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.
As a child I was not the veggie lover I am today.When my mommy cooked veggies, I was apprehensive. Vegetables? Ew! A few years have passed since then and I love veggies of all shapes and sizes.
This weekend, I had a day off and I decided to cook nothing but finger foods. I knew I wanted veggie pizza, but I wanted something more convenient and easier to eat. I have found that when I make veggie pizza in the flat pizza style, it can be a little messy to eat because the toppings want to fall off. So, I did a quick Youtube search and found the recipe I used as inspiration for my Veggie Pizza Cups.
Veggie Pizza Cups
Photo: Veggie Pizza Cups
Ramadan is coming and with it comes family get-together’s and parties. And if you need an easy to make appetizer recipe for your next party, then you should try this Veggie Pizza Cups. There’s no reason for buying store made appetizers when they’re so easy to make, fun & cheap and are guaranteed to be a hit at your next party. Don’t slave away in the kitchen when you could be enjoying the party!
The idea may seem daunting at first but I hope by now I’ve got you well acquainted with handling different types of pizza’s. Be it: my The Perfect pizza dough recipe used to make not just this beautiful Baby Chicken Bread but also these cute little Mini Pizza Cups. Or this super easy and frugal recipe for Pizza Paratha. And how can we forget, my all-time favorite, the soft puffy Pizza Rolls…O’so good!
Cute little Veggie Pizza Cups in Oven
It’s one of my favorite finger food. It’s amazing that just a few basic ingredients can come together into something so delicious. For topping, I decided to use mixed veggies (corn, carrot, capsicum, green onion) and mushrooms in these because they’re my favorites veggies, but you could easily mix it up and use any toppings you like. I really do recommend making it as listed though, because these were just perfect. It tastes just like you’re eating a slice of pizza! Don’t skip out on the Italian Seasoning either – I think it adds a lot of flavor.
They tasted delicious and impressed my family without making a mess. I will definitely be making them again this holiday season.
Photo: These bite-sized Veggie Pizza Cups are perfect for picky eaters.
These Veggie Pizza Cups can be used for appetizers, party snacks, a light lunch, the first course of a dinner. Perfect party for picky eaters.
It would freeze well if you decided to double the batch. Enjoy 🙂
Check it out the Veggie Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!
I do hope that your plans for this holiday weekend teeter more to the side of savoring than that of to-doing.
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Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.
Mini Pizza Cups
Mini Pizza Cups
I’m sure you’ve all heard of or made Pizza Cupcakes or Pizza Muffins before. But as simple or obvious as this recipe seems, sometimes we need a good reminder of the un-fussy classics. Sometimes you don’t have time or the right ingredients to make an elaborate meal. When this happens, it’s good to have something simple and inexpensive to fall back on.
Healthy, Budget Friendly Mini Pizza Cups? Yes, Yes, and Yes!
Mini Pizza Cups
If you’re crazy about pizza like me, but can’t justify eating it as much as you’d like, this is a great recipe for you. I used leftover pizza dough, chicken, lots of fresh vegetables, and a tablespoon or so of cheese on each mini pizza. Considering each pizza cup base 60 calories, the shredded chicken & cheese about 40 calories, and the rest of the ingredients were vegetables, I’m guessing each pizza had about 150 calories. This is not scientific, but it’s my best guess.
Mini Pizza Cups
An interesting and fun way to present your pizzas. These cute little pizza cups will delight anyone, especially kids. Have your children create their own pizzas, and get creative with the toppings. Perfectly shaped and easy to handle, they make for a great addition to lunch boxes or for picnics and road trips.
Mini Pizza Cups
Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..
Check it out the Mini Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!
I have also posted My Fav French Bread Pizza Recipe and Pizza Rolls Recipe which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Pizza. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.
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Every day the same question pops up “What to make for Lunch today?” and when the same question is asked on a weekend the response has to be something that’s not the usual and really delicious.
What better way to spice up the weekend lunch than with a Kebab Paratha Rolls stuffed with flavorful hot and spicy sauces and bright colorful vegetables pickles.
Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe
It’s the age of one pot meal and who says one pot meal has to be a rice dish. It can be bread based dish as well. I believe wraps or rolls loaded with meat, kebabs and veggies also come in the genre of one pot meal and why not, bread gives us starch while veggies help bring a balance diet while meat gives us protein.
The best thing about it is, that its a wholesome meal and can be prepared with leftover kebab’s too. Its as simple as assembling it all together (if that makes sense).
Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls
Ingredients in Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls
The ingredients you need to make this Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls are:
For Kebabs: meat, onion, ginger, green chilies, fresh coriander, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, all spices powder, salt, butter for busting For Parathas: whole wheat flour, white flour, Salt, clarified butter, water for kneading and black seeds (optional) For Topping & Stuffing: mayo garlic sauce, mint chutney, pickle cucumber, onion, carrot, green chili, few salad leaves, red chili flakes (optional)
Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe
How to make Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rollso:
Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls are straight forward to make. Prepared kebabs then make paratha’s and stuff with kebabs, sauce and topping. Pretty simple!!
