Curry Recipe and Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe are also fun recipes for the family!

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February 7, 2021
The Best Stuffed Chicken Buns Recipe You Will Ever Make
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There’s nothing like Stuffed Chicken Buns: perfectly baked ,soft, warm buns stuffed with hot savory chicken filling. You’ll amaze your family and friends with my easy to make “stuffed chicken buns recipe”.

Stuffed Chicken Buns

Breads & Buns are one of my favorite things to make and with this Stuffed Chicken Buns recipe it’s really simple to make that you cannot go wrong with this and tastes delicious. They’re so easy to make, and the possibilities are endless! You can stuffed with ground beef, mutton, chicken, cheese or mushrooms for a healthier option. Even if you don’t eat meat, you can make a great-tasting veggie buns! Whatever it is you’re craving, you can satisfy it with it a stuffed bun!

Stuffed Chicken Buns

Why I like these Stuffed Chicken Buns?

I love all breads but I have a special soft corner for stuffed buns and bread rolls. It makes for sumptuous snacks and the possibilities are endless. Stuffed buns are my favorite gateway to finish up leftovers and clear out the refrigerator. Though I did not use leftovers for this one since I had guests over but feel free to go where your imagination takes you.

On the outside, these golden buns resemble ordinary dinner rolls. But one bite reveals the tasty filling inside! You know that saying: It’s not what is outside but its what is inside that counts? Yeah, well its kind of the case here. Only that the outside is just as good. Soft and fluffy Stuffed Chicken buns with the most unexpected surprise ever!
Most scrumptious Cheesy Chicken filing!

I just love it when something looks so innocent and unassuming and then when you bite into it! Hits you with an unexpected but most pleasant burst of flavor.

Stuffed Chicken Buns Recipe

Ingredients in Stuffed Chicken Buns Recipe?
- For Dough: flour, dry milk powder, sugar, yeast, salt, egg, oil, warm milk
- Creamy Chicken Filling: boiled chicken shredded, butter, onion, plain flour, milk, Cheddar Cheese, black pepper, red pepper, salt , few coriander and mint leaves.
- For Buns Topping: Egg white, sesame seeds for sprinkling, melted butter for brushing
Stuffed Chicken Buns

How to Bake Perfect Stuffed Chicken Buns every time!

Stuffed Chicken Buns
1. Dough: These stuffed buns are an easy bake with only a single rise needed for the dough. That makes it a comparatively quicker snack. When making anything with yeast, including these buns, let the dough rise to the point the recipe says it should, e.g., “Let the dough rise till it’s doubled in bulk.” Rising times are only a guide; there are so many variables in yeast baking (how you knead the dough; what kind of yeast you use) that it’s impossible to say that bread dough will ALWAYS double in bulk in a specific amount of time.
2. Stuffing: They prepared a cheesy chicken filling and stuff into these soft buns and life will be so much simpler for you. You can fill up your buns with lots of different things. I like to add some mushrooms and olives to mine, but you can use any kind of vegetables, meat stuffing you prefer! Pizza sauce would be another great addition. Or throw in some fresh herbs. Oh, the possibilities are endless!
3. Shaping: Shape them as per your liking and bake. For slightly smaller buns, divide the dough into 12 pieces instead of 10. Bake the buns for 12 to 15 minutes, instead of 15 to 18 minutes. And how about “slider buns” — about 3″ in diameter? Divide the dough into 24 pieces, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Proceed with the recipe as written.
4. Alternative way of Shaping: What’s another easy way to shape buns, besides rolling them into balls and flattening? Gently deflate the dough, and form it into a smooth 8″ log. Slice the log as though you were slicing cinnamon buns. Gently pull each slice into a circle.
5. Brushing: Brushing buns with melted butter will give them a soft, light golden crust. Brushing with an egg-white wash (1 egg white beaten with 1/4 cup water) will give them a shinier, darker crust. For seeded buns, brush with the egg wash; it’ll make the seeds adhere. And, feel free to add the extra yolk to the dough, reserving the white for the wash.
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And serve with your favorite dips and sauces.

