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  • Never Soggy Again! Easy Samosa Recipe with Foolproof Tips

    Easy Samosa

    An easy little vegetable samosa that makes a delicious, inexpensive lunch from store cupboard ingredients.I know what you’re thinking, “but it’s just so much easier!” Check it out the Easy Samosa recipe here!!

    Easy Samosa recipe
    Photo: Easy Samosa Recipe

    Prep Time:20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Difficulty Level: Easy

    For Samosa pastry:

    • 250 gm plain flour
    • 2 tsp salt
    • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 80 ml warm water

    For Samosa Filling:

    • 1 Potato,finely diced
    • 1 carrot,finely diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 Onion,finely chopped
    • 1 Cup frozen peas
    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 2 tsp curry powder
    • Salt, Pepper to taste
    • 100 ml vegetable stock

    For Frying:

    • oil for deep frying

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    For Filling: Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic, mix in the spices and fry until soft.

    Step 2

    Add the vegetables, seasoning and stir well until coated.

    Step 3

    Add the stock, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until cooked. Set aside and let allow to cool.

    Step 4

    For Dough: Mix flour and salt into a large bowl.

    Step 5

    Make a well into the center and add the oil and enough water to make a firm dough.

    Step 6

    Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and roll into a ball. Cover in plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.

    Step 7

    Divide the pastry into 12 equal pieces.

    Step 8

    Roll each piece into a ball and roll out into a circle of 15 cm.

    Step 9

    Divide this circle into two equal pieces with a knife.

    Step 10

    Brush each edge with a little water and form a cone shape around your fingers, sealing the dampened edge.

    Step 11

    Fill the cases with a tbsp of filling and press the two dampened edges together to seal the top of the cone.

    Step 12

    Deep fry the samosas in hot oil until crisp and brown take out and drain on a paper towel. Easy Samosa is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with ketchup or tamarind sauce.

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  • Beat the Heat : Homemade Pistachio Falooda for Summer Parties!

    Homemade Pistachio Falooda

    Falooda is an Indian and Pakistani recipe. It is cardamom flavored milk dessert with nuts, basil seeds, sev and ice cream topping. You need to plan some elements like soaking basil seeds and boiling-chilling milk ahead of time while making falooda. But all the effort is worth when you enjoy a glass of falooda. And yes making it at a home is also cheap. Wow!! Homemade cool, creamy falooda.

    I am so excited to share Homemade Pistachio falooda recipe with you guys today. Must try this Homemade Pistachio Falooda recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Homemade Pistachio Falooda recipe
    Photo: Homemade Pistachio Falooda Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes + chilling[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 35 minutes [/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

    • 75 gram falooda sev
    • 2 cups +2 tbsp water
    • 2 cups milk
    • 3 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 tablespoon chopped pistachios
    • 1 tablespoon raisins
    • 1 tablespoon basil seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon pistachios essence
    • a pinch of green food color
    • a pinch of cardamom powder
    • 12 almonds
    • 12 raisins
    • ice cream as required

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings Nutritional information is not yet available. [/tab] [/tabs]

    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Soak basil seed in water for around 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Take a large pot, add water. Bring to a boil.

    Step 3

    Then add falooda sev and cook for 4-5 minutes or until they are tender and soft.

    Step 4

    Now strain and keep aside.

    Step 5

    Boil milk in a saucepan. Add sugar and mix well.

    Step 6

    Stir in the pistachios, green food color, basil seeds and cardamom powder.

    Step 7

    Cook and stir on low heat or until milk is thickened.

    Step 8

    Now add the cooked falooda sev to the milk.

    Step 9

    Cook and keep simmering for 10 minutes or until all the flavors get incorporated.

    Step 10

    Allow to cool completely.

    Step 11

    Refrigerate for 6 hours or until chilled.

    Step 12

    Divide milk mixture into four glasses.

    Step 13

    Topped with a dollop of ice cream, dry fruits.Homemade Pistachio Falooda is ready to serve.

