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Category: Vegetables

  • The Best Mix Vegetable Pulao Recipe (Simple & Delicious)

    Mix Vegetable Pulao

    Easy lunch recipe with mixed vegetables, perfect for lunch box and as one pot meal

    Mix Vegetable Pulao Recipe
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    The Mix Vegetable Pulao Recipe is an easy to cook dish for those busy weeknights

    Mix Vegetable Pulao Recipe
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    Check it out the Mix Vegetable Pulao recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups basmati rice
    • 4 cups water
    • 1/2 cup cooking oil
    • 2 onions, peeled and sliced
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into long strips
    • 3 potatoes, peeled and sliced
    • 1/2 cup fresh green beans, cut into long strips
    • 1 cup green peas, boiled
    • 1 cup cabbage, cut into long strips
    • 4 green chilies, sliced
    • 7 whole cloves
    • 3 bay leaves
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 2 black cardamom pods
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp black pepper, crushed
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 3 tbsp mint leaves, chopped
    • 4 tbsp mixed nuts

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    Step 1

    Rinse and soak rice for at least one hour.

    Step 2

    Heat oil over the medium heat in a wok. Add cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and cumin seeds in the hot oil.

    Step 3

    Stir fry for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

    Step 4

    Add the onion and ginger-garlic paste into wok and cook for 4-5 minutes or until onions are golden brown.

    Step 5

    Add the vegetable and green chilies in it; stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

    Step 6

    Then add soaked rice, pour the water into wok and season with salt and black pepper. Stir well.

    Step 7

    Bring to a full boil then put the lid on, cook until the rice is done on low flame (about 20 minutes).

    Step 8

    Remove the cover and cook another 15 minutes on low flame. Stir once a while.

    Step 9

    Take vegetable pulao in serving dish and sprinkle nuts and mint leaves on it. Dish it out. Mix Vegetable Pulao is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    • Serve with onion rings and tomato raita.

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    If you like Mix Vegetable Pulao recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Recipe: Onion Raita

    Onion Raita

    Cool your day by adding the Onion raita along with any meal as accompaniment. Onion Raita is one of the easiest raita, as the major ingredient of it is only onion and yogurt. 

    Indian Onion Raita Recipe
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    Check it out the Onion Raita Recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time:0 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups plain Yogurt
    • 1 big yellow sweet onions
    • 1 Green Chili chopped finely
    • 1/4 th cup chopped Cilantro leaves
    • Salt to taste

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Slice the onions lengthwise, Wash under cold water and swish.

    Step 2

    Drain all water.

    Step 3

    Wash and dry the cilantro and chop finely.

    Step 4

    In a serving bowl beat the yogurt with the salt. Add the onions and chilies with salt.

    Step 5

    Garnish with cilantro. Indian Onion Raita is ready to serve.

    • Serve with any rice dish.

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

  • Red Radish Raita Recipe

    Red Radish Raita

    This raita is good for health and a great summer treat that’s packed with a lot of nutrients that come from radish and lots of calcium that comes from the yogurt. Super Easy and Healthy raita with red radishes. Its really a easiest one with thick yogurt and grated red radish. Check it out the Red Radish Raita Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:2 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 bunch red radish
    • 1 green chilli
    • 1 cup of yogurt
    • 1/2 tsp sugar
    • Salt to taste
    • Few fresh coriander leaves

    For tarka/tempering:

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds

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    Step 1

    Wash and grate radish.

    Step 2

    Chop chilli and coriander leaves. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds.

    Step 4

    When they crackle, add the tarka to the bowl and mix.

    Step 5

    If desired you can add crushed peanuts to this raita. Red Radish Raita is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with Pulao, Biryani or any kind of curry.

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  • Lauki Chana Dal Recipe

    Lauki Chana Dal

    A healthy Vegetarian curry recipe made with bottle gourd (lauki) and bengal gram. Goes great with steamed rice or chapati.

