Tag: Pakistani

  • Cabbage and Capsicum Pulao Recipe

    Cabbage and Capsicum Pulao Recipe _ a healthy aromatic pulao recipe which is quite easy to prepare and is typically relished with a cooling raita. Check it out the Cabbage and Capsicum Pulao Recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 15 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 2 [/one_third_last]

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    • 2 cups boiled rice, leftover
    • 1 onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/2  tsp grated ginger
    • 1/2 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 capsicum, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup  cabbage, chopped lengthwise
    • 1 tsp Green chili paste
    • salt to taste
    • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

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    Step 1

    Heat oil in the skillet or deep pan. Add onion and fry for 3-4 minutes or until light brown.

    Step 2

    Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds. Then add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes.

    Step 3

    Now add cabbage and stir fry 2 minutes. Add green chili paste and salt. Mix well.

    Step 4

    Now place boiled rice in it. Stir lightly, taking care that the rice don’t break.

    Step 5

    Take out into a serving dish. Cabbage and Capsicum Pulao is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with curd or raita.

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  • A Taste of Pakistan: Besan Wala Naan Recipe

    Besan Wala Naan

    A famous desi naan bread of Pakistan that is made with gram flour, spinach, green chilies and spices. Perfect to serve in lunch time. This is a Besan Wala Naan recipe for everyone who likes to eat Naan. I learned it yesterday.

    Besan wala naan Recipe
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    Bismillah, let’s get started

    Check it out the Besan wala naan recipe here!!

    Besan Wala Naan Recipe

    A famous desi naan bread of Pakistan that is made with gram flour, spinach, green chilies and spices. Perfect to serve in lunch time. This is a Besan Wala Naan recipe for everyone who likes to eat Naan. I learned it yesterday.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah@Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 2 cup gram flour besan
    • 1/2 cup water or as required
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup spinach finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder.
    • salt to taste
    • 6 naans
    • 3 tablespoon butter or oil

    For Garnishing

    • green chilies optional

    Instructions

    Method

    • In a small bowl, mix together the gramflour(besan), onion, spinach, green chilies, spices, salt and red chili. Add water and make a thick mixture.
    • Spread the besan mixture on the naan.
    • Put naan on a greased baking tray.
    • Sprinkle green chilies over it. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven.
    • Brush with butter or oil. Besan Wala Naan is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with mint raita or Namkeen Lassi

    I have also posted Cheese Kulcha and Garlic Naan which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Naan’s. Do check it out as well.


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  • 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

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    Directions:
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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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  • The Perfect Anytime Bread: Cheese Kulcha Recipe for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner!

    Cheese Kulcha _ a cheesy alternative for naan and tandoori roti and can be prepared at home. Cheese Kulcha is made with dry yeast, butter, semolina and flour. These kulchas stuffed with a rich cheese filling. Check it out the cheese kulcha recipe here !!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings:6[/one_third_last]
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    • 3-1/2 cup flour
    • 3/4 cup semolina
    • 200 gm cheddar cheese
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoon sour yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • 2 teaspoon dry yeast
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • warm water as required

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:

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    Step 1

    Take a large mixing bowl, add flour, semolina, dry yeast, sugar, salt to it. Mix well.

    Step 2

    Add butter, yogurt. Knead a soft, smooth dough with warm water. Cover the dough and keep in warm place for 2 hours or until it double in size.

    Step 3

    Preheat the oven over 200 degree C.

    Step 4

    Now divide the dough into 6 equal sized balls.

    Step 5

    Roll balls with a pin roll. Stuff each bread with cheese. Roll again and flatten into round shape bread.

    Step 6

    Put kulchas on the greased baking tray. Brush each kulcha with oil and leave it for 20 minutes.

    Step 7

    Sprinkle coriander leaves and sesame seeds over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden.

    Step 8

    Remove from the oven. Cheese Kulcha is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    • Serve with curry, or any meal.

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  • Malai Gulab Jamun Recipe

    Malai Gulab Jamun – the name itself tempts us very much right?  It is the most easiest sweet recipe that we can make for any occasions like Eid or birthdays, anniversaries or any celebration. These Malai Gulab Jamun are different from normal gulab jamun, as they contains good amount of Semolina (suji) and a unique ingredients are fresh cream and desiccated coconut. They are soft, sweet and utterly addictive. Check it out the Malai Gulab Jamun recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 4 hours [/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 25 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 8[/one_third_last] [review] [tabs type=”horizontal”] [tabs_head] [tab_title]Ingredients[/tab_title] [tab_title]Nutrition[/tab_title] [/tabs_head] [tab]

    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup full cream powder milk
    • 2 tablespoon Semolina(suji)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 tablespoon clarified butter or ghee
    • a pinch of salt
    • Oil for deep frying

    For Sugar Syrup:

    • 4 cups water
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 4 Green cardamoms
    •  few saffron strands

    For The Malai Gulab Jamun filling

    • 1 cup desiccated coconut
    • 1 cup fresh cream, thick
    • 4 tablespoon almonds and pistachios, chopped

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    Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, semolina, powder milk, clarified butter, baking powder, milk and salt. Knead a soft dough with your hands. Step 2 Cover the dough and leave it for 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    To Make sugar syrup: In a saucepan, add sugar, water, green cardamom and saffron stands. Bring water to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 20 minutes or until sugar dissolves.

    Step 4

    Keep aside.

    Step 5

    Make small balls of the dough with wet fingers. (note: make sure the balls have no crack on the surface).

    Step 6

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium high heat. Deep fry the prepared gulab jamuns until golden brown. Remove from the oil and add into the warm sugar syrup. Mix and cover wit a lid.