Stuffed Chicken Buns

Double Up and Freeze a Batch:

I highly recommended freezing a batch of these after they’ve cooled so you can pop them into the oven for a fast, warm breakfast or as side for dinner that will delight your fellow tablemates.

Stuffed Chicken Buns

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Other versions of this Stuffed Buns:

I’ve shared some of the tastiest buns recipes out there for you to enjoy…check them out!
- For a more fancy look try this recipe: Flower Shaped Buns Recipe
- If you‘d rather have veggie version, check out this recipe:Vegetable Stuffed Buns Recipe, served with Chili Sauce.
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July 27, 2020
Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe (A Flavorful Desi Twist)
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Craving pizza but your taste buds is calling for some desi twist?

Satisfy your cravings with these Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites that are ready in 30 minutes or less and featuring everyone’s favorite flavor combo: Pizza, Seekh Kebab and cheesy goodness—are sure to be the talk of the party.

A Flavorful Desi Twist – Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

You all know I love pizza, and I couldn’t go too long without experimenting different pizza toppings. (For you newbies, they happen to be one of my favorite finger food!) These days pizzas come with many desi variations like butter chicken, spicy tikka or seekh kebabs.

Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites (A Flavorful Desi Twist)

So, Today why not take the classic Italian and make them unabashedly Pakistani ?

Creativity, especially when it comes to food has absolutely no limits. There are some flavor combinations that are so brilliant —like seekh kebabs, pizza sauce, and cheese. All three of these offer undeniable flavor on their own, but when paired together, the result is nothing less than perfect. So, I changed the shape of pizza and turned it everyone’s favorite pizza ingredients into these cute little “Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites”!

The smokiness of seekh kebabs, the sharp flavor of cheddar, the cheesy goodness of Mozzarella and the zest of pizza sauce combine like they were always meant to be together. All this oh, so yummy !

Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

Does your family love pizza as much as mine does?

Then this weekend, try something new : “Seekh Kebab pizza Bites”! These adorable little pizza bites are yours to enjoy. And let me tell ya – they will easily disappear quickly!

These Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites make a fun and delicious way to serve everyone’s favorite pizza!

Ingredients in Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites?

To make these seekh kebab pizza bites, you’ll need pizza dough, pizza sauce, leftover seekh kebabs, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar & Mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning.

Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

How to make the Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites

First I line up the muffin pan with homemade pizza dough and cut it into round circles (No need to be extremely accurate with the measurements). I just wanted the pizza bites to be about the same size. Then I top it with the pizza sauce. I always keep a jar of homemade pizza sauce in my pantry to make these kinds of easy pizzas at a moment’s notice. Next is the cheese then the leftover seekh kebabs with onion and peppers then sprinkle herb seasoning and bake at 180 degree C for 10-15 minutes!

These couldn’t be more simple.

Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

Once they have cooked, I remove them from the oven and allow them to cool enough so that they can be safely eaten, about 5 minutes and serve.

Voila!!!

Make-Ahead Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

They also make a great make-ahead meal or snack!

Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

How to Freeze Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites

Once they have cooled completely, place them onto a sheet pan and allow them to flash freeze for about 30 minutes. Then, package them in freezer-safe zip top bags or containers for up to 2 weeks. To serve from frozen, just thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the oven for about 10 minutes until heated throughout.

Extra Bounce Tip:

The fun thing is that they are completely customizable. And if you have kids around, or want to get friends involved in customizing their own, these are a great idea for a make-your-own-appetizer set up. Everyone will love tossing in their favorite toppings.

Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

Definitely a fun twist on serving pizza. And in my opinion, much cuter — which is of course the bigger issue. enjoy 🙂

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April 19, 2020
The Low-Carb Solution to Egg in a Hole Recipe

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Can’t decide whether to make a grilled kabab or an egg in a hole? Make both!
Two of my favorite food groups—eggs and toast—unite in this take on the playful dish also known as egg in a hole, Egg in a Basket or Egg in a Boat or, more simply, egg in toast. I fancy it up by filling the bread center with mince crust and topping with basil or chili flakes. And It came out so delicious!

Egg in-a-hole – Look at that perfect texture !!

For this recipe, I used a normal mince kabab mixture for filling the bread , to keep it low carb. The outside was crunchy and crispy and inside was so juicy and tasted so good with the egg in the middle. A nice way to add some more protein to a sandwich, while also providing something of a sauce from the egg yolk (depending on how you cook your egg). It’s adds just a little oomph of flavor to the sandwich.

Watch carefully as you cook the mince crust, and don’t raise the heat higher than medium: The goal is for the mince crust to brown and the egg to set simultaneously. Save the crust center for making breadcrumbs.

Also how well the eggs must be cooked is a personal choice. Some like over easy, sunnyside up or completely cooked through. No matter how you make it, this will remain a favorite breakfast option passed on for many generations to come. When you make this cute breakfast-for-dinner recipe, you can vary it by using cheese, vegetables or sauteed Spinach in place of the mince filling.

This Low-Carb Solution to Egg in a Hole Recipe can be an excellent addition to a healthy weight loss diet. They’re not only low-carb and low in calories but also high in protein and fiber that keep you feeling full.

I’m really excited to share this recipe with you.
So, Bismillah let’s get started and Check it out Low Carb Egg in a Hole Recipe and printable version here!!

I have also posted Chocolate Date Bars recipe and Vegetable Fried Brown Rice recipe which are another easiest & tastiest version of Healthy Eating. Do check it out as well.

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Happy Healthy Eating!!
Do you have another name for this classic breakfast? Please leave a comment below, and let me know!

February 12, 2020
The Flavorful Mint Chicken Curry Recipe
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Spice up your next dinner party with this Flavorful Mint Chicken Curry. Simple, Mild yet Flavorful Chicken curry with fresh mint and yogurt to shake up your weeknights! This Flavorful Mint Chicken Curry Recipe is ultra-easy to whip up on a weeknight, and completely customizable with your favorite seasonings. A nice change from the usual red curries, perfect with naan or rice.

The Flavorful Mint Chicken curry Recipe

Truth be told – the curry and rice thing is probably my favorite type of food. Coriander, Basil, & Mint Leaves are hands down my favorite herbs of all time. If I could have the herb garden of my dreams, I would plant Mint and Basil everywhere!!

While most of the Pakistani dishes that I cook require coriander as garnish, for this dish, the mint herb paste forms the backbone of the sauce. The combination of fresh coriander and mint makes the dish light and fragrant and gently simmering the chicken in the creamy yogurt ensures that you end up with juicy morsels of meat.
Please make sure that you use the tender , young leaves of Mint in this dish – the harder, older leaves will most probably end up making the dish taste bitter.

The Flavorful Mint Chicken curry Recipe

This chicken curry bursts with flavors of mint and creamy yogurt and is bound to make you and your guests happy. The spice level of this dish will vary depending on your taste. I used just 2 green chilies and a pinch of cayenne pepper in this curry to make a mild, family-friendly dish. For more heat, you can add a drizzle of red pepper, some of the seeds of the jalapeño, or some crushed green chilies.

This is a quick and simple recipe to prepare using ingredients that I always have on hand. Less is more – focus on the true tastes by using fewer ingredients. Flavorful and very easy to prepare, this recipes will make your weeknight dinners stress-free . Do try it!

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First, You will need some boneless chicken. I prefer the breast because you get some super fine chunks out of it. But you can make both curries with bone-in pieces or boneless pieces of chicken. Obviously, boneless chicken will cook faster, and is my choice when I want to cook a quick curry. BUT, a GOOD chicken curry uses bone-in chicken pieces because the bones flavor the gravy/sauce.

