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  • Recipe: Keema Matar (Minced Lamb with Green Peas)

    Minced Lamb cooked with green peas(matar) and spices. This is my favourite dish with brown rice. This Minced Lamb with Peas recipe is easy to make and can be made either on the stove or a pressure cooker. If you are in a rush you can throw everything in the pressure cooker and it’s done in just 10 minutes. 

    Easy to cook and delicious Keema Matar recipe. It’s a simple recipe of keema matar to light your dining table.  Other meats such as mutton, chicken or turkey can also be used in this recipe. Try this keema matar recipe and You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

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    • 1 kg mutton mince(keema)
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup green peas, boiled
    • 1/4 cup cooking oil or ghee
    • 3 red onions, finely chopped
    • 3 large tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Clean, wash and drain the mutton mince thoroughly. Wash the peas, drain.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in the oil. Add garlic and stir-fry for a minute.

    Step 3

    Add mutton keema, ginger, tomatoes, green chilies, coriander powder, cumin powder and red chili powder. Cook and stir for 5-8 minutes.

    Note:breaking up any lumps if formed.

    Step 4

    Add water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until mince is tender.

    Step 5

    Add peas, salt, and the 1 cup water. Mix well.

    Step 6

    Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until peas are cooked well. Adjust seasoning.

    Step 7

    Take it out in a serving dish. Sprinkle garam masala over it. Garnish with green chilies and ginger slices. Delicious Keema Matar is ready to serve.

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    Serve with roti or paratha.

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  • Balti Fish Curry Recipe

    Balti Fish Curry Recipe _ Possibly the world’s best fish curry. So moreish and flavorful. Try out this balti fish curry recipe and don’t forget to leave comment below.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time:25 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 3 [/one_third_last]

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    • 500 gm cod fish, cut into 2 inch pieces
    • 3 tablespoon plain yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teasppn ground ajowan
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • Few coriander leaves, chopped
    • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced

    [/tab] [tab]Yield:3 servings

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    Step 1

    Wash the fish pieces in cold water and drain in a colander for 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Put the oil in a deep frying pan and add the ginger and garlic, then stir fry for 2 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add the tumeric, salt, ajowan, ground coriander and red chilli powder and mix well.

    Step 4

    Cook, uncovered, on a low flame for 5 minutes. Now add the yogurt. Stir well.

    Step 5

    Cook the mixture uncovered on a low heat, stirring from time to time, until oil separates out and excess liquid evaporates.

    Step 6

    If the mixture starts sticking stir in 2 tablespoons of water. Gently put the fish pieces into the frying pan and cook uncovered, on a medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until cooked thorough.

    Step 7

    Garnish with chopped coriander and garam masala. Balti Fish Curry is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with naan or chapati.

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  • A Taste of Lahore: The Flavorful Lahori Murgh Recipe!

    I think my readers will be happy seeing some Pakistani recipes here. This time I have brought a simple chicken curry for you, Lahori Murgh, from the famous Lahori Cuisine. Very easy to make and mouthwatering Chicken Curry. Try out this Lahori Murgh recipe, hope you are going to love it .

     Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 5

    • 1 kg boneless chicken, cut into cubes
    • 1 cup tomato puree
    • 1/2 cup cashew nut paste
    • 1/4 cup oil or ghee
    • 1 tablespoon brown onion paste
    • 1 tablespoon brown garlic paste
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon Degi lal mirch
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon freshly crush pepper
    • 1 teaspoon whole garam masala
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

    Step 1

    Heat oil in a deep pan or wok. Add whole garam masala and saute it for 30 seconds or until garam masala leaves aroma.

    Step 2

    Add ginger-garlic paste, cook and stir for few minutes. Now add degi mirch powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until it leaves oil.

    Step 3

    Add chicken pieces and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is half cooked.

    Step 4

    Add tomato puree, brown onion paste and cashew nut paste Cook for another 10 minutes or until the sauce (gravy) is thickened.

    Step 5

    Take it out in a dish. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and green chilies. Lahori Murgh is ready to serve.

