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Friday, December 27, 2013

Chocolate Covered Fruitcake Balls


Chocolate Covered Fruitcake Balls ... Use leftover fruit cake, nuts and jam to make these quick and easy cake balls. These bite-sized treats are perfect to serve for parties or any special occasion, or send them as a food gift.


Wishing you a
Happy New Year!


Chocolate Covered Fruitcake Balls
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Monday, December 23, 2013

Oreo Stuffed Brownies : Guest Post from Aiza of La Tour De Force


I have the pleasure of featuring today's guest post which comes from Aiza Tariq of ( La Tour De Force ). Aiza is a talented young food blogger from Pakistan. Her blog is full of delicious recipes, beautifully written posts and gorgeous pictures.

Let's see what she is sharing with us today! Be sure to visit her blog and leave her some love!


Hello everybody. I'm Aiza, a girl from Pakistan. I haven't done anything remarkable yet, nor have I climbed any mountains so it's pretty obvious you don't know me. So well, I'm 17, a student in college, someone who aspires to do good someday, what good she has no idea.

Apart from that I blog over at latourdeforce.com . My blog is all about emotions, dreams, and of-course food. I've been an avid baker for the past three years. It was a learning process which engulfed me and polished me. Today I'm lucky enough to be posting for one of the best Pakistani bloggers ( Thank you Ambreen! ). I bring to you Oreo stuffed brownies, topped with vanilla ice cream and nutella swirls, dusted with icing sugar. Try this out. It didn't last a day in my world and there were still some grumpy people who didn't get any.


Thursday, December 19, 2013

Christmas Tree Fruit Cake ( In a Sandwich-maker )


Christmas Tree Fruit Cake ( In a Sandwich-maker ) ... How about some quick fruit cakes for this Christmas! These little triangle cakes, made in a sandwich maker, are a great option for last-minute Christmas cake.


Christmas Tree Fruit Cake ( In a Sandwich-maker )
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Makes : 8


Ingredients :
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1 egg

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Holiday Meringue Cookies


Holiday Meringue Cookies ... Delicious meringue cookies, shaped into Christmas trees and wreaths. Light, airy and sweet confections that are crisp on the outside and soft and slightly chewy on the inside.


Holiday Meringue Cookies
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Makes : about 24 wreaths or 12 trees ( depending on the size )


Ingredients :
  • 2 eggs ( whites only ), at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Guest Post : Easy Apple Fruit Cake for Simply Sweet Home


Hi everyone! I'm guest posting for Jerri of Simply Sweet Home today! Her blog is full of recipes, projects and product reviews. She is celebrating the holidays with Six Weeks of Christmas Treats, by featuring guest posts throughout the season. I’m sharing an easy apple fruit cake recipe which is packed with apple chunks, candied fruits and raisins.

Thank you Jerri for giving me this lovely opportunity. It is an honor to guest post on your wonderful blog :)

Please, do check out the recipe at Simply Sweet Home and and let us know what you think :)


Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Rich & Thick Hot Chocolate


Rich & Thick Hot Chocolate ... Creamy, rich and thick hot chocolate recipe that will warm you up in the cold weather!


Rich & Thick Hot Chocolate
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Serves : 8 ( 1/2 cup servings )


Ingredients :
  • 2 tsp.  cornstarch
  • 4 cups milk, divided

Friday, November 29, 2013

Apple Raisin Muffins with Caramel Drizzle


Apple Raisin Muffins with Caramel Drizzle ... Moist, healthy and yummy muffins with apple chunks and raisins; drizzled with an easy caramel glaze.


Apple Raisin Muffins with Caramel Drizzle
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Makes : 8 muffins

Ingredients :

For Muffins :
  • 1 apple ( about 3/4 cup, peeled, cored and chopped )
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tsp.  lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Strawberry Glazed Cake Doughnuts ( No Yeast ) : 3rd Blogoversary


Strawberry Glazed Cake Doughnuts ( No Yeast ) ... Homemade fried cake doughnuts ( or donuts ) without yeast, with a pink strawberry glaze and topped with colored sprinkles.

I'm extremely excited to celebrate the 3rd blogoversary of " Simply Sweet 'n Savory " today. Since starting this blog in November 2010, it has been a magical journey for me so far. Thanks to you all, I have enjoyed every moment of these past 3 years. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to visit my blog, liking my posts and leaving such nice comments that brighten my day. Hope you continue to visit here and enjoy the recipes from my kitchen :)


Strawberry Glazed Cake Doughnuts ( No Yeast )
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Makes : 12 large or 16 medium sized doughnuts


Ingredients :

For Doughnuts :
  • 288 gm.  plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp.  baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp.  salt

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Cumin and Walnut Shortbread


Cumin and Walnut Shortbread ... These spicy, bite-sized shortbread cookies are a fun twist on traditional shortbread. Delicious and wonderful flavor combination!