In a blender, pour 1/2 cup of yogurt yogurt, 1 small bunch of mint leaves, coriander leaves, green pepper, garlic ginger paste, cumin powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt and squeezed lemon. Blend until well combined and put in the chicken; Cover and let it marinate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

You can marinade the chicken for a few hours or even overnight. If you really are in a rush, you can even cook the chicken straight away.

The Flavorful Mint Chicken curry Recipe

Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a large nonstick pan.

The Flavorful Mint Chicken curry Recipe

Then add the marinated chicken along with the marination. Cook and stir for 10 minutes on medium flame. Then cover and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken becomes soft .

The Flavorful Mint Chicken curry Recipe

Remove the lid and cook on high flame for just few minutes or until sauce is thickened or all water dries up. ( Make sure to not over cook it will ruined the mint taste).

The Flavorful Mint Chicken curry Recipe

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon, green chili or pepper, if necessary. This Flaovrful Mint Chicken Curry is delicious with anything. We ate it with boiled rice but it is just as good with really soft naan bread.

The Flavorful Mint Chicken curry Recipe

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January 18, 2019
Flower Shaped Buns Recipe with Step by Step Pictures
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Baking is an assortment of pure love, garnished with utmost care into a culmination of all the good things that life has to offer. These gorgeous Flower Shaped Buns are truly spectacular, and they taste just as amazing as they look!

Warm, freshly baked Buns tastes very good with chicken filling.

The Flower Shaped Buns. So elusive. So Cute. So majestic. So eye-catching

How do you make them? Is there too hard to shape? Is there a complicated technique? Is it wizardry?

Just a few of the thoughts I had before attempting these beauties. However, I’m elated to report that if you can master my Vegetable Stuffed Buns & Baby Chicken Bread (and you totally can), you can master the Flower Shaped Buns, too!

These flower shaped buns are simple to make and cute to look at.

Flower Shaped Buns

It all starts with a simple dough that rises in 1 hour. To keep things a little on the healthier side, I went with a 2:1 mix of unbleached all purpose and whole wheat pastry flour for slightly-hearty-but-still-decadent buns.

You could also go entirely all-purpose for true bakery style, all whole-wheat pastry for a healthier buns, or some other combination that I haven’t thought of!

So how are these simple? I’m glad you asked.

13 ingredients including seasonings (sesame seeds being the 14th and optional ingredient)
One true rise = less waiting
Fool-proof methods
No fancy techniques or equipment involved

See? You can totally do this. Believe it.

So what do these studs taste like? Amazing. They’re

Soft
Tender
Fluffy
Perfectly spiced
Loaded with creamy chicken filling
& Better with each bite

Give it a try and You have bakery-worthy stuffed buns that will mystify your friends and family as to how you made them. Go you.

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Ingredients You will Need:
For Buns Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoon milk powder
- 1/2 cup water (might use less)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 tablespoon oil
- 4 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chicken Filling
- 2 cups boiled chicken, shredded
- 1 large red onion, finel chopped
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili, crushed
- 4 tablespoon coriander leaves
- 4 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 cup milk
For Assembling Buns
- white & black sesame seeds, as required
- 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tsp milk, for brushing the buns before baking
How to Make Flower Shaped Buns:

Step 1: Sieve the flour and dry milk powder in a large mixing bowl. Make three holes in the flour, and then put sugar, yeast, and salt in each hole. Gently cover the holes with the flour. Then add the oil, melted butter and the egg, and combine together.

Step 2: Pour lukewarm milk in the flour mix. Start kneading together and gradually add the lukewarm water a little at a time. You may not need to use all the water, so add it sparingly until your dough comes together and is nice and soft. Knead for a good 10-15 minutes.When the dough becomes smooth and elastic, it is done. (Note: The more you knead the dough, the softer the buns will be).

