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 healthyweight 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!!
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or Instagram on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.
Happy Healthy Eating!! Do you have another name for this classic breakfast? Please leave a comment below, and let me know!
Whether you call it Egg in a Hole, Egg in a Basket or Egg in a Boat, this easy healthy breakfast is sure to delight. Serve with a side of fruit for a wholesome, satisfying start to the day.
Whether you call it Egg in a Hole, Egg in a Basket or Egg in a Boat, this easy healthy breakfast is sure to delight. Serve with a side of fruit for a wholesome, satisfying start to the day.
Keyword breakfast, eggs, healthy, low carb, Quick and Easy
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Author Bushra Waheed
Ingredients
1sliceMultigrain bread(You can use your favorite kind of bread)
1/4cupMince Kabab (You can get recipe from here )
1teaspoonolive oil
1whole egg
few red pepper flakes
a pinch of dried basiloptional
a pinch of salt
Optional: shredded cheeseI like cheddar
Instructions
Take a thick slice of bread (I like the multigrain bread because of its texture and flavor, but you can use whole wheat or white bread).
Cut the middle of the bread from the slice leaving a ½-inch (1 cm) border of crust.
Stuff the bread slice hole with some Mince Kabab filling.
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Put your bread over it and cook on the mince side.
Cover and let it cook until it is light golden, a couple minutes.
Flip your bread slice.
Now with a spatula or spoon make a hole inside of the bread.
Then carefully crack your egg into the hole on top of the mince topping to make sure the egg does not spill over.
Season with salt and red pepper and a sprinkle of basil.
Cover the pan and Cook until the egg is pretty set on the bottom, another minute or so.
Cook until the other side of the egg white is set but the middle is still runny.
This Restaurant Style Tawa Fish is a thing of beauty, with its crispy golden crust and spicy, juicy flesh inside. It’s a super quick and can be ready in less than 20 minutes and tastes just like the restaurant’s you would think it’s take-out. Recreate your favorite Tawa Fish cheaper and better at home!
Restaurant Style Tawa Fish
One of the things I find so much fun about food blogging as a living is putting myself up to the challenge of recreating restaurant favorites at home. Although often involving a series of trial and error, it’s very rewarding to come up with a homemade version that’s pretty close to, if not better, than the original.
Restaurant Style Tawa Fish
The way I cook this Tawa Fish is a little unorthodox – but it’s a highly effective, no fail method! A blast of heat in a griddle pan and a basting of mustard oil and fish own juices does wonders for plain fish.
This Restaurant Style Tawa Fish is made with a basic combination of rice flour and desi seasonings. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this dish. The fish fries up crispy and delicious. The cooking time is so short that the smell — which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering — will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of spicy fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with rice flour and spices, mustard oil , perfumed with fresh Lemon wedges, paired with apricot chutney and naan.
Restaurant Style Tawa Fish
Rohu and Catla (Thela) Fish are two excellent choices for Tawa Fish, but baam, cod, or any other mild white fish should work fine. You can use any fish but my preference is rohu, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. Be careful not to overcook thin fillets. If the fish starts browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a splash of mustard oil to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
How to cook Perfect Tawa Fish every time!
1. Use a heavy duty Griddle (Tawa) – it DOES NOT need to be a non stick griddle or pan! Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just about using a non stick pan. A thin, cheap non stick pan will cause the fish to be in closer and harsher contact with the stove, causing the fish to brown unevenly in the few minutes it’s on the stove. Some crispy patches, some not so crispy ones. Use a heavy duty Griddle (Tawa), like a cast iron pan or a good quality, heavy non stick frying pan. I love my Griddle Pan, it heats better, and more evenly, which really helps to get an even, golden, crispy crust.
2. Heat the pan first before adding the oil – I have NEVER had problems with fish sticking to the pan since I adopted this technique. It’s just an easy way to ensure the oil is hot enough but not too hot (a common mistake people make). To do this, just heat a dry pan, and as soon as you see small wisps of smoke, add oil, swirl to coat base, then immediately add the fish.
3. If it sticks a bit, do not move until it naturally releases – Most fish fillets will initially stick to the pan as they start to cook (unless you’re using so much oil you’re basically shallow frying them). But it naturally releases once the surface is cooked and golden. So give it a nudge, and if it doesn’t want to move, then it means that it’s not ready. So just leave it and try again in another 15 seconds or so!
