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  • Achar Chicken

    Achar Chicken

    A spicy sour and savory Indian cuisine prepared by cooking chicken with pickle seasonings. This incredibly delicious piquant and perfectly spiced Achar Chicken with a much different and amazing flavor serves an ideal family meal or main course during a feast.

    Here’s the recipe for this Amazingly Delicious and Flavorful Achar Chicken;

     

    Directions:

    • Blend onions to a paste.
    • Add to hot oil.
    • Fry until color changes.
    • Add chicken and cook until color changes.
    • Add coriander powder, red pepper powder and salt.
    • Saute for 2 mins.
    • Add kalonji, fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds.
    • Saute for a min and add yogurt.
    • Cover and let cook until chicken tenders and oil separates.
    • Sprinkle some green and red chilies.
    • Serve hot with naan.
  • Murgh Chanay

    Murgh Chanay

    Murgh Chanay, a traditional Pakistani dish, is a hearty and flavorful combination of tender chicken and chickpeas simmered in a richly spiced curry. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings and is often enjoyed with naan or rice.

    This slow cooked tomato based chicken and chickpea curry cooked with a blend of aromatic spices is a finger-licking flavorful and toothsome Punjabi cuisine and is best served with naan.

    Murgh Chanay is a hearty, protein-packed dish, bursting with traditional flavors!

    Here’s the recipe for this Appetizingly Toothsome Murgh Chanay;

     

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Fry onions until golden.
    • Add chicken and ginger garlic paste.
    • Cook for 5 mins.
    • Add whole spices, red pepper powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder.
    • Saute for a couple of mins.
    • Cover and let cook until chicken tenders.
    • Add boiled chickpeas.
    • Cook for 15 mins on medium-low flame. 
    • Add crushed black pepper and garam masala powder.
    • Let simmer for 5 mins on low flame.
    • Sprinkle some coriander and sliced green chilies.
    • Serve hot with naan.
  • Chicken Jalfrezi

    Chicken Jalfrezi

    A Bengal originated chicken curry popular throughout the Indian subcontinent is a tomato based chicken gravy with juicy tender chicken and stir fried peppers and onions. This temptingly scrumptious chicken curry is best served with boiled rice.

    Its mildly spiced, tomato-based sauce is thick and clings to every bite, perfect for pairing with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

    Here’s the recipe for this Invitingly Toothsome Chicken Jalfrezi;

     

    Directions:

    • In a bowl, marinate chicken with salt, red pepper powder, black pepper, chili sauce and ketchup.
    • Marinate for 1 hour.
    • Whisk eggs in a bowl.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Make an omelette.
    • Cut into cubes and set aside.
    • Heat some oil in the same pan.
    • Add capsicums and onions.
    • Saute for 2 minutes or until soft.
    • Set aside.
    • Heat oil in a wok.
    • Add garlic paste followed by tomatoes.
    • Saute for 5 mins.
    • Add marinated chicken.
    • Let cook until chicken tenders and oil separates.
    • Add fried veggies and omelet cubes.
    • Sprinkle some chopped coriander and green chilies. 
    • Serve hot with rice.
  • Kesari Chicken

    Kesari Chicken

    Kesari Chicken is a fragrant and flavorful dish, infused with the rich aroma of saffron (Kesari) and a blend of aromatic spices. This dish combines tender chicken pieces with a creamy, saffron-infused sauce, creating a luxurious and mouth watering experience. The saffron not only adds a beautiful golden hue but also imparts a unique, delicate flavor that elevates the dish to a gourmet level. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to indulge in something truly special. This incredibly delicious spicy and aromatic Kesari Chicken is best served with Naan and makes an ideal meal during a feast.

    Here’s the recipe for this Delicious and Flavorful Kesari Chicken;

     

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Fry onions until golden brown.
    • Remove from oil.
    • Crush onions, add butter, cardamoms, almonds and cumin powder.
    • Set aside.
    • Saute chicken in the oil until golden brown.
    • Add yogurt, garam masala powder, nutmeg and mace powder, coconut and saffron.
    • Saute for 1-2 mins.
    • Add onion mixture.
    • And let cook on low flame until chicken is tender.
    • Sprinkle some green chilies and fresh coriander.
    • Let simmer for a min.
    • Serve hot with chapatis or naan.
  • Chole Bhature

    Chole Bhature

    An exotic, spicy Punjabi Cuisine that consists of spicy, tangy white chickpea curry served with crisp, fried and puffed bread known as Bhature.

    This crispy puffed bhature makes an excellent combination with the delicious and flavorful chana masala (chickpea curry) most often eaten at breakfast.

    However, I made this hearty meal for lunch and really loved it.

    Here’s the recipe for the Delicious Chole Bhature;

     

    Directions:

    For Bhature:

    • Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
    • Knead a soft dough.
    • Grease with oil and let rest for 1-2 hrs.
    • Make small dough balls and roll into flat breads with the help of oil. (do not roll the breads too thin)
    • Heat oil, fry until golden. (press the puris/bhature gently while frying to help puff it up)

    For Chanay:

    • Add baking soda in water and let chickpeas soak overnight or 5-6 hrs.
    • Drain soaked chickpeas.
    • Prepare 2 cups of black tea.
    • In a pressure cooker add soaked chickpeas, whole spices (mentioned in ingredients) and garlic cloves.
    • Pour in the prepared black tea in about 500 ml of water or as required.
    • Pressure cook for about 1 hour or until very soft.
    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Add onion paste and cook for 3-4 mins.
    • Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
    • Add tomato puree and cook for 2-3 mins.
    • Add green chilies, ginger, cumin powder, coriander powder, red pepper powder.
    • Add some water and let cook until oil separates.
    • Add in the boiled chickpeas and mix well.
    • Add a cup of water and let cook for 8-10 mins.
    • Add water if required to adjust the consistency)
    • Add garam masala powder and kasuri methi.
    • Let simmer for 2-3 mins.
    • Dish out, sprinkle on some fresh coriander.
    • Enjoy with hot puffed bhature.
  • Palak Chicken

    Palak Chicken

    This super nutritious appetizingly toothsome Palak Chicken consisting of chicken cooked with spinach, tomatoes, dill and a blend of spices is one of the popular Pakistani dishes.

