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  • Achari Chicken Recipe

    Achari Chicken Recipe

    Achari Chicken (Achari Murgh)

    This chicken curry is a tasty, tangy and mouth watering pickled spices recipe which is garnished with stuffed long green chillies. This spicy chicken dish tastes best with hot naan and served for lunch or dinner.

    A spicy and tangy chicken curry made with the spices used to prepare pickles in Pakistan. This Achari chicken Recipe  is so easy to make, full of flavour.and has no store-bought mixes. I avoid these mixes because they have preservatives and additives. Must try this Achari chicken Recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us !!

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    Bismillah, let’s begin!

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    Achari Chicken

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 8
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 2-1/2 pounds chicken
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 12 green chillies
    • 3 onions thinly sliced
    • 4 dry red chilies
    • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tbs p ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp fennel seeds
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp onion seeds
    • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    Method

    • Place dry red chillies, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds and onion seeds in a grinder. Grind coarsely. Place yogurt and ground spices in a large bowl. Mix well.
    • Slit the green chillies length wise, keeping the stems intact.
    • Put green chilies and chicken into the yogurt mixture.
    • Toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 1 hour to blend flavors.
    • Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium high heat.
    • Saute onion in oil until or crisp-tender. Add ginger garlic paste. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until its become lightly browned.
    • Season with chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Add chicken along with the marinade.
    • Add 1 cup water and mix well.Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
    • Turn the heat off. Transfer into a serving dish. Achari Chicken is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with Naan!!
    I have also posted Desi Chicken Curry Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Chicken Curry. Do check it out as well.


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  • Recipe: Masala Fried Broast

    Masala Fried Broast

    You all must be familiar with Pakistani version of Kentucky chicken popularly known as “Chicken Broast”. Now try out this spicy version of chicken broast standing up to its name.

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook Time:30 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 1 whole chicken with skin
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1/2 cup self raising flour
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tbsp milk
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp chat Masala
    • 1 tsp salt
    • Oil for frying

     

    Directions:

    1. Cut chicken into 8 large pieces.
    2. Place chicken in a large bowl.
    3. Add lemon juice and mix well.
    4. Season with salt and black pepper.
    5. Marinate for 20 minutes.
    6. In a small bowl, beat egg with milk.
    7. Combine flour and self raising flour in a shallow dish.
    8. Dip each chicken piece in beaten egg then put into flour.
    9. Roll well in flour mixture twice.
    10. Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat.
    11. Deep fry chicken for 20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
    12. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
    13. Sprinkle chat Masala over it .
    14. Masala Fried Broast is ready to serve.
    • Enjoy with French Fries and Tomato Chutney.
  • Recipe: Chinese Style Lemon Chicken

    Chinese Style Lemon Chicken Ingredients:

    For The Sauce:

    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • 1 tsp canola oil
    • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
    • 2 crushed garlic cloves
    • the zest of one lemon
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 2 tsp soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 tsp corn starch

    For The Chicken:

    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • 1 cup breadcrumbs
    • 3 tbsp oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    How to make Chinese Lemon Chicken:

    For The Sauce:

    • In a small sauce pan add the first 5 ingredients on low heat for about 3-5 minutes.
    • Then add everything else and turn up heat to medium.
    • When Sauce will thicken, it is done.

    For the Chicken:

    • Pound chicken with a tenderizer hammer until chicken breasts are about 1/4 inch thick.
    • Heat oil in the skillet over medium high heat.
    • Whisk eggs and add salt and pepper.
    • Mix well.
    • Dip chicken in egg, then in breadcrumbs
    • Put the chicken in skillet and pan fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
    • Then remove from the heat and transfer into a serving plate.
    • Pour the lemon sauce over it.
    • Chinese Lemon Chicken is ready to serve.
    • Serve with white boiled rice.
    • Enjoy!
  • Recipe: Keemay Waly Naan (Mince Stuffed Naan)

    Recipe: Keemay Waly Naan (Mince Stuffed Naan)

    Keemay Waly Naan

    Want to Make mouthwatering keema waly naan at home? This is my Keemay Waly Naan Recipe for everyone who likes to eat Naan.