    Lauki Chana Dal Recipe
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    Check it out the Lauki Chana Dal recipe here !!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour [/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 250 gm bottle gourd
    • 1 cup Split Bengal gram
    • 4 tbsp ghee or oil
    • 1 onion,finely chopped
    • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
    • A pinch of asafoetida
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • Salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 green chillies, thinly sliced
    • 4 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

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    Step 1

    Wash split Bengal gram and soak for at least 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Peel bottle gourd and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

    Step 3

    In a skillet, add salt, turmeric powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder, bottle gourd, split Bengal gram and 4 cups of water.

    Step 4

    Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until done.

    Step 5

    Heat oil or ghee in a pan, add onion and cumin seeds. Saute for 1 minute or until translucent.

    Step 6

    When they change color, add asafoetida, ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

    Step 7

    Then add tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.

    Step 8

    Now add boiled Bengal gram and lemon juice; stir occasionally.Cover the lid and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

    Step 9

    Sprinkle Garam Masala over it.

    Step 10

    Garnish with coriander leaves and green chilies. Lauki Chana Dal is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with roti.

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    If you like Lauki Chana Dal recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Veg Chaat Recipe

    Veg Chaat

    An easy to make spicy snack with a light crunch that is relished a lot. Yummy. Try the easy veg chaat recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 0 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup sweet corn kernels, boiled
    • 1/2 cup sev
    • 2 boiled potatoes, peeled and grated
    • 1 carrot, grated
    • 1 cucumber, grated
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 tomato, chopped
    • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Take a large bowl, add all the vegetables. Season with chaat masala powder and salt. Mix well. Drizzle with lemon juice.

    Step 2

    Top with sev, coriander leaves. Veg Chaat is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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    • These are great as a side dish for a formal dinner or served as a chaat.

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  • Turnip Paratha Recipe

    Turnip Paratha (Shalgam Paratha):

    As you know me, I am always on a hunt to try different veggies. So this Sunday, at local sabzi shop, White Turnip caught my eye. This is a root vegetable called as Shaljam or Shalgam in Urdu. The best way to try out a new veggie is to make a stuffed paratha. It turned out great.
    Whole wheat is good for you, we all know that but if you would like to maximize that goodness? Thats exactly what this recipe is about. I used whole wheat flour, milk and oil to make this paratha.
    I’m so excited to share my Turnip Paratha recipe with you. This Turnip paratha recipe was given to me by a good friend (Nabeela).

    Yes, Turnip (Shalgam) Paratha, sounds strange but you´re gonna love this stuffed bread. Try out this delicious turnip paratha recipe and I am sure you are going to love it. You can have this paratha along with yogurt, raita or any kind of pickle.

    Check it out the Turnip Paratha recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 1 hour[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Difficult[/one_fourth_last]

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    For paratha dough:

    • 3 cups whole wheat flour
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • water as required

    For Paratha Stuffing

    • 4 medium sized turnip (shalgham)
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoon ghee or butter
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted and crushed
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, roasted and crushed
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garm masala powder
    • salt according to taste

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    To Make Paratha Dough:

    Step 1

    Place wheat flour, salt, milk and oil in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2

    Knead a soft dough with water.

    Step 3

    Cover with a wet cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.

    To Make Paratha Stuffing:

    Step 1

    Peel off the turnips and grate them.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds.

    Step 3

    When it start crackle, add grated turnips.

    Step 4

    Saute till most moisture is gone.

    Step 5

    Now add coriander seeds, red chili, ginger, green chili, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt.

    Step 6

    Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until all the ingredients are mixed well and stuffing turns dry.

    Step 7

    Allow to cool completely.

    To Make Turnip Paratha:

    Step 1

    Make 6 round balls from the dough.

    Step 2

    Roll each ball in the shape of roti (about 5-inch diameter) to hold the stuffing.

    Step 3

    Put 2-3 tablespoon stuffing in the center of roti and gather the edges into a round ball.

    Step 4

    Roll each stuffed bread gently dusting flour as per desired thickness.