4. Pat fish dry – Dry fish = crispier surface. Especially important for thawed frozen fish.
5. Keep Basting with a little oil and its own juices – it will gives nice juicy flavor.
Packed generously with a crunchy coating but there is so much more to it than what meets the eye! The flavor beneath the crunchy golden layer is delicious because of the magical spice that hits you with the first bite!! This is one fish that everyone is sure to love. Using this Restaurant Style Tawa Fish recipe, you’ll get perfectly flavored tawa fish.
Restaurant Style Tawa Fish
That’s one last picture before you go. So that you can get a close, hard look at this Restaurant Style Tawa Fish and get tempted. Oh so so tempted.
Restaurant Style Tawa Fish Recipe
Sauces or Chutney For Tawa Fish
With well seasoned crispy golden texture outside and spicy juicy flesh inside, I don’t need anything more than a squeeze of fresh lemon. But I am a sauce person, so I never turn down a sauce even for fish! Here are my few favorite Sauces for Tawa Fish:
Apricot Chutney (Khubani Ki Chutney) for Tawa Fish – this is an absolute ripper. Totally restaurant worthy, few ingredients, the secret is to soak apricots before preparing the chutney.
Mint Tamarind Chutney for fish – a shop stopper kind of chutney with its tangy Minty flavor – made with fresh mint leaves and tamarind pulp.
Data Chutney / Khajoor ki Chutney – This smooth chutney, which balances the tartness of vinegar with the sweetness of dates, is a delicious accompaniment to the Tawa Fish & Naan.
Brown Chutney– for Fish Mellow down the spice of fish by adding a little brown chutney.
Lemon Chutney for Fish. Lip-smacking chutney to add more zesty flavor to Tawa Fish. It’s finger licking good!
This Restaurant Style Tawa Fish recipe is ‘sea’riously worth trying , it’s cheaper to make at home and tastes so much better!
If I may, ahem, say so myself, I’ve had quite a few successes with copycatting recipes. Here are a few of my favorites if you’d like to check them out:
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out and do take a few seconds to rate it! I would love to see your recreations so tag me on instagram @recipestable or Facebook (Recipestable) or on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.
A blast of heat in a griddle pan (tawa) and a basting of mustard oil does wonders for plain fish fillets. Give this Restaurant Style Tawa Fish Recipe a try, it’s cheaper to make at home and tastes so much better!
A blast of heat in a griddle pan (tawa) and a basting of mustard oil does wonders for plain fish fillets. Give this Restaurant Style Tawa Fish Recipe a try, it’s cheaper to make at home and tastes so much better!
Cut off the fish head off directly behind the gills, if desired.
Now rinse he fish of, inside and out, in cool water then cut fish into halves, lengthwise.
Pat fillets dry with a paper towel.
Sprinkle lime juice and lemon juice over the fish.
Put salt and ginger-garlic paste on the fish.
In a small bowl, mix together the rice flour, plain flour, red chili, coriander powder, cumin powder, all spice powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds (ajwain) with 1 tablespoon water and make a smooth paste.
Dab this paste onto fish and refrigerate for 6 hours or preferably overnight.
Remove from the fridge and strain excess water.
Heat a large griddle (tawa) or cast-iron pan over high heat.
Remove from the fridge and strain excess water.
Heat a large griddle over medium heat.
When the pan is hot, add the mustard oil ( you can use any cooking oil).
Put the fish on the griddle, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body.
If fish fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is crispy, golden and caramelized around edges, about 5-7 minutes.
Carefully flip fillets and add some mustard oil to the griddle.
Tilt the griddle slightly to let the mustard oil pool at one end.
Use a spoon to baste the fish with the mustard oil.
Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more, depending on the thickness of your fish.
Take it out in a serving platter when crispy and golden brown from outside and cooked from inside.
Sprinkle chaat masala and lemon juice over it.
Garnish with Lemon slices.
Your Restaurant Style Tawa Fish is ready to eat.
ENJOY!!
Notes
Serve hot with naan, Laccha onion, apricot chutney and lemon wedges to add more taste.
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Curry, curry, Dinner, mint, Quick and Easy
Servings 3
Author Bushra Waheed
Ingredients
500gm boneless chicken breast
5garlic cloves
1-inchpiece of ginger
2-3green chilies
1/2cupplain yogurt
1/2cupfresh mint leaves
1/4cupfresh coriander leaves
1/2teaspooncumin powder
1/2teaspooncoriander powder
1/4teaspooncayenne pepperoptional
salt to taste
1teaspoonlemon juice
2tablespooncooking oil
Instructions
Cut chicken breast into bite sized pieces.