    Delicious stuffed naan with a delicious spicy mince.These naans turn out really soft, juicy and delicious and they are made on the oven.

    Must try this Keemay Waly Naan Recipe, hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Serve with plain yoghurt or coriander chutney or even with your favourite pickle.

    Keemay Waly Naan Recipe
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    For Dough:

    • 6 cups White flour (maida)
    • 6 tsp milk powder
    • 1 cup evaporated milk
    • 200 gm butter or oil
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 3 tsp yeast
    • 1 egg

    For Filling:

    • 1 kg mutton mince
    • 2 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 6 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • 1 tbsp ginger paste
    • 2 tbsp anardanna,crushed
    • 2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder

    For Busting:

    • butter or desi ghee as required
    • sesame seeds

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Mix all the ingredients and knead well until the dough is very smooth about 5-10 minutes.

    Step 2

    With oily hands put the dough in a bowl.

    Step 3

    Cover with a damp cloth or polythene bag and leave in a warm place to rise for about 3 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.

    Step 4

    Mean while prepared the stuffing.

    Step 5

    Put the mince and all the ingredients for the stuffing in a bowl and knead the mixture really well for a few minutes with you hands.

    Step 6

    Knead the dough for another minute or two then divide the dough into 8-10 equal parts. Shape each potion into a smooth ball.

    Step 7

    Lightly grease several baking sheets.

    Step 8

    On a floured surface, roll out the ball to about 3 inches in diameter and place it on the palm of you hand.

    Step 9

    Place good amount of mince mixture in the center and carefully fold up the edges to completely cove the filling.

    Step 10

    Press the edges taught together to seal.

    Step 11

    Dip the stuff ball in dry flour and roll out into a round about 6 – 7 inches in diameter.

    Step 12

    Brush the naan with a little cold milk and sprinkle sesame seeds over it.

    Step 13

    Place in a hot oven at 200 degree C for 12-15 minutes until the top is golden in color.

    Step 14

    Remove the naan from the baking sheet and brush with desi ghee or butter.

    Step 15

    Cut each naan into half and transfer into a serving platter. Keemay Waly Naan is ready to serve. ENJOY!

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    • Serve with yogurt and mint chutney.

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  • Steam Chicken Chargha Recipe

    Steam Chicken Chargha

    There is nothing batter than this mouthwatering Steam Chicken Chargha Recipe. Spicy and soft Steam Chicken with typical aroma of chargha. This is a best recipe to serve. Once you try this Steam Chicken Chargha Recipe, you will never buy from shop.

    If you have any question about this Steam Chicken Chargha Recipe  then you can ask by using comment box and we will clarify your confusion.

    Steam Chicken Chargha Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 2 hours[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:1 hour 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:4 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level:Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 whole chicken, make deep cuts
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/4 cup garlic water
    • 2 tablespoon vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon red chilli powder
    • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
    • 3 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1-1/2 teapoon chaat masala powder
    • Salt according to taste
    • 2 drops orange colour, optional

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Wash chicken properly and give deep cuts.

    Step 3

    Apply vinegar over the whole chicken and put in strainer.

    Step 4

    Place in the fridge for 2 hours.

    Step 5

    Take a large bowl, mix together the yogurt and all remaining spices.

    Step 6

    Apply marination on the chicken and leave for 30 minutes in fridge.

    Step 7

    Now wrap chicken in a foil and steam for 1-1/2 hour.

    Step 8

    If some water remaining in foil then put along with chicken in a pan and cook on high heat until water dries. Steam Chicken Chargha is ready to serve.ENJOY!