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  • Recipe: Chicken Keema and Egg

    Chicken Keema and Egg

    Try this great variation to the classic Chicken keema and Egg recipe – a perfect protein packed delight for those who loves to eat eggs and chicken. In about 30 minutes, you have an incredibly flavorful meal. You can also very easily make this for just one person, or as many as you want. 

    Chicken Keema and Egg
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    Chicken Keema and Egg

    Try this great variation to the classic Chicken keema and Egg recipe – a perfect protein packed delight for those who loves to eat eggs and chicken. In about 30 minutes, you have an incredibly flavorful meal.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushrah @ Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm chicken mince or any other mince keema
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 2 to matoes finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder zeera powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
    • 8-10 curry leaves
    • 2 tablespoon hot and sweet sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard paste
    • 4 hard boiled eggs.
    • Salt to taste
    • For Garnishing
    • 1 double fried egg
    • 1 tablespoon coriander chopped

    Instructions

    Method

    • Heat oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat. Saute the onion in it.
    • Add garlic and ginger.Cook and stir for 1 minutes. Then add tomato. Season with powdered spices and salt. Stir well.
    • Add thai curry paste, curry leaves and chicken mince. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
    • Add hot and sweet sauce and mustard paste. Mix well.
    • Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes on a medium flame or until half done.
    • Fry the keema on high flame for 3 minutes. Add a little water and cook for another 10 minutes. Finally mix in the shredded egg .
    • Garnished with wedges of hard boiled eggs and chopped coriander. Chicken Keema and Egg is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with boiled rice or chapati.

  • The Perfect Weeknight Meal: Simple & Delicious White Chicken Recipe!

    White Chicken

    White Chicken is popular for its rich aroma and creamy taste and texture. Serve hot with naan or chapati.

    White Chicken Recipe
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    White Chicken Recipe
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    White Chicken Recipe

    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg chicken
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon butter or oil
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chicken broast masala
    • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
    • 5 green chillies thinly sliced
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing

    • lemon slices
    • green chilies

    Instructions

    • Mix broast masala in yogurt and marinated on the chicken for half an hour.
    • Then heat the oil in a pan put ginger garlic paste, with chicken together.
    • Cook at least for ten min till it turns into golden brown.
    • Put water and sprinkle the sliced onion over the chicken.
    • Cook for 5-6 minutes.
    • Garnish with green chillies
    • White Chicken is ready to serve.ENJOY!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with naan.

  • Chicken Kofta In Walnut Gravy Recipe

    Chicken kofta curry may time to prepare but the end taste is absolutely worth it. This Chicken Kofta In Walnut Gravy Recipe  is a nice change from the usual style Kofta. Try it out this Chicken Kofta In Walnut Gravy recipe and don’t forget to leave a comment below.

    [one_third] Prep Time:1 hour[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6 [/one_third_last]

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    • 500 gm chicken mince
    • 4 cup chicken stock
    • 4 green chillies
    • 2 medium onions
    • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
    • a pinch garam masala powder
    • 2 green cardamoms
    • 2 tablespoon fresh cream
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    In a large bowl, mix together the chicken mince, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt.

    Step 2

    Divide mixture into equal portions.

    Step 3

    Now roll each portion into a ball.

    Step 4

    Bring chicken stock to boil, crush green cardamoms and mix in to chicken stock.

    Step 5

    Mix in chicken balls to boiling stock, lower the heat up and continue to stir fry until chicken balls are cooked and stock has almost evaporated. Set aside.

    Step 6

    Wash and cut green chilies. Boil walnuts and then grind in to a fine paste.

    Step 7

    Take off and boil onions, remove and grind to a paste.

    Step 8

    Heat up oil in a skillet or wok. Add boiled onion paste. Cook and stir until oil begins to separate.

    Step 9

    Now add ginger, garlic paste and green chillies. Cook and stir for a moment. Add tomato paste.

    Step 10

    Bring to a boil. Stir in the walnut paste.

    Step 11

    Lower the heat, mix in fresh cream, stirring continuously.

    Step 12

    Put koftas into the skillet. Bring to a boil and adjust seasoning.
    Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

    Step 13

    Take it out in a dish. Chicken Kofta In walnut Gravy is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with rice or paratha.