For this recipe, I’ve prepared the homemade Paratha’s but you can use store bought frozen paratha in case you don’t feel like making your own and keeping it all quick and simple.
Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe
You can pack them and stuff your lunch box too making it a totally mess free meal for yourself. As with all wraps, you can use filling of your choice. For me it had to be this kebab paratha rolls, with some garlic sauce, minty yogurt chutney and colorful pickle that were wrapped in the paratha rolls and gave those hot, zingy and spicy flavors that were sure to tickle those taste buds!
Do try this recipe, these Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls can become your ultimate comfort and nutritious food.
Bismillah, Let’s get started!
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I have also posted Shami Kabab Paratha Rolls and Chicken Paratha Rolls which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Paratha Rolls at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.
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Happy Lunch Making!!
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Eid Mubarak to all the readers of my blog. Eid has come and gone, and we are settling down to our routine and trust me it is very difficult after being spoiled by the easy going Ramadan timings. Lots happened during Ramadan even if it is considered to be a slow month.
Happy Eid Mubarak to All my Readers!!
Eid is a special time in Pakistan: “Festive season, Get together with friends , dinner party, dessert which comes to my mind immediately is ‘Phirni’.” After a heavy main course like Biryani or any spicy curries, phirni is something which cools and soothes you.
Phirni: Eid Special Dessert
Phirni is a wonderful, creamy dessert made with ground rice combined with milk, cream, sugar and some saffron strands for flavoring. Phirni is a kind of Rice Pudding, made with coarsely ground rice. It is similar to what we call “kheer” in Pakistan, but unlike Kheer, it does not use whole grains of rice. The dish is decorated with chopped or ground almonds or pistachio nuts. The consistency of this pudding varies from thick,- where one has to really scoop out with a spoon, to creamy- where the dessert will gently coat a spoon.
Phirni: Eid Special Dessert
The history of Phirni goes back a very long way; it seems to have originated in ancient Persia or the Middle East; and to have been introduced to Pakistan and India by the Mughul’s. In Indian and Pakistan, phirni is associated with Muslim festivals (like eid, ramadan etc.)
Traditionally in Pakistan, Phirni is served chilled in earthen pots or small clay plates called tothie’s.Other than just making it look pretty, the clay pot also absorbs some of the liquid giving it a thicker consistency. It tastes better when the flavors are allowed to mature for 6-7 hours or even for a day.
Phirni: Eid Special Dessert
The recipe is a keeper and I really urge you to try this. This Phirni recipe is easy and simple steps with the list of all ingredients needed to prepare it.
Phirni: Rice Pudding with Nuts
Bismillah, let’s get started!
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Phirni: Eid Special Dessert
I have also posted Pineapple Phirni which is another easiest & tastiest version of making phirni. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.
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Happy Eid!!
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Samosas are always hit appetizer or snack of tea party and iftar even now it’s included in wedding dinner’s appetizer also. Today, I m sharing my Chocolate Samosa recipe with all of you. Crispy samosas with chocolate and walnut is a classic snack for everyone. Try once you will love it for sure
Bismillah, let’s get started!
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I think it’s time that I take a quick break from the highly caloric Iftar snacks I’ve been posting about recently, and share a favorite healthy recipe. This Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) is a traditional Pakistani Iftar Staple. We love munching on it throughout the year, but it’s especially nice in the summer after a long day of fasting. Known as a salad in the West and a savory snack or “Chaat” in the East. This low-fat dish has traveled a long way from Pakistan to make its way onto Iftar tables in South Asia and lunch/dinner tables across the rest of the world.
Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)
The acidic and tart flavors of tamarind chutney, the sweetness of the apricot chutney and the cooling taste of mint chutney balances the palette out immaculately. A well made Spicy Chickpea Salad (or Chana Chaat) will enable you to taste all these flavors independently with each spoonful.
Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) with Tamarind and Apricot Chutney
Playing around with food textures is also an important part of cooking, and creating this dish gives you that freedom with the crunchy onions, juicy tomatoes and soft chickpeas. Explore the art of South Asian cooking with this simple, low fat yet palette-exciting recipe.
Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)
Bismillah, let’s get started!
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I have also posted Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe and Lobia Chaat which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Chana Chaat. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.
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Happy & Productive Ramadan!!
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Nothing feels better than sitting with family on iftar table and eating hot pakoras. This Pakistani staple dish is a must-have as any Iftar is incomplete without a variation of this. The popularity of pakoras lies not only in their unique flavour profile, but also in their affordability.This Ramadan, we say give into the craving all over again because I’ve got a bunch a delicious pakora recipes for you to try.
12 Easy Pakora Recipes for Ramadan Iftar
The majority of Pakora recipes, I am sharing here, can be prepared and cooked in 30 minutes or less, from start to finish. Whether it’s potato pakora, spinach pakoras or chicken pakoras, I hope, you’ll enjoy of these Pakora recipes.