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    • Serve chilled with Ice Cream.

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  • Sajji Pulao Recipe: Your New Favorite Rice Dish

    Sajji Pulao

    Some people always look something new to make, for such people we are giving amazingly delicious recipe which you might eat in dine out but not at home. This is Sajji Pulao that is not difficult at all, so in next get together surprise your guest with this rice and chicken dish. 

    Bismillah, let’s begin!

    Check it out the Sajji Pulao Recipe and printable version below!

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    Sajji Pulao Recipe

    This is Sajji Pulao that is not difficult at all, so in next get together surprise your guest with this Sajji Pulao pulao recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 2 hours
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    For Sajji

    • 1 whole chicken
    • 1/2 cup vinegar
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 2 tsp garlic paste
    • 2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp chaat masala
    • 1/2 tsp salt

    For Pulao

    • 1 kg basmati rice
    • 250 gm tomatoes
    • 250 gm onions
    • 100 gm dried plum
    • 4 bay leaves
    • 4 tbsp green chili paste
    • 2 tsp black cumin
    • 2 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp whole black pepper
    • 1/2 cup Oil or butter

    Instructions

    Method

      To Make Chicken Sajji

      • Marinate whole chicken with vinegar, chaat masala, salt, garlic, red chili powder and oil.
      • Place in a refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
      • Now preheat oven to 200 degree c.
      • Bake marinated chicken in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until chicken is tender.

      To Make Pulao

      • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
      • Fry onions for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
      • Add black cumin, chopped tomato, whole black pepper, salt and bay leaves.
      • Stir well.
      • Now add 2 glasses of water, dried plums, green chili paste and soaked rice in it.
      • As the water gets dry from the rice put the chicken sajji on it.
      • Cover the skillet and leave it for 30 minutes.
      • Delicious Sajji Pulao is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

      Notes

      Serving Suggestions:
      Serve with Mint Raita and Salad.

      I have also posted Meatball and Pea Pulao which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pulao. Do check it out as well.

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    • Skip the Takeout: Make Restaurant-Style Hareesa at Home!

      Harissa with Kabab

      Harissa is a traditional Kashmiri dish made with wheat and grains. The specialty of this dish is kabab are added in it for more delicate taste and texture. It’s a favorite spicy dish in our country and the most cooked dish on gatherings and parties.

      Harissa with kabab Recipe
      Photo: Harissa with kabab Recipe

      This is my Rubina Khala’s ( my aunt) fabulous Harissa with kabab recipe that has become one of my absolute favorites and a must-have whenever we when we have a family gathering or family dinner. I recently asked for the recipe and added my twist.Truly delicious, very filling and energy boosting.

      I love to eat Harissa any time; if only i din’t have to give away my last energy stirring it, I would have really made it every day!!

      Harissa with kabab Recipe
      I love to eat Harissa any time. 😛

      Way of eating harissa depends on the region as well. Some people eats it directly with spoon and some people eats it with naan bread.  Perfect dinner idea for Bakra Eid. Do try it, I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does.

      Check it out the Harissa with Kabab Recipe and printable version below!!

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      Harissa with Kabab

      Harissa is a traditional Kashmiri dish made with wheat and grains. The specialty of this dish is kabab are added in it for more delicate taste and texture. It’s a favorite spicy dish in our country and the most cooked dish on gatherings and parties.
      Prep Time 30 minutes
      Cook Time 2 hours
      Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
      Servings 8
      Author Bushrah | Recipestable

      Ingredients

      • For Harissa
      • 1 kg mutton
      • 2 onion thinly sliced
      • 1 whole garlic bulb don’t peel
      • 2 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
      • 1 cup clarified butter or desi ghee
      • 3/4 cup wheat crushed
      • 1/2 cup rice
      • 1/2 cup whole moong daal whole green lentil
      • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
      • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
      • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
      • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder haldi
      • salt according to taste