Cumin and Walnut Shortbread
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Makes : 40 cookies


Ingredients :
  • 125 gm.  butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp.  vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp.  ground cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp.  lemon juice

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Quick Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables


Quick Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables ... Quick and easy to make pasta with chicken and vegetables, a simple dish that the kids will love.


Quick Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables
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Ingredients :
  • 2 cup elbow macaroni or fusilli pasta ( or any shape ), uncooked
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup coarsely grated carrots

Monday, November 4, 2013

Banana Peanut Chocolate Chip Muffins


Banana Peanut Chocolate Chip Muffins ... Soft and moist muffins with banana, peanuts and chocolate chips.


Banana Peanut Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Makes : 12


Ingredients :
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp.  baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp.  salt

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Halloween Freaky Finger Cookies


Halloween Freaky Finger Cookies ... These finger-shaped cookies makes a great fun treat for kids on Halloween!


Halloween Freaky Finger Cookies
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Makes : 20 cookies


Ingredients :
  • 100 gm.  caster sugar
  • 100 gm.  butter
  • 1 egg yolk

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Achari Muthian Salan ( Pickled Kabab Curry )


Achari Muthian Salan ( Pickled Kabab Curry ) ... Beef / Mutton Kababs in thick tangy curry. These Kababs are made with ground / minced meat and spices; formed into thin sausage shapes and shallow-fried. A tangy curry is made separately with onion, tomato, yogurt and spices. Lastly, kababs are added to the curry.


Achari Muthian Salan ( Pickled Kabab Curry )
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Serves : 6


Ingredients :

For Muthian / Kababs :
  • 500 gm.  ground / minced meat
  • 2 tbsp.  roasted chickpeas { can substitute with gram flour ( Besan ) }
  • 1 tsp.  dessicated coconut

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Guest Post : Marmalade Upside Down Cake for Rafeeda of The Big Sweet Tooth


I’m thrilled to be guest posting today for Rafeeda of " The Big Sweet Tooth ". She guest posted for me a few days ago, with her Thalassery Mutton Dum Biriyani and now I'm doing the same for her. I absolutely love Rafeeda's blog, beautifully written posts with delicious food. Her blog name "The Big Sweet Tooth " caught my attention right away because I have a really big sweet tooth. So when she contacted me to do a guest post for her on the occasion of Eid, I was really delighted.

I'm sharing a simple yet delicious cake recipe topped with orange marmalade. This sweet and tangy cake is always a big hit at my house. Thank you so much Rafeeda for the invite to guest post on your wonderful blog :)

Head on over to " The Big Sweet Tooth " to check out the recipe and leave some sweet notes :)


Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Guest Post : Thalassery Mutton Dum Biriyani from Rafeeda of The Big Sweet Tooth

It’s truly an honor to be sharing today's guest post which comes from a very sweet person and wonderful blogger, Rafeeda. Rafeeda is a working woman, mom of two cute little girls and an active blogger at The Big Sweet Tooth where she shares traditional Indian recipes & sweet treats with beautiful write-ups. Can you believe she has done many guest posts in a short span of time. I really admire her efforts and wonder how she manages all that! When I contacted her to share some traditional Eid-ul-Adha recipe over here, she graciously accepted the guest post offer. Let's check out how she celebrates Eid and what she makes especially for her family :)


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Salaam to all the readers of Simply Sweet and Savory…

When Ambreen emailed me with a request for a meat related delicacy served during Eid, I couldn’t say know to her. Who would be able to say “no” to the simply sweet Ambreen? J Amid short notice, though I rummaged through my drafts, I was not able to find much of recipes related to mutton or beef, mainly because it is something cooked when you are really in a mood to or there is an occasion, and yes, occasions like Eid which call for some grand food!

