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Italian Herb Crusted Cheese Pizza Recipe

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After a whole month of no blogging, no cooking and baking I’m back in the biz with this star of a recipe – “Italian Herb Crusted Cheese Pizza!”

I was extremely busy with my mid terms exams and eid shopping, so I couldn’t get a chance to publish new posts on my blog. Exams were taking priority sadly. But from now till eid, I’ll be try to more regular (InshaAllah)!

I’m a lover of Italian food and fresh herbs and my family loves pizza in all forms. One of our favorite family meals is homemade pizza. We make regular Homemade pizza, Pan pizza, Pizza Cups, Pizza Rolls, Pizza sandwiches , Pizza Paratha and Pizza fries. One thing we love about it is that you can get really creative with toppings and today’s recipe is one of my recent (and favorite) creations –Italian Herb Crusted Cheese Pizza.

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Can you say “Delicioso?” OMG, this pizza did not disappoint! This, to me, is the perfect Italian Flavored pizza. The crust is light and crispy. The sauce is thick and tomato-y. The fresh mozzarella is mild and cheesy. The basil leaves are bright and fresh and the herb aroma is amazing. When I bit in and my mouth filled with saucy, cheesy, herby goodness I’m pretty sure I had a pizzagasm. The cheese melted perfectly into the crust , the flavors being even more dramatic where it had browned into that crunchy, cheesy topping.

Photo: Italian Herb Crusted Cheese Pizza

I love eating food where in each bite you get something a little bit different, it makes it all the more interesting and enjoyable to eat and this pizza definitely delivers that… I like the basil leaves to be baked along with the pizza, but you can sprinkle them on top after baking if you prefer them uncooked. This recipe can be done with little effort, but it has a big impact on your taste buds and entire dinner experience.

Photo: Italian Herb Crusted Cheese Pizza

For this pizza I decided to use the pre-made homemade pizza dough, but feel free to make your own from scratch. It’s very straightforward to make and if you don’t fancy making your own pizza base then you could simply add the toppings to a store bought pizza crust. I always brush my pizza dough with olive oil and herb seasoning to make it even more delicious!
While my pizza dough was rising in the pan, I prepared the pizza toppings. The pizza crust bakes for about 10-15 minutes in a 200 degree oven (or until crispy and light brown and cheese is melted). The secret to a good Sicilian crust is a nice coating of olive oil on the pan. That helps crisp up the bottom of the crust. A very hot oven is also crucial. The hard part is waiting for this oh so delicious pizza! The wait is definitely worth it, because you are rewarded with an amazingly delicious pizza.

Photo: Italian Herb Crusted Cheese Pizza

I’m thinking cheesy flatbread for my next attempt!

Bismillah, let’s get started!!

Check it out the Chicken Shashlik Sticks recipe and printable version here!!

If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable & #TastyRecipesbyBushrah. I’d love to see what you cook!

Happy Pizza Making!!

June 15, 2017
Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes Recipe
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Who says making fish cakes is tedious?
Who says you need some clever work?

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

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

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

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

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

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

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

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

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

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

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

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

Full-of-Herbs Fish Cakes

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

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

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

Happy Cooking!!
April 27, 2017
Homemade Lamb Burgers with Coleslaw Recipe
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This homemade Lamb Burgers recipe is so quick and simple to make, with just few ingredients. You won’t want to buy ready-made ever again!

Homemade Lamb Burgers

Lamb burgers are a wonderful alternative to beef burgers and are incredibly easy to make and the spicy rub gives full-on Asian flavour. They can be served with homemade coleslaw, oven-baked Potato Wedges or with a delicious Homemade Hummus.

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The lamb, however lean, is rich, packed with protein and nutrients and earthy in flavor. Lamb and herbs are both champions of spring and when combined into a burger and met with a hot grill or pan it marks the intersection of spring and summer.

Photo: Homemade Lamb Burgers

The burger is simply adorned with creamy cabbage coleslaw, and a tomato seared over the grill to encourage sweetness and to create a texture that melts into the burger. This is the sort of burger that calls for a soft bun; a brioche or potato roll are both great contenders.

These burgers do not fall apart. However, if you want them more dense and hard you can use organic cornstarch. Buy organic to stay away from nasty GMOs.

