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Chicken Stir Fried Noodles Recipe
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Welcome back to my corner of the blogosphere!

Where have I been you may ask?

I was chilling with my grandparents, stuffing my tummy with yummy food, filling up my body with awesomeness. Nice relaxing day. I spent a quality time with my grandparents, did lots of cooking for them and made a full use of everything in the fridge, make them laugh, smile and collected their countless dua’s. My grandparents were happy to see me with them. I Love both of them. They puts a smile on my face and giggle in my heart.

As much as I adore my grandparents, they do treat me like I’m still 6 years old.🤔🤔 I love staying with my grandparents they treat me like I’m royalty, but in reality they are my King & Queen😍

The King and Queen of my Heart (My Grandparents)

Grandma’s Favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

My Grandma’s Favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

Stop and wait a minute. This post is special.

Because today I’ m sharing a family favorite recipe.{Especially, my grandma’s(nano)}. I’ve made these noodles countless times; in exchange of favors, to impress certain people. My GrandMa Loves to eat Chinese Food. Just this weekend, I cooked it on my nano’s request. Nana abu loved it so much and he rewarded me with cash. $_$ 💰 💰

Cooking is an art ! I believe it- My favorite moments are the looks of appreciation my family and loved ones give me when they tastes my food.

Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

A simple to make Chicken Stir Fried Noodles recipe, but big on flavors. The perfect balance of spiciness, tanginess and saltiness. The vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of the stir fry noodles, the tanginess of soy sauce, and the heat from the sesame oil and the acclaimed chili sauce; all worked out so well. These Grandma’s favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles will be a hit with the whole family.

Vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of stir fry noodles

Bismillah, let’s begin!

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Chicken Stir Fried Noodles Recipe

A simple to make Chicken Stir Fried Noodles recipe, but big on flavors. The perfect balance of spiciness, tanginess and saltiness. The vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of the stir fry noodles, the tanginess of soy sauce, and the heat from the sesame oil and the acclaimed chili sauce; all worked out so well.

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

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breast cut into cubes
2 tablespoon sesame Oil
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 clove garlic minced
2 green onions cut into strips
2 carrots peeled and cut into strips
1/2 red bell pepper cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper cut into strips
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup chili garlic sauce
1 packet spaghetti noodles or egg noodles
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
Method
Cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until Soft.
Once the noodles are cooked.
Drain and return to the saucepan.
Toss well in vegetable oil and set aside. Cover with a tea towel.
Heat a wok until very hot, then add remianing vegetable and sesame oil. Add 1 chopped garlic clove after 30 seconds.
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until it loses its colour.
When the chicken is ready add the vegetables and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Add a splash of Soy sauce and stir fry for 1-2 minute.
Stir in the Soy sauce and chili garlic sauce.
Add noodles and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly and serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Recipe Note’s:

You can also add lamb, beef to this stir fry noodles, or just filled up with colorful veggies like I loved to eat. Either way, it’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more :’)

I had made many yummy dishes there and in upcoming posts I’d love to share those recipes with you. So Stay tuned.

I have also posted Keema Noodles Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making noodles. Do check it out as well.

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May 19, 2016
English-Style Fish and Chips Recipe

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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When you’re home alone and nobody has made dinner, what do you usually make for yourself to eat? To me dining alone, at home means you can really break all the rules. You Make Fish and Chips And go a bit overboard and make pasta salad. Cooking is my therapy and my cure all. Whipping up ingredients, the aroma of food, that first bite, the feeling that it has all come together just right is a balm like no other.

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English-Style Fish and Chips

Fish n chips is the most popular English fast food. Traditionally battered fried fish is served with delicious potato chips, tartar sauce, mushy peas and lemon quarter to spice up the meal.

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That fateful day, I craved some kind of fast food with all my being. I opened my freezer and was looking around for inspiration when some fish fillets caught my eye and I knew what was coming next. So, I decided to make Fish and Chips, and they turned out awesome! This English-Style Fish and Chips is gloriously indulgent. It is so good on it’s own, but I suspect it would be even better paired with some kind of salad. Super filling; a complete balanced meal all in one platter. Save yourself some time and money, and try this English-Style Fish and Chips, and quell those cravings!

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The condiments are all up to you. You can serve it with any sort of sauce, however much you like.But I enjoyed it with veggie pasta salad.
If you want, I can put up a detailed post on this Veggie Pasta Salad next. Just let me know in the comments box below.