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  • Balti Gosht Salan Recipe

    Balti Gosht Salan 

    Balti Gosht salan is one of Pakistani’s favorite curries, quick and easy to make.  This Balti Gosht salan similar to karahi but here are some additional spices which develop a unique taste recipe. The Balti Gosht salan recipe has exotic flavors of various spices. Enjoy this yummy and spicy Balti Gosht salan recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us !!

    Balti Gosht Salan Recipe
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    Balti Gosht Salan (Curry)

    Balti Gosht salan is one of Pakistani’s favorite curries, quick and easy to make. This Balti Gosht salan similar to karahi but here are some additional spices which develop a unique taste recipe. The Balti Gosht salan recipe has exotic flavors of various spices.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah @Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg mutton cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1 inch cinnamon stick
    • 2-3 – black cardamoms
    • 2 – bay leaves
    • 1 large onion thickly sliced
    • 500 gm tomatoes chopped
    • 6-7 – green chillies
    • 2 tbsp ginger finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp garlic paste
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 12 cup oil

    Instructions

    Method

    • Place the mutton, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf in a large pot.
    • Add enough water to make the mutton tender.
    • Heat oil in a shallow frying pan or karahi.
    • Add onions and stirring frequently fry for 5 minutes or until soft.
    • Add tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, garlic, red chili powder, salt and mutton.
    • While stirring frequently fry on high heat for few minutes, then reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 15 minutes until the oil begin to separate.
    • Garnish with coriander leaves, diagonally cut green chilies and thin Julienne’s ginger. Balti Gosht is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with Naan or Chapati.

    I have also posted Smoked Meat Curry which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Mutton Curry. Do check it out as well.


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  • Dhuwan Dahi Gosht Recipe

    Dhuwan Dahi Gosht (Smoked Yogurt Mutton)

    Dhuwan Dahi Gosht is a smoked mutton curry in which mutton is cooked in a spicy onion and creamy yogurt based curry and then infused with the smoke released from a burning piece of charcoal. The charcoal is drizzled with oil or melted butter, which releases a very fragrant smoke which is trapped in the curry giving it a lovely earthy flavours. Coal smoke has its own aroma when its given into meaty dishes. The subtle flavor of this smoke gives the gravy a very distinct flavor which is very pleasing to the palate. This smoked yogurt mutton will tentalize your taste buds, prepare on Eid day or for weekend dinner.  You can also make this recipe with beef or chicken instead of mutton. Goes great with garlic naan or plain naan.

    Bismillah, let’s begin!

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    Dhuwan Dahi Gosht Recipe

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
    • 1 kg yogurt
    • 1/2 cup clarified butter or oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon corainder powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 piece coal

    For Garnishing

    • few mint leaves chopped
    • few fresh coriander leaves chopped
    • 3 green chilies finely chopped

    Instructions

    Method

    • Heat oil in a deep wok or pan over medium high heat. Saute onion for 4-5 minutes or until they turn light brown in color.
    • Now add ginger garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    • Then add mutton pieces and cook it for 5 minutes.
    • Add red chili, salt, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and mix it well.
    • Now cook it in its own water for few minutes.
    • Beat yogurt with black pepper till it becomes creamy.
    • When the mutton dries its own water then add yogurt mixture and cook it covered for 1 hour or until meat becomes tender.
    • Remove the lid and cook on high flame for 4-5 minutes or until oil comes on top.
    • Sprinkle with garam masala powder, mint leaves, coriander leaves and green chilies.
    • Put a piece of bread in the middle of the pan and then put the burning coal on it.
    • Drop a little bit of oil or butter on burning coal and cover the pan immediately for 3-4 minutes.
    • Discard the coal.
    • Transfer mutton in a serving dish. Dhuwan dahi Gosht is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with naan, ring onion.

    I have also posted Smoked Meat Curry Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making smoked meat. Do check it out as well.


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  • Restaurant-Style Boneless Mutton Handi: Easy at Home!