In a blender, Make a smooth paste of yogurt, mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger and garlic.
Take it out in a mixing bowl, Add lemon juice, cumin powder, coriander powder, cayene powder and salt. Give it a good stir and get the chicken pieces coated evenly.
Marinate chicken at least 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
Cover the bowl tightly with clingfilm.
Heat oil in a deep wok or pan.
Then add the marinated chicken along with the marination.
Cook for 10 minutes on medium flame.
Chicken will release lot of juices. So, after 10 minutes cook the chicken on its own juices for another 15 minutes or until it becomes tender.
If curry becomes dry add a splash of water.
Increase the flame and cook on high flame for 2-3 minutes until curry is thickened.
Taste and adjust the seasoning and turn off the flame. (Do not over cook)
Dish it out and Serve Mint Chicken Curry with Rice.
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!
Bismillah let’s get started. 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
Check it out The Flavorful Mint Chicken curry Recipe and printable version here!!
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or Instagram on Twitter with hashtag #Recipestable so I can see how lovely yours turn out.
1teaspoonextra-virgin olive oilplus more for brushing
1/2poundprepared pizza dough, at room temperature
1/2cupdark barbecue sauce
1/2cupcheddar cheesegrated
1cupmozzarella cheesegrated
1small onionthinly sliced or cubed
1small green bell pepperthinly sliced
jalapenofor topping (optional)
1/2teaspoondried basil
1/2teaspoondried oregano
Instructions
Cut the chicken chunks into small pieces.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Add the chicken chunks and sauté until the edges begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
Position racks in the upper third and middle of the oven.
Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the top rack and preheat the oven to 180 degrees C for at least 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, layout a sheet of parchment paper and brush with olive oil.
Divide dough into two equal parts and transfer it onto a dry surface.
Roll and shape the dough into a 9-inch triangle, stretching it with our hands as needed.
Lightly brush the dough with olive oil.
Spread about the 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce over each pizza.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese atop the sauce.
Top with cooked chicken chunks.
For a pleasantly crisp touch, spread the uncooked onions and green bell pepper over the chicken mixture. If you prefer onions that are completely cooked, sauté them all with the chicken.
Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese oregano and dried basil over them.
Top with jalapoens.
Bake the pizzas for about 15-18 minutes, until the crust(s) are golden and cheese melts and the topping is bubbling.
Remove from the oven, and cut into pieces.
Unbelieveably Awesome BBQ Chicken Pizza is ready to serve.
Garnish with snipped fresh basil, if desired.
Serve warm or hot!
Notes
Serve with some fresh salad and your favorite dipping sauce.
Let’s take a quick break from dessert and talk about pizza. Thick style homemade pizza crust topped with BBQ sauce, Barbecue flavored Chicken Chunks, onions, capsicum, jalapeno, and tons of cheese. Your soon-to-be favorite pizza!
It’s Cheesy, doughy, crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, loaded, homemade pizza. All you need is 35 minutes and a few fresh ingredients for this Unbelievably Awesome BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe.
Unbelievably Awesome BBQ Chicken Pizza
What’s your favorite kind? For me, nothing beats my Italian Herb Crusted Cheese Pizza. But this BBQ chicken pizza is in close 2nd place! Sweet BBQ sauce, chicken chunks, red onions, a dash of jalapeno, and tons of cheese.
My version of savory heaven, right here.
Unbelievably Awesome BBQ Chicken Pizza
When I make homemade pizza, I like to get the cheese extra melted and bubbly. I love the sides to get a little brown and the bottom to be extra crispy. To obtain all this goodness, I switch my oven to broil for a quick minute as the pizza is finishing up. I suggest you try it! What I don’t suggest you try is walking out of the kitchen to answer your phone, only to come back finding your pizza burnt to a black crisp with the oven still on broil.
Whoops! Yeah, I make mistakes too.
UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
My love affair with barbecue chicken pizza began long, long ago. The flavors and textures in this pizza are incredible! You have the sweet tang from the BBQ sauce, the meaty chicken, the zesty red onion, fresh green pepper, smoky jalapeno, soft crust, crispy edges, and ultra cheesy mozzarella covering it all. Does anything sound better?
Ditch the delivery guy, you’re eating homemade tonight! It’s easy, cheesy, and fun, especially on the weekends! While you can never go wrong with traditional cheese and pepperoni, give BBQ chicken chunks a chance and you wont be disappointed! You can cook your own chicken and shred it for this recipe, or use a rotisserie chicken, which gives great flavor and cuts the prep time in half! This is the easiest recipe and tastes super delicious!