1.Crunchy Chicken Pakora
Crunchy Chicken Pakora is a tasty Iftar snack loved by almost all age groups. It can easily be prepared and very tasty to be served for iftar.
Try out in during this Ramadan and enjoy your iftar times with this delicious and simple Crunchy Chicken Pakora recipe. These chicken bites are tender and soft from the inside and crunchy from outside. It can be served with tamarind chutney, ketchup or chili sauce.
I always love to try different pakora recipes for iftar during Ramadan and Egg Pakora is one of my all time favorite. There’s a huge variety of pakora, among them egg pakora (fritters) has its own taste which make it different from other. These tasty treats are easy to make for an Iftar snack. Simply a irresistible pakora, this happens to be. Quick and easy to make, when you have a guest at Iftar suddenly.
You just need to some hard boil eggs and basic pakora ingredients. To make these delicious pakoras, boiled eggs are dipped in a spiced batter and deep fried until golden. Let check it with step by step method. Goes great with brown chutney, ketchup or chili garlic sauce.
Palak pakoras or Spinach Pakoras are wafer thin, crispy and crunchy mouthwatering snacks made with fresh spinach leaves. You don’t really need a well-stocked kitchen to prepare this, just get some spinach, and some gram flour and you will be minutes away from the most awesome Iftar snack you will have in a long time. Spinach leaves coated with spicy chickpea flour (besan) batter and then deep fried. They are very easy and quick to make. This is probably the best (and the quickest) recipe to prepare an amazing Iftar snack to enjoy with your family.
They are served with many different ways and they always taste great but the taste of deep fried spinach pakoras becomes more yummy when eaten with Apricot Chutney. They are rich in calories & super yummy in taste.. Give it a try.
I love fish in all forms from baked to grilled, fried etc. Fish Pakora is another wonderful Iftar recipe of Pakistan which is popular in home cooking during the Month of Ramadan. The Crispy Fish pakora is not only mouthwatering but also very easy and quick to make at home.
Tender, juicy bite sized cubes of fish are coated in a spicy batter and fried till a golden perfection. Resulting in the crispiest and most delicious morsels of fish imaginable. These go beautifully with any dip of choice. You can as well tuck these in a wrap along with some freshly chopped salad, yum!
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Try out these crispy and delectable Fish Pakoras, a tasty Iftar snack with your favorite dipping sauce.I am sure you are going to love this recipe.
A spicy delicious Ramadan treat for those who enjoy the hot green chilies. Stuffed Mirch Pakora is a different type of pakora and has a very delicious taste. A savoury, saucy and spicy selection of nibbly bits and pakora to set your taste buds tingling. Perfect Iftar snack for your family in Ramadan. It goes great with Mango chutney.
To prepare these stuffed mirch pakoras green chilies are stuffed with tamarind pulp, pomegranate seeds and mint chutney then they are dipped in chickpea (besan) flour batter and deep fried. They are so many different ways to prepare these spicy pakoras, if you do not like hot then use mild chilies. If you do not want to stuff the chilies then use finger chilies, just dip them in the batter and fry them, either way they are delicious.
Chicken pakoras are common but Keema pokaras are rare and delicious so need to try it. In these pokoras chicken is added in minced form which makes it more delicious. Your way to celebrate a fast or a feast. I googled to check if I am the only weird person to come up with such solution and found out there are people who have made Keema Pakora !
This pakora is perfect as a Iftar snacks item. Keema Pakora Recipe is not difficult at all but needs some magic of your hands (meaning a little bit of experience is required). But don’t worry, I am laying out the caveats and exact steps to get the perfect Keema Pakora everytime. Of course the more you make the expert you become. One more thing, this pakora tastes awesome with green chutney. You must try it for Iftar party.
Potato pakora’s are one of the most popular Iftar Item here in Pakistan, and all most liked by everybody. But for a change, I give a twist of normal Potato Pakora recipe and made it in french fries form.They have crispy and spicy fried chickpea batter layer outside and soft potato sticks inside.
French Fries Pakoras are an exciting twist on french fries, and they are great to serve with Chili Sauce or as an Iftar Snack. Super simple to make and very tasty and crispy to eat.
Try a bit at your next get-together and impress your friends and family with a new twist of flavor!
The great thing about pakoras is that you can use any vegetable you wish, my personal favorite is cauliflower,spinach, potato or if I’m feeling extra fancy cheese.
Cauliflower pakoras are tasty, crunchy, golden brown tea time snack or Iftar snack loved by not only in Pakistan but around the world. These delicious, crisp and spicy cauliflower pakoras are easy to make and are the perfect Iftar starter or Iftar party food treat that are sure to go down a treat. These pakoras are crunchy form outside and soft from inside.
To prepare this delicious Gobi pakora first cauliflower is cut into small florets then dipped in a spicy besan batter which is prepared with Besan (gram flour) and spices are added to it according to personal preference than these florets are deep fried. Goes great with green chutney or tomato sauce.