    Boneless Mutton Handi 

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    Boneless Mutton Handi Recipe

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time 2 hours
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg Mutton boneless
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
    • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
    • 1 big black cardamom
    • 1 cinnamon Stick
    • 2 cloves
    • 4 black peppercorns
    • 2 cardamom pods
    • 2 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Powder
    • 1/2 tablespoon all spice
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 heaped tablespoon wheat Flour (mixed with 1/4 cup water)

    Instructions

    Method

    • In a handi or clay pot, heat cooking oil until well hot. Add onions and fry until transparent.
    • To the onions add all of the spices except the meat, plain yogurt and flour.
    • And fry spices for about 5 to 10 minutes, by adding a little water if necessary to prevent burning and sticking to pan.
    • Add meat and fry meat with the spices for 2 to 3 minutes. Add plain yogurt; mix for 1 to 2 minutes.
    • Add 2 cups of water; when water comes to a boil, cover and let meat cook on medium to low heat until meat is tender.
    • Add flour and water mixture; mix and continue cooking covered on low heat for another 15 to 20 minutes. Boneless Mutton Handi is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with roghni naan.

    I have also posted Bonelness Chicken Handi Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Handi. Do check it out as well.


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  • Gola kabab Recipe (A Soft, Succulent, Melt In The Mouth Kabab)

    Gola kabab Recipe (A Soft, Succulent, Melt In The Mouth Kabab)

    Aslam-o-Alakaum My Readers !!

     In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

    Looking to cook some marvelous Gola Kabab today? On a special eid occasion ( Eid ul Adha, Eid ul Azha, Bakra Eid)? Confused about what kind of Gola Kabab you like? How to impress guests by making a unique and delicious Gola Kabab?

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    Gola Kabab origins among the Muslims of the Pakistan India and Bangladesh. It is popular throughout the subcontinent and among the diaspora from the region. 

    Gola Kabab making is an art – All Gola Kabab lovers take their Kabab very seriously. They feel irked if the kabab isn’t enough cooked or some take it quite personally when kabab is not served with raita (yogurt). It has become such an integral part of our culture that no desi wedding is complete without a Gola Kabab. However, it is a common dish to occasionally be made at home for dinner as well.
    We have added most famous Gola Kabab Recipes , you can easily learn how to cook Delicious Kabab. Try these Gola Kabab recipes now! You must be feeling hungry by now.

    Gola kabab 

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    Gola kabab Recipe

    A soft Gola kabab that melts in your mouth. It is a barbecue favorite which is so simple, yet appetizing
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings 12
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg minced meat (preferably grinded 2-3 times at the butchery but without any fat)
    • 4 fried onion crushed
    • 1 egg
    • 4 green chilies
    • 2 teaspoon raw papaya paste
    • 2 tablespoon yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon mint leaves chopped
    • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped
    • 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted and crushed
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/1 teaspoon black pepper powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon mac powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • salt accordind to taste
    • 1/4 cup butter or desi ghee

    Instructions

    Method

    • Put minced meat, green chilies, ginger garlic paste, fried onion, and raw papaya in a chopper. Grind until well combined.
    • Now add yogurt, egg, mint leaves, coriander, chili powder, black pepper, mac powder, nutmeg, cardamom powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt.
    • Mix well.
    • Leave to marinate for half an hour.
    • Now put on skewers and barbecue 12-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink from inside, occasionally basting with butter or desi ghee.
    • Alternately, make flat and round (or elongated) kebabs and shallow fry both sides in oil or butter.
    • Transfer into a serving platter. Gola Kabab is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with spicy chutney, sliced lemon and tomatoes.

    I have also posted Chicken Gola Kabab Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Gola Kabab. Do check it out as well.


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  • Recipe: Dates Halwa (Khajoor Halwa)

    Dates Halwa

    Sometimes it’s hard to decide which one dessert have to make on special occasion. Enjoy warm goodness of halwa flavored with dates and nuts with this easy Dates Halwa Recipe.