Photo: Homemade Lamb Burgers

This recipe is really quite simple and can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. Use whatever mix of fresh herbs you have on hand keeping to mostly the light leafy ones like mint (lamb LOVES mint) parsley, chives, dill, basil, etc. The lamb mince gives these burgers an excellent texture, but the recipe works equally well with minced beef or chicken, turkey.

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It actually doubles as the perfect party food because you can prepare and cook the burgers and coleslaw in advance and just heat them up and prepare the burger buns when needed so you spend more time with guests rather than in the kitchen. IMPRESS guests at your barbecue with these succulent Homemade Lamb burgers, also perfect for simple suppers.

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Some Tips to make The Tasty Homemade Lamb Burgers

I’ve added the full recipe below. However here are a few tips…
1. Keep it simple – There are lots of recipes out there that add all sorts to the burgers. In my opinion it’s just not necessary. I use just few simple ingredients – lamb mince, herb seasoning (my fav seasoning), little cheese, egg and bread crumbs.
2. That said, once you can make a great basic burger than why not start having a play with flavorings, you can add all sorts of herbs and spices. I even sometimes go for a hidden cheesy center!
3. Don’t go too lean with your mince. There’s a bit of olive oil added to meat to tenderize and add in a bit of fat. I love the how lean lamb is but for the grill a bit of fat helps to ensure the burgers stay tender and juicy.
4. In all my other recipes with mince I use extra lean so cut down on the fat. However, when you’re making something so simple a little extra fat tastes better.
5. The better the mince the better the burger. These burgers are simple lamb mince with herbs to enhance the flavour. If you buy rubbish mince then there’s no disguising it with other ingredients.
6. Don’t play around with it while it’s cooking. The more you play with it, the more of the juices will flow out and it’ll make your burger drier.
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Homemade Lamb Burger Recipe

For anyone who really likes burgers, try this recipe, you will love these Lamb Burgers, the perfect, protein-packed meal.Lamb burgers make a great change from beef and the spicy rub gives full-on Asian flavour And they’re reliably tender and juicy, even when cooked to well done.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
For The Burger Patties
500 gm minced lamb
1 small onion minced
1 egg lightly beaten
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
2 tablspoon choped mint leaves
2 tablespoon chopped freshly parlsey
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese optional
1/4 cup bread crumbs
a pinch Black Pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili
salt to taste
2 teaspoon olive oil
For The Burger
4 burger buns
1 cup coleslaw salad
few tomato slices
salad leaves
For Coleslaw
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 small carrot grated
1 teaspoon white sugar
a pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
To make Coleslaw
Make coleslaw by combining all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Mix until well combined.
Top with fresh mint leaves to add a delicious flavour to your lamb burgers.
To Make Lamb Burgers
Preheat the oven to 200 degree C.
Lightly grease a baking tray with olive oil.
For the dry rub, pound all the ingredients in a pestle and mortar until combined.
Take it out in a mixing bowl and divide the minced mixture into 4 pieces.
Pat each piece into a ball then squash into a burger, about 1.5 cm thick.
Place the burgers on the greased baking tray. Drizzle some olive oil over the burger patties and cook in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how well you like your burgers done.
You can cook burgers on your barbecue grill or in a griddle pan for 6 to 7 minutes each side, or until done to your liking.
Don’t worry if you think they look burnt, that’s just a combination of the spices, the caramelising lamb fat and the smoke.
When the burgers are nearly ready, toast the buns on the side of the barbecue or griddle pan.
To serve, spread some coleslaw on the toasted buns, top with the burger patties, tomato and olives and squash them into the buns. Enjoy!!

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this really tasty, easy homemade burger recipe with your favorite toppings.
Extra-Bonus Tips:
For the salad, place the lettuce leaves, mint and edible flowers in a bowl, dress with the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil and tap over the pomegranate seeds to add little capsules of sweetness. Delicious!
I do hope that your plans for this holiday weekend teeter more to the side of savoring than that of to-doing.

If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

Happy Cooking!!
March 22, 2017
The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

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How are you all doing? Did anything exciting happen lately? I am sorry for my absence, life has kept me, but I have a free few days a head of me to be around more.

Let’s Start Today’s Post with some Food for the Soul

“Expectation is the root of all heartache”. _William Shakespeare

I guess I need not say much about the quote I am sharing with all of you today. I am a person of high expectations – despite trying to develop myself into a better person and having reduced my level of expectation from all around me, I have not reached the level where I would have zero expectation.

