Kaleji Gurday Masala ( Mutton Liver Kidney Curry )

Kaleji Gurday Masala ( Mutton Liver Kidney Curry ) ... Mutton liver and kidney, cooked together in onion and yogurt based curry. This delicious curry is specially prepared on Eid-ul-Adha, after qurbani ( animal sacrifice ) and is served as a breakfast / brunch with roti or Naan.


Kaleji Gurday Masala ( Mutton Liver Kidney Curry )
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Ingredients :

For Boiling :

• 1 kg.  Mutton liver and kidney ( kaleji gurday )
• 1 tsp.  ginger garlic paste

For Curry :

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dahi Phulkian ( Gram Flour Dumplings In Yogurt Sauce )

Dahi Phulkian ( Gram Flour Dumplings In Yogurt Sauce ) ... A refreshing and light summer meal. These are dumplings made of gram flour, topped with yogurt sauce, tempering and a sprinkle of chaat masala. Serve as a side dish or an appetizer.


Dahi Phulkian ( Gram Flour Dumplings In Yogurt Sauce )
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Serves : 6 - 8

Ingredients :

For Phulki ( Dumplings ) :

• 1 cup gram flour ( besan )
• 1/8 tsp.  baking soda or Sodium Bicarbonate
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp.  salt
• 1 tsp.  red chilli powder

Qeema Matar ( Mince Curry With Green Peas )

Qeema Matar ( Mince Curry With Green Peas ) ... A flavorful curry made with mutton or beef mince & green peas. This delicious dish goes well with Paratha, Naan or Chappati.


Qeema Matar ( Mince Curry With Green Peas )
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Serves : 4

Ingredients :

• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp.   cumin seeds
• 1 black cardamom

Kachay Keemay Kay Kabab ( Raw Minced Meat Kababs )

Kachay Keemay Kay Kabab ( Raw Minced Meat Kababs ) ... Delicious tender kebab made with raw mince meat, marinated with a mixture of spices, shaped into flat round patties and pan-fried. These are perfect as a snack, starters or main course. They can also be used to make sandwiches or mini burgers.

Kachay Keemay Kay Kabab ( Raw Minced Meat Kababs )
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Serves : 6 - 8

Curried Chicken Pita Wraps

Curried Chicken Pita Wraps ... A combination of flavorful curried chicken and refreshing salad, wrapped in a warm pita bread. Healthy and absolutely delicious!

Curried Chicken Pita Wraps
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Ingredients :

For Chicken :

• 250 gm.   boneless chicken, small cubes
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp.  vinegar
• 1/2 tsp.  salt

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

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

Chicken Vegetable Toasted Sandwich

Chicken Vegetable Toasted Sandwich ... Toasted bread sandwiches stuffed with a delicious chicken and vegetables filling. Start your day with this wholesome and healthy sandwich, serve as a snack or as a light meal.


Chicken Vegetable Toasted Sandwich
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Ingredients :

For Filling :

• 1 cup peeled and grated carrot
• 1 cup chopped spring onions, green part only
• 1 cup finely shredded cabbage

Chanay Ki Daal Karela ( Bengal Gram Lentils With Bitter Gourd ) or Stuffed Bitter Gourd

Chanay Ki Daal Karela ( Bengal Gram Lentils With Bitter Gourd ) or Stuffed Bitter Gourd ... Delicious bitter gourds filled with lentil, onion, tomato & spices.



Chanay Ki Daal Karela ( Bengal Gram Lentils With Bitter Gourd )
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Serves : 10 - 12

Ingredients :

• 1 kg.  bitter gourd / bitter melon / bitter squash ( karela )
• 375 gm.  split Bengal gram ( chany ki daal )

Meethi Mangochian ( Lentil Fritters in Sweetened Creamy Yogurt ) and Award

Meethi Mangochian ( Lentil Fritters in Sweetened Creamy Yogurt ) ... Fritters made with Moong lentil paste, served with creamy yogurt sauce and chutney.

Meethi Mangochian ( Lentil Fritters in Sweetened Creamy Yogurt )
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Ingredients:

For Lentil Fritters ( Mangochian ) :

• 250 gm.  Split Yellow Lentil ( Moong dal )
• 1 tsp.  carom seeds ( ajwain )
• Pinch of nigella seeds ( kalonji )

Kairi Ka Sharbat ( Raw Mango Squash )

Kairi Ka Sharbat ( Raw Mango Squash ) ... A delicious & refreshing fruit squash made of unripe / raw mangoes, water and sugar. This drink is very effective to prevent from heat and sunstroke. Perfect thirst quencher for hot summer days!

Kairi Ka Sharbat ( Raw Mango Squash )
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Ingredients :

• 1 kg.  unripe / raw mangoes
• 2 litres water

Murgh Yakhni Pulao ( Chicken Pilaff ) & Award

Murgh Yakhni Pulao ( Chicken Pilaff ) ... A delicious rice dish cooked in chicken stock with green chillies, tomatoes and spices. 

Murgh Yakhni Pulao ( Chicken Pilaff )

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Serves :  4

Ingredients :

For stock :

• 500 to 750 grams.  chicken pieces
• 5 - 6 cups water
• 1 tsp.  salt
• 1 bulb of garlic

Shahi Tukray ( Royal Bread Pudding ) and Award

Shahi Tukray or Royal Bread Pudding ... Shahi Tukray is a popular dessert of South Asian cuisine. As its name suggests, it belongs to royal ( Mughlai ) cuisine. Shahi Tukda has its roots in Pakistani cuisine. It is made of fried bread slices, cooked in thickened sweetened milk and garnished with nuts. A truly divine dessert!

Shahi Tukray ( Royal Bread Pudding )
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Serves : 6 - 8

Ingredients :

• 1 liter milk