    Step 5

    Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat.

    Step 6

    Put the stuffed paratha on the hot griddle (tawa). Cook for 2 minutes then flip the paratha and apply ghee or oil on the paratha.

    Step 7

    Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until the paratha color changes to light golden brown. Transfer into a serving platter. Delicious Turnip Paratha is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    1. Half cook the parathas and put them in a zip lock bag.
    2. Keep it in the freezer and you can thaw and cook them when required.
    3. This saves a lot of time for especially for working women.

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    • Serve hot  with curd or pickles or curry.

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

  • A Taste of Pakistan: Homemade Achari Bhindi Recipe

    Achari Bhindi

    Ladyfinger (bhindi) is prepared with pickled spices and yogurt.  With pungent achari spices and sour yogurt, Bhindi takes a new avatar. Make for lunch and serve with chapati and salad. Check it out the Achari Bhindi Recipe here!!

    Achari Bhindi recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1/2 kg Okra (bhindi), sliced
    • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste

    For Tempering:

    • 4 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 pinch asafoetida
    • 3 dry red chilies
    • few curry leaves

    For Achari Powder:

    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida

    To Be Toasted Each Separately and Powdered Together

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    Step 1

    Heay oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

    Step 2

    Add sliced okras, salt, turmeric and red chili powder. Stir-fry till it turns crispy.

    Step 3

    When the vegetable is 3/4 th done. Then add the achari powder.

    Step 4

    Now fry over high heat.

    Step 5

    Heat oil in a separate sauce pan. Add tempering items.

    Step 6

    Now run this seasoning over the above masala made.

    Step 7

    Finally squeeze lemon juice on top. Achari Bhindi is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with roti.

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  • Irani Sabzi Pulao Recipe

    Irani Sabzi Pulao

    This Irani Sabzi Pulao recipe is from my Irani friend. This is a Persian rice dish.  It will taste much better if you use fresh herbs. It also goes very well with either fish or chicken. Try this Irani Sabzi Pulao Recipe, hope you like it.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm long grain rice
    • 500 gm boneless chicken
    • 750 gm fresh Herbs (equal portions of – parsley, chive, dill
    • 1/3 cup Cooking Oil
    • 1 medium onion
    • 4 sprigs coriander and fenugreek
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron
    • Salt to taste

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    Step 1

    Wash the rice thoroughly in warm water, soak the rice in salted lukewarm water to cover by 2 inches for 3 to 4 hours.

    Step 2

    Trim any fat off of the meat, and cut meat into small pieces (2 inch cubes), wash well and drain.

    Step 3

    Thinly slice the onions.

    Step 4

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.

    Step 5

    When oil gets hot, add the onions and fry well until golden brown.

    Step 6

    Add the meat, salt and pepper and cook over low heat until the meat is well done, (about 45 minutes to 1 hour) or until meat is done.

    Step 7

    Clean the herbs cutting out coarse stems, wash, dry and chop finely.

    Step 8

    In a large saucepan, bring 8 to 12 cups of water to a rapid boil.

    Step 9

    Pour off any excess water from rice and pour into boiling water.

    Step 10

    Bring back to boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Test to see if the rice is ready.

    Note: The grains should be firm in the center and rather soft on the outside. Strain and rinse with lukewarm water.

    Step 11

    Toss gently in a strainer.

    Step 12

    Bring 1/4 cup water and 3 tbsp. of oil to a rapid boil.

    Step 13

    Add layers of the rice and the mixed herbs interchangeably building it up to a dome shape.

    Step 14

    The top layer should be rice. Make sure the herbs are dry before mixing them with the rice.

    Step 15

    Poke 5 or 6 holes through the rice to the bottom with the handle of a spoon.

    Step 16

    Close the lid. Keep on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until rice
    starts steaming.

    Step 17

    Heat up 1/4 cup of water and 2 tbsp. of oil and pour over the rice. Wrap the saucepan lid in a clean tablecloth and cover the pan firmly.