I guess it is not human to reach that kind of a stage, but still I would love to reach a stage where my expectations are so low that it does not guarantee any heartbreaks if things don’t happen just like how I want it to be. I really don’t know whether I will ever reach that situation but yes, I am trying…

It’s Getting Cold . Now Let’s Have Some Food Talk To Warm & Nourish Our Soul!!

Today’s Recipe: Spaghetti Meatballs

What’s better than a warm fire and a big bowl of comfort food on a cold winter night? Today I want to share a recipe that feels, to me, like the closest you can get to “comfort food” during Whole 30.

Can’t stop, won’t stop with the Comfort Food recipes this winter. ♡

For a bowl of Italian comfort, Make my best & Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs! It only takes 35 minutes to make this delicious family favorite, all from scratch, and I promise you will never have leftovers. While the spaghetti sauce cooks, you’ll make the meatballs and while the meatballs cook, you’ll boil your pasta. Makes 16 meatballs, two per person. I made these meatballs with chicken mince , but you can use whatever ground meat you’d like to use, actually(beef, lamb, turkey). They are super soft, tender and juicy because they cook right in the sauce and I used fresh bread crumbs and not dried ones.The sauce is my Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce and I just add the meatballs (& spaghetti) to make this a complete meal… but don’t forget the salad.

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

This is really a quick and easy recipe because the sauce takes 5 minutes of prep and the meatballs take 10 minutes to put together. Then it all cooks in one pot and you have the most delicious spaghetti dinner.

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

Whether you’re having company or a family dinner, you can’t go wrong with Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs. Try my easy recipe and you’ll see why they call it comfort food. They really just melt in your mouth.

Here’s your go-to, foolproof, The Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs recipe you’ll never want to be without.

I have also posted Mince Macaroni which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pasta home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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

Happy Dinner Making!!

January 30, 2017
Keema Macaroni Recipe (Mince Macaroni)
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Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni)

Pasta, for me, is the ultimate comfort food. I love anything to do with pasta or macaroni, as they are my go-to on my lazy days. Today i am sharing a super easy Keema Macaroni recipe for busy weeknight Meals. One dish I make quite frequently when I have some mince is this one. Nice and simple, full of flavors.

Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

This ain’t your ordinary pasta. With flavors bursting out from every corner, this one is delicious! To make it more unique and give a distinct flavor, I have used my ever favorite Italian Pasta Sauce.

Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

You can use any macaroni for this recipe, but I totally recommend trying elbow or something that can help hold all of those tiny pieces of mince. I used my favorite whole wheat pasta. Cook it al dente according to package instructions.

While the pasta is cooking, saute up an onion and mince until cooked. Then add in some garlic, herb seasoning and pasta sauce. And once the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the saute pan. I would add a dollop cheese or mayonnaise to make it more moist and gulp it down!

Isn’t that to easy?? Easy enough even for a weekday night? Of Course Yes!!

Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

This is a really delicious pasta dish and the taste of the basil really comes through beautifully. The minced meat balances out the starch of the macaroni really well. A perfect dance of herb and spice ensues in your mouth…That you have to experience!

As you can see, the recipe is just as good and vibrant and delicious as ever. 🙂

Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

Some Tips for the Perfectly Cooked Keema Macaroni:
1. Never cook your macaroni in boiling hot water, it destroys the outer layer of the macaroni however you may not realize it. So, always throw in your macaroni or whatsoever in simmering water, a stage before boiling for best results.
2. Always add a reasonable amount of salt to water, in which you will be cooking your macaroni.
3. Once your macaroni has been boiled, strain it, take it out of the hot water and quickly rinse them in cold or regular tap water and the set aside. This stops the macaroni from further cooking, which results in soggy, dull and bland macaroni.
4. Once you throw macaroni into your dish, let it cook and absorb the wonderful flavours of the dish, by letting it sit in the pan for 2-3 minutes with the lid closed and on slowest flame. Macaroni is bland, has no particular flavour so this step is very critical as well as rewarding.
Check it out the Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni) recipe and printable version here!!