Step 3: Touch a bit of oil with your fingertips and apply all over the ball of dough. Loosely cover the bowl with plastic wrap or cover with a damp cloth and set it in a warm place for 40 minutes to an hour for it to double in size.

Step 4 :To Make Chicken Filling – Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a frying pan or wok. Saute onion in butter until transculant. Add flour, salt, pepper and red chili and cook for 2-3 minutes. Now add milk and cook for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add shredded chicken, green chilies, fresh coriander leaves. Stir until well combined and remove from the heat. Let it cool completely.

Step 5: When the dough has risen into a nice big size, take the dough out of the bowl and Punch it down to remove some of the air in the dough.

Step 6: Divide the dough into 16-18 balls, depending on the size of buns you would like.

Step 7: Gently roll out each piece of dough and make a round ball. Flatten a ball until it is about 3 inches in diameter and place 2 tablespoon of chicken filling in the center.

Step 8: Pull up the edges of the rolled out dough and pinch together to firmly seal the filling within.

Step 9: Put the sealed part face down on the board and press the dough into about a 2 inch diameter. Make 8 decorative slits around the edge, equally spaced apart (either using a pizza cutter or sharp knife or even a pair of kitchen scissors).

Step 10 : Place the prepared buns on a greased cooking sheet or tray and cover with a light cloth and let them rise for about 20 minutes to half an hour.

Step 11: Brush each bun with beaten egg yolks and put some black and white sesame seeds in the center of the each bun.

Step 12: Bake the buns, in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden.

Step 13: Remove and brush the buns top with melted butter (it will give nice shiny look) and let it rest covered with a cloth for 2-3 min to soften the bread completely.. Flower Shaped Buns are ready to serve. ENJOY with your favorite dipping sauce.

These Flower Shaped Buns are definitely a treat for weekend Tea Party. Especially when served with a luxurious garlic sauce generously topped with mayonnaise.

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I believe that homemade cooking is delicious and healthy. If you love savory breads or rolls, but want to eat a little healthier, this recipe can be good to try. 🙂 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.

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September 22, 2017
Fat Free Chicken Karahi Recipe

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Starting a healthier diet can be easier than you think. But what happens when you start to get bored with the healthy foods you are eating? Chicken Karahi in a hurry is a winner for everyone in our house. We all get to enjoy some delicious comfort food and I don’t have to spend long in the kitchen to make it. Hurrah!

Today I’am going to share a Clean eating Version of Chicken Karahi. It is very delicious and easy to make. A lighter and healthier version of the Pakistani Chicken Karahi, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra fragrant spices and creamy yogurt. Yummilicious treat that will have you wanting to savor every last bite!

Clean Eating Chicken Karahi

If you are following a weight loss plan then take your taste buds on an exotic ride with this Fat Free chicken karahi recipe. This delicious Clean Eating Chicken Karahi recipe will keep you satisfied and still help you lose weight. This recipe is low fat, low sodium, and a good source of protein.

I have also posted Salmon Fish Fry recipe which is another easiest & tastiest Clean Eating version of making Fried Fish. 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 Clean Eating!!

July 16, 2017
Vegetable Stuffed Buns Recipe
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Homemade Vegetable Stuffed Buns? These Stuffed buns are loaded with veggies and are topped with two types of sesame seeds. So warm, soft, Fluffy, fragrant and stuffed with fresh veggies – no can or frozen veggies, all real – totally yummy ( + point is it contains only 200 calories). Try making these if you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food.

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I’ve made it twice in the last week, once for bringing life to the original recipe concept and taking some photos, and once for “recipe testing”. Aka licking the filling and testing the dough. Again. More. Soft Buns In my mouth. I like this recipe a lot, you guys.

Unlike store bought buns, these are healthy and homemade, and can be packed with any filling of your choice, be it cheese, chicken, lamb or mutton, mushrooms (choices are endless). These vegetable stuffed buns are a fun way of using leftover dough and any stuffing of your choice. These can be eaten for tea or breakfast or a satisfying meal with some salad. It works well as a snack for children to take to school, or to simply enjoy with a favorite drink at any time of the day.

