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The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

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How are you all doing? Did anything exciting happen lately? I am sorry for my absence, life has kept me, but I have a free few days a head of me to be around more.

Let’s Start Today’s Post with some Food for the Soul

“Expectation is the root of all heartache”. _William Shakespeare

I guess I need not say much about the quote I am sharing with all of you today. I am a person of high expectations – despite trying to develop myself into a better person and having reduced my level of expectation from all around me, I have not reached the level where I would have zero expectation.

I guess it is not human to reach that kind of a stage, but still I would love to reach a stage where my expectations are so low that it does not guarantee any heartbreaks if things don’t happen just like how I want it to be. I really don’t know whether I will ever reach that situation but yes, I am trying…

It’s Getting Cold . Now Let’s Have Some Food Talk To Warm & Nourish Our Soul!!

Today’s Recipe: Spaghetti Meatballs

What’s better than a warm fire and a big bowl of comfort food on a cold winter night? Today I want to share a recipe that feels, to me, like the closest you can get to “comfort food” during Whole 30.

Can’t stop, won’t stop with the Comfort Food recipes this winter. ♡

For a bowl of Italian comfort, Make my best & Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs! It only takes 35 minutes to make this delicious family favorite, all from scratch, and I promise you will never have leftovers. While the spaghetti sauce cooks, you’ll make the meatballs and while the meatballs cook, you’ll boil your pasta. Makes 16 meatballs, two per person. I made these meatballs with chicken mince , but you can use whatever ground meat you’d like to use, actually(beef, lamb, turkey). They are super soft, tender and juicy because they cook right in the sauce and I used fresh bread crumbs and not dried ones.The sauce is my Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce and I just add the meatballs (& spaghetti) to make this a complete meal… but don’t forget the salad.

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

This is really a quick and easy recipe because the sauce takes 5 minutes of prep and the meatballs take 10 minutes to put together. Then it all cooks in one pot and you have the most delicious spaghetti dinner.

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

Whether you’re having company or a family dinner, you can’t go wrong with Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs. Try my easy recipe and you’ll see why they call it comfort food. They really just melt in your mouth.

Here’s your go-to, foolproof, The Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs recipe you’ll never want to be without.

I have also posted Mince Macaroni which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pasta home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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.

Happy Dinner Making!!

January 30, 2017
Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

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Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.

Mini Pizza Cups

Mini Pizza Cups

I’m sure you’ve all heard of or made Pizza Cupcakes or Pizza Muffins before. But as simple or obvious as this recipe seems, sometimes we need a good reminder of the un-fussy classics. Sometimes you don’t have time or the right ingredients to make an elaborate meal. When this happens, it’s good to have something simple and inexpensive to fall back on.

Healthy, Budget Friendly Mini Pizza Cups? Yes, Yes, and Yes!

Mini Pizza Cups

If you’re crazy about pizza like me, but can’t justify eating it as much as you’d like, this is a great recipe for you. I used leftover pizza dough, chicken, lots of fresh vegetables, and a tablespoon or so of cheese on each mini pizza. Considering each pizza cup base 60 calories, the shredded chicken & cheese about 40 calories, and the rest of the ingredients were vegetables, I’m guessing each pizza had about 150 calories. This is not scientific, but it’s my best guess.

Mini Pizza Cups

An interesting and fun way to present your pizzas. These cute little pizza cups will delight anyone, especially kids. Have your children create their own pizzas, and get creative with the toppings. Perfectly shaped and easy to handle, they make for a great addition to lunch boxes or for picnics and road trips.

Mini Pizza Cups

Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..

Check it out the Mini Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!

I have also posted My Fav French Bread Pizza Recipe and Pizza Rolls Recipe which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Pizza. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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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December 4, 2016
Chapli Kebab Pizza Recipe (An Italian-Pakistani Twist)
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Give pizza night a new twist by making spicy Chapli Kebab Pizza (Heavenly Double TREAT)!!