Super filling; a complete balanced meal all in one platter.

Bismillah, let’s begin!

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I have also posted Crumb Fried Fish Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Fried Fish. Do check it out as well.

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April 8, 2016
Mutton Nihari Recipe
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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Mutton Nihari

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

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

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

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Note:

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

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

Mutton Nihari with ginger and fried onion

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

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

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Mutton Nihari Recipe

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

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

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

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

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

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

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Best Healthy Chicken Parmesan

Who said chicken Parmesan has to be deep-fried and loaded with fatty cheeses to be good? This Clean Eating alternative saves you almost 600 calories. Chicken breasts are breaded with flavorful crumbs, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, then baked for the easiest, quickest chicken dish ever.Serve with a salad and Broccoli or Brown rice for a quick, scrumptious dinner.

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June 21, 2015
Easy Spicy Mutton Pulao Recipe: Perfect for Weeknight Dinners
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Spicy Mutton Pulao

Ramadan is a delicious time of the year in the Muslim world: Since people fast from sunrise to sunset, meals take on a special meaning. This month is associated with many delicacies with which the day long fast is broken. Spicy Mutton Pulao is one such dish.

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Spicy Mutton Pulao is a filling rice dish that can provide you with a heavy dinner after an entire day of fasting. That is why it is great Ramadan Recipes.

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Spicy mutton pulao is made out of red meat which is very popular for most Ramadan recipes. You need the proteins and energy from red meat when you are fasting. This Spicy Mutton Pulao recipe is quite similar to the biryani with minor differences in the cooking style. All the spices used in Mughlai mutton pulao make it a rich food item. Do try it!!

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Spicy Mutton Pulao

This Spicy Mutton Pulao recipe is quite similar to the biryani with minor differences in the cooking style. All the spices used in Mughlai mutton pulao make it a rich food item. Do try it!!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours

Servings 5

Author Bushrah | Recipestable

Ingredients
500 gm mutton
2 cups basmati rice
3-1/2 cup mutton stock yakhni
2 onions thinly sliced
4 tablespoon desi ghee
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
4 green chilies thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted
1 inch piece of Cinnamon stick
6 Peppercorns
4 cloves
4 cardamom
1 bay leaf
a pinch of saffron soaked in milk
salt according to taste

Instructions
Marinate the mutton pieces with salt, red chilli, cumin, and ginger garlic paste for 40 minutes.
Heat desi ghee in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat.
Saute the onions in it for 5 minutes on a low flame until lightly browned.
Now add green chillies and cook for a minute on a low flame.
Add the marinated mutton. Stir for 2 minutes until the spices are mixed uniformly.
Add 2 cup water and Cover the skillet. Cook on a low flame for 40 minutes or meat is almost tender.
Now add bay leaf, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Let the flavours bleed for 1 minute.
Add yogurt and cook meat on high flame for few minutes or until oil comes on top.
Add rice and yakhni. Lightly stir to mix.
Adjust the seasoning.Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes on low flame.
When the rice is cooked, pour the saffron on top the pulao.
Put on dum for 10 minutes or until full done.
Fluff rice with a fork and transfer into a dish. Spicy Mutton Pulao is ready to serve.

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with raita and onion rings.
I have also posted Champ Pulao which is another easiest & tastiest version of making pulao at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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May 15, 2015
Healthy & Flavorful: Tawa Fish Recipe with a Light & Crispy Coating
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Tawa Fish

A quick Tawa Fish recipe that requires little effort and tastes wonderful. Fish fillets cooked on a tawa (iron griddle) and does really impact on the flavor, with simple spices. A must try recipe!

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Tawa Fish Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Author Bushrah | Recipestable

Ingredients
700 gm fish fillets without fat
2 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon Vinegar
2 teaspoon crushed red chili
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt to taste
oil for shallow frying
chaat masala
For Garnishing
lemon wedges
salad leaves

Instructions
Method
Sprinkle salt on fish pieces.
Leave aside for 10 minutes then wash and strain excess water.
Now pour vinegar and lemon juice in a bowl.Add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, black pepper, cumin powder, garlic paste and salt in it.
Mix well.
Put this mixture on the fish fillets. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a shallow pan for frying fish.
Fry fish for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer into a platter. Sprinkle chaat masala over it.
Garnish with salad leaves and lemon wedges. Tawa Fish is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with date chutney.
I have also posted Crumb Fried Fish which is another easiest & tastiest version of making pulao at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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May 15, 2015
Family Favorite: Easy Chicken Keema Handi Recipe (Ready in Under 30 Minutes!)
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Chicken Keema Handi

A delicious and simple Chicken Keema Handi Recipe to follow in week days. Chicken Keema Handi is a distinct taste then normal mince cooking.Goes great with Garlic Rice or Chapati.