Love noodles and chicken? Let make a delicious fritters with combination of both tasty ingredients ~ A slight twist of noodles. Very easy to prepare and mouthwatering noodle pakora recipe using boiled noodles ,spices and green chilies. Try this noodles pakora recipe to spice up your Iftar. This crispy Iftar item tastes superb with coriander and tomato chutney. Go relish!
Crispy Onion Rings Pakora are delicious, mouthwatering very tempting and hard to resist. Hot onion rings pakora with chutney, there simply cannot be a better combination. Very simple and quick to make Iftar snack.
Onion Fritters are made with Onion rings, gramflour (besan) and Spices. First the batter is made by mixing besan (gram flour) with water then the spices are added to it to give flavor then ring onions are dipped in batter and deep fried. They are are crunchy and crispy when they are hot. Pakoras are best hot fresh from the frying oil, however they can be reheated on a cookie sheet in the oven. These tasty appetizers are best offered and served with a spicy chutney, or as my brother likes them with tomato ketchup.
Pakoras are one snack associated with Iftar here in Pakistan. Sinking your teeth into crisp Surprise Egg Pakora is a sensual pleasure. These surprise egg Pakora’s are our Family Favorites.
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. These pakora are served with Hari chutney or tomato sauce. It’s a perfect recipe for a quick and easy Iftar Snack. A great new way to make Pakoras!
Give it a try and surprise your guests and family with this Surprise Egg Pakora recipe. ENJOY!
Brinjal Pakora Sticks are a tempting finger food snack, soft brinjal sticks inside and spicy crust, is a starter which can be prepared instantly. Everyone relish eating these, especially in Iftar and during Rainy season.
This recipe is one of the most simplest recipes. Just cut the brinjal into thin sticks. Mix all the spices, seasoning, gram flour, water dip then brinjals and deep fry. The only challenge while making pakoras are how to make them crispy??? add some rice flour which aids in making crispy exterior also the temperature should be hot before deep frying them. Hope these tips helps you in making crunchy fritters.
They taste well with dry spicy mango chutney, green chutney, tomato sauce or chili sauce. But a hot cup of tea is a must to go along with pakoras.
How does Bro Muhammad Faris (abu productive) spend his Ramadan? To find out, I conducted an interview with the energetic, super-productive Bro. Muhammad Faris.
Abu Productive (Muhammad Faris) is the founder & CEO of ProductiveMuslim, a website dedicated to Islam & Productivity. He is an international speaker, author, and coach dedicated to boosting productivity in the Ummah. More recently, he released his book “The ProductiveMuslim Book – Where Faith Meets Productivity “.
I hope you enjoy this special interview I had with brother Muhammad Faris, where he shares some insight from the world of a productivity Ramadan!In this interview I talked about the best ways to nourish ourselves for peak performance throughout the day.
Ramadan Exclusive Interview with Abu Productive
Ramadan Exclusive Interview with Abu Productive(Bro. Muhammad Faris)
Bushrah: Aslam-o-AlakumWarhmatullahWabaraktuhu Dear Bro Mohammed Faris! Hope you are doing well. JazakAllahKhaira for joining us for this interview for my blog RecipesTable.com.
Bushrah: For our fans, Can you please explain What Productive Ramadan Transformation is and what is involved?
Muhammad Faris: ProductiveRamadan Transformation is the understanding that Ramadan is an opportunity to transform ourselves to become better and more productive human beings instead of leading unproductive lives.
It’s about turning the challenges that Ramadan throws at us (the fasting, the long night prayers, the lack of sleep) and turning them into opportunities to test our human capacity and show the world what we can do despite these challenges.
Bushrah: Why are you so passionate about productivity?
Muhammad Faris: I believe that productivity is the answer to many of the challenges facing the Ummah. Unfortunately, we’ve become an unproductive Ummah, consuming more than producing, expecting government welfare instead of creating wealth, and we lack the motivation and innovation to lead ourselves forward.
That’s from a macro perspective – but from a micro/individual perspective; leading a productive life is leading a meaningful life. A philosopher once said: “We are happiest when we are striving after something”
Bushrah: First of all we would like to know how brother Abu Productive (productivity guru) spends his Ramadan.
Muhammad Faris: I divide my time in Ramadan in 3 parts:
A portion for my Lord; focusing on Salah, Taraweeh, and reciting Quran.
A portion for my family; focusing on spending quality time with them at home and not travel so much.
A portion for my ProductiveMuslim; doing some writing, thinking, reading on topics that relate to productivity and Ramadan and engaging with the ProductiveRamadan.com online course students.
Bushrah: What is your fondest childhood memory about Ramadan?
Muhammad Faris: I grew up in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia most of my life, so my fondest childhood memory about Ramadan is simply feeling the spirit of Ramadan in the air in the entire city and attending taraweeh with my dad at different mosques across the city.