Bismillah let’s get started.
First, get your oven heated up to Gas Mark 180 degrees C. Then, grab some pizza dough. You can use a ready made pizza base which would make dinner appear a lot faster. I used one batch of my Fresh Pizza Dough.
Place it onto a floured surface. And, roll and shape the dough into a 9-inch triangle. Roll out to fit your pizza tray. Next, You need barbecue sauce. Use shop bought or make it homemade which I did using this Homemade Barbecue Sauce recipe. It’s really easy and uses ingredients that I bet you already have in the cupboard. Now, grab the rest of your ingredients. Top with chicken chunks and play with your favorite toppings.
UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Finally, take some Grated Mozzarella. And, then the jalapeno slices.
UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Place the pizza into the hot oven to bake .. for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Slice and serve immediately! Try not to burn yourself when eating!
Btw, feel free to add anything else to the pizza that you like.
Check it out the Unbelievably Awesome BBQ Chicken Pizza and printable version here!!
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or Instagram on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.
How much do you love Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)? A lot, right? Then why not turn your favorite food into a magical new dish with this clever idea? Yes, Take the classic Pakistani favorite Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. Sprinkle some extra chilies to add a kick and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes. It is SUPER delicious, rich, creamy and addictive and is very easy to make.
BUTTER CHICKEN PASTA
Finger Lickin Butter Chicken Pasta
Here’s the truth. I have no idea how I came up with this recipe. A lazy saturday night lead to me cook up a quick, yet comforting, dinner where I had to use what I had on hand. I found some leftover butter chicken in my fridge and I came up with this dish on the spur of the moment.
I love creating recipes with what’s on hand, so I decided to use the noodles as a ‘pasta’ base, and create this Pakistani inspired spicy, creamy Butter Chicken Pasta with the remaining ingredients to go along. With a few twists, out came a perfectly balanced and super satisfying Pakistani Italian fusion that worked in every way, and came together in under 30 minutes
butter chicken pasta2
Pasta tossed in creamy butter chicken or Murgh Makhani. The pasta noodles soaks up all the creamy buttery sauce from the butter chicken. It was a purely experimental and turned out to be one of the best pasta dishes I ever had.
Spicy, Rich, Buttery and creamy Butter Chicken Pasta
If you’re looking for a way to switch up your meal-prep routine then this is a great way to do so. This Finger lickin Butter chicken pasta recipe is a yummy Italian Pakistani combo that you should try out. This one pot tasty meal will add spice and flavor to your normal dinner routine! Hope you will enjoy 🙂
Spicy and creamy 30-minute butter chicken Pasta.
Bismillah let’s get started.
Check it out the finger lickin’ Butter Chicken Pasta recipe and printable version here!!
Take the classic Pakistani favorite Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. It is SUPER delicious, rich, creamy and addictive and is very easy to make. Sprinkle some extra chilies to add a kick and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes.
2-1/2cupsButter chicken curryfor recipe click here
1 packet(about 200 gm )noodles or pastaof your choice
2green chiliesthinly sliced ( optional)
fewCoriander leavesfor garnishing
red pepper flakes
salt to taste
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Add pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain and keep aside.
Meanwhiile, prepare butter chicken according to the recipe instructions (for reciep click here).
Add pasta to the prepared butter chicken(murgh makhani).
Toss to coat evenly.
Heat through.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes over it.
Garnish with green chilies and coriander leaves.
Dish it out.
Finger Linkin’ Butter Chicken is ready to serve.
I have also posted Karahi Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroniwhich are another easiest & tastiest version of making classic dinner 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 Instagram on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.
Take the classic Pakistani favorite Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. It is SUPER delicious, rich, creamy and addictive and is very easy to make. Sprinkle some extra chilies to add a kick and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes.
Take the classic Pakistani favorite Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. It is SUPER delicious, rich, creamy and addictive and is very easy to make. Sprinkle some extra chilies to add a kick and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes.
Over that past year, I have been fortunate enough to meet lots of amazing bloggers, which has helped ease my anxiety when attending events. So, when Foodpanda emailed me about her latest event, “Good Food Tour Lahore edition“, I did not hesitate in responding with a giant yes please!