I guess I’ll start with a little introduction about myself. I am Rafeeda, who blogs at The Big Sweet Tooth . A working mother, with two little sweethearts, who looks at cooking as a perfect stress-buster – this is the best way to sum up what I am! Cooking started something as a chore and slowly bloomed to be one of my favorite pastimes as of now. Even though my cooking is very much to please the taste buds of my live-in family, which includes my parents and brother, I love to explore and try making different dishes, which may be accepted.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Guest Post : Memon Kababs from Henna of My Ninja Naan

Today's guest post comes from a wonderful blogger friend, Henna of My Ninja Naan. She is one of the lovely people I've come across through blogging who constantly encourage me with their sweet & wonderful comments. She has actually tried some of my recipes and has given me positive feedback. Please visit her site, if you haven't checked out yet. I'm sure you will love her wonderful site which is full of mouthwatering recipes and tempting pictures.

Henna is sharing her Mom's recipe with us that she makes on special occasions. Let's have a look at her recipe!

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Hello Friends! My name is Henna and I am the “ ninja ” behind My Ninja Naan . I “ met ” Ambreen 2 years ago when I stumbled upon her fabulous blog . I became obsessed with her authentic and tried and true recipes. Soon after discovering her blog, many of Ambreen’s recipes began making appearances in our home. In fact, I had so much success with her recipes that whenever I would try a new creation, my husband would ask, “Is this something you learned from your friend Ambreen?” Sometimes I would jokingly mention to Ambreen that she had become famous in my home ( seriously though, she is! ).


Monday, September 30, 2013

Guest Post : Beef Shami Kebab ( Minced Beef Meat Cutlets ) from Lubna of Yummy Food

Eid-ul-Adha ( Feast of the Sacrifice ) is celebrated by Muslims all over the world to commemorate the willingness of Hazrat Ibrahim ( A. S. ) to obey Allah's ( God's ) command to sacrifice his son Hazrat Ismail ( A. S. ), before Allah intervened and provide Hazrat Ibrahim ( A. S. ) with a ram to sacrifice instead. Now Muslims sacrifice an animal ( usually a goat , sheep , cow or camel ) every year during Eid-ul-Adha to keep fresh the memory of that great sacrifice. The meat from the sacrifice is divided into three equal parts; one third for the family, one third for relatives / friends / neighbours and one third for the poor and needy.

While Eid is just around the corner, I thought to invite few bloggers friends to guest post here and share their favorite recipes for Eid-ul-Adha.

Today, I'm excited to be featuring a guest post from Lubna of " Yummy Food ". Most of you would be already familiar with her blog which is full of delicious recipes and stunning pictures. When I requested her to do a guest post for my blog with some traditional Eid-ul-Adha recipe, she promptly responded with this yummy recipe. Let's see what she has to share with us!

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Assalamu alaikum and welcome to the lovely readers of Simply Sweet 'n Savory. It is my immense pleasure to do a guest post for you people. When Ambreen mailed me to write about a traditional meat recipe which I make at home for Eid-ul-Adha / Bakreed / Bakrid ... with no second thought I choose these Shami Kebab recipe ... as this is my favourite recipe and mostly made during this festive time at my aunt’s place. And as I am at aunt’s place this season, I thought of sharing this recipe straight from her kitchen.


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Chicken Nihari ( Pakistani Stew )


Chicken Nihari ( Pakistani Stew ) ... Nihari is a famous South Asian meat stew, specially popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. This slow-cooked meat dish is usually made with beef or mutton, but it tastes just as delicious with chicken.


Chicken Nihari ( Pakistani Stew )
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Serves : 6


Ingredients :
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup yogurt

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Pineapple Cookies : My 200th Post


Pineapple Cookies ... Soft, melt-in-your mouth type cookies, made with pineapple flavoring. The addition of pineapple essence gives them a refreshing tropical flavor.


Pineapple Cookies
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Makes : 18 - 20 cookies, depending on the size


Ingredients :
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup castor sugar

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Farfallette Dolce ( Sweet Butterflies )


Farfallette Dolce ( Sweet Butterflies ) ... Enjoy a sweet treat from Italy! These fried cookies are formed from strips of sweet dough that are twisted and tied into butterfly shapes, fried in oil and served with a dusting of Icing sugar.


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Makes : 24 cookies


Ingredients :
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp.  fresh lemon juice

Monday, September 9, 2013

Guest Post : Strawberry Jam Coconut Slice for RaaaZzzfoodlove


Please, join me today guest posting at Razina's space " RaaaZzzfoodlove ".

I came across her blog recently which is full of delicious recipes. When she asked for a guest post related to baking, I accepted her offer immediately. As you might know, I'm always looking for excuses to bake more sweet stuff:)

I’m sharing a delicious sweet treat which is perfect for afternoon tea or as a snack. Please, check out my guest post HERE !!!