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    Dates Halwa recipe

    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah@Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm dates remove seeds
    • 2 cups milks
    • 1/4 cup desi ghee
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder elaichi
    • 1/2 cup Pistachio
    • 1/2 cup Almond grinds

    Instructions

    • Dates should be fresh and big in size.
    • Wash them and pick out there seeds.
    • Boil dates with the milk.
    • Now mash the dates.
    • Heat ghee in a separate pan. Add cardamon powder, pistachios and almonds.
    • Fry for few seconds then pour over the dates mixture.
    • Fry it well.
    • When all water’s get dry, remove from the heats.
    • Dish it out. Garnish with almonds and pistachios.Dates Halwa is ready to serve. Enjoy.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve as a dessert after any meal.

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  • Dam Ka Qeema Recipe

    Dam Ka Qeema

    Very easy to make Dam Ka Qeema recipe. Its great in taste and spicy. Mince is cooked with yogurt and spices ~ Smacks lips 😛 Its rich and tastes best with Hot Roghni Naan.

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    • 1 kg lean Mince, beef or lamb
    • 3 medium onions,chopped
    • 1 cup oil
    • 1 tbsp ginger paste
    • 2 tbsp unripe green papaya,ground
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 7 whole red chilies
    • 2 tbsp yogurt
    • 1 tbsp roasted chick pea flour
    • salt to taste
    • 1 piece coal

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • 2-3 green chilies,thinly sliced

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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a heavy based sauce pan. Add onions and stirring frequently, fry for 8-10 minutes to a light golden color.

    Step 2

    Remove onions from oil and fry the whole chillies just for a moment, otherwise they will burn.

    Step 3

    Reserve the oil and put the onions and whole chillies in a chopper or food processor and blend to a smooth paste without using water.

    Step 4

    Thoroughly wash the mince and squeeze out any water.

    Step 5

    Put the mince in a bowl. Add onion paste, ginger paste, salt, garam masala and yogurt. Knead the mixture really well for a few minutes with your hands until it is smooth.

    Step 6

    Cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for about 3-4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

    Step 7

    One hour before cooking mix in the ground papaya.

    Step 8

    Put the charcoal over medium flame, wait until the coal is fully red and is covered by white ash.

    Step 9

    Meanwhile place the mince in a metal pan. Make a well in the center. Put a small piece of aluminum foil in it. Place the burned coal over it and put 2-3 drops of oil on it.

    Step 10

    Cover it at once with a tight fitting lid and put aside for 20-25 minutes. Take out 1/2 cup of oil from the reserved oil.

    Step 11

    Reheat the oil in a heavy based pan. Discard the charcoal and fry the mince over low heat for 4-5 minutes.

    Step 12

    Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 15-20 minutes or until all excess moisture has absorbed.

    Step 13

    Transfer into a serving dish and decorate with onion ring, green chili and coriander leaves. Dam Ka Qeema is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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  • Smoked Chicken Korma Recipe

    Smoked Chicken Korma

    BBQ aroma is always increase your hunger. Simple,delicious, Smoked chicken korma recipe that can be baked or cooked on the stove top.

    Try making Chicken Korma by this delicious Smoked Chicken Korma recipe. The special aspect of this dish is that the aroma of smoke enhances the flavor of chicken korma and made it unlike from other mince dishes.

    Smoked Chicken Korma Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level:Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 kg chicken
    • 1 cup oil or clarified butter
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 2 onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon dry coriander powder
    • 1 pinch fennel
    • 4 cloves
    • 1 big cardamom
    • 4 small cardamom
    • 1/2 teaspoon mace and nutmeg powder
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • few blanched almonds
    • green chilies

    For Smoke:

    • a piece of coal
    • aluminium foil
    • few drops of oil

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat.