Bushrah: Do you create a meal plan during Ramadan to ensure your body is receiving the correct foods and nutrition? And do you choose lighter food than usual?
Muhammad Faris: Alhamdulillah – my wife is very conscious of our food and we discuss meal plans in advance so we avoid unhealthy options.
We stick to low GI food (especially for suhoor) and try to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and vegetarian options at night.
I’ve cut down on tea and coffee to almost zero intake in the month (except for herbal tea) and alhamdulillah – managed to stay away from sweets most nights.
Bushrah: : How do you prepare yourself physically for this fasting period? So that you won’t run out of Stream and will keep going the whole working day? For example, do you take vitamins or eat nutritional fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts?
Muhammad Faris: We eat a hearty healthy low GI oatmeal dish for suhoor which contains:
Organic steel cut oats
Bananas
Berries (blackberries and blueberries)
Raw Nuts
Flaxseed/Chia Seeds
Almond Milk
If we have time, we have fruits and then we cap the suhoor with 2 glasses of water.
We’ve been having the same suhoor every day since the beginning of Ramadan and seems to work well with us.
Combination of eating low GI food + naps in the day and I find myself able to work for at least 8-10 hours in the day.
Bushrah: What’s your daily routine in ramadan? And What changes do you make in Ramadan to your technology usage, socail life?
Muhammad Faris:
4:00am – 4:40am: Suhoor
40am – 5.30am: Fajr at Masijd
30am – 6.30am: Stay until sunrise with Quran Recitation + Athkar
30am – 7.30am: Come home + get ready for the day
7:30am – 12.00pm: Work Work Work
00pm – 1.30pm: Long Nap
30pm – 2.30pm: Dhuhur Prayers @ Masjid
30pm – 6.00pm: Work Work Work
00pm – 7.00pm: Asr prayers @ Masjid
00pm – 8.30pm: Quality time with family
30pm – 9.45pm: Iftar + Maghreb + get ready for Isha
45pm – 11.30pm: Isha + Taraweeh
30pm – 12:00am: Quality time with spouse
00am – 4.00am: Sleep
Bushrah: : What would be your most important goals for you personally to achieve in this Ramadan?
Muhammad Faris: I have set 3 goals for myself:
Complete the preparation for the launch of the post-Ramadan course
Complete preparing website + brochures for a new productivity company I’m launching for corporate
Complete designing a Youth Accelerator program for Masajids and Youth groups in North America.
As you probably notice – the above are not “typical” Ramadan goals. I personally seek the Barakah in Ramadan to get a lot of important work done.
Bushrah: How we can have a transformational Productive Ramadan? Any Productive tips?
Muhammad Faris: Start by setting meaningful goals. Then align your energy management (nutrition, fitness and sleep), your focus management, and your time management to achieving those goals.
If you have no goals for Ramadan (Spiritually-Physically-Socially), you’ll simply waste Ramadan.
Think of goals that if you implement them during Ramadan will transform your life after Ramadan.
Bushrah: There have been a lot of exciting things happening with Productive Muslim Academy lately MashAllah, can you tell us about some of your latest initiatives? And how our users can benefit from productive muslim academy?
The ProductiveMuslim Academy is our way to fill the gap of personal development training for the Muslim world that’s based on the Quran and Sunnah and latest personal development science.
We’ve made the academy practical and useful for the on-the-go professional, busy student, and workin moms because we firmly believe that learning the practical tools to grow and develop can mean the difference between a life well-lived or a failure in this life and the next.
We’ve made the Academy very affordable; you’ll have access to all ProductiveMuslim courses and classes + private facebook group with the community of learners + exclusive webinars, all the above for just $14.99/month (or $0.50 per day!). We hope that your followers and readers can join us to make the most of the Academy and grow with us inshaAllah.
Bushrah: Finally, do you have a message for all our Muslims Fans around the World?
The best advice I can give, is the advice I heard from Sh.Bin Bayyah many years ago, he said “Have sincere intentions and work hard”. That’s the formula for succcess.
JazakiAllahkhair for having me on your blog
Bushrah: Jazakillah khaira for taking the time to share your thoughts about training during Ramadan. I’ve certainly learned a lot and I hope folks who read this interview will feel the same. InshaAllah
A simple and nutritious snack, chapati (flatbread) stuffed with spicy mince filling, salad and chutney, perfect for busy morning breakfast and also lunch. Plain chapati’s can often come across as boring and many people turn up their noses at the mere mention of them! So Today, I come up with an innovative way to present chapati’s, that’s filling, nutritious and super yummy.
Photo: Chapati Rolls Stuffed with Mince
One of my favorite things to eat is a roll stuffed with goodies.I enjoy food that I can eat with my hands and this dish is no exception. It’s very easy to make and delicious to eat. These chapati rolls is excellent for suhoor meals that can be made quickly with the left over chapati’s.