These stuffed buns succeeds in titillating your senses with its soft, tenderness, and that fresh sesame-ish flavour makes these buns more appetizing. Bake Stuffed buns not because you must but because it tastes so yummy that you would regret not making it at your earliest once you devour its first bite! Having said that, I am not dropping more clues, get ready with some all purpose flour and some basic ingredients (filling of your choice) and get ready to bake fresh stuffed buns this weekend! So, are you ready to read the recipe?

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When you make these Vegetable Stuffed Buns, all you have to do is open your windows and let the divine baking aromas drift and I will come to you. My nose can find these things. Okay? See you soon.

Check it out the Vegetable Stuffed Buns recipe and printable version here!!

Extra Bonus Tips:
1. It can last for a week in an air tight container in the refrigerator or it can be frozen for longer. Any time you wish to serve these heat them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or preheat in the oven for 2-3 minutes and enjoy the warm, soft vegetable-y stuffed buns!
2. What I really love is that once you have this basic idea, the variety of stuffing you can make for these buns is absolutely endless.
I have also posted Baby Chicken Bread recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making stuffed bread at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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 Baking!!
June 18, 2017
Potato Egg Pakora Bites Recipe (Family Favorite Snack)

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Happy Ramadan to you all!

May this month be full of blessings, happiness, and peace for you and your family. As much as we must be eating light, Ramadan is the month when we end up eating most of the greasy stuff. All kind of fried dishes are made in the name of iftar.

The first word that comes into your mind when you think about an iftari is? Yes its pakora! Pakoras are one snack associated with Iftar here in Pakistan. Truly, a Pakistani iftar is incomplete without the presence of a mighty pakora. The word pakora is derived from a Sanskrit word “pakvavata” which means small food lump (pakva means cooked and vata means small lump). Pakoras can be made out of anything, from a simple potato, daal mung, spinach, chicken or even cheese.

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Today, I came up with an amazing idea of making Pakora’s. It’s our family favorite snack. I love these Potato Pakora sandwiches so much. Sinking your teeth into crisp Pakora sandwiches is a sensual pleasure. It has all the textures and flavors one would need in a Pakistani snack.

Try this recipe and turn your favorite Pakora’s into bite sized sandwiches, stuffed with eggs (or your favorite stuffing). It’s a perfect recipe for a quick and easy Iftar Snack. A great new way to make Pakoras!

To prepare this delicious pakora first egg slice covered in between 2 thin potato slices then dipped in spicy chickpea (besan) batter then deep fried.

Within every bite of this snack you will enjoy a variety of flavors and textures. Spicy Red pepper flakes and herbs give nice pops of heat and a soft slice of boiled egg in between potato sandwich, and a crispy coating of the chickpea flour. You just need a hot cup of tea or coffee to complement it and turn it into a heavenly delight!

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I think I have talked enough about this mouth-watering Iftar or Rainy Day Snack. I insist you to make it ASAP, If you haven’t tried Potato Pakora sandwiches yet. Once you taste these heavenly, crispy and delish bites, you will know what pleasure I am talking about.
Try this recipe and give your ordinary Pakora a delicious makeover with this Potato Pakora sandwiches recipe!It’s a perfect snack for get-together’s. And surely will be loved by everyone. Don’t be surprised if it disappears in a flash!

Let’s learn to make Potato Pakora Sandwiches !!

Peel hard boiled eggs and cut into slices with egg cutter. Set aside. Now peel potatoes then cut them into thin round slices. Soak in cold water. Meanwhile, Take a large mixing bowl. Add chickpea flour(besan), red chili, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper and salt and mix well. Add enough water to make a smooth batter, and whisk well to avoid any lumps.