    Step 2

    Fry onion for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

    Step 3

    Remove from the oil and crush them.

    Step 4

    Now fry chicken in the leftover oil.

    Step 5

    Add ginger and garlic paste and all the ingredients expect yogurt and fried onions.

    Step 6

    Cook few minutes until gravy is cooked thorough.

    Step 7

    Now add yogurt and fried onions and fry well until chicken is tender and gravy done.

    Step 8

    Then take a burning coal and put on top of an aluminum foil.

    Step 9

    Pour few drops of oil on it. Cover the pot with the tight lid.

    Step 10

    After a while take out the coal piece.

    Step 11

    Keep on low flame to cook when oil comes on top.

    Step 12

    Dish it out. Garnish with almonds. Smoked Chicken Korma is ready to serve.

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  • Master the Classic: Traditional Karahi Gosht Recipe

    Karahi Gosht (Mutton Karahi)

    One of the most wanted curries of Pakistani cuisine is Karahi so today, I am going to share with you another good quality and splendid recipe of mutton Karahi.

    Mutton Karahi is a simple yet delicious kind of fried meat with thick tomato gravy. This is a wonderful dish which will make your day and the best thing is that onion is not added in it. It is made with traditional Pakistani spices, tomatoes, yogurt and salt.

    Its great to prepare in dawats to enhance to tasty meal menu. Also great to make in lunch or in dinner. Mutton Karahi is the ultimate dish and one of my favorite. Spicy and tender meat gives wonderful taste. This mutton karahi recipe is sure to please even the hungriest of families. Do try this Mutton karahi recipe and enjoy dinner with family and friends.

    There are numerous recipes and cooking styles of making Mutton Karahi .Try out this mutton karahi recipe which is nicely flavored with aromatic all spice. Dish out it with naan, fresh salad and mint raita so you would be able to enjoy its aroma too.

    Karahi Gosht Recipe
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    This Karahi Gosht has a tremendous taste and aroma that will increase your hunger. Though the Karahi Gosht recipe is quite easy with simple ingredients yet addition of spices in different steps enhances the taste. I will must say to try this karahi gosht recipe for a mouthwatering flavor. This Karahi Gosht is basically an inspired version of Bhati Karahi in Lahore.

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    Bismillah, let’s begin!

    Check it out the karahi Gosht (Mutton Karahi) Recipe and printable version below.

    Karahi Gosht (Mutton Karahi)

    Karahi Gosht (Mutton Karahi) is a simple yet delicious kind of fried meat with thick tomato gravy. This is a wonderful dish which will make your day and the best thing is that onion is not added in it. It is made with traditional Pakistani spices, tomatoes, yogurt and salt.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg mutton cut into pieces
    • 4 to matoes peeled and blended
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup cooking oil or desi ghee
    • 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon papaya paste
    • 2 teaspoon red pepper
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing

    • 4 green chilies thinly sliced
    • 1 to mato cut into rings
    • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander
    • few lemon rings
    • 1 inch piece of ginger thinly sliced
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    Method

    • Wash meat and pat dry.
    • Boil mutton with salt until half done and keep its stock aside.
    • Put boiled mutton in a large bowl. Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, red pepper, black pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and papaya paste. Mix well.
    • Cover and marinate for 2 hours to blend flavors.
    • Heat oil in a deep karahi or wok over medium high heat. Add blended tomatoes and marinated meat. Cook and stir for 25 minutes or until meat is tender and all water dries up.
    • Sprinkle with garam masala and coriander leaves. Cover and and simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Garnish with green chilies and ginger and lemon. Delicious Mutton Karahi is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with naan bread and salad.

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


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


    Happy Cooking!!

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  • Achari Keema Recipe

    Achari Keema

    Even if we have tried the most fascinating and delicious foods from around the globe, we still come back to our authentic classic food. Do Try it!!