    A superb combination of all these veggies and meat make an exemplary meal.

    Here’s the recipe for this Scrumptiously Flavorful Palak Chicken;

     

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Fry onion until golden.
    • Add ginger garlic paste and tomatoes.
    • Saute for a min.
    • Add chicken and saute for 1-2 mins.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients except spinach.
    • Add spinach when the chicken is half done.
    • Cover and let cook on medium flame until chicken tenders and oil separates.
    • Add quarter cup water if required.
    • Sprinkle thinly sliced ginger and green chilies.
    • Serve with rice or chapatis.
  • Chicken Methi

    Chicken Methi

    Chicken Methi is a delightful aromatic and delicious tomato based chicken curry that combines tender chicken pieces with the unique bitterness of fresh fenugreek (methi) leaves. This appetizingly flavorful and toothsome Chicken curry with fenugreek, makes a delicious family dinner.

    Here’s the recipe for Aromatic Homemade Chicken Methi;

     

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Add sliced onions and fry until light brown in color .
    • Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red pepper powder, red pepper flakes, salt.
    • Mix well.
    • Add tomatoes and let cook for 5-6 mins on medium flame.
    • Add chicken.
    • Cook until water dries off completely and oil separates.
    • Add chopped methi/fenugreek and let cook for 5 mins.  (Add water accordingly, if needed for gravy)
    • Let simmer for 4-5 minutes on low flame.
    • Serve hot with plain boiled rice or chapatis.
  • Eggplant Potato Bites

    Eggplant Potato Bites

    This self made appetizer or evening snack turned out really great and was too delicious.

    Made these easy appetizing n yummy Eggplant Potato Bites from Mashed potatoes sandwiched between two slices of eggplant, coated with flour, beaten eggs n seasoned bread crumbs, then shallow fried them until crisp golden.

    These delicious Eggplant Potato Bites can be served as an evening snack or an appetizer.

    Here’s the recipe for Eggplant Potato Bites;

     

    Directions:

    • Slice eggplants and lay them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
    • Generously salt both the sides of eggplant slices and let rest for 15 mins. (to draw out excess water)
    • In a bowl, mash potatoes.
    • Add carom seeds, cumin, salt, red pepper powder, red pepper flakes and mix well.
    • Wipe off water and salt from eggplant slices.
    • Pick up 2 equal sized slices and sandwich a tablespoon of potato mixture in between the eggplant slices.
    • Freeze for 15-20 mins to set.
    • Place flour and 2 beaten eggs in separate bowls.
    • Place seasoned bread crumbs in a bowl.
    • Remove the eggplants from the freezer.
    • Coat with flour, eggs and then in seasoned bread crumbs respectively.
    • Coat once again with flour, egg n bread crumbs for more crisp.
    • Heat oil in a wok and fry the stuffed eggplants until golden.
    • Serve with your favorite sauce.
  • Lamb Chops with Tomato Sauce

    Lamb Chops with Tomato Sauce

    Lamb chops with tomato sauce is a dish that perfectly combines the robust flavors of tender, juicy lamb with the tangy goodness of a rich tomato sauce. These perfectly marinated and seared Lamb Chops make an ideal combination with this spicy and peppery tomato sauce.

    This recipe is a surefire way to impress your family and friends with a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy to prepare at home.

    Here’s the recipe for these mouthwatering Lamb Chops with Tomato Sauce;

     

    Directions

    • Marinate lamb chops with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, fresh mint, and coriander leaves for 3-4 mins.
    • Heat 150 ml of corn oil in a pan.
    • Fry marinated chops on medium-low flame until brown.
    • Set aside.
    • In a separate pan heat 3 tbsp. of corn oil.
    • Add garlic paste, tomato paste, oregano, rosemary, yogurt, salt and pepper.
    • Saute for about a minute.
    • Add tomatoes and let simmer until tomatoes soften.
    • Add fried chops to the prepared sauce while the sauce is simmering.
    • Let simmer for 10 minutes or until the chops are tender.
    • Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.
    • Serve hot and Enjoy!
  • Fish Mandi

    Fish Mandi

    Mandi, a traditional and super flavourful Yemeni delicacy is a mouthwatering and aromatic slow-cooked meat cooked to perfection until the meat falls apart. Enjoy this flavorful Fish Mandi, a perfect blend of fragrant rice and tender fish that brings a taste of Yemen to your table. This delicious Yemeni delicacy would surely transport your taste buds to the Middle East.

    Here’s the recipe for this Deliciously Addicting and Flavourful Fish Mandi that will leave you craving more;

     

    Directions:

    • Marinate fish with all the ground spices overnight.
    • Shallow fry until golden and crispy.
    • Set it aside.
    • Heat ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat along with the leftover fried fish oil.
    • Add onion, garlic, and ginger.
    • Sauté until the onion is golden brown.
    • Add salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, lime powder, tomato paste, and dried lime.
    • Mix well.
    • Add water and bring to a boil.
    • Add rice and let them cook until the water is dried off.
    • Steam cook for about 8 minutes.
    • Assemble the rice and the fish in a large platter.
    • Serve hot and Enjoy!