Monday nights are for creativity. Or maybe, you’re like me and just have leftover Chapli Kebab’s wasting away in your fridge. Pinterest gave me the inspiration I needed to take dinner from a boring pizza night to an Italian-Pakistani Twist.

This Chapli Kebab Pizza is my Pakistanized pizza makeover…..you could say that this is an Pakistani-Italian delight….hey, fusion food is the latest fad. A delicious and easy to make pizza with crispy, juicy chapli kebab’s and melty mozzarella cheese! It is sure to be a hit!

Photo: Chapli Kebab Pizza

Chapli Kebab Pizza

This pizza is so easy to make with left over Chapli Kebab’s with the cheesy topping….nobody could resist. I added dried Italian herbs to the pizza base and that gave a subtle Italian flavor with the Pakistani flavored topping. And just followed my heart to a logical conclusion. I took the shortcut and used the Chili Garlic sauce in place of pizza sauce and lessen cheese to keep it healthy and low fat( you can add more cheese). Well… I needn’t explain what the result was. The recipe finding its place in this blog itself says it all….. Right???

So why go to pizza hut…when you can make healthy homemade ones?? This pizza was a huge hit with my family try it…you will love me more, honestly 🙂

Photo: Chapli Kebab Pizza

Bismillah, Let’s get started!

Check it out the Chapli Kebab Pizza recipe and printable version below.

Recipe Note’s:

I am a firm believer that every oven is different and you should check on your food periodically to make sure it is cooking properly.
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out by sharing a picture on Instagram, Facebook (Recipestable) or Twitter with this hashtag #Recipestable so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

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November 14, 2016
Baby Chicken Bread Recipe
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The recipe I am sharing today is a Family FAVORITE. All families have certain dishes they love to cook and eat. Mine goes gaga for these baby Chicken Breads! Put 12 dozen in front of them and they’ll still demand more. I am sure you will face the same situation with your siblings, cousins, random guests when you try these magical Baby Chicken Bread. (unless they are gluten intolerant. Oops)

I thought, I would share this FAMILY FAVORITE with everyone since so many Friends nd ClassFellows have asked for this recipe. Enjoy!

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Baby Chicken Bread

Chicken bread is a classic of Pakistani bakeries and we served it at most of the tea parties as a staple here. This simple yet delicious bread is easy to make and full of flavor.

All you really need is a few basic ingredients: salt, flour, baking soda and yeast etc. The “trick” to achieving a perfect texture is not to over knead the dough and don’t over bake, as this will make it tough & hard, ugh not good! Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle a few sesame seeds. And voila! It’s ready to go in the oven for 25 minutes.

Photo: Baby Chicken Bread

On weekend night, I decided to bake chicken bread from scratch and Just for a twist I made them in baby sizes.

Don’t ask me why I do these things. I’m not quite sure myself.

But you have to admit….they’re pretty darn cute.

Photo: Baby Chicken Bread

So now that my kitchen is covered with Baby Chicken Breads, what should I do with them?
Of course, slathering them with hot pepper sauce and taking a big bite doesn’t count. I already did that. Twice.

Photo: Baby Chicken Bread

This recipe is especially handy because it makes A LOT of Baby Chicken Breads (1-1/2 dozen to be exact). So they are the perfect, fuss-free party food. Easy to make, fun to eat.

Bismillah, Let’s get started!

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Baby Chicken Bread Recipe

Chicken bread is a classic of Pakistani bakeries and we served it at most of the tea parties as a staple here. This simple yet delicious bread is easy to make and full of flavor.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 16

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
For Baby Chicken Bread Dough
4 cups plain flour
1 tablespoon instant yeast
2 tablespoon dry powdered milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon castor sugar
4 tablespoon oil
1 egg plus one for glazing
For Baby Chicken Bread Filling
2-1/2 cups boiled chicken shredded
1 large onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 cup coriander leaves
4 green chilies finely chopped
1 cup milk
2 tablespoon plain flour
2 tablespoon butter
sesame seeds & flax seeds as required