Photo: Chapati Rolls Stuffed with Mince
Also Perfect to bring on a trip or a picnic as they are easy to wrap and taste just as great when eaten lukewarm or chilled. Give a try and enjoy.
Bismillah, let’s get started!
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A simple and nutritious snack, chapati (flatbread) stuffed with spicy mince filling, salad and chutney, perfect for busy morning breakfast and also lunch.
Heat oil or butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
Saute onion for 2-3 minutes. When the onions have softened up but not yet golden in colour add ginger and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
Then add mince and let it drain out most of the moisture for about 4-5 minutes.
Add green chilies, red pepper and salt.
Reduce the heat on low and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 25 minutes or until mince is cooked thorough and all water dries up.
Remove the lid and cook on high flame for 3-4 minutes then add chili garlic sauce and soy sauce.
Cook 2 minutes longer then turn the heat off.
Sprinkle mint and coriander leaves.
To Assemble Chapati Rolls
Reheat chapati’s.
Place chapati on a clean board, spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on it. Then add the mince stuffing across the center.
Drizzle some mint chutney.
Sprinkle veggie salad and roll up the chapati.
Secure with toothpick. Don’t worry if it gets a little messy eating that’s just a art of the fun of eating a roll. ENJOY 🙂
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve with salad, french fries and chutney. Or you can serve everything separate and let your guests or family prepare their own stuffed chapati rolls.
Recipe Note’s:
You can also stuff these chapati rolls with chicken or beef mince, or colorful veggies.
If you prepare the chapatis ahead make sure to store them in an airtight container. If not they will become very hard and dry.
I have also posted Shami Kabab Paratha Rolls Recipewhich is another easiest & tastiest version of making Paratha Rolls. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.
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Summer has been kicking into high gear and the temperatures have been climbing here, and everyone wants to keep cool on hot summer days. So today, I have a recipe for a simple, classic and very popular sandwiches: “Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches”.
Photo: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
Egg and Cucumber sandwiches are the most delicious, easiest finger foods to make. All you need is sliced white bread, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and of course, cucumbers. To enhance the flavor, I also spread a thin layer of dill with cream cheese spread.
Photo: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
I love adding cucumbers to egg mayonnaise. And sometimes different herbs too (especially dill goes very well with eggs and cucumbers). The cucumber can either be chopped finely and mixed into the egg mayonnaise or sliced thinly , I like the latter since it adds a nice fresh crunch to the sandwich. This can be made in advance and keeps well, so is perfect for tea parties.
Photo: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
What are your favorite foods for a tea time snack or tea party? For me, the food are simple to prepare and easy to eat (and not so messy), preferably something we can eat using our hands or toothpicks.
Photo: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
If you’re looking for an extremely quick and easy recipe for a lunch box, or a tea party, or a picnic, or you just so happen to have an extra cucumber lying around, then give these egg and cucumber sandwiches a try. They’re deliciously light and fresh, and I love the crunch of the cucumber. These delicious, easy-to-assemble sandwiches are great for a quick summer meal.
Bismillah let’s get started.
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I have also posted Zinger Club Sandwicheswhich is another easiest & tastiest version of making sandwiches. Do check it out as well.
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Need a great recipe for just the ingredients you have on hand? Then try this one. Your kids will love opening their lunch boxes to enjoy these “Mince Stuffed Cutlets”.
Photo: Mince Stuffed Cutlets Recipe
Mince Stuffed Cutlets
When I was in college, these “Mince Stuffed Cutlets” was one of the first recipes I ever added to my regular rotation.
Mince Stuffed Cutlets is a great appetizer that involves soft delicate potato patties stuffed with seasoned cooked mince. Delicious and crispy patties that can be made in just 35 minutes. These make a great snack or appetizer or even a starter for parties or perfect for weekend meals.
Photo: Mince Stuffed Cutlets
I used to fill my cutlets with spinach, broccoli, cheese, or whatever ingredients I have in my hand. It’s so fun to experiment with different ingredients, home cooking should be easy and fun! Although I enjoyed a lot of combinations, mince stuffed cutlets was always my favorite (and cheese, too).
I know it seems quite far apart but when you take a bite it taste very close to the potato chops.
Photo: Mince Stuffed Cutlets Recipe
There are many variations I have seen online. Some use a little flour mixed with the potato mash, an egg wash, bread crumbs and cornflour. You can make it vegetarian by using cooked peas and carrots in garam masala with some onions and fresh coriander then mixed with the mashed potato and shallow fried. You can replace the lamb mince with cooked ground chicken or beef, or fish. Try getting more creative: This is great fun – keep adding different ingredients to taste the different flavors.
Photo: Mince Stuffed Cutlets
Bismillah, let’s begin!
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Recipe Note’s:
You can use Chicken /Mutton /Beef mince as on your choice.
These freeze quite well so you can pop them in the freezer before frying them and then completely defrost and then coat and fry.
I have also posted Sesame Potato Cutlets Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Cutlets. Do check it out as well.