    Step 7

    Leave them as it is in sugar syrup for at least 2 hours.

    Step 8

    Gently squeeze out the syrup and make a slit on any one end of the gulab jamun.

    Step 9

    Fill in the cream then roll in the desiccated coconut.

    Step 10

    Garnish with pistachios and almonds. Malai Gulab Jamun is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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    • You can serve this malai gulab jamun after meals as a sweet dessert.

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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 !!

    [one_third] Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 3[/one_third_last]

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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

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 3 servings

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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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    • Serve with naan.

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  • Sweet & Spicy: Apple Mango Chutney Recipe with a Kick!

    This simple Apple Mango Chutney recipe makes a delicious chutney that’s ideal as an accompaniment to cold meats or any spicy food. You can try it with cold meats to jazz up leftovers. Check it out the Apple Mango Chutney Recipe here !!

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

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    • 6 large green mangoes
    • 6 apples
    • 1/4 cup peanuts
    • 1 green chili,minced
    • 1 small piece of ginger root, minced
    • 3 cloves
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 cup cider vinegar
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • 1 lemon

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 8 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Combine all ingredients in a large pot and add a small amount of water.

    Step 2

    Allow the ingredients to boil and continue to stir the mixture until boiled down.

    Step 3

    Pour out into a jar and allow to cool then refrigerate. Now apple Mango Chutney is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with curries, daal, paratha or rice.

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  • 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

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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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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    • Serve with Roghni Naan.

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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.

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    • 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)
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    ofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani) recipe
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    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

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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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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  • A Taste of Pakistan: The Perfect Namkeen Gosht Recipe!

    Simple yet tasty Namkeen Gosht is kind of stew. Prepared in light chili, only some black pepper in little quantity is used in it.
    Try this Namkeen Gosht Recipe and post your comment below.

    Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Cook Time: 2 hours

     Servings: 5

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg mutton meat with bone
    • 1 onion, thinly sliced
    • 10 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp ginger, finely sliced
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
    • 1 tsp whole black pepper, crushed
    • 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • salt to taste
    • water as required

     

    Directions:

    1. Heat oil in a deep pot over medium high heat.
    2. Place sliced onion, ginger, garlic in hot oil.
    3. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until nicely golden.
    4. Now put the meat into the pot.
    5. Stir it for couple on minutes.
    6. Then add black pepper, coriander seed, cumin seed’s, turmeric powder.
    7. Cook for 2 minutes.
    8. Then add enough water and let it cook at medium flame for 2 hours or until the water dries.
    9. Cook on high flame for 10 minutes or until meat is tender.
    10. Garnish with lemon wedges and green chilies.
    11. Namkeen Gosht is ready to serve.

     

  • The Perfect Weeknight Meal: Easy Beef Masala Recipe!

    Here is another one of my favorite curry recipe. This dish will make your taste buds stand to attention with the mixture of fragrant spices. You’ll come to realize how easy it is to make such a flavorful curry dish. Check it out the beef masala recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 3[/one_third_last]

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    • 1/2 kg boneless beef, cut into cubes
    • 3 onions, finely chopped
    • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 3 green chillies
    • 4 tablespoon oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 3 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Put all ingredients except oil in a pressure cooker. Add enough water and cook until meat is tender.

    Step 2

    Once cooked, heat oil in a wok and fry the beef until lightly browned. (reserve the gravy).

    Step 3

    Remove the fried beef from the pan and kep warm.

    Step 4

    Cook the gravy for 10 minutes or until all the water evaporates.

    Step 5

    Stir in the fried beef.

    Step 6

    Sprinkle garam masala over it. Transfer into a serving bowl. Beef Masala is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with boiled rice or chapati.

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  • Recipe: Pineapple Kheer (Pineapple Rice Pudding)

    Pineapple Kheer is a fruity twist to the favorite Pakistani dessert rice Kheer. Canned pineapple, with its sweet and juicy flavor, provides great taste to the kheer. Pineapple adds a very pleasing and tempting flavor to this Kheer. 

    [one_third] Prep Time: 1 hour[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 50 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 5[/one_third_last]

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    • 2 liter milk
    • 1/2 cup rice
    • 1 can pineapple
    • 1 tin condensed milk
    • 1tsp cardamom powder
    • sugar according to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    1. Wash rice with few changes of water then soak for 1 hour.
    2. Boil milk in a large pot.
    3. Then add rice to it.
    4. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until rice are tender and creamy.
    5. Now add condensed milk and sugar according to your taste.
    6. Cook for another 5 minutes.
    7. Remove from the flame then stir in cardamom powder.
    8. Take it out in a serving dish.
    9. Add pineapple tidbits.
    10. Let it cool completely.
    11. Pineapple Ki Kheer is ready now.
    12. Serve chilled.

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    • Serve this pineapple ki kheer  as a sweet dessert which you can serve after meals.

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  • Party Appetizer Showstopper: Green Onion Kofta Recipe

    This Green Onion Kofta Recipe is fast, easy and most importantly delicious. Check it out the Green Onion Kofta Recipe here!!

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

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    • 250 gm chicken mince
    • 4 tbsp green onion, finely chopped
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 tbsp ginger paste
    • 2 tbsp cornflour
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • salt to taste
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • Oil for Deep Frying

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Place chicken mince and green onions in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2

    Then add egg, ginger paste, cornflour, soy sauce, black pepper and salt. Mix until well combined.

    Step 3

    Make small balls out of this mixture.

    Step 4

    Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Roll balls in it and set aside.

    Step 5

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Deep fry Balls over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

    Step 6

    Remove from the oil and drain on paper towel. Green Onion Kofta are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    • Serve with Tomato Ketchup.

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