Instructions
To Make the Baby Chicken Bread Dough
In a large mixing bowl combine the plain flour, salt, castor sugar, dry milk powder, instant yeast, oil and egg.
Slowly mix in the lukewarm water with your hands till all the ingredients are mixed well and dough starts to form.
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes on a floured surface till the dough becomes smooth and is no longer sticky.
Bang the dough on the floured surface 7-8 times for elasticity.
Shape the dough in a large ball add place in a greased bowl.
Brush the top lightly with some oil.
Cover with a kitchen cloth and let the dough to rise somewhere warm until doubled in size, around 1 hour.
To make the Chicken Filling
Meanwhile, Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
Fry onion till soft and translucent.
Now add 2 tablespoon plain flour and stir well.
Season with salt , black pepper and garam masala powder.
Stir in the milk and cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the shredded chicken add chopped green chillies and coriander leaves.
Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
Punch the dough to release air.
Preheat oven at 200 degree C.
Now divide the dough into 14-16 parts depending on how small you want the baby chicken bread to be.
Roll each piece of dough to a rectangular shape.
Snip the sides with a sharp knife and put chicken filling in the center.
Fold each side so they overlap each other (like a braid) the filling will show slightly but that’s ok.
Brush top with beaten egg.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and flex seeds.
Bake, in the preheated oven, for 25-30 minutes or until its turn golden brown.
Right after taking out of the oven apply butter well on whole bread and let it rest covered with a cloth for 2-3 minutes to soften the bread completely.
Delicious Baby Chicken Breads are ready to serve.

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Voila! Enjoy your delicious bread with hot tea to the loving and deserving.
Recipe Tip’s:
1. I always make big batches of chicken bread at a go and then wrap them well in foil, then put them in some sort of a cellophane bag and tie it up tight and freeze.
2. They can keep up to 4 weeks! When you need one, you just thaw it out overnight in the fridge or keep it out on the counter until it’s thawed out, then unwrap and then splash a little bit of water using your fingertips on it and put it in the oven for about 5 minutes to freshen it back up. Becomes as good as new!
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out by sharing a picture on Instagram, Facebook (Recipestable) or Twitter with this hashtag #Recipestable so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

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October 11, 2016
Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls Recipe

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Every day the same question pops up “What to make for Lunch today?” and when the same question is asked on a weekend the response has to be something that’s not the usual and really delicious.

What better way to spice up the weekend lunch than with a Kebab Paratha Rolls stuffed with flavorful hot and spicy sauces and bright colorful vegetables pickles.

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe

It’s the age of one pot meal and who says one pot meal has to be a rice dish. It can be bread based dish as well. I believe wraps or rolls loaded with meat, kebabs and veggies also come in the genre of one pot meal and why not, bread gives us starch while veggies help bring a balance diet while meat gives us protein.

The best thing about it is, that its a wholesome meal and can be prepared with leftover kebab’s too. Its as simple as assembling it all together (if that makes sense).

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls

Ingredients in Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls

The ingredients you need to make this Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls are:

For Kebabs: meat, onion, ginger, green chilies, fresh coriander, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, all spices powder, salt, butter for busting
For Parathas: whole wheat flour, white flour, Salt, clarified butter, water for kneading and black seeds (optional)
For Topping & Stuffing: mayo garlic sauce, mint chutney, pickle cucumber, onion, carrot, green chili, few salad leaves, red chili flakes (optional)

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe

How to make Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rollso:

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls are straight forward to make. Prepared kebabs then make paratha’s and stuff with kebabs, sauce and topping.
Pretty simple!!

For this recipe, I’ve prepared the homemade Paratha’s but you can use store bought frozen paratha in case you don’t feel like making your own and keeping it all quick and simple.

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe

You can pack them and stuff your lunch box too making it a totally mess free meal for yourself. As with all wraps, you can use filling of your choice. For me it had to be this kebab paratha rolls, with some garlic sauce, minty yogurt chutney and colorful pickle that were wrapped in the paratha rolls and gave those hot, zingy and spicy flavors that were sure to tickle those taste buds!