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Chicken Keema Handi Recipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Keyword 30 minutes meals, Chicken, chicken mince, Dinner, keema, mince, Quick and Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
500 gm chicken mince
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 onions finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 to matoes finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly crushed
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt to taste
For Garnishing:
Few coriander leaves
few green chilies thinly sliced

Instructions
Heat oil in a clay pot over medium heat.
Saute onion in hot oil until they turn to light pink in color.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds. Now add tomatoes, red chili, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Cook for 4-5 minutes or until all water dries up.
Now add chicken mince (keema) and cook well for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Now add lemon juice and put on dum for 5 minutes or until well done.
Garnish with coriander leaves and green chilies. Chicken Keema Handi is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

Notes
Serve with Garlic Rice or Chapati.
If you like Chicken Keema Handi 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 Keema Handi, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.
May 10, 2015
The BEST Chicken Finger Sandwich Recipe Ever!
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Chicken Finger Sandwiches

This delicious Chicken Finger Sandwiches recipe is always a favorite sandwich. So easy to make and so delicious. With ketchup and [highlight]herbs seasoning[/highlight] for color and tang, this dressed-up chicken salad is wonderful on bread fingers or served on a lettuce leaf.

Finger sandwiches are the easiest and most requested party food. It’s a lovely way to serve sandwiches and a great way to use up leftover chicken, or great to take as lunch as a normal sandwich. Perfect for afternoon tea.

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The weekend was full of foodie experiences. A few days ago, I decided to do a tea party with a my childhood friend and her child’s and made these as one of the finger foods. They were a HUGE hit with her little girls. They are just so dainty and are perfect for little tea parties (or family gathering, birthdays, .. etc..) plus, they are SUPER easy to make.

The secret of this recipe is fresh herbs. You can make a variety of sandwiches as well, using egg salad, chicken salad, or tuna as layers– just make sure you chop or process the ingredients up enough so it spreads easily.

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Note: These can be served immediately but in my opinion they taste best when refrigerated at least 2 hours– they will easily keep if made a day ahead of time.

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Chicken Finger Sandwiches

This delicious Chicken Finger Sandwiches recipe is always a favorite sandwich. It’s a lovely way to serve sandwiches and a great way to use up leftover chicken, or great to take as lunch as a normal sandwich.

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

Servings 6

Author Bushrah | Recipestable

Ingredients
2 cups boiled chicken shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon fresh herbs chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
salt according to taste
12 slices white bread crusts removed
butter as required

Instructions
Directions
In a mixing bowl, Combine together the mayonnaise, and cream cheese.
Add shredded chicken and mix well.
Season with herbs, salt and pepper.
Toast bread slices with butter.
Spoon the mixture over half the bread slices and cover with the remaining slices.
Slice each sandwich into thirds to make three fingers.
Transfer into a serving platter. Garnish with lettuce leaves. Chicken Finger Sandwiches are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with French Fries, Ketchup and Coleslaw.
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April 11, 2015
Crispy Homemade Jalebi Recipe
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Jalebi

It’s fun to prepare traditional methai at home. Jalebi needs little practice for a perfect thin shaped. It must be thin if you like crispy jalebi. Try out this Jalebi Recipe and amaze your family and yourself.