      For Kabab

      • 750 gm mince keema
      • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
      • 1 onion chopped
      • 3 tablespoon seekh kabab masala
      • 1/2 teaspoon red chili crushed
      • salt to taste
      • oil for frying

      Instructions

      Directions

      • Soak rice and wheat together and boil until mushy.
      • Soak moong in warm water.
      • Put all the kabab ingredients except oil in a chopper or food processor. Process until well combined.
      • Take it out in a mixing bowl and make finger size kabab.
      • Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. Shallow fry kababs until turned golden brown.
      • Remove from the oil and keep aside
      • Take a large pot, add meat ,onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red pepper and salt.
      • Add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook until meat is tender and it has enough soup in it.
      • Discard garlic and onion.
      • Add moong daal in it and cook until meat is all mushy.
      • Add rice and wheat in it. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until well combined.
      • Blend with a hand blender and add all spice powder. Cook and stir for 20 minutes or until you have haleem like Consistency.
      • Now put kababs in it.
      • Make tarka (bighaar) with clarified butter. Add a pinch of turmeric and cayenne to give color.
      • Put tarka on the harissa.
      • Dish it out. Garnish with green chillies. lemon wedges and coriander leaves. Delicious Harissa with Kabab is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

      Notes

      Serving Suggestions:
      Serve with naan or tandoori roti.

      I have also posted Nihari Recipe which is another tastier version of Lahori Food. Do check it out as well.

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    • The Best Chicken Nihari Recipe You’ll Ever Try

      Chicken Nihari

      Nihari is a mild flavor curry that has it own distinct taste. Few people don’t like Nihari, they have kind of allergic with that smell but if this recipe is tried, for sure they will start having it, because in this recipe we used chicken meat. You would have a new taste. 

      Chicken Nihari Recipe
      Photo: Chicken Nihari Recipe

      If you are chicken lover then follow this Chicken Nihari recipe and prepare mouthwatering chicken nihari  at home.

      Nihari is mostly made with red meat but people who don’t eat beef or mutton can try this recipe!!

      Check it out the  Chicken Nihari recipe here!!

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      • 2 kg whole chicken (cut into 10-12 large pieces)
      • 2 cup chicken stock
      • 1 – 1/2 cup oil or Ghee
      • 2 medium onions , finely chopped
      • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
      • 1 cup water
      • 1 tbsp red chili powder
      • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
      • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
      • 1/2 tsp black pepper, crushed
      • 1 cinnamon stick (about 2- inch)
      • 1 tsp cumin powder
      • 1 star aniseed
      • 1 tsp aniseed
      • 2 bay leaves
      • 1 mace
      • 1 nutmeg
      • 2 black cardamom pods
      • salt to taste

      For Garnishing:

      • fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
      • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, cut into thin strips
      • 4 fresh lime wedges
      • 4-5 green chilies , chopped

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      Directions:

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      Step 1

      Rinse and drained chicken properly.

      Step 2

      Heat oil in a large pan and fry the chicken pieces for 15 minutes or until golden brown; then remove from the oil and set aside.

      Step 3

      Again heat 1 cup of oil in a pot, add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, black cardamom pods, star aniseed, cumin seeds,nutmeg and mace into it.

      Step 4

      Cook for 2 minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices.

      Step 5

      Then add 1 onion and fry until onions become crispy and golden.

      Step 6

      Add the ginger – garlic paste and saute for a minute.

      Step 7

      Add the browned chicken and season with chili powder, salt, turmeric and coriander powder.

      Step 8

      Now add the chicken stock and 1/2 cup of water , bring to a boil then cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

      Step 9

      Dissolve wheat flour in 1/2 cup of water and add into nihari, cook for 10-15 minutes on high heat .

      Step 10

      Continuously whisking to avoid lumps.

      Step 11

      Then add aniseed and black pepper ; stir well.

      Step 12

      In a separate pan fry onion in the remaining 1/2 cup of oil/ ghee and add to nihari.

      Step 13

      Put the lid on and simmer on low flame for 10 minutes.