Do try this recipe, these Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls can become your ultimate comfort and nutritious food.

Bismillah, Let’s get started!

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Pin it for Later ~ Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls

I have also posted Shami Kabab Paratha Rolls and Chicken Paratha Rolls which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Paratha Rolls at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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Happy Lunch Making!!

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August 4, 2016
The Easiest Chocolate Samosa Recipe

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Samosas are always hit appetizer or snack of tea party and iftar even now it’s included in wedding dinner’s appetizer also.
Today, I m sharing my Chocolate Samosa recipe with all of you. Crispy samosas with chocolate and walnut is a classic snack for everyone. Try once you will love it for sure

Bismillah, let’s get started!

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June 21, 2016
Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe

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ITS SUMMER TIME

Summer has been kicking into high gear and the temperatures have been climbing here, and everyone wants to keep cool on hot summer days. So today, I have a recipe for a simple, classic and very popular sandwiches: “Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches”.

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Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

Egg and Cucumber sandwiches are the most delicious, easiest finger foods to make. All you need is sliced white bread, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and of course, cucumbers. To enhance the flavor, I also spread a thin layer of dill with cream cheese spread.

Photo: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

I love adding cucumbers to egg mayonnaise. And sometimes different herbs too (especially dill goes very well with eggs and cucumbers). The cucumber can either be chopped finely and mixed into the egg mayonnaise or sliced thinly , I like the latter since it adds a nice fresh crunch to the sandwich. This can be made in advance and keeps well, so is perfect for tea parties.

Photo: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

What are your favorite foods for a tea time snack or tea party? For me, the food are simple to prepare and easy to eat (and not so messy), preferably something we can eat using our hands or toothpicks.

Photo: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

If you’re looking for an extremely quick and easy recipe for a lunch box, or a tea party, or a picnic, or you just so happen to have an extra cucumber lying around, then give these egg and cucumber sandwiches a try. They’re deliciously light and fresh, and I love the crunch of the cucumber. These delicious, easy-to-assemble sandwiches are great for a quick summer meal.

Bismillah let’s get started.

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I have also posted Zinger Club Sandwiches which is another easiest & tastiest version of making sandwiches. Do check it out as well.

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May 18, 2016
English-Style Fish and Chips Recipe

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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When you’re home alone and nobody has made dinner, what do you usually make for yourself to eat? To me dining alone, at home means you can really break all the rules. You Make Fish and Chips And go a bit overboard and make pasta salad. Cooking is my therapy and my cure all. Whipping up ingredients, the aroma of food, that first bite, the feeling that it has all come together just right is a balm like no other.

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English-Style Fish and Chips

Fish n chips is the most popular English fast food. Traditionally battered fried fish is served with delicious potato chips, tartar sauce, mushy peas and lemon quarter to spice up the meal.

Photo: English-Style Fish and Chips

That fateful day, I craved some kind of fast food with all my being. I opened my freezer and was looking around for inspiration when some fish fillets caught my eye and I knew what was coming next. So, I decided to make Fish and Chips, and they turned out awesome! This English-Style Fish and Chips is gloriously indulgent. It is so good on it’s own, but I suspect it would be even better paired with some kind of salad. Super filling; a complete balanced meal all in one platter. Save yourself some time and money, and try this English-Style Fish and Chips, and quell those cravings!

Photo: English-Style Fish and Chips

The condiments are all up to you. You can serve it with any sort of sauce, however much you like.But I enjoyed it with veggie pasta salad.
If you want, I can put up a detailed post on this Veggie Pasta Salad next. Just let me know in the comments box below.

Super filling; a complete balanced meal all in one platter.

Bismillah, let’s begin!

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I have also posted Crumb Fried Fish Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Fried Fish. Do check it out as well.

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April 8, 2016
Mince Stuffed Cutlets Recipe
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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Need a great recipe for just the ingredients you have on hand? Then try this one. Your kids will love opening their lunch boxes to enjoy these “Mince Stuffed Cutlets”.