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Crispy Homemade Jalebi Recipe

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Keyword jalebi, Riwayati Mithaiyan, sweet

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes

Servings 12

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
For Jalebi:
1 cup Plain Flour
2 teaspoon cornflour
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon oil
1/8 teaspoon cardamom Powder
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
a pinch of orange food color
3/4 cup Warm Water
For Sugar Syrup:
1-1/4 cups Sugar
1 cup Water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
few strand of saffron

Instructions
In a bowl, mix together the plain flour, cardamom powder, instant yeast and cornflour.
Add yogurt, oil, and Water to the dry ingredients.
Mix well until there are no lumps.
When done, cover the jalebi batter.
Place it in a warm place for 24 hours or overnight, till it is fermented (the batter will rise on fermentation).
Once the batter is fermented stir the batter in a cut and fold motion to combine it once again.
To Make Sugar Syrup:
Take a saucepan, add Water, sugar and saffron. Cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.
Reduce flame to a low simmer and add Cardamom Powder and Lemon Juice.
Stir well.
When the sugar becomes thick and stringy of one string consistency.Turn off the heat and keep aside.
To Make The Jalebi:
Preheat oil for frying the jalebi’s.
Mix the fermented jalebi batter well and put it in a ketchup or mustard bottle with a spout (zipper bag or piping bag can be used).
Squeeze out the batter into the hot oil in approximately 8 small circular motions.
Jalebi should about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Fry until the bottom side looks golden and flip once to cook the other side.
With tongs, remove jalebi, shake off excess oil and place directly into sugar syrup.
Allow jalebi to remain in the syrup for just a minute (flipping to coat both sides), shake off excess sugar syrup and place onto a plate. Jalebi is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

Notes

The consistency of the batter should be thick and not watery, similar to the butter cream batter. You should be able to make a shape when piped in a piping bag.

Don’t over stir you want the air pockets in the batter to remain. This will help in the jalebi being crisp and also in turn help it absorb the sugar syrup.

The oil for frying should be medium hot. If it is too hot, the jalebis will end up burnt.

Also make sure you keep the heat on low when you pipe the jalebis into the oil, this will ensure you can see the circles you are piping and also the jalebis will rise up slowly.

You can store in an air-tight container. They will remain fresh for 4-5 days un refrigerated.

Serve as a dessert after any meal or as a tea time snack.
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April 6, 2015
Suji Halwa with Khoya Recipe
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Suji Halwa with Khoya

You don’t need to wait for an occasion to savor the sweet and creamy Suji halwa with Khoya as it can be prepared at home in just few minutes and does not require any expert cooking skills. This Suji Halwa with Khoya Recipe takes its taste and texture to next level as use of khoya and generous amount of dry fruits provide nice creamy texture while ghee and cardamom provides irresistible aroma.

If you don’t have khoya, then don’t worry, read tips and variations given below to make equally tempting Suji halwa with khoya (mawa). Do try it!!

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Suji Halwa with Khoya Recipe

Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Keyword dessert, eid desserts, halwa, Iftar Recipes, khoya, Quick and Easy, Ramadan, sweet

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

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
1 cup semolina suji
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup clarified butter or ghee
2 green cardamoms
2 cups water
1 cup khoya
For Garnishing:
2 tablespoon chopped peanuts
2 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 tablespoon chopped pistachios

Instructions
Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
Add cardamom and semolina (suji) and roast it well.
Add sugar and water. Stir continuously till sugar is dissolved.
Leave it on low flame for 10 minutes to cook perfectly.
When ghee comes on top add khoya.Stir well.
Dish it out. Garnish with nuts. Suji Halwa with Khoya is ready to eat. ENJOY!!

Notes

Replace khoya with 4 tablespoons of dry milk powder and increase amount of sugar.

It can be served as a dessert or as a sweet accompaniment to main dish.

Serve it along with puri’s to entertain the guests.
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March 30, 2015
Delicious and Moist White Fruit Cake Recipe
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White Fruit Cake

I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this White Fruit Cake recipe has converted even the most reluctant. Great to serve with tea or even it is likely eaten without tea.

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If there are certain fruits you don’t like, you can always include more of another, or some of your own favourites. Dried fruits soaked in juice can take the place of candied fruits, and seeds can replace nuts.
Follow this simple White Fruit Cake Recipe to prepare a delicate taste and texture of Fruit Cake .

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Bismillah Let’s get started.

