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Ingredient: Black Pepper

  • Bhuna Gosht

    Bhuna Gosht

    A popular dish from the Indian subcontinent made by slow-cooking Lamb/Mutton with aromatic spices. These super succulent and tender meat pieces are slow-cooked with a fusion of exotic spices and simmered to a thick luscious gravy that would surely tantalize your taste buds. This super-flavored aromatic and spicy Bhuna Gosht is an all-time favorite Indo-Pak cuisine.

    Here’s the recipe for this exemplary Bhuna Gosht;

     

    Directions

    • In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients.
    • Add mutton and mix well.
    • Cover and marinate for 2-3 hours.
    • Heat pan, and transfer marinated mutton to it.
    • Cook until the water dries off.
    • Add oil and half a cup of water.
    • Cook on a low flame until meat tenders.
    • Add whipped yogurt.
    • Cook on medium-high flame until oil separates.
    • Add green chilies and fenugreek.
    • Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Serve with chapatis or naan.
  • Mutton Pepper Fry

    Mutton Pepper Fry

    Mutton Pepper Fry is a super flavorsome and piquant mutton dish combined with fragrant spices and freshly ground peppers. This simple and easy-to-go fried mutton recipe goes perfectly as a side dish with Dal or may even be served as a meal with chapatis or rice.

    Here’s the recipe for this perfectly spiced, peppery, and succulent Mutton Pepper Fry;

     

    Directions

    • Hammer ½ kg mutton to make pasanda.
    • Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, green chilies, vinegar, and lemon juice.
    • Transfer to a pan and cook until the water dries off.
    • Add 3 tbsp oil and crushed black pepper.
    • Simmer for 2-3 mins.
    • Sprinkle fresh coriander and serve hot with lemon wedges.
  • Baked Parmesan Eggplants

    Baked Parmesan Eggplants

    This delectable easy-to-prepare baked cheesy Eggplant casserole is an amazing Italian dish that’s layered with Marinara sauce, baked Eggplants and Parmesan Cheese.
    This delicious Baked Eggplants with Parmesan Cheese and Marinara sauce is seasoned with some Italian seasonings and finally sprinkled on with some fresh Basil.

    Here’s the recipe for this yummilicious Parmesan Baked Eggplants;

    Method

    Grease the baking sheet with oil.
    Arrange eggplant slices in a layer on the baking sheet
    Spray some oil on the eggplant slices.
    Season with salt and pepper.
    Preheat the oven to 400°.
    Bake for 20 minutes or until eggplants are golden brown.
    Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the baking dish.
    Place half of the baked Egg Plant Slices.
    Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
    Sprinkle some Parmesan, oregano, basil and red pepper.
    Repeat with remaining Eggplants, Marinara, cheese and seasonings.
    Broil for 10 mins.
    Serve warm and Enjoy!

  • Chicken Bread Samosa

    Chicken Bread Samosa

    These super easy and delicious Chicken Bread Samosas make a perfect evening or a tea-time snack. Perfectly seasoned chicken mince is filled into flattened bread slices, folded, sealed, and deep-fried or baked until crisp and golden.

    Here’s the recipe for these easy-to-make and delicious Chicken Bread Samosas;

    Method

    • In a pan, add 2 tbsp. oil, chicken, ginger garlic paste, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garam masala, turmeric, and salt.
    • Sauté until chicken is well cooked and water dries off.
    • Add coriander and green chilies.
    • Sauté for about 1-2 mins.
    • Let cool.
    • Roll and flatten bread slices.
    • Place the cooked mince on a bread slice.
    • Fold in a triangle shape.
    • Seal the edges with whisked egg.
    • Deep fry until crisp golden.
    • Serve hot with ketchup.
  • Aloo Matar | Potatoes With Green Peas

    Aloo Matar | Potatoes With Green Peas

    This deliciously prepared spicy and savory tomato-based curry cooked with potatoes and peas is a Punjabi cuisine popular all over the Indian subcontinent. This succulent and toothsome Aloo Matar serves a remarkably delicious everyday meal and makes a perfect combo with plain boiled rice.

    Here’s the recipe for this delicious succulent and toothsome Aloo Matar | Potatoes with Green Peas;

    Method

    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Add onions.
    • Fry until lightly golden.
    • Add all the other ingredients except potatoes and peas.
    • Sauté for 2 mins.
    • Add potatoes and peas. 
    • Sauté for 2-3 mins.
    • Add 1 glass of water.
    • Let simmer on low flame until potatoes are soft.
    • Sprinkle some chopped coriander.
    • Serve with plain boiled rice or chapatis.
  • Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)

    Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)

    A simple healthy and refreshing Lauki Raita is a perfect summer dish. This invigoratingly delicious Lauki Raita makes a perfect lunch or side dish with curries.

    Here’s the recipe for this refreshing and delicious Lauki Raita;

    Method

    • Grate and boil lauki (bottle gourd).
    • Strain and let cool.
    • Whisk yogurt.
    • Add all the ingredients.
    • Mix well.
    • Add boiled lauki.
    • Add 2-3 tbsp. water if required.
    • Enjoy!
  • Okra Bites

    Okra Bites

    This scrumptiously delicious Okra Zucchini cooked with spiced and sour tomato gravy serves as an amazing veg starter or appetizer with French Bread drizzled on with spicy tangy Fig Chutney.

    Here’s the recipe for this scrumptious Okra Bite with Fig Chutney;

     

    Method

    • Deep fry okra (bhindi) and zucchini.
    • Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan.
    • Add onions, and ginger garlic paste until golden.
    • Add tomatoes, peanuts, and all the spices.
    • Sauté for 3-5 mins.
    • Add fried bhindi, zucchini, chopped coriander, paneer, and lemon juice.
    • Serve with chutney and French bread.

    For Fig Chutney: 

    • Roughly chop figs into small pieces.
    • Add them to the chicken stock.
    • Add bay leaves and some chaat masala.
    • Boil and let cook until thick.

    Serving:

    • Slice and toast French bread.
    • Spread the prepared okra bites on the toasted slice.
    • Pour on some fig chutney and enjoy.
  • Potato Cutlets

    Potato Cutlets

    The perfectly spiced n flavored mashed potatoes are drenched in whisked eggs and bread crumbs and then shallow fried until crisp golden.

    These super delicious and delectable Potato Cutlets serve as a perfect appetizer or snack when served with Red Chutney or Ketchup.

    Here’s the recipe for these delectable and toothsome Potato Cutlets;

     

    Method

    • Boil and mash potatoes.
    • Add salt, red pepper powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, green chilies, chat masala, and coriander.
    • Mix well.
    • Make patties and set them in the fridge for a few mins.
    • Whisk eggs in a bowl.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Dip patties in egg.
    • Coat with bread crumbs.
    • Shallow fry until golden.
    • Serve with Red Chutney, ketchup, or your favorite dip.