Now prepare pakora sandwiches, first take an egg slice covered in between two thin slices. Repeat this method with rest of the potato and egg slices. Sprinkle seasoning, chili flakes, garlic powder and a pinch of salt over it. Keep aside.

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Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Dip one potato egg sandwich in the batter. Make sure to cover on all sides.

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Put sandwich in a hot oil and deep-fry on a medium heat till it turns crisp and golden brown in colour from both the sides.

fry till they turn crispy and golden from the both sides.

Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper. Transfer into a serving platter. Sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes and fresh herbs.

Photo: Potato Pakora Sandwiches

They pair well with coriander and mint sauce or ketchup and a strong cup of tea. Give your taste buds a treat with this crunchy Potato Pakora sandwiches. Perfect for when you’d like to serve something a little out of the ordinary. This evening tea time snack would rock at your place anytime.

Check it out the Potato Pakora Sandwiches recipe and printable version here!!

I have also posted Sesame Chicken Pakora and Noodles Pakora which are another easiest & tastiest version of making pakora at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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

Happy & Blessed Iftar Making!!

June 16, 2017
Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes Recipe
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Who says making fish cakes is tedious?
Who says you need some clever work?

Today, I am going to share My favorite ‘Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes recipe’ with all of you!!

Fish cakes are real comfort food and so easy to make with some leftover fish(you can use salmon, tuna cod or haddock etc). Delicious, family-friendly Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

Yes, its so easy to make!!
The process is done in less than 15 minutes with a food processor, plus some manual work.. stirring and forming patties and frying.
That’s all.

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

This is a full-of herbs fish cakes indeed! The herbs ; dill, coriander, basil, parsley and ginger. The herb mixture is so fragrant, the basil leaves gave a wonderful aroma that no other herbs can give, do not leave it out. I have always used fresh basil leaves for my cooking, a common ingredient over here in my Kitchen. Basil leaves are so fragrant. And I do have many pots of basil plants in my potted garden.

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

White-fleshed fish meat (boneless and skinless, I’ve used sole) are cut to chunks and process briefly in the food processor just so they are broken into small pieces. They are then added to the herb mixture, along with chopped green onion, half an egg, cornflour, ground coriander, sauce, lemon zest, and salt. Shape into cakes, flatten a little, and fry in hot oil on both sides until cooked through. Fish meat cooked pretty quickly, So I have cooked the fish cakes on the stove over medium-low heat on both sides, turning them over a couple of times until they are cooked through.

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes: they get a high score on the flavour front.

Bright, bold and richly flavored, these are not your typical fish cakes. There are a lot of herbs and various other aromatics in these fish cakes, which gets them a high score on the flavour front. That flavor is layered into every step: the fish is mixed with green onions along with vibrant herbs and fragrant lemon zest. If you use less, they will still taste pretty good, and the fish will stand out more. These quantities make 12-16 cakes (depending on size), or enough for four as a first course; or serve as a main with a substantial salad and some good crusty bread. Serve these crisp-edged cakes with a dollop of garlic mayonnaise — or mayonnaise spiked with garlic sauce or preserved lemons.

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

Fish cakes are an economical way of making fish go further. You can, if necessary, replace some of the fish by adding some mashed potatoes but check the seasoning carefully to make sure the finished cakes don’t taste too bland. The addition of herbs gives flavour and also produces attractive green flecks.

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

Very tasty and really fragrant from the basil leaves. These fish cakes taste the best when hot (as recommended in the recipe), as when they cool down to room temperature, they do get a little fishy! I ate these with some green salad as part of my dinner dish.

Extra-Bonus Tip:
1. You can fry, bake or grill them.
2. Food processor might smell for sometime. You can remove the smell bu pulsing the food processor with vinegar or lemon juice mixed with some very warm water, and put it out to dry properly.
If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

What are your holiday traditions guys? I would love to hear some from you all. Are there recipes passed down to you from your grand mom? Or the one from many generations? Share them all in comments below.

Happy Cooking!!
April 27, 2017