Foodpanda : Good Food Tour Invitation
As the date came closer I followed the #GoodFoodTour hastag on Instagram and Twitter to see who was attending and, to my surprise, none of my usual blogger buddies seemed to be on the list; my anxiety grew but I didn’t want to sit in my comfort zone by not going. This was an opportunity to push myself and meet people.
Super excited! Bus full of foodies are ready to go
Met these young foodies on Good Food Tour and spent a good time with them!
En route to Napoli with a bus full of foodies, bloggers and media ingluencers!
I joined Foodpanda’s ‘Good Food Tour’ last friday, which was the second event of a series of good food tours in Pakistan focusing on a different theme each time. This tour focused on a culinary journey through the trendiest restaurants in Lahore. A journey that will be a delicious treat for the tastebuds, where a group of bloggers and influencers ate their way around town, trying signature dishes from 4 top-notch restaurants in Lahore.
Warning: the following post contains an excessive amount of photographs of highly delicious food – reading on an empty stomach is not advised! 🙂
First Stop: Napoli Restaurant
The first stop of this tour was Napoli Restaurant located at DHA phase 5, who served us with their delicious new improved menu with all the healthy and nutritional options. Napoli offer delightful variety of nutritionally dense, delicious and fresh food. They are passionate about helping customers refuel, rebuild and heal through food.
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We had Wasabi Prawns, Honey mustard wings, Fried calamari, two tomato bruschetta. The fried Calmari and wasabi Prawns, Two Tomato Bruschetta with blast of flavors and Honey Glazed Mustard Wings was mouth watering and the ambience of the café was very peaceful.
Two Tomato Bruschetta @ Napoli Restaurant
The Two Tomato Bruschetta was also absolutely delicious with slices of grilled ciabatta bread topped with fresh baby plum, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, baby basil and cheese. I want the recipe for the tomato dressing, it was so good! 😀
Two Tomato Bruschetta @ Napoli Restaurant
These crispy Wasabi Prawns were an excellent choice to pair with fresh salad. Danggit! Don’t you just look forward to this for the first meal of the day? Or anytime of the day actually.
Wasabi Prawns @ Napoli Restaurant
Their Fried calamari is out of this world and the sauces deserve special mention. I mean if you like calamari… you would fall in love with this tempura style Calamari! Crunchy, fresh, addicting. !!
Fried Calmari @ Napoli Restaurant
One simply can’t say no to wings. A simple honey-Mustard glaze gives these wings knockout flavor. A must try!
Honey Mustard Wings @ Napoli Restaurant
Second Stop: Rivoli
The second restaurant of this amazing Food Panda tour was “Rivoli”. Our culinary experience at the Rivoli started off with Street style Chicken Sliders, Fried ring onion, fries and dipping suace. The Slider was saucy but the one thing I didn’t like was the slider bun which was really hard. It was kind of sweet and tasted like the meetha bun we find at our Pakistani bakeries. My overall experience was just ok.
@ Rivoli Restaurant Lahore
@ Rivoli Restaurant Lahore
Sliders @ Rivoli Restaurant Lahore
Sliders @ Rivoli Restaurant Lahore
Sliders @ Rivoli Restaurant Lahore
Third Stop: Sweet Affairs
“Sweet Affairs” was our 3rd stop. And I just fell in love with this, From the brick oven Pizza (BBQ & Mexican flavored), to the Fettuccine in bechmal sauce, Pasta Aurora with Grilled Chicken and the Basil Beef from Sweet Affairs are a must-try!
I really liked the soothing and peaceful ambiance of Sweet affairsl, and the quality of the food was well above average.
Sweet Affairs
I can highly recommend the fettuccine in bechmal sauce, the sauce was so good, fresh basil, with a good amount of cheese and sauce, i just want to slurp it with a spoon. 😛
And their brick oven pizza’s (BBA & Mexican) were amazing !!! Loved the taste, the presentation and the topping. It’s light and fresh and yet at the same time gave me all the festive feels. Best thing about this was how they brought the authentic taste of Italian cuisine in Lahore. All the dishes were just perfect. 5/5 for that!
Pasta Aurora with Grilled Chicken @ Sweet Affairs
Basil Beef @ Sweet Affairs
Fettuccine in Béchamel sauce @ Sweet Affairs
Brick Oven Pizza @Sweet Affairs
Brick Oven BBQ Flavored PIZZA @ sweet affairs
Fourth Stop: Mocca Coffee
No meal is complete without the perfect sweet finish and foodpanda‘s Good Food Tour was completed with delectable sweet treats from Mocca Coffee.