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  • RECIPE: Malai Chicken (Creamy Chicken Curry)

    RECIPE: Malai Chicken (Creamy Chicken Curry)

    If your a fan of malai chicken boti then you are going to love this recipe. It tastes somewhat like malai chicken boti, only its a creamier and more flavorful chicken curry. Must try out this Malai Chicken recipe and don’t forget to leave a comment below.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 35 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 4 [/one_third_last]

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    • 500 gm boneless chicken, cut into cubes
    • 1 cup cream( malai)
    • 1/2 cup oil or ghee
    • 3 tbsp grinded brown onion
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 2 tbsp almonds
    • 1 tbsp whole spice
    • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
    • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
    • 1-1/2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp white sugar
    • 1/4 tsp tandoori color
    • Salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    1. Place chicken in a large bowl.
    2. Add ginger garlic paste, salt, ground onion and tandoori color.
    3. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
    4. Heat oil in a wok or skillet.
    5. Add whole spices, desiccated coconut, poppy seed paste, chili powder, turmeric and salt.
    6. Cook for 5 minutes then put marinated chicken in it.
    7. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until oil comes on top.
    8. Now add in Cream (malai) and sugar.
    9. Cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
    10. take it out in a serving bowl.
    11. Garnish with sliced almonds.
    12. Malai Chicken is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with paratha.

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  • Walnut Chicken Recipe

    Quick and easy walnut chicken recipe which help you get dinner on the table in 1 hour or less. Must try out this Walnut Chicken recipe and don’t forget to leave a comment below.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 1 [/one_third_last]

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    • 1 full chicken breast, de-boned
    • 1/2 cup pea pods
    • 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon peanut oil
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • salt to taste

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    Step 1

    Combine soy sauce, cornstarch and then peanut oil in flat bottom bowl.

    Step 2

    Add ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Slice partially frozen chicken breast into slices between 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.

    Step 3

    Drop into soy marinade and let sit 30 minutes to blend flavors.

    Step 4

    Saute walnuts in 1 tablespoon oil until golden, watch constantly. Takes less than 5 minutes.

    Step 5

    Remove from pan to drain on paper towel. Lightly salt nuts.

    Step 6

    Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat. Stir-fry chicken for 5-8 minutes or until no longer pink.

    Step 7

    Add walnuts and blanched pea pods. Cook 1 minute longer. Walnut Chicken is ready to serve.

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  • Recipe: Mughlai Chutney Chicken

    Mughlai Chutney Chicken 

     Mughlai chutney chicken is a rich, creamy chicken curry which has a taste of chutney to it. Chicken is cooked in a almond based curry and finished with cream and freshly ground mint chutney. Sounds truly Mughlai eh. Try it.

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 1 hour

     Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    For Mughlai Chicken:

    • 1 kg chicken, cut into 16 pieces
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1/2 cup cream
    • 1/2 cup yogurt
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 4 cloves
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted & crushed
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
    • 2 tbsp ground almonds
    • salt to taste

    For Chutney:

    • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
    • 2 tbsp yogurt
    • 4 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp coconut, grated
    • 1/2 tsp sugar
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 4 green chilies

    Yield: 6 servings

    Directions:

    To Make Chutney

    1. Place all chutney ingredients in a blender.
    2. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until smooth.
    3. Take it out in a bowl and keep aside.

    To Make Mughlai Chicken:

    1. Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat.
    2. Place chicken pieces in it.
    3. Fry for 10-12 minutes or until juice run clear.
    4. Remove chicken from the pan and keep aside.
    5. Add chopped onion and fry for 4-5 minutes or until light pink.
    6. Add ginger – garlic paste, bay leaf, cloves, cumin, green cardamon powder, red chili powder, and salt.
    7. Cook for 4-5 minutes then put fried chicken pieces in it.
    8. Add yogurt and cook for 15 minutes.
    9. Now add cream and prepared chutney.
    10. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until oil comes on top.
    11. Take it out in a serving bowl.
    12. Garnished with fried cashew nuts.
    13. Mughlai Chutney Chicken is ready to serve.