    Step 18

    Reduce heat to low and cook for (about 45 minutes to an hour).

    Step 19

    After removing from heat, place the saucepan in the sink and run cold water under it to cool it down.

    Step 20

    Add 1/4 tsp. of saffron to 1 tbsp. of hot water. Lightly mix 2 to 3 tbsp. of rice with the liquid saffron in a small bowl. Set it aside for garnish.

    Step 21

    To dish up, gently toss the rice and sprinkle lightly in a dish in a symmetrical mound.

    Step 22

    Garnish with the saffron rice.Remove the crusty bottom and serve in a separate plate. Irani Sabzi Pulao is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Note: You can either serve the meat (or chicken) in a separate dish or mix it with the rice in the same dish.

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    • Serve with salad.

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    If you like Irani Sabzi Pulao recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Flavorful Mix Vegetable Biryani Recipe: A Crowd-Pleaser!

    Mix Vegetable Biryani

    This is the first time I had such a wonderful mix vegetable Biryani. The taste was out of this world. This rice dish is packed with vegetables for a quick and easy dinner option. A very simple and easy Mix Vegetable Biryani recipe without much spices. I had this with mint raita and it tasted awesome. Perfect for lunch box and as one pot meal. Check it out the mix vegetable biryani recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 kg basmati rice
    • 3 medim potatoes, cut into finger and soaked in salted water
    • 2 medium carrots, diced
    • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 small cauliflower, flowerets separated
    • 1 cup green peas
    • 1 cup fresh green baens, cut into small pieces
    • 1/2 cup yogurt
    • 1/2 cup cooking oil or ghee
    • 2 boiled eggs
    • 2 lemons
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • 5 cardamoms
    • 1 inch cinnamon stick
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
    • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
    • Salt to taste

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    Step 1

    Heat a little oil in a pan and fry all the vegetables separately.

    Step 2

    Then fry the sliced onions till golden brown.

    Step 3

    Take out half of the fried onions from pan and leave half in the pan.

    Step 4

    Now add yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, the fried vegetables and the garam masala (spices) to the same pan.

    Step 5

    Also squeeze lemon juice on it and let it cook on low heat.

    Step 6

    Put the rice in a sieve and wash thoroughly.

    Step 7

    In another pan boil water. Add the washed rice, vinegar and garam masala (spices) and boil.

    Step 8

    Let it cook for about 12 minutes so that it is parboiled. Drain and keep aside.

    Step 9

    Place a layer of rice in a large pan (the same one you used for boiling the rice), then put a layer of the vegetable mixture and again put a layer of the remaining rice.

    Step 10

    Sprinkle fried onions and sliced boiled eggs on the rice.

    Step 11

    Put the pan on a heated griddle (tava). Cover with a tight lid. Do not stir.

    Step 12

    Allow cooking for another 20 minutes on very low heat.

    Step 13

    Once the dish is cooked, leave it covered for a few minutes.

    Step 14

    Then remove the lid, fluff up the rice with a fork. Mix Vegetable Biryani is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with raita.

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    If you like  Mix Vegetable Biryani  recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Mint Raita Recipe (Refreshing Mint Dip)

    Mint Raita

    A deliciously quick and easy  yogurt sauce.  This is a cool, fresh raita that takes seconds to make. It’s made by combining yogurt with mint, lemon juice and pomegranate seeds. Enjoy as a dipping sauce or serve alongside anything spicy to cool the palate.

    Pudina raita has a very cooling effect when served in summers. It’s a very refreshing and flavorful raita. This is one of my favorite raita recipe. Pudina raita goes great with parathas, biryani and pulaos. Check it out the recipe here!!

    Check it out the Mint Raita recipe here!!

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    • 6 tbsp mint leaves
    • 5 tbsp yogurt
    • 1 1/2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • Salt and Pepper

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    Step 1

    Pound pomegranate seeds in yogurt.

    Step 2

    Blend all the ingredients together.

