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.

  • Shami Kabab Recipe

    Shami Kabab

    Your kids are having a party at home? Try out crispy and mouthwatering shami kabab with this easy recipe. This all time favourite shami kabab made with beef and gram lentil. It’s easy to make and delicious in taste.Your kids will must love to it. Serve with tomato ketchup. A popular and favourite tea time snack or versatile kebab, is a must have for most Asian refrigerators for those sudden guests. Do try it!!

    Shami kabab Recipe
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    Check it out the Shami Kabab Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:1 hour 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 8[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm boneless meat
    • 2 tbsp Bengal gram dal
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 tbsp mint leaves,chopped
    • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
    • 1 Onion minced
    • Oil for frying
    • salt to taste

    For Whole Masala:

    • 2 black cardamom pods
    • 2 Cinnamon sticks
    • 2 cloves
    • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin powder
    • 1 tsp red Chili powder

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 8 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Wash the minced meat and to it add the Bengal gram dal, whole masala, 1cup warm water, salt to taste and then cook till dry.

    Step 2

    Remove from heat and add ginger, garlic, pepper,chili powder, coriander powder and cumin powder.

    Step 3

    Grind to a fine paste and then form into dough.

    Step 4

    For the Stuffing mix minced onion with finely chopped mint leaves, lime juice and salt.

    Step 5

    Beat the egg lightly.

    Step 6

    Divide the dough into lemon- sized balls.

    Step 7

    Flatten each ball in the palm of your hand and stuff with a little of the onion mixture.

    Step 8

    Shape into a kabab and dip in the beaten egg.

    Step 9

    Shallow fry till it turns color. Shami Kabab is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with mint chutney.

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  • Achari Keema Recipe

    Achari Keema

    Even if we have tried the most fascinating and delicious foods from around the globe, we still come back to our authentic classic food. Do Try it!!

     Achari Keema Recipe
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    Achari Keema Recipe
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    Check it out the Achari Keema Recipe here !!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:50 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm lamb mince
    • 2 medium onions
    • 1 tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp achar masala
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tbsp ketchup
    • 1 cup green peas
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Cut onions into thin sliced.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a pan,add onions and fry for few minutes(do not turn brown).

    Step 3

    Then add keema to it, let it cook, till becomes tender and a little brownish in colour.

    Step 4

    Now add the sliced tomato and stir fry, also add the green peas if you want.

    Step 5

    Now add, salt, black pepper, garlic-ginger paste.

    Step 6

    Toss a bit and add ketchup, stir fry and add achar.

    Step 7

    Now leave it for dum for about 5-7 minutes or when the mixture leaves oil.

    Step 8

    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and green chilies. Now transfer into a serving dish. Achari keema is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with naan or boiled rice.

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

  • Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)Recipe

    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)

    Palak pakora is a delicious appetizer or a tea time snack. The taste of these deep fried palak pakora’s (spinach fritters) more enhanced when eaten with apricot chutney.

    As the monsoons have started, I am posting lot of tea time snack recipes for you all to enjoy this season. Must try this Palak Pakora recipe and enjoy the rainy weather with your friends and family!!

    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora) Recip
    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)

    Check it out the Spinach Pakora Recipe here!!

    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora) Recipe

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah @Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup spinach leaves palak, chopped
    • 1-1/2 cups gramflour besan
    • 1 small chopped onion
    • 2 green chilies chopped
    • 1 tsp Red chili crushed
    • 1/2 tsp Mango powder
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds crushed
    • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds crushed
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Wash palak leaves properly and leave it for drying.
    • Chop the palak leaves. Add water to besan and make a batter of thick consistency.
    • Add chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, red chili powder, and mango powder, salt and blend it well.
    • Fry small portions of mixture in oil for 5-8 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
    • Remove from oil and absorb on kitchen paper. Palak Pakora is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Apricot Chutney.

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

  • Butter Paratha Recipe

    Butter Paratha

    Bite into Nutritious  and tasty Butter Paratha and forget yourself in its exotic taste. An ideal dish for everyday gourmet, this is soon going to be everyone’s favorite. Do try this Butter Paratha Recipe, Delighting and crispy, it’s mouthwatering!

    Butter Paratha Recipe
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    Check it out the Butter Paratha Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:20 minutes [/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level:Very Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups wheat flour
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup butter or desi ghee
    • water for knead the dough

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Mix flour, salt and required water to make a dough consistency.

    Step 2

    Rub oil over and knead it soft.

    Step 3

    Let it rest for an hour.

    Step 4

    Make lemon sized balls out of the dough.

    Step 5

    Roll two balls into the small rounds (roti).

    Step 6

    Apply some butter or ghee on one round (roti).

    Step 7

    Cover with plan round.