    Serve with Naan or Paratha.

     

  • Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe

    Chinese Dry Beef Chilli

    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!!

    Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe
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    Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe
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    Chinese Dry Beef Chilli Recipe

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg undercut beef cut into strips.
    • 12 green chilies cut into lengthwise
    • 4 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon white flour
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    Method

    • Put beef in a a refrigerator for 2 hours.
    • Remove from the freezer and cut into thin slices.
    • In a small bowl, mix together of all ingredients except the oil and green chillies.
    • Pour this marination over the beef strips.
    • Toss to coat evenly.Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
    • Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.Cook and stir fry for 30-40 minutes or until desire doneness.
    • Add green chillies. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Dish it out. Chinese Dry Beef Chilli is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with boiled noodles or steamed rice.

    I have also posted Spicy Orange Beef Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Chinese Stir Fry Beef. Do check it out as well.

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

    Happy Cooking!!

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  • Chicken Angara Recipe

    Chicken Angara is another recipe of spicy dry chicken curry.  Chicken angara is made with boneless chicken pieces cooked in  almond and tomato paste. Amaze your friends and family by  cooking deliciously perfect Chicken Angara. Follow step by step instructions of Chicken Angara recipe !!

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    • 500 gm Boneless chicken
    • 3 tbsp  chopped ginger
    • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
    • 4 onions, finely chopped
    • 10-12 dry red chillies (sock in water for an hour and make a smooth paste)
    • 4 tbsp Tomato paste
    • 4 tbsp Almond paste
    • 1 tsp Coriander powder
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • salt to taste
    • 4 tbsp oil

    For Garnishing:

    • few coriander leaves, chopped
    • 2-3 green chilies, diced
    • 4 lemon wedges

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in pan and saute onion,ginger and garlic until golden brown.

    Step 2

    Add coriander powder and garam masala Add tomato paste and saute well.

    Step 3

    Add chilli paste and cook well.

    Step 4

    Add almond paste and saute 5 minutes.

    Step 5

    Add chicken pieces and salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender.

    Step 6

    Take it into a serving dish. Garnish with copped coriander leaves and dry chillies. Angara Chicken is ready to serve.

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  • Recipe: Chicken Kofta With Palak

    Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

    Cook Time: 40 minutes

     Servings: 5

    Ingredients

    For Kofta:

    • 500 gm boneless chicken
    • 1 cup fried onion, golden brown
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1/2 tsp hot spices powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt

    For Gravy:

    • 1 kg spinach, boiled & chopped
    • 4 tbsp fenugreek, dried
    • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 10 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted
    • 2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt

     

    Directions:

    For Koftas:

    1. Place boneless chicken and fried onion in a chopper.
    2. Finely chopped until well combined.
    3. Put into a bowl, add salt, ginger garlic paste, hot spices powder.
    4. Pour beaten egg to the chopped mixture.
    5. Mix well and form small balls out of the mixture.
    6. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

    For Gravy:

    1. Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet.
    2. Fry chopped onions for 2-3 minutes then add ginger garlic paste.
    3. Cook for 30 seconds.
    4. Now add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, salt, fenugreek and plain yogurt.
    5. Cook and stir well.
    6. When oil separated from gravy, then place koftas in it.
    7. Turn heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
    8. Now add boiled spinach.
    9. Cover and cook on low flame for 30 minutes.
    10. Add green chilies.
    11. Take it out in a serving bowl.
    12. Delicious Chicken Kofta With Palak is ready to serve.

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with Boiled Rice.

     

  • Balti Chicken Recipe

    Balti Chicken Recipe

    Balti Chicken is a traditional Pakistani dish. This is such an easy Chicken Balti recipe, but so tasty.Chicken curry stir-fry with tomatoes and spices in Balti pot or flat bottom wok. Garnish with Sesame Seeds and fresh Coriander. It goes well with Roghni naan. Check it out the Balti Chicken recipe here!!Pakistani curries are popular all over the world. Every region in Pakistan has there own version and taste of curry cooked with gravy. This balti chicken is great for lunch main dish or for dinner. Its prepared with simple spices. Enjoy with naan or chapati.

