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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Chinioti Kunna Gosht : Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak


Chiniot ( a city in Punjab, Pakistan) is known for its intricately carved wooden furniture all over the world. Kunna gosht is a famous dish from Chiniot. Traditionally, it is cooked in a clay pot (mitti ki handi) which enhances its flavor.  Enjoy this delicious dish this Eid with your family :)


Eid Mubarak! Happy Eid-ul-Adha!


Chinioti Kunna Gosht
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Serves : 4 - 6


Ingredients :
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooking oil or ghee ( clarified buter )
  • 1/2 kg.  Mutton with bones
  • 3 medium onions, thinly sliced

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Halloween Cupcakes ( Chocolate Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream Frosting )


Halloween Cupcakes ( Chocolate Cupcakes with Orange Butter-cream Frosting ) ... How about making some simple, easy and fun ( not so scary ) cupcakes! All you need is some orange frosting, melted chocolate and sprinkles to decorate these cupcakes. I mixed and matched two recipes to make a small batch. They're not the best cupcakes but pretty good, soft and delicious!


Halloween Cupcakes
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Makes : 5

Ingredients :


For Cupcakes :
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup castor sugar
  • 1 egg

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Chicken Biryani


Chicken Biryani ... A world-renowned rice dish made with boiled rice and a thick chicken curry, flavored with spices. Both rice and chicken are cooked separately, then layered and cooked over low heat until fully done. Enjoy this masalay dar biryani!

Chicken Biryani
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Ingredients :

For Chicken :
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil / ghee
  • 250 gm.  onions, sliced
  • 250 gm.  tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup yogurt

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa )


Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa ) ... Traditional dessert made with gram lentils, milk, sugar, ghee and nuts. It is made specially in the winter season. You can serve it warm in a bowl ( to be eaten with a spoon ) or cold ( cut into shapes ). The halwa takes a long time to cook, but the effort is well worth it. It can be made in a large quantity and can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa )
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Ingredients :
  • 1 kg.  split Bengal gram lentils ( Chanay ki daal )
  • 1 litre milk