    Step 3

    Garnish with mint leaves. Mint Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with BBQ, Biryani, Pulao or any other meal.

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

  • A Flavorful Fusion: Mattar Cheese Pulao Recipe!

    Mattar Cheese Pulao

    A quick one pot meal yet flavorful. Try this Mattar Cheese Pulao recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community and send us your feedback please.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1 cup green peas
    • 1 onion
    • 2 green chillies
    • 1 cup grated cheese
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cloves
    • few pepper corns
    • 1 inch cinnamon stick
    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • salt to taste.

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    Step 1

    Cut the onion into thin long slices.

    Step 2

    Mince the green chillies and set it aside.

    Step 3

    Take a pan and pour the oil.

    Step 4

    Bring to heat and when it’s nice and hot add the cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon, green chillies, pepper corns and saute briefly.

    Step 5

    Then put in the onions and saute till the raw smell leaves.

    Step 6

    Put in the peas, rice and mix it up well.

    Step 7

    Add the water and cover with a tight lid and cook till the rice is ready.

    Step 8

    Garnish with the grated cheese. Mattar Cheese Pulao is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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  • Methi Chicken Recipe – A Tasty Tweak to your regular Chicken Curry

    Methi Chicken Recipe – A Tasty Tweak to your regular Chicken Curry

    Methi Chicken (Chicken Curry with Fenugreek Leaves)

    Methi Chicken is a lip smacking chicken recipe which is cooked under pressure(dum) along with yogurt, fresh methi and spices. This Methi Chicken recipe is easy to cook and great in taste, as well as looks and texture.

    Methi Chicken Recipe
    Methi Chicken Recipe (Chicken Curry with Fenugreek Leaves)

    This Methi Chicken is one of my go-to recipes when I want to cook a simple, wholesome non-vegetarian meal for my family. The basic recipe for this dish is my Mother’s so I know it is good as I grew up eating it. The fresh Methi (fenugreek) leaves add a lovely, earthy flavor to this dish. You can also use dried fenugreek if you don’t have access to fresh leaves and you should be able to find both fairly easily in any grocery.

    Methi Chicken Recipe (Chicken Curry with Fenugreek Leaves)
    Methi Chicken Recipe (Chicken Curry with Fenugreek Leaves)

    Goes great with plain rice, salad and Raita. If you thicken the gravy, it tastes just as good with hot, freshly made Chapatis.

    Methi Chicken Recipe (Chicken Curry with Fenugreek Leaves)

    Check it out the Methi Chicken recipe here!!

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    • 1-1/2 kg chicken cut into karahi pieces

    For the marinade:

    • 1 tsp each, ginger and garlic paste
    • 2 tsp yogurt
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • ½ tsp cumin powder
    • Salt to taste

    For the Gravy:

    • 2 cardamoms
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 3 green chillies, chopped
    • 1/2 tsp black cumin seeds
    • 2 cups chopped fenugreek leaves
    • 1 lemon juice
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 8 servings

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    Step 1

    Mix all the ingredients and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.

    Grill in a pre-heated oven till golden brown.

    Step 3

    For the gravy, roast cardamom, cinnamon, black cumin seeds and chopped onions till golden brown.

    Step 4

    Add fenugreek leaves and saute for four minutes.

    Step 5

    Add tomatoes and chicken and cook till the aroma of the fenugreek leaves comes out.

    Step 6

    Put lemon juice, garnish with ginger julienne. Methi Chicken is ready to serve.

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  • The Perfect Partner: Cucumber Raita Complements Any Pakistani Meal!

    Cucumber Raita

    A yogurt cucumber sauce served with Indian and Pakistani food, and for dipping. Famous Raita where Greek yogurt gets flavored with grated and chopped cucumber along with hint of spices and mint. Cucumber and mint make an amazingly refreshing salad when stirred together with Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Do try out the Cucumber Raita Recipe and send me the feedback please.