    [one_third] Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time:30  minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 5[/one_third_last]

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    • 1 kg boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 4 tbsp clarified butter
    • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 8 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 2 curry leaves
    • 2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
    • 2 tsp salt or according to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
    • 6 green chilies

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil and clarified butter in a flat bootom wok.

    Step 2

    Put curry leaves, garlic and mustard seeds in it. Fry for 30 seconds or until start crackling.

    Step 3

    Now add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until all water absorbed. Keep stirring.

    Step 4

    Add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes then put chicken in it.

    Step 5

    Cook for 10 minutes on high flame or until chicken is no longer pink.

    Step 6

    Now add 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 20 minutes on medium heat or until chicken is tender.

    Step 7

    Take it out in heated serving dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped coriander leaves over it.

    Step 8

    Garnished with green chilies. Balti Chicken is ready to serve.

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  • Dhaba-Style Favorite: Make Restaurant-Style Lahori Chicken Karahi at Home

    Chicken karahi’s are very popular in Pakistan and don’t take long to make. Chicken Karahi is a blend of spices and chicken,cooked with onion and tomatoes. If you have to fix a quick simple lunch in 30 minutes then make sure you treat yourself with this delicious Lahori chicken karahi recipe, and leave your review below.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 5[/one_third_last]

    • 1 kg chicken, cut into small pieces
    • 4 tbsp clarified butter
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
    • 1/2 cup natural yogurt
    • 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 1/2 black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
    • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
    • salt according to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 tbsp sliced ginger
    • 4 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • few lemon wedges

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a deep pan or Karahi. Add clarified butter and ginger garlic paste.

    Step 2

    Stir fry for 2 minute then put chicken in it. Cook and keep stirring for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink .

    Step 3

    Add all spices, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin and salt. Cook for 2 minutes then add little water.

    Step 4

    Cover with the lid and cook 10 minutes on medium heat. While cooking make sure that it does not stick to the pan or Karahi.

    Step 5

    Now add chopped tomatoes, black pepper and yogurt in it. Cook on high flame for 5-8 minutes or until all water dries up. Keep stirring.

    Step 6

    Once the oil separates from gravy turn the stove off. Sprinkle Garam masala over it.

    Step 7

    Garnish withe ginger, green chilies and fresh coriander leaves. Lahori Chicken Karahi is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with naan, salad and chutney.

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  • Veggie Delight: The Flavorful Vegetable Kofta Biryani Recipe!

    Vegetable Kofta Biryani

    Biryani is one of the most famous rice dishes in the world. Here’s a classic Vegetable Kofta Biryani Recipe for veggie lover’s. This Vegetable Kofta Biryani recipe is a sure way to cook the best aromatic biryani you have ever tasted.

    Vegetable Kofta Biryani Recipe
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    Vegetable Kofta Biryani recipe
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    Check it out the Vegetable Kofta Biryani Recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 30 minutes

    Cook Time:40 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients

     

    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1/4 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
    • 1 cup mixture of finely chopped carrot, cabbage , grated 
    • 1/4 cup boiled and mashed green peas
    • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
    • 1/4 cup chickpea flour
    • 2 tablespoon rice flour
    • 2 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 tablespoon green onions, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
    • 1 onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 tomato, chopped
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 cinnamon stick.
    • 1 cloves
    • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • salt to taste
    • oil for deep frying

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Wash and soak rice in water for 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Boil basmati rice by adding 2 cups of water. Drain and keep aside.

    Step 3

    Take a large bowl, add the potatoes, boiled vegetables, green peas, fresh coriander, chickpea flour and rice flour.

    Step 4

    Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt. Mix until well combined. Now make small balls of it.

    Step 5

    Heat oil in a deep pan for medium heat. Fry the balls for 3-4 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

    Step 6

    Take another medium pot or pan, heat 3 tablespoon oil in it. Add bay leaf, clove, cinnamon and cook for 30 minutes (Fry until the begins to darken but not burn.)

    Step 7

    Add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste and saute for 3-4 minutes or until onions turns light brown in color.

    Step 8

    Then add tomatoes, green chilli and saute till the tomatoes are nicely cooked.