      Step 14

      Dish it out. Garnish with chopped green chilies , ginger, chopped coriander and lime wedges.Delicious Chicken Nihari is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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      • Serve with Naan or tandoori Roti.

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      If you like Chicken Nihari 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 Chicken Nihari, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

    • Sweet Samosa Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciousness!

      Sweet Samosa

      Try this different and delicious sweet samosa recipe for your next party or get-together, just follow these simple steps to make a sweet samosa filled with ricotta cheese, coconut, sugar and nuts. 

      Bismillah, let’s begin!

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      Sweet Samosa

      Try this different and delicious sweet samosa recipe by Shireen Anwar for your next party or get-together, just follow these simple steps to make a sweet samosa filled with ricotta cheese, coconut, sugar and nuts.
      Prep Time 15 minutes
      Cook Time 10 minutes
      Total Time 30 minutes
      Servings 8
      Author Bushrah | Recipestable

      Ingredients

      • 250 gm ricotta cheese khoya or barfi
      • 3 tbsp chopped almonds
      • 3 tbsp chopped pistachios
      • 3 tbsp sugar
      • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
      • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
      • Samosa Patti as required

      Instructions

      Method

      • In a bowl, combine together khoya, sugar, desiccated coconut, cardamom powder, almonds and pistachios.
      • Mix until well combined.
      • Fill this filling in samosa patti and make samosas.
      • Deep fry samosas for 2-3 minutes or until light golden.
      • Sweet Samosa is ready to serve.

      Notes

      Serving Suggestions:
      Serve with tea.
      I have also posted Parcel Samosa which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Samosa. Do check it out as well.

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    • Easy Tawa Kabab Recipe: A Flavorful Pan-Fried Delight!

      Tawa Kabab

      If there’s one dish I could live off for the rest of my life it would have to be Kabab’s. So many different possibilities and such a vast array of flavors, Kebabs are one of the most delicious foods of all time. I love experimenting with different flavors for kabab’s and today I’ve got for you a tasty Tawa Kabab that’s super easy and I’m also going to share my secret to a moist and juicy Kabab!!

      Tawa Kabab Recipe
      Photo: Tawa Kabab Recipe

      I’ve made these kabab’s on the Griddle Pan but you could also broil it in the oven if you wish. These kabab is a nice combination of chicken mince, raw papaya, fried onion and spices.This tawa kebab recipe is fast and fabulous—and sure to satisfy any palate!!

      They’re easy and always a crowd pleaser. I used papaya and fried onion in this tawa kabab recipe which make the kabab’s very moist, juicy and flavorful. Also I marinated these kabab’s for just a couple of hours and they still came out really flavorful. You can use any meat beef, mutton or lamb of your choice and you can make them spicy or non spicy according to your preference.I love the sizzle when the Kabab touches the hot pan. 😛

      Tawa Kabab's on Griddle
      Tawa Kabab’s on Griddle

      The sizzling sound in the frying pan and the aroma that surrounds while making tawa kabab is sensational. AND the taste…delightful! These kabab’s will definitely become the new favorite appetizer in your family.

      Tawa Kabab Recipe
      Photo: Tawa Kabab Recipe

      I will not write any more praises about these tawa kababs and will let you make them and believe for yourself. Try my tawa kabab recipe nd you’ll never ever have a dry flavorless kebab again. 🙂

      Check it out the Tawa Kabab Recipe and printable version below!!