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Hope all of you are doing well and are leading happy, healthy lives. It seems such a long time since I’ve updated the blog. Well, ’seems’ is probably not the correct word to use, and I am promptly changing it to ‘has really been’! But thanks for being patient and still showering the blog with love during my absence. Sorry for that as I haven’t been feeling good these days.
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe
A few weeks ago, We had a party on home. And I made Oven Roasted Chicken Legs on my brother request. He’s a Drumsticks Lover. It was a great evening, with plenty of food and some great company. That evening also made me realize how many more wonderful dishes I have yet to celebrate on this blog.
Photo: Oven Roasted Chicken Legs
So, today I come up with a new recipe of Oven Roasted Chicken. Sounds YUM YUM!!
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs
If you’re obsessed with bakedchicken drumsticks? Or If you love eating crispy chicken legs and you love easy meals. This one checks all the boxes. Make these Oven Roasted Chicken Legs for dinner soon, you won’t be disappointed.
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe
Crispy and juicy oven roasted chicken legs that will satisfy even the most die-hard fried chicken fan. For a simple, yet delicious evening meal, serve this chicken alongside ovenroasted veggies or green salad.
So Let’s begin!
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Recipe Note’s:
Do not place the seasoned chicken pieces directly on the baking sheet. Instead, place a wire cooling rack on top of the cookie sheet and place the chicken pieces on the rack, this will allow air to circulate around the chicken, resulting in perfectly crispy chicken without the soggy bottoms.
If you like the chicken drumsticks nice and browned, place them under the broiler for few minutes after they are baked.
If you prefer cheese, you can sprinkle 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese over them.
I have also posted Chili Chicken Legswhich is another easiest & tastiest version of making Drumsticks. Do check it out as well.
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Happy Cooking!!
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
I hope you’re well and have had a good start to the week. I’m sorry to let you worry about me, but these days I’m a bit busy. As you know study study study. lol 😀 I am madly busy with my assignments. Sorry for this post being late.
My class got cancelled today. Glad I get a chance to breathe. So I decide to write a post for my lovely reader’s. Last week, I made these Veggie rolls ( Baked Version) to give myself a break from assignment work. They are very easy to prepare and tastes absolutely delicious! I had too much fun making this.
Take a Break and bake Some Veggie Rolls 🙂
These yummlicious veggie rolls are healthy and very filling. And they smell amazing when they’re baking. They crisped up fine in the oven. The only problem is that three wrappers have 180 calories! What!???? That’s a lot. I ate 3 rolls anyway. 😛 😉 They are ready in only 35 minutes and you can use your favorite veggies.
Photo: Baked Veggie Rolls Recipe
You could fry these, too, but I was trying to keep them healthy. I hope you all give this Baked Veggie Rolls recipe a try and let me know how they turn out!
Baked Veggie Rolls
So let the fun begin!
First Prepare Veggie Filling: Heat a small amount of oil in a wok over medium heat. Add giner and garlic. Saute until fragrant. Might you think, it’s a stupid instruction, isn’t it? Tell you what, just cook your garlic few seconds until they’re soft-ish.
Now add green peas, red beans and corns. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they are soft.Add remaining veggies and add a splash of vingear. Stir fry for few minutes. You can add soy sauce or any store bought sauce etc. But I didn’t add it. As I try to avoid artifical ingredients to follow my journey towards clean eating. 🙂
Sprinkle black pepper, red chili, and maybe a little salt if you need it. If you want to use fresh herbs then I think that would be lovely.
Stir well and Let everything simmer for a couple of minutes, but don’t let everything get overly soft because you still have to stuff and bake your rolls.
Take the mixture into a bowl and let it cool for few minutes. Once everything is cool, you can either proceed to stuffing the rolls, or cover your bowl and put everything in the fridge overnight. If you do refrigerate the veggie mixture, be sure to bring it room temperature before stuffing your rolls.
When you’re ready to stuff your rolls, be sure your stuffing mixture and wrappers are at room temperature. You’ll want a clean work surface for this part and a bowl of water nearby.
Don’t be intimidated by this part. You just want the rolls to hold the yummy stuffing in. They don’t need to be perfect. And, frankly, if someone is going to judge you on how pretty your spring rolls are, then you probably shouldn’t be feeding them. lol 😛
Preheat an oven for 200 degree C and brush a baking sheet with oil.
Place a wrapper out in a diamond shape on your work surface.Put a tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper. I under-stuffed these rolls, so they turned out chewier that I would have liked. However, you don’t want to stuff them so full that they split open. It’s a delicate balance.
Bring the bottom point of your wrapper up over the filling and tuck it under as tight as you can. Fold the sides over and shape into a roll.
Moisten the edges of the top flap slightly with water and roll the roll over, pressing the point on the underside of the roll to seal it.
Put on a lightly oiled baking sheet and repeat this method the rest of your rolls.
