Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks )

Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks ) ... Gathia is a traditional Indian / Pakistani snack. These crunchy thick sticks are made with gram flour, salt, baking soda, spices and oil. Enjoy it just on its own or with a cup of tea!


Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks )
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Serves : 4 - 6


Ingredients :

• 250 gm.  besan ( gram flour )
• 1/2 tsp.  salt
• 1/2 tsp.  baking soda

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

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

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! ).

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.

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.


Farfallette Dolce ( Sweet Butterflies )
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Makes : 24 cookies


Ingredients :

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

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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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

Chicken & Vegetable Rolls

Chicken & Vegetable Rolls ... Deep-fired crispy rolls with chicken and vegetable filling. These delicious and irresistible rolls are the perfect appetizer or snack for Iftar, teatime or any occasion.


Chicken & Vegetable Rolls
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Makes :  12


Ingredients :

For Filling :

• 1 cup peeled and grated carrot
• 1 cup chopped spring onions, green part only
• 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
• 1 cup boiled and shredded chicken
• 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped

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

Beignets Bourguignons

Beignets Bourguignons ... This recipe originates from the Burgundy region of France. Beignets are deep fried light fritters, served with a generous dusting of caster sugar. These little treats are best served hot and straight out of the fryer.


Beignets Bourguignons
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Makes : 24 Beignets, depending on the thickness

Ingredients :

• 175 gm.  ( 6 oz. )  self-raising flour ( I used plain flour + 1 1/2 tsp.  baking powder )
• 50 gm. ( 2 oz. )  caster sugar

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

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 )

Churros and Award

Churros ( or Spanish doughnuts ) are deep-fried sticks of dough, sprinkled with sugar and served with warm chocolate sauce for dipping. The dough is a mixture of flour, water and salt. These taste best when they are freshly fried.

Churros 

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Bread Rolls

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Bread Rolls ... Deep-fried bread rolls stuffed with a delicious chicken & vegetables filling. You can use your favorite filling, too!

Bread Rolls

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* Serves : 6 - 8

Ingredients :

For Filling :

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

Arvi Fry ( Fried Colocasia ) and Liebster Blog Award

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Arvi Fry ( Fried Colocasia ) ... Colocasia slices fried with onion & green chillies, simple & easy side dish with mild spices.

Arvi Fry ( Fried Colocasia )

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* Serves : 6- 8

Ingredients :

• 1 kg. Arvi / Colocasia
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. white cumin seeds
• 1/8 tsp. nigella seeds ( kalonji )
• 1/8 tsp. carom seeds ( ajwaiin )

Karela Curry ( Bitter-gourd Curry)

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Karela Curry ( Bitter-gourd Curry)  ... Deep fried bitter-gourd slices cooked with onions, tomatoes & spices.

Karela Curry ( Bitter-gourd Curry)
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* Serves : 6 - 8


Ingredients :

• 1 kg. bitter-gourds ( Karelay ) 
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds ( methi dana )
• 1/4 tsp. carom seeds (ajwaain )
• 1/4 tsp. nigella seeds ( kalonji )
• 350 gm. onions, thinly sliced

Namak Paray (Crunchy Salty Crackers)

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Namak Paray (Crunchy Salty Crackers) ... are one of the very popular tea-time snacks. These are thin strips, made from a salty pastry / dough and deep fried in oil till golden & crisp. Simple & easy to make, but totally addictive!

Palak kay Pakoray ( Spinach Fritters)

Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar that takes place every year. During this month, Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset. They wake up early, before the sunrise to have their meal ( called Suhur, Sehri in Urdu ). It consists of the same meal eaten everyday like meat curries, kababs, vegetables dishes or omelet with paratha / chapati; followed by tea to end the meal. After Sehri, morning prayers are offered and the holy Quran is read. Then starts the routine life, time to go for work or study.

When the sun sets, the fast ends. At fast-breaking meal ( known as Iftar ), Muslims break their fast together with their family. In Pakistan, Muslims break their fasts with dates, tea/ drinks, snacks ( samosas or pakoras ) & chaats or dahi bhalay. Then evening prayers are offered & after this, the main meal is served.

For my family, Iftar is not complete without pakoras. It is the most popular Iftar item among Pakistanis. Who doesn't like crispy and crunchy pakoras. Serve them as snacks or appetizers. It is made by adding spinach, onion & potato in a batter of gram flour and then deep-frying them. Although the word deep fried does not sound healthy, but at least the addition of Spinach makes them  healthy. Few dates, a glass of Sharbat Rooh Afza & these delicious pakoras ... that's what I like to have at Iftar :)

Karahi Muthi Kabab ( Fried Kababs with Onion & Tomato )

Karahi Muthi Kabab ( Fried Kababs with Onion & Tomato ) ... Kababs made with a blend of ground / minced meat, onion, green chillies, mint, and spices. First, they are marinated, then shallow-fried and lastly cooked with onion, tomato & spices.