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

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

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

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

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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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

Almond Cake Rusk

Almond Cake Rusk ... Cake rusk is a double baked cake made from oil / butter, sugar, eggs, plain flour, baking powder and flavorings. They are made by first baking a cake, slicing into bars / strips and then drying in the oven on low heat until crispy. These delicious crispy bars with a touch of almonds are perfect for breakfast or as a teatime snack with a cup of tea or coffee.


Almond Cake Rusk
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Makes : about 24 slices / bars


Ingredients :

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp.  baking powder
• 1/2 cup oil or butter, softened

Kharay Masalay ka Salan ( Mutton Stew )

Kharay Masalay ka Salan ( Mutton Stew ) ... A delicious and flavorful Pakistani style mutton stew prepared with onions, tomatoes, yoghurt & whole spices.


Kharay Masalay ka Salan ( Mutton Stew )
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Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup oil
• 250 gm.  onions, sliced
• 1/2 kg.  mutton, medium sized cubes
• 1 tbsp.  ginger, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped

Besan Ka Halwa ( Gram Flour Halva )

Besan Ka Halwa ( Gram Flour Halva ) ... Quick and easy traditional dessert made with gram flour ( chickpea flour / garbanzo flour / besan ). This delicious and hot halwa is perfect during winter season.

Happy and Blessed Eid Milad-un-Nabi { festival of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad ( Peace be upon Him)’s birth } to all Muslims around the world!

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

Rasmalai or Ras Malai ( Powdered Milk Balls In Sweetened Milk )

Rasmalai or Ras Malai ( Powdered Milk Balls In Sweetened Milk ) ... Rasmalai, a sweet milk dessert, is popular throughout South Asia. It is usually made with Paneer ( fresh cheese ), shaped into flattened balls and cooked in a thickened milk. Here's an easy and quick Rasmalai recipe, made with powdered milk. Soft and light balls with milk syrup and flavored with cardamom and pistachios.


Rasmalai ( Powdered Milk Balls In Sweetened Milk )
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Serves : 6

Ingredients :

For Milk :

• 1 liter / 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar

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