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Mince Stuffed Cutlets

When I was in college, these “Mince Stuffed Cutlets” was one of the first recipes I ever added to my regular rotation.

Mince Stuffed Cutlets is a great appetizer that involves soft delicate potato patties stuffed with seasoned cooked mince. Delicious and crispy patties that can be made in just 35 minutes. These make a great snack or appetizer or even a starter for parties or perfect for weekend meals.

Photo: Mince Stuffed Cutlets

I used to fill my cutlets with spinach, broccoli, cheese, or whatever ingredients I have in my hand. It’s so fun to experiment with different ingredients, home cooking should be easy and fun! Although I enjoyed a lot of combinations, mince stuffed cutlets was always my favorite (and cheese, too).

I know it seems quite far apart but when you take a bite it taste very close to the potato chops.

Photo: Mince Stuffed Cutlets Recipe

There are many variations I have seen online. Some use a little flour mixed with the potato mash, an egg wash, bread crumbs and cornflour. You can make it vegetarian by using cooked peas and carrots in garam masala with some onions and fresh coriander then mixed with the mashed potato and shallow fried. You can replace the lamb mince with cooked ground chicken or beef, or fish. Try getting more creative: This is great fun – keep adding different ingredients to taste the different flavors.

Photo: Mince Stuffed Cutlets

Bismillah, let’s begin!

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Recipe Note’s:
1. You can use Chicken /Mutton /Beef mince as on your choice.
2. These freeze quite well so you can pop them in the freezer before frying them and then completely defrost and then coat and fry.
I have also posted Sesame Potato Cutlets Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Cutlets. Do check it out as well.

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Happy Cooking!!

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March 16, 2016
The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have Recipe

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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Good Afternoon

It is the middle of March and spring is here and in full bloom, budding flowers, chirping birds, and plenty of new activities to do.
With spring here in full bloom, I try to get out for daily walks, which is a joy. With the earth greening, trees budding, flowers blossoming and songbirds chirping, hope and renewal fill every living thing. (inshaAllah)

The days are getting much warmer now and my family always looks forward for light and comforting food. Dinner is the only time when everybody gets to gather around and have meal as a family. So I always plan to cook something simple and most importantly light and healthy.

The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have

The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have

Last week, I made the world’s most amazing Meatballs in a tomato sauce with garlic bread on the side – where’s my invitation to go on Masterchef?? 💁🏻 lol 😛

I like to cook meatballs in sauce! These Italian flavored meatballs in tomato sauce are my new favorite! 😀 ☺

These meatballs are light, tender, and bursting with juicy flavor.You can just mix all the ingredients together, roll them and cook them and the best part of all, you can have these on your dinner table in less than 45 minutes.

The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have

They would be great over pasta, mixed with tomato sauce as an appetizer or on their own, But I served these meatballs over some veggie noodles tossed in olive oil along with garlic bread. A recipe must try! The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have!

I have also posted Meatball and Pea Pulao which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Dinner. Do check it out as well.

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Happy Meatballs Making!!

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March 15, 2016
Baked Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe
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Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

I hope you’re well and have had a good start to the week. I’m sorry to let you worry about me, but these days I’m a bit busy. As you know study study study. lol 😀 I am madly busy with my assignments. Sorry for this post being late.

My class got cancelled today. Glad I get a chance to breathe. So I decide to write a post for my lovely reader’s. Last week, I made these Veggie rolls ( Baked Version) to give myself a break from ‎assignment work. They are very easy to prepare and tastes absolutely delicious! I had too much fun making this.

Take a Break and bake Some Veggie Rolls 🙂

These yummlicious veggie rolls are healthy and very filling. And they smell amazing when they’re baking. They crisped up fine in the oven. The only problem is that three wrappers have 180 calories! What!???? That’s a lot. I ate 3 rolls anyway. 😛 😉 They are ready in only 35 minutes and you can use your favorite veggies.

Photo: Baked Veggie Rolls Recipe

You could fry these, too, but I was trying to keep them healthy. I hope you all give this Baked Veggie Rolls recipe a try and let me know how they turn out!