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      Tawa Kabab

      The sizzling sound in the frying pan and the aroma that surrounds while making tawa kabab is sensational. AND the taste…delightful! These kabab’s will definitely become the new favorite appetizer in your family.
      Prep Time 30 minutes
      Cook Time 20 minutes
      Total Time 50 minutes
      Servings 4
      Author Bushrah |Recipestable

      Ingredients

      • 500 gm chicken mince
      • 4 tablespoon fried and ground onion
      • 3 tablespoon cooking oil
      • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
      • 1 tablespoon raw papaya
      • 1 tablespoon red chili crushed
      • 1 tablespoon whole coriander crushed
      • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds roasted and crushed
      • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
      • Salt to taste

      Instructions

      Directions

      • In a small pan, dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds and red chilli. Let it cool and grind.
      • Put chicken mince in a mixing bowl. Add fried onion,green chilies, ginger garlic paste, raw papaya, garam masala, salt and grinded masala. Mix until well combined.
      • Leave it for 20 minutes to blend flavors. Then shape into seekh kababs.
      • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
      • Now heat oil on a griddle (tawa) over medium heat.
      • Put kabab on the griddle (tawa). Fry kabab on each side for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden.
      • When done, give them smoke of charcoal. Take it out in a serving platter. Tawa Kabab is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

      Notes

      Serving Suggestions:
      1.You can served these kababs in a tortilla wrap or chapati with some green chutney.
      2.Serve with naan and raita.

      Recipe Note’s:

      1. While mixing chicken mince, make sure it’s completely drained of water or else it will cause problems later while making the kebab.
      2. For a healthy and lighter version, these kababs can also be baked.
      3. You can prepare the kababs and place them in the fridge to fry when needed.
      4. You can even fry them and wrap them in aluminium foil to warm up later and they taste good.
      5. You can grill or BBQ them as well.

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    • Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner: Versatile Triangle Paratha Recipe!

      Triangle Paratha

      This is an Easy version of  triangle paratha!  Learn how to make layered triangle paratha by following this easy Recipe. 

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      Check it out the triangle paratha recipe here!!

      Prep Time: 25 minutes

      Cook Time: 20 minutes

      Servings: 8

      Difficulty Level: Easy

      Ingredients

      • 2 cups whole wheat flour
      • 3/4 cup warm water
      • 1 tablespoon olive oil
      • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
      • olive oil cooking spray
      • additional flour for dusting the parathas

       

      Directions:

      Step 1

      In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the dough.

      Step 2

      Knead on a floured counter top for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

      Step 3

      Divide into 8 balls, cover with a damp kitchen towel and let them rest for 30 minutes.

      Step 4

      Roll out a piece of dough to about 6″ in diameter on your floured counter top.

      Step 5

      Fold the dough in half onto itself to create a semi-circle.

      Step 6

      Fold the semi-circle in half to create a triangle shape & then roll out the triangle just a bit.

      Step 7

      Heat a little olive oil cooking spray in the large skillet on medium heat.

      Step 8

      Cook paratha until brown on the bottom – then flip & cook until browned on both sides.

      Step 9

      Remove from heat and repeat with the remaining dough. Triangle Paratha is ready to serve. Enjoy!

      • Serve with curry, dal or any vegetable.

      If you like Triangle Paratha  recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

    • Lacha Pudina Paratha Recipe

      Lacha Pudina Paratha

      Cut a slit from the outer edge till the center. Start rolling from the slit to form cone. Roll out to a thick paratha. Do try this Lacha Pudina Paratha recipe!!

      Bismillah, let’s begin!

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      Lacha Pudina Paratha

      Prep Time 25 minutes
      Cook Time 20 minutes
      Total Time 45 minutes
      Servings 6
      Author Bushrah | Recipestable

      Ingredients

      • 2 cups wheat flour
      • 3 tbsp mint leaves finely chopped
      • 3 tbsp cooking oil
      • 1/2 tsp chili powder
      • 1/2 tsp carom seeds
      • 1/2 tsp salt
      • ghee as required

      Instructions

      Method

      • In a bowl, combine together wheat flour, carom seeds, salt, chili powder, oil.
      • Gradually add water and knead a soft dough.
      • Make small balls out of the dough.
      • Roll into a quarter plate size.
      • Spread 1 tbsp of ghee over it.
      • Cut a slit from the outer edge till the centre.
      • Start rolling from the slit to form cone.
      • Roll out to a thick paratha.
      • Sprinkle mint leaves on it.
      • Roll again.
      • Heat a griddle( tawa) over medium heat.
      • Put paratha on hot griddle.
      • Fry paratha on each sides for 2 minutes or until light golden.
      • Lacha Pudina Paratha is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

      Notes

      Serving Suggestions:
      Serve with curd or pickle or chutney.
       I have also posted Khasta Paratha which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Paratha. Do check it out as well.

