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  • Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)Recipe

    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)

    Palak pakora is a delicious appetizer or a tea time snack. The taste of these deep fried palak pakora’s (spinach fritters) more enhanced when eaten with apricot chutney.

    As the monsoons have started, I am posting lot of tea time snack recipes for you all to enjoy this season. Must try this Palak Pakora recipe and enjoy the rainy weather with your friends and family!!

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    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)

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    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora) Recipe

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah @Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup spinach leaves palak, chopped
    • 1-1/2 cups gramflour besan
    • 1 small chopped onion
    • 2 green chilies chopped
    • 1 tsp Red chili crushed
    • 1/2 tsp Mango powder
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds crushed
    • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds crushed
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Wash palak leaves properly and leave it for drying.
    • Chop the palak leaves. Add water to besan and make a batter of thick consistency.
    • Add chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, red chili powder, and mango powder, salt and blend it well.
    • Fry small portions of mixture in oil for 5-8 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
    • Remove from oil and absorb on kitchen paper. Palak Pakora is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Apricot Chutney.

    If you like Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora) Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Palak Pakora, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Crispy & Flavorful: The BEST Vegetable Samosa Recipe Ever!

    Crispy Samosa filled with the simple and easy to make potatoes and green peas mixture. Check it out the Vegetable samosa recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 12[/one_third_last]

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    For Dough:

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • Water to Knead dough
    • 2tbsp oil
    • little salt
    • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds

    For Stuffing:

    • 3-4 boiled potatoes,peeled and mashed
    • 1/2 cup green peas,boiled
    • 1-2 green chilies,finely chopped
    • 1/2 tsp ginger,crushed
    • 1 tbsp fresh coriander,finely chopped
    • 4 tbsp cashew nuts
    • 4 tbsp raisins
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala
    • salt to taste
    • red chili powder to taste
    • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    To Make dough: Mix all the ingredients except water. Add a little water at a time.

    Step 2

    Pat and knead well for several times into a soft pliable dough. Cover it with moist Muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    To Make Stuffing : In a bowl add mashed potatoes and all dry masalas (salt, chili powder, mango powder, garam masala) and green chilies, ginger and Mix well.

    Step 4

    Add green peas, cashews and raisins and mix well. Add coriander leaves and keep aside.

    Step 5

    Make small rolls of dough and roll it into a 4″-5″ diameter circle. Cut it into two parts like semi-circle.

    Step 6

    Now take one semi circle and fold it like a cone. Use water while doing so.

    Step 7

    Place a spoon of filling in the cone and seal the third side using a drop of water.

    Step 8

    Heat oil in a pan and deep fry till golden brown (fry on a medium flame).

    Step 9

    Drain on paper towel. Vegetable samosa is ready to serve.

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    • Serve vegetable samosa hot with tamarind chutney.

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  • Recipe: Mince Samosa (Keema Ka Samosa)

    Samosa is prepared in different styles in Pakistani cuisine. They differ only in stuffing which may be of meat, chicken, vegetables or potato only. This one is keema ka samosa recipe which is a bit spicy in taste due to the addition of crushed chilies which enhances its flavor.Samosa is a stuffed pastry and a popular snack in Pakistan and India. Ramadan never complete without crispy samosas . Mince Samosa made of refined flour and minced meat. Great recipe for a snack or for iftar. Yummy. Check it out the Mince Samosa recipe here !!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 15 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 8[/one_third_last]

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    For Mince Stuffing:

    • 250 gm minced meat
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 clove garlic,finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 1-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp curry powder
    • 1 tbsp oil
    • salt to taste

    For Pastry

    • 1 cup flour
    • 3 tbsp ghee or butter
    • A pinch of salt
    • oil for frying

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    Directions:
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    Step 1:

    To make Mince Stuffing:Wash and drain mince; set aside.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee over medium heat. Fry chopped onion for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.

    Step 3

    Add garlic and ginger in it. Cook for 2 more minutes then add minced meat, green chilies,red chili powder, curry powder and salt.

    Step 4

    Cook for few minutes then add 1/2 cup water.

    Step 5

    Reduce heat to low, Cover with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender and dry.

    Step 6

    Leave the mince to cool completely.

    Step 7

    To make pastry: In a small bowl, add flour,ghee or butter and salt. Knead with water and make a soft dough.

    Step 8

    Make small balls from the prepared pastry.

    Step 9

    Roll them out with Pin roll, cut into halves.

    Step 10

    Make a small cone of it and put the cooked mince in it. Press the edges of samosa and set aside.

    Step 11

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan or skillet. Place samosa in hot oil and deep fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

    Step 12

    Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper. Crispy Mince Samosa is ready to serve.

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    • Enjoy with Samosa Dipping Sauce.

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  • Indian Tacos Recipe

    Indian Tacos:

    Stretch the dough quite thin and fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes or  until golden brown.Top each taco with seasoned beef mixture, layer with lettuce and tomatoes. Try this Indian Tacos Recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

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    Photo: Indian Tacos Recipe

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    [divider][one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes [/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth] Servings: 12[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level:Medium[/one_fourth_last][divider] [tabs type=”horizontal”][tabs_head][tab_title]Ingredients[/tab_title][tab_title]Nutrition[/tab_title][/tabs_head][tab]

    • 500 gm ground beef
    • 1 tomato, finely chopped
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1 package taco seasoning mix
    • 12 dinner rolls, frozen
    • 2 cups lettuce, chopped
    • water as required
    • salt to taste
    • 1 cup vegetable oil

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    Yield: 12 servings

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    Directions:

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    Step 1

    Grease a cookie sheet and place dinner rolls on it.