Baked Veggie Rolls

So let the fun begin!
1. First Prepare Veggie Filling: Heat a small amount of oil in a wok over medium heat. Add giner and garlic. Saute until fragrant. Might you think, it’s a stupid instruction, isn’t it? Tell you what, just cook your garlic few seconds until they’re soft-ish.
2. Now add green peas, red beans and corns. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they are soft.Add remaining veggies and add a splash of vingear. Stir fry for few minutes. You can add soy sauce or any store bought sauce etc. But I didn’t add it. As I try to avoid artifical ingredients to follow my journey towards clean eating. 🙂
  Sprinkle black pepper, red chili, and maybe a little salt if you need it. If you want to use fresh herbs then I think that would be lovely.
3. Stir well and Let everything simmer for a couple of minutes, but don’t let everything get overly soft because you still have to stuff and bake your rolls.
4. Take the mixture into a bowl and let it cool for few minutes. Once everything is cool, you can either proceed to stuffing the rolls, or cover your bowl and put everything in the fridge overnight. If you do refrigerate the veggie mixture, be sure to bring it room temperature before stuffing your rolls.
5. When you’re ready to stuff your rolls, be sure your stuffing mixture and wrappers are at room temperature. You’ll want a clean work surface for this part and a bowl of water nearby.
6. Don’t be intimidated by this part. You just want the rolls to hold the yummy stuffing in. They don’t need to be perfect. And, frankly, if someone is going to judge you on how pretty your spring rolls are, then you probably shouldn’t be feeding them. lol 😛
7. Preheat an oven for 200 degree C and brush a baking sheet with oil.
8. Place a wrapper out in a diamond shape on your work surface.Put a tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper. I under-stuffed these rolls, so they turned out chewier that I would have liked. However, you don’t want to stuff them so full that they split open. It’s a delicate balance.
9. Bring the bottom point of your wrapper up over the filling and tuck it under as tight as you can. Fold the sides over and shape into a roll.
10. Moisten the edges of the top flap slightly with water and roll the roll over, pressing the point on the underside of the roll to seal it.
11. Put on a lightly oiled baking sheet and repeat this method the rest of your rolls.
12. Lightly brush the tops of the rolls with egg-wash and sprinkle sesame seeds over them.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown. This took my oven around 22-25 minutes.
14. You can eat these veggie rolls with tamari or soy sauce, but we prefer sweet and sour sauce.
  Ready !!
Photo: Baked Veggie Rolls Recipe

Sorry I din’t get step by step picture as I was hungry and on in a hurry to eat 😛

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Keep me in your duas please, and have a lovely week,

Wasalaam!

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November 3, 2015
Chicken Pita Sandwiches Recipe

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Chicken Pita Sandwiches

Need a quick and delicious lunch option? or If you’re looking for fast, easy dishes to bring to a picnic, an Asian twist. Then this Pita Chicken Sandwiches recipe is sure to please you and your family.

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Say goodbye to your boring sandwiches. This Chicken Pita Sandwiches recipe is so easy to make and sure to spice up your lunch routine. Twenty minutes is all you need to whip up these simple yet satisfying Chicken Pita Sandwiches. Perfect to pack for school or work!!

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This mouthwatering sandwiches stuffed with a delicious chicken veggie filling will make mealtime exciting.Ah ___Sounds delish !! This simple Chicken Pita Sandwiches packs a lot of flavor and nutrition, which makes it ideal for an easy weekday meal. They may be tiny in size, but made this way, the lunch or dinner favorite is big on flavor!

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These Pita Chicken Sandwiches will help you enjoy every minute of these glorious warm days. When the weather is beautiful there is nothing better than a picnic. It’s the best appetizer recipe to bring to a picnic that are sure to be a hit! I put Different veggies with roasted chicken, olives and cheese.You Can also stuff Pita Sandwiches with leftover ingredients from previous meals. Simple, fast and satisfying. Who has time for much more? The options truly are endless. Must try it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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August 2, 2015
Potato Scotch Eggs Recipe

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A delicious and easy tea time snack for your friends and family. Fresh Parsley makes this traditional Potato Scotch egg recipe extra special.