    Cucumber Raita recipe
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    • 2 cucumber – peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
    • 2 cups yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
    • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

    Step 2

    Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Cucumber Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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  • Cool & Refreshing: The Perfect Cucumber Mint Raita Recipe for Summer!

    Cucumber Mint Raita

    A cool, fresh Cucumber Mint Raita  that takes seconds to make. Use it to top fiery curries or as a dip for pakora’s.  Do try out the Cucumber Mint Raita Recipe and send me the feedback please.

    Cucumber Mint Raita

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    • 600 ml yogurt
    • 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely grated
    • 2 tbsp chopped, fresh mint
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon chat masala
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Put the yogurt in a bowl.

    Step 2

    Beat lightly with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy.

    Step 3

    Add all the other ingredients and mix.

    Step 4

    Cover and refrigerate till ready to eat. Cucumber Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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  • A Colorful & Flavorful Feast: Chicken with Peppers Recipe

    Chicken with Peppers

    Chicken is a universal favorite among kids as well as adults. Its versatility makes it a favourite thing to cook. This one is not a spicy dish from heat point.
    It has a history for me as this Chicken with Peppers recipe comes from my mum. She created it as a menu option for no oil foods after my dad had a heart attack. By using this basic technique, I have made it with a number of different vegetables. After so many variations I still love this original version due to the ease of the recipe as well as preparation time. This is a yummy chicken dish with outstanding flavor that is easy to make.

    Fresh bell peppers cook up with economical and flavorful chicken in a quick and tasty stove top dinner. With just 1 tablespoon of oil, you can feed 4-6 people. How good does that sound?

    Chicken with Peppers Recipe
    Photo: Chicken with Peppers Recipe

    Here is the Chicken with Peppers recipe !!

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    • 1 whole chicken, cut in 12 pieces
    • 1 large green pepper, sliced
    • 1 large onion, sliced
    • 2 potatoes, cut into thick slices
    • 10 fresh garlic cloves, crushed
    • 2 tablespoon yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with all the spices and garlic.

    Step 2

    Put chicken into yogurt mixture. Coat evenly and let stand for 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

    Step 4

    Arrange chicken in a single layer in the pot.

    Step 5

    Lower the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until chicken is browned on the bottom.

    Step 6

    Turn the pieces over and put the lid on. Cook for another 10 minutes.

    Step 7

    Take the chicken out of the pan.

    Step 8

    Add potatoes and coat them in chicken drippings.

    Step 9

    Turn the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 10 minutes oruntil potatoes are tender.

    Step 10

    Put the chicken back into the pan.

    Step 11

    Add bell pepper and onion. Cook for another couple of minutes.

    Step 12

    Sprinkle a bit of garam masala to freshen up the spices. Chicken with Peppers are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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  • Cauliflower Curry Masala Recipe

    Cauliflower Curry Masala

    You’ve probably heard of Chicken curry; well this is almost the same thing but with a twist. Instead of chicken use cauliflower!! Cauliflower Curry Masala is a vegetable curry that makes for a good side with rotis. Traditional Pakistani cauliflower and potato curry recipe from my grandmother (Nani Jan). We used to eat this all the time growing up. My sister likes it with paratha.

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    Photo: Cauliflower Curry Masala Recipe

     Check it out the Cauliflower Curry Masala Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 35 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 large Cauliflower, cut into florets
    • Oil for deep frying
    • 2 onions
    • 2 green chilies
    • 8-9 cloves of garlic
    • 1 inch piece of ginger
    • 2 tomatoes made into a puree
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp kasoori methi
    • Salt to taste.

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Step 1

    First deep fry the washed cauliflower florets and keep aside.

    Step 2

    Now heat 2 tablespoon oil in a wok.

    Step 3

    Make a paste of onions, green chilies, ginger and garlic and put it in the wok.

    Step 4

    Saute till it changes color and add the tomato puree to it.

    Step 5

    Now add all the spices, salt and kasoori methi and sauté till oil separates.

    Step 6

    Add the florets, and a cup of water and mix well. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander. Cauliflower Curry Masala is ready to serve.

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