If you can fit in dessert the Mocca Coffee is another winner – Their Brownie melt is amazing, scoop of Ice cream over brownie drizzled with syrup and served with melted chocolate suace and mint. Yum. Their macaroons, mocca and caramel frappucinos, carrot cake, brownie melt and chocolate mousse are to die for!
Dear Brownie Melt, If you’re going to ask me what I love about you, the answer is everything. Let’s start simply: You’re delicious. It’s hard to pick out a single favourite from Mocca Coffee, but if I had to recommend just one thing, Brownie Melt is a MUST-TRY!
Brownie Melt @ Mocca Coffee
Carrot Cake@ Mocca Coffee
Macrons Nougatella @ Mocca Coffee
Mocca Coffee Frappe
The whole experience was amazing as I interacted with the fellow bloggers, local foodies, as we moved from restaurant to restaurant. I absolutely loved how FoodPanda was able to bring all the people together over food in a very relaxed and fun environment.
Lonely meals are never as good as those enjoyed with good company.
So there you have it – my FoodPanda: “Good Food Tour” Roundup! I loved every second of the wonderful experience, meeting new bloggers and friends and making new memories.
My thanks go to the wonderful hospitality of team Foodpanda and all of the lovely restaurants who plied me with food and drink all evening. I am expecting these kind of food tours more in the future aswell.
P.S *This post and the work done with foodpanda for ‘Good Food Tour’ is not paid work, all commentary and opinions are my own.
What if I told you about a super fruit that you can find at almost any corner store, that won’t break the bank, and you can toss straight in your bag as you head out the door? Not only does this wonder food actually exist, but chances are you’ve eaten it before—many times.
Yes, I’m talking about…apples.
You read that right. The simple fruit you’ve eaten since the days when mom packed your lunch deserves a second look—and a starring role in your snack routine. In addition to being sweet and delicious, apples serve up many serious, science-backed health benefits. Especially when it comes to red-skinned varieties, which are loaded with antioxidant compounds. They’re also irresistibly crisp and juicy.
Here are five reasons why they make the best between-meal nibble, along with some satisfying ways to serve them.
1. They’ll curb your cravings without spiking your blood sugar.
If apples came with a label it might read: “Keeps your sweet tooth happy—without making your body feel crappy!” A little corny, maybe, but it’s true. While those cookies might seem like a good idea mid-afternoon when you hit a slump, an hour later your energy is lagging again and you’re addicted for another treat. That’s not the case with apples, whose natural sugars come packaged with fiber to slow your body’s absorption of the sugars to give you energy that lasts.
2. They’ll fill you up for real.
Speaking of fiber, apples have more than almost any other fruit, according to the Mayo Clinic. A medium apple with the skin packs nearly 5g (around 20% of what you need in a day). And that roughage digests slowly and takes up lots of space in your stomach—so you fill up quickly and stay satisfied.
3. And speaking of weight, they might help you lose a little.
In addition to the ability to fight junky cravings and fill you up, apples are packed with polyphenols that research suggests could fight fat. Add it all up, and it’s no wonder that making these fruits your go-to snack could help you reach your weight-loss goals. In fact, one study published in the journal Appetite found that overweight women who added three apples a day to their usual diet lost an average of 2 pounds over 10 weeks.
And apples are a particularly good choice, especially the skins, contain polyphenols and antioxidants that are known for protecting against oxidative stress associated with chronic diseases. Red apples, in particular, boast a range of health-boosting compounds such as hydroxycinnamates, flavanols, and anthocyanins, research shows. In other words? It’s more than worth your while to have one a day.
5. They’re the little black dress of your snack stash.
Since apples come naturally packaged and can sit at room temperature, they’re the snack that works any place, anytime. And when it comes to picking healthy snacks, that matters a whole lot. Apples are not only incredibly delicious, but they are also the perfect size for snacking so there are no leftovers and they keep incredibly well in the fridge so there is less spoilage.
Best of all? You’ve got sky-high versatility when it comes to serving ideas. While sometimes a crunchy apple, plain and simple, is all you need to hit the spot, pairing your apple with some protein and healthy fat makes it more filling—and keeps things interesting on the flavor front. I am a big fan of crunchy juicy apples, their balanced, tangy-sweet flavor goes with just about everything.
Interested in adding more apples into your snack routine? Here are some tasty ideas to try:
If you love the sharpness of raw garlic, the savoriness of toasted garlic, or the sweetness of roasted garlic, you have come to the right place. Because these are the recipes you need to sneak as much garlic into your food as possible. For all you serious garlic lovers out there, we know this is the goal of every meal — it is for us, too.