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    • Paneer Burfi Recipe

      Paneer Burfi

      The Paneer Burfi is an easy sweet that gets ready in a few minutes. Great to serve with tea or coffee, or as a dessert with any meal.

      Paneer Burfi Recipe
      Photo: Paneer Burfi Recipe

      Check it out the Paneer Burfi recipe here!!

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      • 500 gm cheese
      • 2 white bread slices
      • 3/4 cup sugar
      • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
      • 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom powder
      • 1/2 teaspoon butter, To grease the baking pan

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      Directions:
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      Step 1

      Pre-heat the oven on 275 degree C.

      Step 2

      Lightly greased a 8×8 baking pan with butter and keep aside.

      Step 3

      Remove the crust from all side of bread.

      Step 4

      Put the bread, sugar and cheese (paneer) in a food processor or blender.

      Step 5

      Process until well combined.

      Step 6

      Stir in the cardamom and 1/2 almonds.

      Note: Mixture should be moist, if it appears to be dry add 3 tablespoon of milk.

      Step 7

      Put the mixture on the preapred baking dish. Spread evenly and top with remaining almonds.

      Step 8

      Cover with foil.

      Step 9

      Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

      Step 10

      Remove from the oven and leave it cover for about 15 minutes so burfi remain moist with the steam.

      Step 11

      When Paneer burfi comes to the room temperature, cut into your desired shapes. Paneer Burfi is ready to serve.
      Enjoy!

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      •  Great to serve with tea or coffee, or as a dessert with any meal.

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    • Cashew Nuts Onion Pakora Recipe

      Cashew Nuts Onion Pakora

      Cashew Nuts Onion Pakora is a perfect tea time snack. Wow! tempting and crunchy pakora’s and that too with cashew nuts,yummy.  If you don’t have cashew nuts you can just try with onion. Follow the same ingredients and same amount, except the cashew nuts add one more red onion. Check it out the Cashew Nuts Onion Pakora Recipe here!!

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      [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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      • 1/2 cup gram flour
      • 1/2 cup rice flour
      • 1 cup cashew nuts, chopped
      • 2 onions, thinly sliced
      • 4 green chilies, chopped
      • 4 tbsp coriander leaves
      • a pinch of baking soda
      • 1 tsp red chili powder
      • salt to taste
      • water as required
      • oil for frying

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      Step 1

      Place gram flour and rice flour in a mixing bowl.

      Step 2

      Add onion, cashew nuts, green chilies, coriander leaves, red chili, baking soda and salt. Mix well and make a thick batter by using little water.

      Step 3

      Heat enough oil in a frying pan over high heat.

      Step 4

      Drop small pieces of the batter into the hot oil. Deep fry Pakoras for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

      Step 5

      Take it from the oil and drain on an absorbent paper. Cashew Nuts Onion Pakora is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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      • Serve hot with Chilli Pakora Sauce.

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    • Saffron Besan Halwa Recipe

      Saffron Besan Halwa

      Winter season is the time when people prepare different type of halwa at home and preserve them. Saffron Besan Halwa recipe that will satisfy to all sweet-tooth.It can be preserve for several months in jars. Must try out this Saffron Besan Halwa recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

      Saffron Besan Halwa recipe
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      [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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      • 2 cups gram flour
      • 2 cups sugar
      • 1 tbsp saffron soaked in 1 cup of water
      • 2 green cardamom seeds
      • 1 cup toasted almonds and cashews
      • 1/2 cup kishmish
      • 1-1/2 cup desi ghee or clarified butter
      • 1 tbsp rose water

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      Step 1

      In a non-stick pan, roast the besan until dark orange yellow on medium low heat.