    Step 8

    Seal the edges carefully and start rolling to form a round bread.

    Step 9

    Now make impressions with a fork.

    Step 10

    Heat a flat pan or griddle (tawa),when it gets hot add the paratha and let it cook for a minute.

    Step 11

    When it starts to get small bubbles turn around and add a small tsp of desi ghee around the paratha.

    Step 12

    When the brown spots appear take it out.

    Step 13

    Keep it in an in a covered box. Butter Paratha is ready to serve. Enjoy!
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    • Serve with yogurt or any curry.

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

  • Bhatura Recipe

    Bhatura

    Bhatura is a puffed fried bread very popular in Pakistan and India.[highlight]Bhaturas[/highlight] are best eaten as they are made and piping hot, they look a lot like Pooris except those are unleavened and smaller.  Serve it as brunch this weekend and make it a true holiday for your family.

    Bhatura Recipe
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    Here is famous, tasty  bhatura recipe try out and celebrate your weekend by making delicious Batura at home. It will be a great deal for your family.

    Bhatura with Chanay Recipe
    Photo: Bhatura with Chanay

    Check it out the Bhatura Recipe Here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 20[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm plain flour(maida)
    • 1/4 tsp sugar
    • 2 tsp dry yeast
    • 2 tbsp fresh yogurt
    • 25 gm ghee or butter
    • 1 tsp salt
    • Oil for deep frying

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 20 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Sieve the flour properly.

    Step 2

    Put the sugar and yeast in 1 cup of warm water and mix till the yeast gets dissolves.

    Step 3

    Cover and leave for 5 to 7 minutes till the mixture is full of froth.

    Step 4

    Put this liquid along with the curds, ghee and salt to the flour.

    Step 5

    Put some warm water to make a soft dough.

    Step 6

    Knead the dough for 6 to 7 minutes.

    Step 7

    Keep the dough in a wet cloth for 30 minutes.

    Step 8

    Knead for 1 minute.

    Step 9

    Divide the dough into 20 parts.

    Step 10

    Apply a little ghee and roll out puris.

    Step 11

    Deep fry the puris in oil. Bhatura is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with spicy chanay and achar.

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

  • Crispy & Flavorful: The BEST Vegetable Samosa Recipe Ever!

    Crispy Samosa filled with the simple and easy to make potatoes and green peas mixture. Check it out the Vegetable samosa recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 12[/one_third_last]

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    For Dough:

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • Water to Knead dough
    • 2tbsp oil
    • little salt
    • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds

    For Stuffing:

    • 3-4 boiled potatoes,peeled and mashed
    • 1/2 cup green peas,boiled
    • 1-2 green chilies,finely chopped
    • 1/2 tsp ginger,crushed
    • 1 tbsp fresh coriander,finely chopped
    • 4 tbsp cashew nuts
    • 4 tbsp raisins
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala
    • salt to taste
    • red chili powder to taste
    • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder

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    Step 1

    To Make dough: Mix all the ingredients except water. Add a little water at a time.

    Step 2

    Pat and knead well for several times into a soft pliable dough. Cover it with moist Muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    To Make Stuffing : In a bowl add mashed potatoes and all dry masalas (salt, chili powder, mango powder, garam masala) and green chilies, ginger and Mix well.

    Step 4

    Add green peas, cashews and raisins and mix well. Add coriander leaves and keep aside.

    Step 5

    Make small rolls of dough and roll it into a 4″-5″ diameter circle. Cut it into two parts like semi-circle.

    Step 6

    Now take one semi circle and fold it like a cone. Use water while doing so.

    Step 7

    Place a spoon of filling in the cone and seal the third side using a drop of water.

    Step 8

    Heat oil in a pan and deep fry till golden brown (fry on a medium flame).

    Step 9

    Drain on paper towel. Vegetable samosa is ready to serve.

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    • Serve vegetable samosa hot with tamarind chutney.

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  • Recipe: Mince Samosa (Keema Ka Samosa)

    Samosa is prepared in different styles in Pakistani cuisine. They differ only in stuffing which may be of meat, chicken, vegetables or potato only. This one is keema ka samosa recipe which is a bit spicy in taste due to the addition of crushed chilies which enhances its flavor.Samosa is a stuffed pastry and a popular snack in Pakistan and India. Ramadan never complete without crispy samosas . Mince Samosa made of refined flour and minced meat. Great recipe for a snack or for iftar. Yummy. Check it out the Mince Samosa recipe here !!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 15 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 8[/one_third_last]

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    For Mince Stuffing:

    • 250 gm minced meat
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 clove garlic,finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 1-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp curry powder
    • 1 tbsp oil
    • salt to taste

    For Pastry

    • 1 cup flour
    • 3 tbsp ghee or butter
    • A pinch of salt
    • oil for frying

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    Step 1:

    To make Mince Stuffing:Wash and drain mince; set aside.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee over medium heat. Fry chopped onion for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.