Add a garlicky twist to your next dish with quick and easy recipes for garlic bread, chicken, pizza, pasta and more.
Recipes For Garlic Lovers
Garlic Naan – This recipe gives PERFECT, SOFT and fluffy naan with right amount of garlicky flavor. This aromatic garlic naan bread is the perfect start to your Pakistani-inspired feast.
Garlic Mushroom – This herb and butter flavored garlic mushrooms go good with just any thing plain rice, inside a sandwich bread or wrap, fried rice, noodles or serve as a starter. Made with very few ingredients and tastes super delicious.
Chili Garlic Fish – This hot, garlic stir fried fish is perfect for a week-night-meal. The aromas released while cooking this dish will have everyone licking their lips in anticipation. A delicious way to eat fish. Try this Chili Garlic fish recipe today!
Garlic Cheese Bread Slices – These garlicky flavored cheese bread slices are a wonderful appetizer, especially served before an Italian dinner. Simple and tasty too!
Garlic Mayo Chicken Wraps – Try this Garlic Mayo Chicken Wraps recipe with a mayo garlic flavor that’ll make you wonder why you didn’t try it earlier. This is a truly versatile snack that can be served with salads and dip.
Chili Garlic Sauce – is the perfect recipe for garlic lovers. This version has the wonderful aroma of roasted garlic. The combination of spice and warm fragrant garlic is addicting.
Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce – This is my favorite homemade BBQ sauce. It uses a whole bulb of garlic, and lots of honey. Great on wings or basting chicken on the grill.
Chinese food in Pakistan isn’t quite the same as the real thing; it’s more of a cultural offshoot developed to cater to Pakistani tastes. But the general cultural nuances remain — if perhaps in a more deep-fried form. Whether or not this cuisine can really be called “Chinese” is a subject for debate, but at least we can all agree on calling it “delicious.” You don’t need to order take-out or head to your favorite Chinese restaurant every time you get a yen for Fried Rice or Chinese Soup or Sweet and Sour Chicken.
Below are a few staples of foods found on Chinese menus across the country. Soon enough, you’ll be replicating your favorite dishes right in your own kitchen!
Chinese Restaurant-Style Recipes You Can Make at Home
1. Chicken Chow Mein – The top selling side dish, just a few ingredients and ten minutes until you’re enjoying this delicious Chow Mein.
Photo: Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
2. Hot and Sour Soup – This Hot and Sour Soup recipe rivals the very best you’ve had at your favorite Chinese restaurant. Thoroughly authentic, thoroughly delicious. Although it’s a nice soothing winter soup that will warm you up immediately, I really enjoy eating it throughout the year.
Photo: Easy Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
3.Spring Rolls– Who doesn’t love a hot, fried Chicken spring rolls? Light, airy and crispy Chicken spring rolls. A Must TRY Recipe!!
Spring Rolls Recipe
4. Egg Flower Soup – Traditional Chinese Egg Flower Soup, Also known as Egg Drop Soup recipe with a secret ingredient that makes it Divine. Sesame oil adds a lovely aroma to this soup. This is the popular dish in chinese restaurants in which lightly beaten eggs are streamed into the broth at the very end.
Photo: Egg Flower Soup Recipe
5. Chicken Manchurian with Egg Fried Rice – Do I need to say more? No, but I will. It’s one of the famous chinese recipe, batter fried chicken pieces are just one of the delicious things you can make manchurian in. The king of all Chinese recipes, this copycat has been viewed over a half a million times in less than a year. This dish is a must try!
Photo: Chicken Manchurian
6. Chinese Dry Beef Chili – A simple and quick Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe that is going to give you the taste of authentic Chinese food. Super hot and fragrant Chinese dry beef chilli. Give it a try!!
Delicious, tender, juicy Chicken Shashlik Sticks the whole family loves in less than 40 minutes! These Shashlik Sticks are EASY to make and so versatile.
Photo: Chicken Shashlik Sticks
8. Kung pao Beef – Named after a court official or “Kung Pao,” Kung Pao Beef is a flavorful chinese dish made with diced beef, peanuts and chili peppers.
Photo: Kung Pao Beef recipe
9. Mongolian Beef –This Mongolian Beef recipe rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant version. This delicious stir fry whipped up in minutes, crispy, sweet and full of garlic and ginger flavors you love from your favorite Chinese restaurant.