      Step 2

      Now add ghee and cardamom and roast until brown.

      Step 3

      Add sugar, and mix it well.

      Step 4

      Reduce heat now and let it cook for 2 minutes.

      Step 5

      Now add kishmish and half of cashews and almonds.

      Step 6

      Add saffron water along with soaked saffron and another 2 -1/2 cups of water.

      Step 7

      While adding the water stir continuously. Be careful that halwa does not stick and cook till ghee separates.

      Step 8

      When cooked, turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl.

      Step 9

      Drizzle with rose water.

      Step 10

      Garnish with almonds and cashews. Saffron Besan Halwa is ready to serve. Serve hot.

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      • Serve as a dessert after meal.

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    • Roghani Paratha Recipe

      Roghani Paratha

      Mix well all the ingredients in the flour except oil and water. You can use more pickle masala to enhance the taste.Try this Roghani Paratha  recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

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

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      • 4 cups wheat flour
      • 1 cup oil
      • 1 tsp salt
      • 1 tsp crushed red chillies
      • 2 tbsp mint leaves, chopped
      • 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
      • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
      • 1 tsp cumin seeds
      • 1 tsp oregano (ajwain)
      • 1 tsp onion seeds
      • 1 tsp mustard seeds
      • 1 tbsp masala of any pickle available at home
      • 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
      • Water as required

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      Step 1

      Mix well all the ingredients in the flour except oil and water.

      Step 2

      You can use more pickle masala to enhance the taste.

      Step 3

      Add the oil and mix well, now add a little water at a time and knead the flour.

      Step 4

      Add as little water as possible to form a dough that just sticks together, not as soft and wet as the dough for the regular roti.

      Step 5

      Form a large ball and roll out to make a thick roti.

      Step 6

      Cook it on medium heat using a few teaspoons of oil to fry it. Roghani Paratha is ready to serve.

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      • Serve hot with curd.

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    • Fried Mash Dal Recipe

      Fried Mash Dal:

      A delicious twist on your everyday dal recipe. Here is my favorite Fried Mash Dal recipe, so easy and so yummy.

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      Check it out the Fried Mash Dal Recipe here!!

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      [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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      • 250 gm dal mash (white lentil)
      • 1/4 cup ghee or oil
      • 1 onion, finely chopped
      • 2 cups water
      • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
      • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds, crushed
      • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili
      • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, roasted and crushed

      For Garnishing:

      • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
      • Mint Leaves, chopped
      • lemon wedges

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      Step 1

      Wash and soak dal for 1 hour.

      Step 2

      Put dal, and all the masalas in a large pot or wok. Add water and cook for 25 minutes on a medium flame or until all water dries up.

      Step 3

      Put on dam or until daal is cooked thorough.

      Step 4

      Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Fry onion until lightly browned. Add cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds.

      Step 5

      Put ghee on the dal. Stir well and cook 2-3 minutes longer.

      Step 6

      Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves. Fried Mash Dal is ready to serve.

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    • Dal Mash Recipe

      Dal Mash

      Dal Mash  Recipe is one of the most popular dal (lentil) which is also favorite to use in many dishes. Very nice and easy to make mash dal recipe. Must try this  Dal Mash recipe and serve it with roti and onion salad.

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      [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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      • 1 cup Mash dal (white lentil), soaked for 30 minutes
      • 1/4 cup cooking oil
      • 1 small onion, finely chopped
      • 1 small tomato, finely chopped
      • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
      • 3 whole red chilies, crushed.
      • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
      • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
      • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
      • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
      • 1/4 teaspoon tirmeric powder
      • salt according to taste.

      For Garnishing:

      • 3 green chilies, thinly sliced
      • lemon wedges
      • few coriander leaves

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      Step 1

      Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until lightly brown.

      Step 2

      Add ginger garlic paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute then add tomato and 1 cup water.

      Step 3

      Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until all water dries up and oil separate.