Thank you once again Razina for giving me this lovely opportunity :)
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Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Kulfa / Badam Kulfi ( Milk & Almonds Ice Cream )


Kulfa / Badam Kulfi ( Milk & Almonds Ice Cream ) ... Kulfi is a traditional Pakistani / Indian ice cream made with milk, khoya, sugar & nuts.

On Eid or special occasions, we get a lot of mithai ( South Asian sweets ) including Burfi. Usually, we freeze the Burfi for later use in Kheer / Firni, Gajar Halwa or Zarda. But this time, I tried something new; a delicious, rich and refreshing frozen treat from it. It was a great hit :)


Kulfa / Badam Kulfi ( Milk & Almonds Ice Cream )
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Serves : 6 - 8

Ingredients :
  • 1 litre full cream milk

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Arvi Ka Salan ( Colocasia / Taro Root Curry )


Arvi Ka Salan ( Colocasia / Taro Root Curry ) ... A simple vegetable curry, made with onions, tomatoes and spices. It tastes great with a squeeze of lemon on top.


Arvi Ka Salan ( Colocasia / Taro Root Curry )

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Ingredients :
  • 500 gm.  Colocasia / Taro Root ( Arvi )
  • 1/4 cup oil; or less
  • 125 gm.  ( 2 medium ) onions, thinly sliced
  • 250 gm.   tomatoes, chopped

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Lemon Glazed Peach Muffins


Lemon Glazed Peach Muffins ... Fresh peaches and lemon make these muffins delicious and full of flavor.


Lemon Glazed Peach Muffins
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Makes : 8 muffins

Ingredients :


For Muffins :
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Pakistan's Independence Day : Sparkling Hearts and Stars Sugar Cookies


Sparkling Hearts and Stars Sugar Cookies ... Add some sparkle to your cookies! Simple, easy to make and delicious cookies, made with classic sugar cookie dough and colored sparkling sugars.


Happy Independence Day! 
Wishing every Pakistani happiness and peace today and always! 
Have a sparkling day!
Long Live Pakistan!


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Makes : 40 cookies


Ingredients :
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for shaping the cookies
  • 1/4 tsp.  baking soda

Friday, August 9, 2013

Eid Mubarak : Strawberry Jam Diagonal Cookies


Strawberry Jam Diagonal Cookies ... Buttery, crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth cookies filled with homemade jam.


Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak! Wishing You All A Very Happy Eid! 


Strawberry Jam Diagonal Cookies
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Ingredients :
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup castor sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Monday, August 5, 2013

Mango with Cream ( A Quick Dessert )


Mango with Cream ( A Quick Dessert ) ... Mango is so delicious eaten on its own, but tastes heavenly with sweetened cream. This simple and quick dessert requires only 3 ingredients and takes only few minutes to make. A perfect treat for mango lovers!


Mango with Cream ( A Quick Dessert )
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Serves : 4 - 6

Ingredients :

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Fusilli Pasta with Vegetables in Chilli Garlic Sauce & Awards


Fusilli Pasta with Vegetables in Chilli Garlic Sauce ...Simple, easy & quick pasta with vegetables, cooked in chilli garlic sauce. A complete meal ready in minutes!


Fusilli Pasta with Vegetables in Chilli Garlic Sauce
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Serves : 2 - 3

Ingredients :

For Pasta :
  • 1 cup fusilli pasta ( or any shape )
  • 1 tsp.  oil
  • Salt

Friday, July 26, 2013

Aloo Chana Chaat ( Potatoes & Chickpeas with Yogurt )


Aloo Chana Chaat ( Potatoes & Chickpeas with Yogurt ) ... Boiled chickpeas, potatoes, boondi ( fried drops of gram-flour batter) with yogurt sauce. Serve this chaat as a light meal or a snack.


Aloo Chana Chaat ( Potatoes & Chickpeas with Yogurt )
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Serves : 10 - 12

Ingredients :

For Chaat :
  • 500 gm.  chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 250 gm.  potatoes

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Baked Chicken Rolls or Buns ( No Yeast )


Baked Chicken Rolls or Buns ( No Yeast ) ... Quick rolls or buns made with baking powder instead of yeast that requires no kneading. These delicious stuffed rolls are great for breakfast or as a snack.


Baked Chicken Rolls or Buns ( No Yeast )
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Makes : 8 rolls or buns


Ingredients :

Dough :
  • 2 cup plain flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp.  baking powder

Friday, July 19, 2013

Guest Post: Chicken Kachori for Lubna of Yummy Food


My very first guest post ... It's truly an honor for me to be guest posting today at Yummy Food .