Recipe Link here:
photo: Mongolian beef recipe
10. Fried Wonton
Crispy, crunchy, and delicious appetizer? Check, check, check. These fried wontons are the perfect party food. Make some and watch them disappear – fast! They’re easy and fun to put together and can also be made vegetarian so everyone can enjoy them.
Photo: Fried Wonton Recipe
11. Beef and Broccoli – One of the original favorites! Didn’t think I would forget this one, did you? How do restaurant chefs get the beef so tender in this dish? They “velvet” the meat in hot oil before combining it with broccoli in an oyster-flavored sauce.
Photo: Beef and Broccoli recipe
12. Sweet and Sour Chicken – My new favorite (shh…don’t tell Chicken Manchurian I am totally cheating on it!) The sauce is the star of the show in this dish. Most versions use pineapple juice and combine it with vinegar, sugar, ketchup or tomato paste and pineapple chunks, green bell pepper and pineapple chunks. The warmed sauce is poured over chicken cubes that have been coated with batter and deep-fried.
Photo: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Noodles
13. Chinese Almond Chicken – Almond Chicken is another winner to add to that list. Almond chicken is one of the most popular Chinese recipes here in the Pakistan. Much like its close cousin Cashew Chicken, silky smooth, juicy and tender chicken cubes are stir-fried in the savory Chinese brown sauce, with vegetables such as sugar snap peas (or snow peas), carrots, with lots of almonds.
Chinese Almond Chicken
14.Szechuan Chicken – Juicy and Flavorful stir fry chicken cooked in chile paste make this Szechuan Chicken vibrant, healthy & deliciously spicy! And it only takes 25 Minutes to make from start to finish. Szechuan Chicken has just the right amount of heat, due the chile paste and fresh ginger ingredients, that spicy and mellow lovers alike will.
Szechuan Chicken
15. Chinese Plum Sauce – Not going to lie I dip most entree items in this at least a little. 😉
Chinese Plum Sauce Recipe
Am I missing a dish you love? Let me know! If you made it all the way through this list you must love Restaurant-Style Copycat Recipes!
Take me back to the Foodpanda’s Bites and Vibes event please!
Thanks to Foodpanda and their team for inviting me to [EVENT] and giving me a platform to meet my fellow bloggers and it was wonderful experience! The weather was perfect, the food was aplenty, and what is there to complain about to taste and enjoy different cuisine in one place at affordable prices?? So before I get too much into it, let’s start with the basics.What is the Foodpanda’s Bites and Vibes Event?
Foodpanda has recently gone beyond being just a local food delivery service and have begun incorporating events into their repertoire of all things food. Bites and Vibes is a part of the Foodpanda’s event-series to bringing together different local popular restaurants and a variety of food at a very affordable price dishes and free drinks by 7up, live cooking, chef demonstrations, and more! Located on the Royal Palm Country Golf Club. For more details about the event and ticket prices check out my previous article here.
I was super stoked to be part of this incredible food festival. I went the event with great expectations and it did not disappoint me at all. As soon as I entered the tent enclosed area of where the festival was held, the aroma of food rising from different stalls made the atmosphere extremely delightful.
Deli Delights, Spoonful, Shut Up & Eat, Downtown Foodies, Galito’s, Buffalo Wings and Rings, Popeye’s Chicken, Bamboo Union, Maro Tandoor, Dessert Desire, Hakuna Matata, The Waffle House, Cravea and Grab Your Meal also had their stalls at the food festival.
and mouthwatering food stalls, from desi Ashraf Tikka to fine sushi from Bamboo Union and delicious nutella Naan from Maro Tandoor. There is infinite variety of exquisite cuisine that catered in all kind of budgets.
Overall, it was a very well organized event and my bro and I thoroughly enjoyed every part of it! In addition to the food, appetizers, and desserts, there was the 7up stall to pairing the spicy food (Mana Lo Food Ka Love) and small kids zone and games for more fun times. Definitely an event I would go to again next season!
Refreshing Drink “Pom Chiller” by 7up
But the best thing about the Bites and Vibes food festival was that every food item will not exceed the Rs. 200 price!
On a completely random side note though, a cool thing I noticed there was a photo booth for Selfie Lovers and a spinning wheel to win prizes. For those of you who attended the event, Have You Tried…??? Let me know down below!
*This post and the work done with foodpanda for ‘bites and vibes’ was not paid work, but we were given tickets to use at the event. All commentary and opinions are my own.