Recipe Note’s:
1. You can use any pasta of choice , i like the taste of brown rice pasta compared to others.
2. You can add veggies e.g. carrots, capsicum, green peas if you like. Everything in this recipe is optional. Go as you please. Play with flavours.
If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

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

Happy Cooking!!
January 20, 2017
Karahi Butter Chicken Recipe (Makhni Karahi)

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Assalam-o-Alaikum, how are you? Yep, it’s been almost a month since we met. First things first…I had my mid-term exams, so I was lil busy with studying and the other stuff in my life.
However this gap between us wasn’t planned. I was hoping to catch up with you in between, but it didn’t work out.

My celebration “yay, exam is over!”

Finally exams are over I’m finally free to do whatever I want (blogging, eating yummy food, spending time with my plants)😌
Anyways, the first thing I wanted to do was to just pop in here & say a quick hi to you. I hope you roll into the weekend in a joyous mood! May your day be as fantastic as you are!

Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

To release some exams stress, I made this butter karahi by twisting my Father’s recipe…delicious goodness. Can’t wait to share it with you. He used to make the best food. He was an expert on how to make a really good Butter Chicken. Saying that, I’m not too sure how He would feel about this Karahi Butter Chicken version that I’m currently loving.

Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

Name me one thing that doesn’t taste better with a few dollops of cream, a knob or so of butter, a splash of milk, lashings of ghee.

I’ll bet you’re having a hard time thinking up something. It’s a truth of the culinary world that these things all enhance the eating experience of many foods, sweet and savory foods alike and curries are no exception to this.

Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

Take this Karahi Butter Chicken ( Makhni Karahi), for example. I’ve taken the traditional Chicken Karahi dish and made it the way we all love, with the very flavours we all adore and then finished it up with a hearty amount of butter. What does this do? This fills every bite with the very same flavours we desire, along with a moreish, rich bite to it. Every bite tastes like a buttery dream, I tell you. This creamy and velvety gravy will melt in your mouth.

Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

Bismillah, let’s begin!

Check it out the Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi) recipe and printable version here!!

Recipe Note’s

My final words before I give you the recipe – my Father was an expert at Karahi’s and he always told me what with chicken Karahis, you must work fast. Have all the ingredients chopped up beforehand if you can, and cook the entire thing on high heat. Stirring constantly is imperative, otherwise you risk burning the curry or having it stick to the pan. Skimp on half the oil or butter if you must, but I wouldn’t recommend it as a Karahi dish isn’t truly a Karahi dish without its butter or oil.

I have also posted Restaurant Style Lahori Mutton Karahi and Kebab Karahi which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Karahi at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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

Happy Karahi Making!!

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January 6, 2017
Homemade Veggie Pizza Recipe
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We’ve entered the season of warm comfort food. Soups, Stews, roast meat, etc. And sometimes all that heavy food seems . . . well . . . heavy.

Homemade Veggie Pizza

Just about everyone loves pizza, myself included. However, traditional restaurant pizza is generally made with refined (white) flour, and loaded with saturated fat and sodium – things that can quickly lead to weight gain and harm your health. To make pizza something I can feel good about eating regularly, I’ve found ways to make my own healthier versions. The key is using whole grains, less cheese and loading up on lots of healthy veggies and herbs. Also eating produce that’s in season helps you save money and also ensures you are getting a good variety of foods and nutrients.

This pizza included some of my favorite veggies and herbs: carrots, red onion, broccoli, corn, green or red pepper, olives and fresh basil. The ingredients only required about 20 minutes of prep time, starting with chopping the veggies and tossing them in a little olive oil for roasting. Adding a fresh herbs to the veggies adds nice flavor (and makes your kitchen smell amazing during cooking!).

In addition to its great taste, winter veggies especially broccoli is the good sources of dietary fiber and rich in magnesium. Broccoli is loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and numerous vitamins and minerals including magnesium, fol-ate and fiber which are good for health.

While my super-food veggies were roasting I gathered and prepped my other ingredients. The dough only required a thin spread of pizza sauce and cheese to provide creamy texture and cheesy flavor.

The veggies were done once they were slightly crisped and fork-tender, and I spooned them over the dough. I finished the pizzas off by topping them with the Mozzarella cheese, olives and a sprinkle of herbs.

Photo: Homemade Veggie Pizza

The last step involves popping the pizzas in the oven – I chose to make veggie pizzas in individual mini pizza pans. They only needed about 15 minutes to cooked the dough and for the cheese to melt. I loved the contrast of the cheese, olives and herbs with the crunch from the veggies on this flavorful pizza!