    Step 9

    Now add yogurt and salt and saute for 5-8 minutes so that the raw smell goes away, in a medium flame. (Do not let it burn)

    Step 10

    Now add the boiled rice to the mixture and mix well.

    Step 11

    Simmer it for about 2 minutes and then add the fried koftas. (Mix carefully. Do not break the koftas). Sprinkle mint leaves over it.

    Step 12

    Take it out in a serving dish. Garnish with spring onions. Vegetable Kofta Biryani is ready to serve.

    • Serve with raita.

     

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

  • Kofta Biryani Recipe (Meatball Biryani)

    Kofta Biryani (Meatball Biryani)

    If you are looking for a variety in Biryani, you have come to the right place. Kofta biryani is a bit contemporary food item I would say. It is served as a main dish, and the meat balls or “koftas” are layered with the biryani rice to make a sumptuous combination. You can make the Koftas in Kofta Biryani with chicken, lamb or beef.

    Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
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    Today I am sharing with you a new recipe, Keema Kofta Biryani recipe. Instead of always making koftas in curry, I thought i will just use them in Biryani.

    Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
    Photo: Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
    Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
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    ofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani) recipe
    Photo: Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)

    Serve this delicious, hearty dish with a green salad and raita of your choice. Try this  Kofta Biryani Recipe, and don’t forget to share your experience with us.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

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    For the Koftas:

    • 750 gm minced meat ( keema)
    • 250 gm red onions
    • 50 gm ginger Root
    • 50 gm garlic Flakes
    • 10 hot Green Chillies
    • 1 small bunch fresh coriander leaves
    • 15 sprigs fresh mint
    • 3 raw eggs
    • salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying

    For The Curry:

    • 200 gms red onions
    • 100 gm Plain Yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
    • 2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 3 tbsp cooking oil

    For Rice:

    • 500 gm basmati rice
    • 2 inch cinnamon bark
    • 2 black cardamoms
    • 5 whole cloves
    • 10-15 whole black pepper corns
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon carraway seeds
    • 2-3 bay leaves
    • 2 tablespoon ghee or butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • Water for cooking Rice
    • 2 tablespoon saffron threads
    • 3 tablespoon plain milk

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    For Rice: Pick and wash Rice clean. Soak in the water. Tie up all the spices in a thin Muslin cloth in a bundle. Add the Spices bundle to the Rice.

    Step 2

    For Koftas: Wash the Keema clean and drain all the water from it. Grind drained Keema with the Salt, red onions , ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, coriander and mint leaves to coarse paste. Whisk the eggs until smooth and blend in with the meat mixture. Shape into small even sized balls.

    Step 3

    For Curry: Grind the red onion and yogurt together to a fine paste. Keep all the other Ingredients ready.

    Step 4

    Heat the Oil and when hot deep fry the balls for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess Oil.

    Step 5

    Boil the soaked rice with salt and ghee in the same water it is soaked in till half cooked.

    Step 6

    Drain in a colander to remove the gruel. Sprinkle with Saffron thread milk to season all the rice and set aside till needed.

    Step 7

    Heat oil in a wok and fry the onion-yogurt paste on medium heat until well browned. The oil should show at the edges.

    Step 8

    Lower flame and add the turmeric powder and fry for a minute. Add red chili and garam masala powders and fry for 2 minutes more till the aromas waft up.

    Step 9

    Add just sufficient salt for the curry and stir in the Koftas. Add 1-1/2 cups of water and cook covered on low flame until most of the water is absorbed and a thick Curry is formed.

    Step 10

    Take a heavy bottomed Pan with a tight fitting lid. Lay half the saffron seasoned rice at the bottom. Place the Kofta Curry over 6th rice and layer with the remaining Rice.

    Step 11

    Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Pour 2 cups of Plain Milk over the Layered Rice. Cover with the tight-fitting lid. and bake for 30minutes in the pre-heated oven until cooked through.

    Step 12

    Just before serving stir lightly to break the layers gently. Arrange the Koftas on top and layer the remaining Rice over the Koftas. Keema Kofta Biryani is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with Cucumber Raita.

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