    Step 3

    Add garlic and ginger in it. Cook for 2 more minutes then add minced meat, green chilies,red chili powder, curry powder and salt.

    Step 4

    Cook for few minutes then add 1/2 cup water.

    Step 5

    Reduce heat to low, Cover with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender and dry.

    Step 6

    Leave the mince to cool completely.

    Step 7

    To make pastry: In a small bowl, add flour,ghee or butter and salt. Knead with water and make a soft dough.

    Step 8

    Make small balls from the prepared pastry.

    Step 9

    Roll them out with Pin roll, cut into halves.

    Step 10

    Make a small cone of it and put the cooked mince in it. Press the edges of samosa and set aside.

    Step 11

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan or skillet. Place samosa in hot oil and deep fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

    Step 12

    Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper. Crispy Mince Samosa is ready to serve.

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    • Enjoy with Samosa Dipping Sauce.

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  • Mixed Vegetable Paratha Recipe

    Sabzi Ka Paratha

    Try this Sabzi Ka Paratha recipe to make an excellent lunch for your family. An excellent way to get nutrition.

    Sabzi Ka Paratha Recipe
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    Check it out the Sabzi Ka Paratha Recipe here!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    For the dough:

    • 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour(maida)
    • 1-1/2 cups wheat flour
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp melted butter or ghee
    • A little milk

    For the stuffing:

    • 2 mix boiled vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, green peas, French beans, capsicum)
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
    • 2 green chillies,finely chopped
    • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
    • 2 pinches garam masala
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves,finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp ghee
    • salt to taste

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    Step 1

    To Make the dough: Combine the all purpose flours,wheat flour,salt and butter. Put enough milk and make soft dough.

    Step 2

    Knead the dough properly and keep aside for at least 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    To Make Stuffing: Heat the ghee, put the onion and cook till it becomes soft. Put the vegetables, potatoes, green chillies, chilli powder, garam masala, coriander and salt and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.

    Step 4

    Take out and keep it cool.

    Step 5

    Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.

    Step 6

    Apply a little flour and roll out into rounds.

    Step 7

    Put 2 tbsp of the stuffing in the center of each dough round and fold like an envelope from all the corners.

    Step 8

    Roll into rounds and cook on hot griddle (tawa) for 1-2 minutes, turn over on the other side and cook again till it becomes crispy.

    Step 9.

    Repeat the same procedure for the remaining rounds. Sabzi ka paratha is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with curd.

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

  • Recipe: Chilli Pakora Sauce

    Try this Chilli Pakora Sauce recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

    Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Cook Time: 0 minutes

    Servings: 5

    Ingredients:

    • 100 ml natural yoghurt
    • 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
    • 1-1/2 tsp ground coriander
    • 1 -1/2 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp ground ginger
    • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • Juice of one lime

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine together the yogurt, cumin, ginger, coriander.

    Step 2

    Season with salt, chili powder and paprika.

    Step 3

    Stir in the lime juice. Mix well Chilli Pakora Sauce is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Serving Suggestions:

    Serve with Pakora or snacks.

     

  • Easy Chili Cheese Fries Recipe: The Best Way to Level Up Your Fries!

    Chili Cheese Fries

    If you want a simple but delicious appetizer chili cheese fries are exactly what you’re looking for.A great combination of cheese, chili and french fried potatoes. Quick and as simple as it gets.

    Chili Cheese Fries recipe
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    Bismillah Let’s get started.

    Check it out the Chili Cheese Fries recipe and printable version below.

    Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

    If you want a simple but delicious appetizer chili cheese fries are exactly what you’re looking for.A great combination of cheese, chili and french fried potatoes. Quick and as simple as it gets.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 32 ounce package frozen seasoned french fries
    • 1 15 ounce can chili without beans
    • 8 slices cheese cut into pieces
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • 2 tbsp water
    • 1 tbsp butter

    Instructions

    Method

    • Prepare french fries as directed on the package.
    • In a small bowl, dissolve cornflour in water. Set aside.
    • Pour milk in a saucepan. Add margarine and bring to a boil. Stirring constantly.
    • Reduce heat to low then gradually add cornstarch mixture into the milk mixture.
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth.
    • Add cheese to the milk mixture. Stir for 2 minutes or until cheese has melted and is well combined.
    • Prepare chili as directed on the can.
    • Pour cheese and chili sauce top of the cooked french fries. Chili Cheese Fries are ready to serve. ENJOY!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with ketchup.

    I have also posted Pizza Fries Recipes which is another easiest & tastiest version of making French fries. Do check it out as well.


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