Photo: Homemade Veggie Pizza.. Yum

If you need a lighter dish, that doesn’t skimp on flavor, try this Homemade Veggie Pizza recipe. It’s fresh, full of flavor, and won’t weigh you down like the winter comfort food can. Pizzas like this can be enjoyed as a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and make a tasty addition to a healthy diet. Enjoy!

Photo: Pizza loaded with cheese and veggies ♥

Recipe Tip’s:
1. Feel free to play around a bit with the ingredients in this recipe if you make it yourself.
2. Add nuts (walnuts, pumpkin seeds), more veggies, would be great, and you could also skip the cheese all-together and instead use the ricotta cheese as the sauce/base.
Bismillah, Let’s get started!

Check it out the Homemade Veggie Pizza Recipe and printable version below.

What other winter-veggies would you try on a pizza?

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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October 2, 2016
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Noodles Recipe (30 Minute Meal)

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Sweet and Sour Chicken with Noodles

An easy and delicious weeknight meal loaded with healthy ingredients. A one-pan, 30 minute chicken stir fry recipe.This quick and easy sweet and sour chicken with noodles will be ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.

Sweet and sour Chicken is one of the most popular Chinese dishes and My family is a big fan of sweet and sour chicken so I thought I would try this recipe with noodles. It was a huge hit in our house and even they ate tons of it! Definitely a keeper for a easy go to dinner meal.

This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is super easy to make. All you will need is one wok or a skillet, and all of the ingredients listed below. It takes about 30 minutes to make this mouthwatering dish. Delicious dinner made in no time!

Tender, juicy pieces of chicken in a tangy sweet and sour sauce with pineapple chunks, onion and peppers, served on a Bed of Noodles.

Bismillah, Let’s get started!

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August 15, 2016
Mutton Nihari Recipe
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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Mutton Nihari

Nihari is one of most favorite and traditional dishes of every Muslim home. Be it mutton, chicken or beef nihari, it can be relished with any kind of meat. Traditionally nihari made with the bone marrow meat. It’s a deliciously smooth flour based stew with slow cooked mutton and a myriad of spices. Mutton Nihari takes a long time to cook but is easy to put together.

There are lot of ready made Nihari spices available in the market. But I would not Never Never recommend. As they are full of artificial colors and preservative agents. Not a healthy approach. 🙁 You can make the Nihari powder at home by following my Nihari Masala Mix and store it in airtight container for many days.

This is a must try recipe from my Mommy. We normally make Nihari with small pieces of mutton as we prefer it over the bone-in mutton.

Photo: Mutton Nihari

Note:

Preferably it must be cook on low flame, but those of you who would rather prefer a faster process can cook it in a pressure cooker though the Nihari taste wont be the same as cooked on a low flame.

So about this Mutton Nihari recipe. As you can see, there’s no layer of fat floating on top of the nihari, As many of you know, when we go out to eat it, we want the brain, marrow and floating oil on top, not a very healthy option. My mommy tried to make it just a little healthy by adding as little butter as possible without compromising on the flavor. Less fat and believe me, just as good. Or if you do like a little oil on top, when you are ready it dish it out, leave it covered on very low heat for about 5-7 minutes. Voila, the ‘little’ amount of oil will rise to the top!

Mutton Nihari with ginger and fried onion

Traditionally Nihari served with ginger, fried onion, green chilies and the hottest crisp khameeri roti or naan.

Nihari goes great with ginger, green chilies, fried onion, lemon and Khamiri Roti.

Let’s get started!

