Pakistan's Independence Day : Bake a Hidden Star in a Cupcake

Bake a Hidden Star in a Cupcake ... Don't judge from the outside, beauty lies within!

I came across this recipe a few months ago. The original recipe makes a very large batch, so I used my favorite cupcakes recipe to make a small batch. And the result was great for a first attempt. Please pardon my poor frosting skills, I rarely do frosting on baked goods :)

They look a bit difficult to make, but they're quite simple. You can use your favorite recipe for cupcakes and butter-cream. Use this technique with any shape you like, make sure it is small enough to fit inside a cupcake. So if you want to impress your family and friends, make these and let them wonder how you did it :)

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 )

Fruit Vegetable Macaroni Salad and Sunshine Award

Fruit Vegetable Macaroni Salad ... Cool, refreshing and creamy macaroni salad with fruits and vegetables, tossed in a creamy mayo dressing. This easy and simple salad can be served as a side dish or as a complete light meal on its own. You can add or subtract any fruit or vegetable you wish. Isn't it looks delicious and fulfilling!

Fruit Vegetable Macaroni Salad

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Ingredients :

• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 cup carrots, cubed & boiled

Chocolate Dipped Date And Coconut Balls

Chocolate Dipped Date And Coconut Balls ... These simple treats are made by stuffing dates with nuts, coating with a coconut mixture, dipping in melted chocolate and topping with coconut or nuts. Lots of flavors and textures ... Pure heaven for a sweet-tooth fanatic!

Chocolate Dipped Date And Coconut Balls

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Source : Chef Rahat

Ingredients :

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup Icing sugar

Suji Ka Khushk Qatli Halwa ( Semolina Dry Halwa ), Award and Ramadan Kareem

Suji Ka Khushk Qatli Halwa ( Semolina Dry Halwa ) ... Made from semolina, ghee, sugar, coconut, raisins and garnished with nuts. This halwa has a long shelf-life and can be stored for up to a month.

Suji Ka Khushk Qatli Halwa ( Semolina Dry Halwa )
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Serves : 8 - 12

Ingredients :

• 250 gm.  sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 125 gm.  ghee ( clarified butter )

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