      Step 4

      Now add red chili, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt. Keep stirring and cook for 5 minutes or until gravy become smooth.

      Step 5

      Add the mash daal (white lentil) and stir well.

      Step 6

      Add 1 cup of water. Bring the water to boil and then reduce the flame to low.

      Step 7

      Cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until the daal is cooked.

      Step 8

      Remove the lid and cook on high flame for 5 minutes or until oil comes on top.

      Step 9

      Dish it out. Garnish with green chilies and lemon wedges. Dal Mash is ready to serve.

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      • Serve hot with roti and raita.

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    • A Feast for the Eyes & Taste Buds: Rainbow Tikka Rice Recipe

      Rainbow Tikka Rice

      Rainbow Tikka rice is a layered rice dish in which different colour of rice layered with chicken tikka, eggs, green peas, tomato ketchup and spicy green chutney. This is an excellent rice dish to entertain and impress your guests and children. Its really yummy, healthy and rather cheap to make. My family always love this Rainbow Tikka rice recipe.
      For variety, substitute chicken with shrimp, ground beef, any type of veggies. Must try this Rainbow Tikka Rice recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

      Prep Time: 30 minutes

      Cook Time: 40 minutes

      Servings: 5

      Difficulty Level: Medium

      Ingredients

      For Chicken Tikka

      • 500 gm boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
      • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
      • 1 onion, finely chopped
      • 2 tomatoes, make a smooth paste
      • 4 tablespoon tikka masala
      • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
      • salt to taste
      • a piece of coal to give dum

      For Green Chutney

      • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
      • 1/2 cup mint leaves
      • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
      • 1 tomato
      • 3 green chillies
      • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
      • 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
      • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted and crushed
      • salt according to taste

      For Tikka Rice:

      • 500 gm long grain rice
      • 2 eggs,boiled and sliced
      • 3/4 cup chicken stock or as required
      • 2 tablespoon cooking

      For Yellow Rice Layer

      • 2 boiled eggs,chopped
      • yellow food color

      For Green Rice Layer

      • 1/2 cup green peas, boiled
      • green chutney as required
      • green food color

      For Red Rice Layer

      • 1 cup tomato ketchup
      • red food color, optional

      Directions:

      Step 1

      Soaked rice in water for 30 minutes. Then boiled in salted water.

      Step 2

      Strained. Divided into 3 parts and keep aside.

      Step 3

      Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

      Step 4

      Add ginger garlic paste. Saute for 1 minute then add chicken.

      Step 5

      Cook and stir chicken on high heat for 15 minutes or until no longer pink.

      Step 6

      Add tikka masala and salt. Cook and stir well.

      Step 7

      Now add tomatoes cook for 10 minutes or until oil separates.

      Step 8

      Add yogurt. Cook more 5 minutes or until all water dries and oil comes on top.

      Step 9

      Remove from the heat and give coal dum.

      Step 10

      Place green chutney ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Take it out in a small bowl and keep aside.

      Step 11

      In a bowl, mix together the one portion of boiled rice, chopped eggs and yellow food color. Keep aside.

      Step 12

      In another bowl, mix together the second portion of rice, green chutney, green peas and green food color (optional).

      Step 13

      In another bowl, mix together the 3rd part of rice, tomato ketchup and red food color (optional).

      Step 14

      Take a large bowl, greased with oil. Then put egg slices on the bottom of the bowl. Cover with yellow rice.

      Step 15

      Drizzle small amount of chicken stock over it. Press well and layer with chicken.

      Step 16

      Then cover with red rice. Again press well.

      Step 17

      Layer with green rice. Sprinkle remaining stock and press well.

      Step 18

      Cover with an aluminium foil.

      Step 19

      Bake at 180 degree C, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until done.

      Step 20

      Let it cool for 15 minutes.

      Step 21

      Carefully, invert on a flat dish. Delicious Rainbow Tikka Rice is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

      Serving Suggestions: 

      • Serve hot with raita or any chutney.

      If you like Rainbow Tikka Rice recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.