Mutton Nihari with Step by Step Picture

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Mutton Nihari Recipe

Nihari is one of most favorite and traditional dishes of every Muslim home. Be it mutton, chicken or beef nihari, it can be relished with any kind of meat. Traditionally nihari made with the bone marrow meat. It’s a deliciously smooth flour based stew with slow cooked mutton and a myriad of spices. This Mutton Nihari recipe takes a long time to cook but is easy to put together.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
1-1/2 kg mutton shank portion, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup clarified butter or desi ghee
3 medium onions thinly sliced
1 tablspeoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt to taste
4 tablebspoon wheat flour
4 tablespoon nihari masala Mix
Nihari Masala Mix
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon soonth dry ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
5-6 green cardamoms
2 black cardamoms
5 cloves
1 bay leaf
1 inch cinnamon stick
10 black peppercorns
For Garnishing
1/2 cup crispy fried onion
1 inch ginger cut into this strips
1 lime cut into wedges
2 green chilies thinly sliced
few fresh coriander leaves chopped
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions
Niahri Masala Mix Method
To make your own Nihari masala from scratch, dry roast all the whole spices for the masala and grind them to a fine powder.
Mutton Nihari Method
Melt butter or ghee (you can use oil as well but ghee makes it tastier) in a heavy bottom pot.
saute onion slices and fry till they start to turn brown(about4-5 minutes).
Now add mutton pieces, ginger paste and garlic paste.
Stir and cook for 5-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and all juices run clear.
Now add coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the nihari masala and 8 cups of water.
Stir well.
Cover the pot and cook on very low flame for about 4 hours until the meat is tender.
Keep checking in between. The way to know that the meat is cooked is when it breaks easily with a wooden spoon.
Remove the lid and increase the flame.
Dissolve wheat flour in half cup of water such that there are no lumps.
Slowly pour wheat mixture into the gravy.
Stir to mix well.
Let it simmer for another 15 minutes or until the gravy is thickened.
Drizzle some lime juice over it.
Garnish with fried onion, ginger slices, green chilies and fresh coriander leaves.
Delicious Mutton Nihari is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with Khameeri Roti or Naan. At time of serving, add chop fresh coriander, green chilies, Julienne cut ginger and fry onions.. and also lemon…. these things will improve the taste of nihari.
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February 25, 2016
Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni Recipe

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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Happy Spring Season!

Spring seems to be here, which is just amazing – I honestly just want to run around outside all day everyday and enjoy the beautiful sunshine! I love how the world changes when the sun comes out, everyone is so much happier and life just seems brighter and more awesome. It’s one of my favorite season of the year because of it’s colors, flowers, birds cheering. What a great blessing of Allah (SWT). Alhumdulillah.

One of the most important things about this season is the positive impact you can make for your health and well being! So, Today I am sharing a SUPER yummy healthy, nutritious pasta recipe that has become a new family favorite around here (jus 237 calories)!!

Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni (Clean Eating Version)

Chicken tikka Masala works well with macaroni. Who knew?

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Normally I’m not a huge pasta lover. But this Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni is exactly how I like to eat macaroni when I want to follow my clean eating diet and don’t wish to work with many ingredients and want to cook dinner easily! This macaroni is in Pakistani Style, tossed with chicken, tikka marinade, and fresh veggies.

Pretty nutritious isn’t it? Honestly, it’s a dish which will satisfy your taste buds and same time will give you a proper nutritious lunch or dinner.

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Yeah, I know you will say’hey, Macaroni is surely not so Asian’, not in clean eating and will give me a doubtful look. But trust me that you will never be disappointed if you will give that Asian twist to any of your dishes.

This Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni is so easy and will be made with such ingredients, which you can find at your kitchen any time. So surely, it will be a time save too. For clean eating purpose, please make sure you are using whole grain pasta and Organic chicken.

This may not be the more traditional version you’re thinking of, but it’s close enough to get the job done and it definitely qualifies as comfort food.

Photo: Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni (Clean Eating Version)

Serve this decadent dish with a fresh green salad or some lightly steamed broccoli with a squeeze of lemon. By the way, this dish could just as easily be vegetable tikka mac and cheese if you substitute the chicken with some veggies such as cauliflower, zucchini or eggplant instead. Give this unusual recipe a try and let me know what you think! This is sure to be a winner with all the family.

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February 21, 2016
Hearty Mince Lettuce Cups Recipe
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Good Morning all, I hope you are all having a fantastic Winter so far & enjoying the same great weather we’re having here! A little wintery spring chill. Brrrrrrrrr!! Finally we are getting proper winter feeling. I’m doing good too! Haha, I’ve been trying to warm my toes up too, so cold here! 😛

If you read my blog with any regularity, you probably know that I’ve started my journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
Glad to have started my journey towards healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. Already seeing results ♥ This new way of eating has been quite the adventure for me.

So many people think healthy and clean eating is boring & bland? …hmm… I think not. Just Follow my journey, I will make it interesting for you.