    Step 2

    Let rise for 15-20 minutes or until almost double.

    Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet , add ground beef. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until brown.

    Step 4

    Season with salt and taco seasoning mix.

    Step 5

    Add 1/4 cup of water and cook for 10 minutes or until meat is tender..

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    Heat 1 cup oil in a frying pan.

    Step 7

    Stretch the dough quite thin and fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

    Step 8

    Remove from the oil and drain on paper towel.

    Step 9

    Top each taco with seasoned beef mixture, layer with lettuce and tomatoes.

    Step 10

    Sprinkle cheddar cheese over it. Indian Tacos are ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with Taco Dipping sauce.

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    If you like Indian Tacos Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Stuffed Mango Pickle Recipe

    Ingredients of Stuffed Mango Pickle:

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    • Mangoes – 1 kg
    • Mustard powder – 4 teaspoons m
    • Fenugreek seeds powder – 1 teaspoon
    • Red chili pepper – 2 teaspoon
    • Aniseed powder – 4 teaspoon
    • Onions seeds powder – 1 teaspoon
    • Asafoetida – 1 piece
    • Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon
    • Ajwain – 1/4 teaspoon
    • Mustard Oil – 1/4 liter
    • Salt to taste

    How to make Stuffed Mango Pickle:

    • Wash the mangoes and pat them dry with the cloth.
    • Cut each mango into 4 pieces, taking care not to cut right through, and remove the stones,rub salt and keep for 10 hours.
    • Heat the oil, fry asafoetida in it till it becomes brown,crush it and in the same oil, mix all the ground spices.
    • Fill mixed spices in the mangoes and pack them in the jar and sprinkle the leftover masala and oil over them.
    • Keep in the sun for 2 to 3 days and then inside.

    • Shake Stuffed Mango Pickle every other day for 15 days.

     

  • Lemon Pickle In Oil Recipe

    Ingredients of Lemon Pickle In Oil:

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    • 1 kg Lemons
    • 240 grams Salt
    • 1/2 liter Mustard Oil
    • 2 big pieces of asafoetida
    • 4 teaspoons Red chili pepper
    • 1/2 kg Ginger
    • 30 grams Mustard seeds
    • 120 grams whole fresh red chillies
    • 60 grams methi seeds
    • 1 cup Lemon  juice
    • 1 tbsp  Salt  for lime juice

    How to make Lemon Pickle in Oil:

    • Wash and dry the lemons with a cloth.
      In each lemon make four cuts and pack the salt inside and rub a little salt outside also till tender.
      Heat the oil till smoky.
      Remove from the fire, add asafoetida and when it swells up, crush it with a spoon.
      Add chili powder and stir till red color appears.
      Remove from the fire, add mustard seeds and stir for a little while.
      Now stir in lemons, fresh red chillies and ginger and cook until a little tender.
      Roast methi seeds and powder.
      Mix methi seed powder and the juice of galgal or lime mixed with one tablespoon salt Cook for 5 minutes.
      Remove from the fire, pour the lemons with the juice into a clean jar, and cork tightly.

    • Lemon Pickle In  Oil is ready to use.

    • Enjoy!

  • Bhel Puri Recipe

    Bhel Puri

    Lightly crush and add the nimkis and golgappas. Add the sev directly and mix well.Try this Bhel Puri Recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 0 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup Puffed Rice
    • 1/2 cup chopped Tomato
    • 1/2 cup chopped Onion
    • 1/4 cup chopped Coriander Leaves
    • 1/2 cup boiled and mashed Potatoes
    • 4 chopped Green Chillies
    • 1 tbsp chopped Ginger
    • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
    • 6 tbsp Tamarind Chutney
    • 6 tbsp Coriander Leaves And Mint Chutney
    • 1/2 cup Nimkis
    • 1/2 cup Sev
    • 1/2 cup Gol gappas
    • 2 tbsp Lime or Lemon Juice

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Mix the puffed rice, tomatoes, onions.

    Step 2

    Drain the water from the grated potatoes and mix that as well.

    Step 3

    Mix all the ingredients under seasoning and add to this.

    Step 4

    Lightly crush and add the nimkis and golgappas.

    Step 5

    Add the sev directly and mix well.

    Step 6

    Finally garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice. Bhel Puri is ready to serve. Serve immediately.

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    • Serve with imli ki chutney.

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  • Easy Chili Cheese Fries Recipe: The Best Way to Level Up Your Fries!

    Chili Cheese Fries

    If you want a simple but delicious appetizer chili cheese fries are exactly what you’re looking for.A great combination of cheese, chili and french fried potatoes. Quick and as simple as it gets.

    Chili Cheese Fries recipe
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    Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

    If you want a simple but delicious appetizer chili cheese fries are exactly what you’re looking for.A great combination of cheese, chili and french fried potatoes. Quick and as simple as it gets.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 32 ounce package frozen seasoned french fries
    • 1 15 ounce can chili without beans
    • 8 slices cheese cut into pieces
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • 2 tbsp water
    • 1 tbsp butter

    Instructions

    Method

    • Prepare french fries as directed on the package.
    • In a small bowl, dissolve cornflour in water. Set aside.
    • Pour milk in a saucepan. Add margarine and bring to a boil. Stirring constantly.
    • Reduce heat to low then gradually add cornstarch mixture into the milk mixture.
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth.
    • Add cheese to the milk mixture. Stir for 2 minutes or until cheese has melted and is well combined.
    • Prepare chili as directed on the can.
    • Pour cheese and chili sauce top of the cooked french fries. Chili Cheese Fries are ready to serve. ENJOY!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with ketchup.

    I have also posted Pizza Fries Recipes which is another easiest & tastiest version of making French fries. Do check it out as well.

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

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