I was so excited when one of my favorite food blogger, Lubna of Yummy Food asked me for a guest post. I've always drooled over her delicious posts and beautiful clicks. Lubna is hosting a Ramadan event " Joy From Fasting To Feasting – VI " where Muslim food bloggers from around the world will share their favorite Ramadan recipes.

I’m sharing a delicious Chicken Kachori recipe for her blog. These are fried flaky pastries stuffed with cooked meat ( chicken, mutton or beef ), served as tea time snacks.

Please join me over at "Yummy Food", do check out the recipe and share your thoughts :)


Thank you so much Lubna for this lovely opportunity to guest post on your blog, feel honored :)


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Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Khubani ki Chutney ( Apricot Dipping Sauce )


Khubani ki Chutney ( Apricot Dipping Sauce ) ... A sweet and sour chutney or dipping sauce made of dried apricots, sugar and seasonings. Serve as a dip with Rolls, Samosas, Sandwiches, Fritters or as a dressing over fruit salad.


Khubani ki Chutney ( Apricot Dipping Sauce )
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Ingredients :
  • 2 cup seedless dried apricots
  • 2 cup water

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Ramadan Kareem : Creamy Date Smoothie


Creamy Date Smoothie ... A healthy, delicious and nutritious breakfast drink! This creamy and thick smoothie is perfect for Iftar or Sehri to get an extra boost of energy in Ramadan.


RAMADAN KAREEM to all the Muslims around the world!
May Allah accept our prayers and shower His countless blessings upon us in this holy month!
Have a blessed Ramadan!


Thursday, July 4, 2013

Cumin Seed Wafers


Cumin Seed Wafers ... These crispy wafers are great as a snack or an appetizer. Serve with your favorite dip or salsa, but they are equally good to much on without any dip.


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Makes : 48


Ingredients :
  • 250 gm.  plain flour
  • 1 tsp.  baking powder

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Chocolate Coated Cake Doughnuts ( No Yeast )


Chocolate Coated Cake Doughnuts ( No Yeast ) ... I love making cake donuts! Homemade fried cake doughnuts ( or donuts) without yeast which are much easier and quicker than yeast-based fried doughnuts. I've been using this recipe for several years, but then came across this recipe through a cooking show. Now these are my favorite, crispy crust and soft, almost cake-like texture inside.


Chocolate Coated Cake Doughnuts ( No Yeast )
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Makes : 12 large or 16 medium sized doughnuts

Ingredients :
  • 288 gm.  plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp.  baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp.  salt

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies From Scratch


Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies { From Scratch }... Turn the traditional chocolate chip cookies into something special, without a cake mix! 


I want to thank you all for visiting and leaving your lovely comments. Unfortunately, I'm unable to access the blogger blogs with custom domains. As soon as this issue is resolved, I would love to visit your posts :)


Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies { From Scratch }

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Makes : 36 cookies


Ingredients :
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp.  baking soda
  • Pinch of salt

Friday, June 14, 2013

Moist Eggless Chocolate Cake


Moist Eggless Chocolate Cake ... An easy and simple recipe for an eggless chocolate cake. Soft, moist and absolutely delicious!


Moist Eggless Chocolate Cake
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Makes : 1 mini cake


Ingredients :
  • 1/4 plus 1/8 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp.  cocoa powder

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Zarda ( Sweet Yellow Rice )


Zarda ( Sweet Yellow Rice ) ... Zarda is a traditional Pakistani / Indian sweet rice dish with dried fruits & nuts. The name Zarda is derived from the Persian and Urdu word 'zard' meaning 'yellow'. It is a popular dessert on weddings and also distributed during Islamic festivals and religious occasions.


Zarda ( Sweet Yellow Rice )
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Serves : 4 - 6


Ingredients :
  • 250 gm.  Basmati or Sella rice
  • Water, as required ( for boiling rice )
  • Yellow or orange food color, as required

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Murgh Koftay ( Chicken Meatballs Curry )


Murgh Koftay ( Chicken Meatballs Curry ) ... Meatballs made with chicken mince and spices, cooked in a delicious yogurt based curry.


Murgh Koftay ( Chicken Meatballs Curry )
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Serves : 4 - 6


Ingredients :

For koftay / meatballs :
  • 250 gm.  boneless chicken cubes or mince
  • 1 large bread slice
  • 1/2 tsp.  salt