     Achari Keema Recipe
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    Achari Keema Recipe
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    Check it out the Achari Keema Recipe here !!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:50 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm lamb mince
    • 2 medium onions
    • 1 tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp achar masala
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tbsp ketchup
    • 1 cup green peas
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Cut onions into thin sliced.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a pan,add onions and fry for few minutes(do not turn brown).

    Step 3

    Then add keema to it, let it cook, till becomes tender and a little brownish in colour.

    Step 4

    Now add the sliced tomato and stir fry, also add the green peas if you want.

    Step 5

    Now add, salt, black pepper, garlic-ginger paste.

    Step 6

    Toss a bit and add ketchup, stir fry and add achar.

    Step 7

    Now leave it for dum for about 5-7 minutes or when the mixture leaves oil.

    Step 8

    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and green chilies. Now transfer into a serving dish. Achari keema is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with naan or boiled rice.

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  • Restaurant Style Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

    Want to imitate restaurant-style chow mein at home? Here’s the secret method

    A mild yet tasty dish: chicken with mushrooms, onions and celery in a thickened broth over crispy noodles.This is a very impressive chicken dish, the next best thing to takeaway chow mein! Do try it!!

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    Check it out the Chicken Chow Mein Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:5 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 pound cooked chicken, cut into strips
    • 2 tbsp virgin oil
    • 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 cups celery, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup mushrooms,thinly sliced
    • 2 cups chicken stock
    • 3 tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
    • chow mein noodles
    • salt and pepper to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a pan; cook the onions, celery, and mushrooms in it for 3-4 minutes.

    Step 2
    Add 1 cup of chicken stock, soy sauce, chicken salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Mix the cornstarch with the remaining stock.

    Step 4

    Stir in the chicken mixture until thickened then add the scallions.

    Step 5

    Arrange mixture over the noodles, which have been crisped in the oven. Now Chicken Chow Mein is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve hot.

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  • Nawabi Biryani Recipe

    Nawabi Biryani

    There are some guests that really means a lot too and for such guest you always look for delicious yet royal recipes so here is one.

    Nawabi Biryani can also be referred to as Lucknowi Birynai, as it has the royal and nawabi taste and presentation of Lucknow. [highlight]Nawabi Biryani[/highlight] is a biryani that is made in royal style for royal people. Do give it an attempt.

     Nawabi Biryani Recipe
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    Check it out the  Nawabi Biryani Recipe  here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 kg chicken (cut into serving pieces)
    • 2 cups basmati rice(rinse and soaked in water for 30 min)
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • 1 cup clarified butter (ghee)
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 10 peppercorns
    • 7 cloves
    • 4 black cardamom pods
    • 4 medium onions(thinly sliced)
    • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp saffron
    • 4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • 4 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup blanched almonds
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Mix ginger-garlic paste, salt and yogurt and apply to chicken pieces and leave for 1 hour to marinate.

    Step 2

    Heat 1/2 cup ghee and add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamoms, peppercorn and almonds.

    Step 3

    Add chicken, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala powder, and 1/2 cup water.

    Step 4

    Cook till chicken is tender add coriander and mint leaves,set aside.

    Step 5

    Heat 1/4 cup ghee in a wok,add rice and fry until golden brown.

    Step 6

    Add 4 cups water and cook till the rice is done but not soft.

    Step 7

    Heat remaining 1/4 cup ghee and fry onion slices till brown and crisp. Drain and keep aside.

    Step 8

    In a large pan, put a layer of rice.

    Step 9

    Top with a few fried onion slices and saffron strands then add a layer of chicken.

    Step 10

    Repeat till all rice and chicken pieces are over.

    Step 11

    Cover tightly and finish cooking by placing the pan on a hot griddle till each grain of rice is fluffy and the biryani is aromatic.

    Step 12

    Dish it out. Garnish with almonds and mint leaves. Nawabi biryani is ready to serve.
    Serve hot.

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    • Serve with salad and mint chutney.

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