Clean Eating Mince Lettuce Cups

Clean eating is great. Healthy eating is giving your body what it needs! Nothing else.No one needs to be hungry or bored. Today I have come up with a very interesting recipe: Clean Eating Mince Lettuce Cups!!

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Well don’t droll on my pic of my lettuce cups. lol

It’s quick, easy to make, cheap and low in fat and carbs– the perfect combo!These clean eating mince lettuce cups are absolutely delicious with some amazing Asian flavours.This is one of those meals that will make you forget you’re eating healthy. Dinner on the table in just over 30 minutes that is loaded with fragrance, a hit of spice and full of freshness.

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This is the easiest, quickest meal you could ever make. And if you’re quick in the kitchen, you could even get this on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and you can easily double or triple the recipe as needed. What more could you ask for?

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So Let’s get started!!

Ingredients You will Need:
1. mince
2. ginger _ garlic
3. lettuce leaves
4. herb Seasoning
5. few veggies (green pepper, green onion)
6. hot sauce
7. tomato paste
8. lemon
9. olive oil
Tools You needed to make this recipe are:
1. A pan
2. A wooden spoon
3. A plate to serve
4. A knife to cut veggies
5. Cutting board
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Recipe Note’s

Eat it with your hands like a wrap (I do!) or be more civil and eat witha a spoon!

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January 20, 2016
Broccoli Spaghetti Soup Recipe
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Broccoli Spaghetti Soup ( Clean Eating Version)

I have slacked off a little on my health and I am working to reclaim it. This month, I am working on my diet and working on improving my all round health and fitness levels. I will NOT let this chronic illness get the best of me. InshaAllah.

During the winter months, I find myself craving soup time and time again. So Today, I’m sharing an easy and healthy recipe for Broccoli Spaghetti Soup (Clean Eating Version). A simple soup that nourishes the body and soul.

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I Picked these beauties from my Kitchen Garden yesterday. Not bad for the last day of the year and unseasonably cold weather! Wishing you all Happy Harvesting ♥

Beatuies from my garden

Oh ya, this is the good stuff. I mean, spaghetti and broccoli are such a wonderful, comforting combination anyway. But turn that into soup and you’ve got a wonderful meal for a cold winter night!

Broccoli Spaghetti Soup (Clean Eating Version)

In the last week, I seriously made four different types of soups. This Broccoli Spaghetti Soup was my favorite of the four, and surprisingly, the healthiest as well!

The recipe starts with crisp stalks of organic broccoli. I am making the organic distinction here, because the main flavor of this soup comes from the broccoli, so it’s got to be top notch. That means organic and preferably local.First tossed broccoli with olive oil until tender, caramelized and aromatic. Then stir in born broth and cooked spaghetti. It’s chunky, brothy savory, and just the right balance of pasta and green veggie. I love the aroma of parsley and chunky broccoli in this soup.

Broccoli Spaghetti Soup (Clean Eating Version)

Do try it, Great for a busy weeknight too. It cooks up in jus 15 minutes (pretty quick). The ingredients are very basic, you probably have most of them on hand already, and if not, a quick trip to any grocery store will quickly get you what you need.

Ingredients You will Need:
1. Organic Broccoli Florets
2. Born Broth
3. Seasoning
4. Spaghetti
Tools You needed to make this recipe are:
1. A deep soup pot
2. A wooden spoon
3. A Strainer
4. Soup Bowls
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January 19, 2016
Chicken Shorba Recipe (Desi Chicken Stew)

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Chicken Shorba

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 Recipe is 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.

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Almost every country has their own version of chicken soup. I hope you like and enjoy this version as much as I do!
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July 21, 2015
Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

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Who said you can’t make restaurant style Kebab Karahi at home ?? and Who said, you need ready made brand karahi Masala to get the authentic flavor ?? They are wrong !! Try this Kebab Karahi recipe and find on your own.

Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

Kebab Karahi

Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

This Kebab Karahi recipe is so easy to make but so tasty to eat. I have made quite a few Kebab recipes you can check them all here.This Kebab karahi has a creamy gravy (curry) which makes it more tasty and flavourful. I made this for a family get together, this dish tastes divine and it is always a big hit among my guests.So hope you will try this out and let me know how it turned out for you.

Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

This is a simplest kebab curry you can imagine. It can be made in a jiffy and taste great with either rice or roti. So good.