Lightly brush the tops of the rolls with egg-wash and sprinkle sesame seeds over them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown. This took my oven around 22-25 minutes.
You can eat these veggie rolls with tamari or soy sauce, but we prefer sweet and sour sauce.
Ready !!
Photo: Baked Veggie Rolls Recipe
Sorry I din’t get step by step picture as I was hungry and on in a hurry to eat 😛
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Keep me in your duas please, and have a lovely week,
Wasalaam!
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A delicious and easy tea time snack for your friends and family. Fresh Parsley makes this traditional Potato Scotch egg recipe extra special.
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Scotch eggs are one of those foods that have never gone out of favorite.I really love Scotch Eggs. Believe me this homemade potato scotch eggs are a world away from shop bought versions. They’re worth the effort for a special picnic treat. Packed with protein power, this summer fair favorite is easy to make in your home kitchen. Ready to eat in just 30 minutes, it makes a great start to the day, or a satisfying snack.
Photo: Potato Scotch Eggs Recipe
I have always been fascinated by Scotch eggs. I think they bring a little “wow” factor to any table. Scotch eggs are traditionally made with sausage meat wrapped around a hard boiled egg then breaded and deep fried. I wanted to shake up this UK savory treat with some Asian spices and do my own take on it. I decided instead of using a raw sausage meat, I would make a potato filling to wrap around the egg then bread it and deep fry it. I loved how these came out and they go perfectly with zeera rice and curry meal.
Photo: Potato Scotch Eggs
They also go well with a salad, bread, naan, etc… I think these beautiful eggs dress up any Asian or European table. If you are little worried about the size of the larger scotch eggs, I did make make a smaller version of this fun dish. I think the smaller version is actually a little more manageable to make and serve, although it doesn’t have the show-stopper look as the whole egg version when you cut them. Of course, both are equally tasty and fun and you will love to see them once they sit prettily on your table. Do try it, your kids will love it. Perfect for lunch box.
Note: Make sure you cut the larger scotch eggs in half or quarters before serving so the guests can see the inside because that’s the “wow” factor to the dish. Enjoy.
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Looking for a simple meal? Then try this Chicken Shorba Recipe, you will like the taste of Chicken Shorba._ perfect for week days. It’s a good change in your lunch or dinner. This lip smacking Chicken Shorba Recipeis one of my favorite. It’s prepared in chicken stock with addition of traditional Pakistani ingredients, texture and consistency of an Pakistani Stew and the aroma of Oriental spices.
After a weekend of delicious excesses, I’m ready for a healthy alternative. This weekend I’ve eaten like a queen –fried food, buttery paratha’s, creamy curries, biryani’s, naan, and more units of chocolates than I really care to count. So today I’decide to make light and nutritious meal. Weather is quite rainy so relaxing with this warming and nutritiousChicken Shorba –Chicken Curry– will be something to look forward to when I get home back from Uni. I made this Chicken Shorba last night and it only took 1 hour to prepare and cook. It’s in the fridge now and can be warmed up in few minutes. Normally I would serve this tangy and satisfying Chicken Shorba (chicken soup) with steamed rice but to make it easy, I served it with tandoori roti.
Photo: Chicken Shorba Recipe
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Here is a Pakistani twist on the everyday french fries. Super simple to make and very tasty and crispy. You can eat them any time with cold drinks or tea. Would go great with a veggie burger or any type of burger. Or even just as a snack.
It’s a perfect recipe for a quick and easy desi snack, consider making a spicy potato chips please guests who love spicy foods. delicious!!! I serve it withHomemade Tomato Ketchup. You can serve with any kind of dip or sauce you want.
Photo: French Fries Pakora Recipe
You should always use old potatoes to make french fries. New ones are moist and are extremely raw, that do not make french fries crispy.
Step by Step ~ French Fries Pakora Recipe
Step 1 ~ First Peel the potatoes with the help of a peeler and wash them.
Step 1 ~ French Fries Pakora
Step 2 ~ Now cut them into long pieces. You can use french fries cutter that can be easily bought from the market also. You will be able to cut the pieces quickly and in equal shapes.
Step 2 ~ French Fries Pakora
Step 3 ~ In a large bowl, add potatoes, chickpea flour, rice flour and cornflour. Season with salt, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder.
Step 3 ~ French Fries Pakora
Step 4 ~ Add little water and mix well to coat evenly.
Step 4 ~ French Fries Pakora
Step 5 ~ Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 5 ~ French Fries Pakora
Step 6 ~ Put the french fries pakora into it to fry. Make sure that the oil is not extremely heated.
Step 6 ~ French Fries Pakora
Step 7 ~ Fry them till they turn golden brown and crispy.
Step 7 ~ French Fries Pakora
Step 8 ~ Remove on a kitchen paper to drain excess oil.
Step 8 ~ French Fries Pakora
Step 9 ~ sprinkle chaat masala over them. Delicious French Fries Pakoras are ready serve. ENJOYY!!
Step 9 ~ French Fries Pakora
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