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White Fruit Cake Recipe

I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this White Fruit Cake recipe has converted even the most reluctant.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 24

Author Bushrah | Recipestable

Ingredients
3 cups all purpose flour sfited
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 cups butter
8 eggs separated
1-1/2 cups candied pineapple chunks
2 cups golden raisins
2 cups chopped cashew
1-1/2 cups candied cherries
1 cup dried currants
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoon candied orange peel
2 tablespoon candied citron peel

Instructions
Method
hop raisins, cherries and pineapple.
In a mixing bowl, combine together the chopped fruit with currants, orange peel, and citron.
Soak in orange juice for 2-3 hours.
Preheat oven to 135 degrees C.
Place a small pan of water in the oven.
Line three loaf pans with doubled waxed paper.
Now Place butter and confectioner’s sugar in a large bowl.
Beat until light and fluffy.
Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl.
Then stir in the butter mixture.
Stir in fruit, juice, and cashew.
Gradually stir in the sifted flour.
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks.
Fold into batter.
Fill pans 2/3 rd full.
Bake for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Turn on a wire rack and let them cool completely.
Cut into slices and save in an air-tight container. Delicious White Fruit Cake is ready to serve.

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with tea or coffee.
I have also posted Carrot Cake Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making cake. Do check it out as well.

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March 5, 2015
The Best French Bread Pizza Recipe
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French Bread Pizza

Today I’m sharing one of super simple, taste bud loving My Favorite French Bread Pizza recipe. I like it more than regular pizza. It’s quick, customizable and there is just something about sinking your teeth into that buttery, garlicky crust and hearing that crunch. So priceless. Do try it!!

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French Bread Pizza recipe

Today I’m sharing one of super simple, taste bud loving My Favorite French Bread Pizza recipe. I like it more than regular pizza. So Priceless. Do try it!

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

Servings 4

Author Bushrah | Recipestable

Ingredients
1 loaf French bread about 18 inches long
2 tablespoon butter melted
1 cup leftover chicken tikka shredded
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 capsicum cubed
1 to mato seeds removed and cubed
1 small onion cubed
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese grated
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
a pinch of garlic salt
a pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions
Method
Preheat oven to 180 Degree C.
Slice the French bread right down the middle.
Flatten out each piece by pressing it firmly with your hands.
In a small bowl, combine together the butter, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese.
Spread butter mixture evenly on both loaves of bread.
Now Place bread on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce onto the french bread.
Top with onion, chicken, tomato, capsicum and cheese.
Sprinkle dried oregano over them.
Bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Cut into serving slices. Delicious French Bread Pizza is ready to serve.

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with Chili Garlic Sauce.
I have also posted Easy Naan Pizza Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pizza. Do check it out as well.

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February 28, 2015
Russian Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Russian Macaroni Salad

This is a Russian-inspired salad which is an all-time favorite of ours. Its quick and simple to make and most often you will find all the ingredients at home.

Russian Macaroni Salad

Russian Macaroni Salad have become very popular in Pakistan, being even served as starter’s. This simple Macaroni Salad is perfectly creamy, tangy and full of flavor, with a little spicy-sweet kick, where mayonnaise and cream envelopes macaroni, potatoes, peas, carrot, cucumber and eggs together.

Russian Macaroni Salad

My whole family likes it and eat it happily when I make it. It is very expensive to bought from market but I make it at home in only 200 Rs(6 serves) whereas in market a single plate is of Rs 150 rupees. It’s healthy, nutritious and very refreshing. It Can also eaten served as a complete meal itself.

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Russian Macaroni Salad

A perfectly creamy, tangy and full of flavor, macaroni salad with a little spicy-sweet kick. Do try this Russian Macaroni Salad Recipe, You’ll love it.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8

Author Bushrah | Recipestable

Ingredients
For Macaroni Salad
1 cup boiled macaroni
1 cup boneless chicken pieces cooked
1 cup boiled potatoes cubed
1/2 cup green peas matar, boiled
1/2 cup boiled carrot cubed
2 boiled eggs cubed
1 cucumber cubed
1 apple peeled and cubed
For Salad Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoon fresh cream
a pinch of salt
2 tablespoon castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
Directions
In a mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, fresh cream, salt , pepper and sugar.
Now add potato, chicken, carrot, macaroni, green peas, egg, cucumber and apple. Stir until well combined.
Adjust the seasoning.
Transfer into a serving dish.
Garnish with salad leaves and egg slices.Russian Macaroni Salad is ready to serve.

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with any BBQ meal.
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February 27, 2015
Creamy Dreamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Coconut Rice Pudding

Coconut Rice Pudding (Nariyal Kheer) is a nutty twist to the favorite Pakistani dessert Kheer. Coconut and rice are main ingredients for this sweet dish. It’s the best rice pudding (kheer)I’ve ever had, and very easy to make! Must try it!!