Don’t skip the papaya paste . That’s the one of two ingredients that make the kabab so melt in mouth . The other ingredient is lamb fat . In authentic recipe kebab is used for this kabab , but beef would do too . If you can’t find the mutton or beef fat , don’t worry substitute it with ghee .

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I have also posted Namak Mandi Karahi Gosht which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Karahi. Do check it out as well.

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July 7, 2015
Recipe: Salmon Fish Fry (Clean Eating Version)
Salmon Fish Fry (Clean Eating Version)

Ah, a good fish fry. Who doesn’t love that? That crunch of flaming-hot fish fillets straight from the fryer.

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I love fried fish. While it make my tummy rumble in ecstasy, my blood vessels are shuttering with fear of all that cholesterol. 😛

We usually have the batter made out of white flour, or maybe cornflour (hello, sky-high insulin), and then deep-fried in some vat of polyunsaturated fat that has been used over and over, creating a huge batch of trans-fat laden ooze that your fish is swimming in before it reaches your plate, all to wreck havoc on your health. Okay, so maybe now you don’t love fried fish so much? Sorry to ruin it for ya! But here’s my healthy, and lip-smacking alternative!!

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This is one of those delicious and clean eating recipes where I often ask myself, “why don’t I make this more often?”It’s an easy way to cook flaky fish like Salmon. It’s simple to put together and packs a good deal of flavor as well.

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In this Salmon Fish Fry recipe I have used Salmon fish which cook well of the bone. You can experiment with other fish. Meatier fish like tilapia fish, Sole and halibut work very well too.Salmon fish tastes the best when marinated with spices and fried. I had this salmon fish fry with the roasted veggies and such a treat it was…. the perfect delicious clean eating meal.

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If you like salmon then you will love this Salmon Fish Fry recipe!.

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Salmon Fish Fry (Clean Eating Version)

Ah, a good fish fry. Who doesn’t love that? That crunch of flaming-hot fish fillets straight from the fryer. Here’s my healthy, and lip-smacking alternative of Salmon Fish Fry!!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings 4

Author Bushra

Ingredients
800 gm Salmon Fish
For Fish Marinade
3 tablespoon chickpea flour besan
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon black pepper (crushed)
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder
salt to taste
For Frying
2 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnishing
lemon wedges

Instructions
Method
Rinse and pat fish with paper towels. Cut fish into 4 inch thick pieces. and set aside.
Now make the marinade. Place the marinade ingredients in a spice grinder with about a tablespoon of water and make a smooth paste.
Put the marinade over the fish. Cover and allow to marinade for an hour.
Heat oil in a frying pan or griddle over medium heat.
When the oil is hot enough to brown a piece of bread in about 20 seconds.
Fry your fish fillets in batches.
With a slotted spoon, carefully lower the fish fillets into the hot oil and cook until they are light brown – about 4 minutes each side.
Now put the lid on for 2 minutes.
Fry fish for further 5 minutes until the fish is crusty and golden brown.
Remove from the griddle and transfer into a serving plate.
Sprinkled dried parsley over it and garnish with lemon wedges.

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with roasted veggies (broccoli, carrots, beans etc).
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February 6, 2015
Shimla Mirch with Chicken Recipe
Shimla Mirch with Chicken

As the title of recipe Shimla Mirch with Chicken suggest this dish is a delicious combination of green bell pepper, spiced and mainly chicken. You can have it dinner as well as in lunch. Do confer it an attempt for your own good.

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- 1-1/2 kg whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup cooking oil
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 green bell peppers, cubed
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
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Directions:
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Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over moderate heat.

Step 2

Saute onions, ginger and garlic paste, for few minutes or until trasnculent.

Step 3

Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric, coriander powder and red chilli.

Step 4

Stir well.

Step 5

Cook for 5 minutes or until the oil comes on the top and the tomatoes and tender.

Step 6

Add the chicken and cook on high flame for 15-20 minutes or until no longre pink.

Step 7

Add 1 cup of water.

Step 8

Cover the pot and cook on medium flame for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked thorough and little water is left.

Step 9

Now add green bell pepper and sliced onion. Cook on high flame so that the water dries and oil comes on surface.

Step 10

Sprinkle garam masala ovre it. Mix it well.Shimla Mirch with Chicken is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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January 3, 2015