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Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
8 cups evaporated milk
1/2 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/2 cup sugar or to taste
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons chopped coconut
2 tablespoon raisins
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions
Wash the rice thoroughly with few changes of water.
Soak in water for 20 minutes.
Put rice in a deep pot.
Pour milk in it.
Bring water to a boil then reduce heat to the low and gently boiling for 1 hour or until the rice is thoroughly cooked and the milk has thickened to a pudding consistency.
Now stir in the condensed milk, sugar, cardamom and coconut. Cook 5 minutes longer or until thickened.
Dish it out or distribute into 12 serving dishes.
Garnish with raisins, coconut and almonds.
Let it cool completely then put in the refrigerator for 4 hours to chill. Coconut Rice Pudding is ready to serve.ENJOY!!

Notes
Serve as a dessert after any meal.
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February 20, 2015
Pakistani Bakery Style Chicken Patties Recipe
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Today I’m bringing one of my favorite recipes _ “Bakery Style Chicken Patties”. A buttery, flaky pastry crust with warm, creamy chicken filling. I don’t know about you, but just typing this is making me hungry.

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This Chicken Patties recipe is super-friendly. It starts with cooked, shredded chicken. Traditional Pakistani chicken puff pastry has shredded chicken, onion that are cooked in the butter and flour mixture. And you can definitely add those in if you’d like.

But I makes it without them and I don’t see a reason to fix things that are already perfect.

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Flakey goodness, at your service!

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Chicken Patties Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 12

Author Bushrah@Recipestable

Ingredients
For Patties Filling
1 boneless chicken breast boiled and shredded
1 Onion finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
2 tablespoon sour cream
Salt to taste
For Patties
1 package Puff Pastry
1 egg

Instructions
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Sauté onion in hot oil until translucent.
Now add chicken and cook for 2 minutes.
Now add the sour cream, mayonnaise, black pepper, salt and tomato ketchup.
Sour cream and mayonnaise will release water, but if the mixture is dry add about a 1/4 cup water so the flavors get a chance to blend.
Cover the lid and cook for 10 minutes or until all water dries up.
Preheat oven at 350 degree F or 170 degree C.
Roll the puff pastry and cut into rounds by using a round cookie cutter.
Sandwich chicken filling between two round pieces of puff pastry.
To seal the edges use water. and press with fork around the edges.
Brush the tops of the patties with egg wash.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven. Chicken Patties are ready to serve. ENJOY!

Notes
Recipe Note’s:
To prepare, just place on a baking sheet for 5 minutes prior to placing in the oven. Brush with a lightly beaten egg.
The most beautiful part of the recipe is that they can be made ahead and frozen!
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with Chili Garlic Sauce or Tomato Ketchup.
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February 20, 2015
Quick & Easy Gajar Halwa:
Instant Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

Gajar Halwa is a must have dessert in winter season. Everyone love to eat it. It is unbelievable how the combination of carrots, milk, sugar can end up tasting so divine, khoya is added to give and extra luscious flavor to this halwa.

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It’ very simple to make and my family(especially my lil bro)loves it. This Instant gajar halwa recipe is very good especially for those who want to make scrumptious dessert in hurry.

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This Instant Gajar Halwa recipe is also good for people of those areas where you cant find khoya (ricotta cheese) immediately. Must try my recipe, hope you will enjoy and do let me know how it was.

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- 2 kg carrots (gajar), peeled and grated
- 1/2 kg sugar
- 1 cup desi ghee or clarified butter
- 1 cup dry milk powder
- 1/2 cup khoya (ricotta cheese), grated
- 4 cardamom pods
For Garnishing
- 1 boiled egg, cut into slices
- 4 tablespoon chopped nuts ( pistachio, walnuts or almonds)
- silver paper.
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Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 2

Add cardamom pods in it. When they crackle, add the grated carrots (gajar) and cook on a medium heat so that the water is evaporated and the color is slightly changed.

Step 3

Add sugar and keep stirring once in a while.

Step 4

Cook for about 5 more minutes until ghee comes on top.

Step 5

Now add dry milk powder and stir well.

Step 6

Sprinkle khoya over it.

Step 7

Turn the heat off. and dish it out.

Step 8

Granish with nuts, silver paper and boiled egg.Instant Gajar Halwa is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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- Serve hot as a dessert after any meal or you can enjoy as a tea time snack with kashmiri chai.
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February 14, 2015