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Scotch eggs are one of those foods that have never gone out of favorite.I really love Scotch Eggs. Believe me this homemade potato scotch eggs are a world away from shop bought versions. They’re worth the effort for a special picnic treat. Packed with protein power, this summer fair favorite is easy to make in your home kitchen. Ready to eat in just 30 minutes, it makes a great start to the day, or a satisfying snack.

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I have always been fascinated by Scotch eggs. I think they bring a little “wow” factor to any table. Scotch eggs are traditionally made with sausage meat wrapped around a hard boiled egg then breaded and deep fried. I wanted to shake up this UK savory treat with some Asian spices and do my own take on it. I decided instead of using a raw sausage meat, I would make a potato filling to wrap around the egg then bread it and deep fry it. I loved how these came out and they go perfectly with zeera rice and curry meal.

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They also go well with a salad, bread, naan, etc… I think these beautiful eggs dress up any Asian or European table. If you are little worried about the size of the larger scotch eggs, I did make make a smaller version of this fun dish. I think the smaller version is actually a little more manageable to make and serve, although it doesn’t have the show-stopper look as the whole egg version when you cut them. Of course, both are equally tasty and fun and you will love to see them once they sit prettily on your table. Do try it, your kids will love it. Perfect for lunch box.

Note: Make sure you cut the larger scotch eggs in half or quarters before serving so the guests can see the inside because that’s the “wow” factor to the dish. Enjoy.

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July 22, 2015
Super Crispy French Fries Pakora Recipe

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French Fries Pakora

Here is a Pakistani twist on the everyday french fries. Super simple to make and very tasty and crispy. You can eat them any time with cold drinks or tea. Would go great with a veggie burger or any type of burger. Or even just as a snack.

It’s a perfect recipe for a quick and easy desi snack, consider making a spicy potato chips please guests who love spicy foods. delicious!!! I serve it with Homemade Tomato Ketchup. You can serve with any kind of dip or sauce you want.

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You should always use old potatoes to make french fries. New ones are moist and are extremely raw, that do not make french fries crispy.

Step by Step ~ French Fries Pakora Recipe

Step 1 ~ First Peel the potatoes with the help of a peeler and wash them.

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Step 2 ~ Now cut them into long pieces. You can use french fries cutter that can be easily bought from the market also. You will be able to cut the pieces quickly and in equal shapes.

Step 2 ~ French Fries Pakora

Step 3 ~ In a large bowl, add potatoes, chickpea flour, rice flour and cornflour. Season with salt, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder.

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Step 4 ~ Add little water and mix well to coat evenly.

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Step 5 ~ Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

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Step 6 ~ Put the french fries pakora into it to fry. Make sure that the oil is not extremely heated.

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Step 7 ~ Fry them till they turn golden brown and crispy.

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Step 8 ~ Remove on a kitchen paper to drain excess oil.

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Step 9 ~ sprinkle chaat masala over them. Delicious French Fries Pakoras are ready serve. ENJOYY!!

Step 9 ~ French Fries Pakora

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July 11, 2015
The Perfect Brunch Option: Crispy Potato Toast Recipe!

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Crispy Potato Toast

This is an open faced sandwich recipe. Spicy Potato and chicken mixture topped on bread slices and then shallow fried to form a crispy delight. An easy and quick tea time delicacy.Great for Iftar Parties.

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Choosing menu especially a new one for Iftar is a cumbersome task. I like to experiment so, I always hunt for new recipes.Yesterday, I made these Open Faced Sandwiches for my family. It was one such delicious and tempting. Try this Crispy Potato Toast Recipe, even you and your family would love it. Every bite of these toasts will make you happy and you will want to have more of it.

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I have used white bread to make it but you can also use brown bread for a healthier version. Try this in today’s Iftar and I am sure you will be loaded with appreciations from your family.

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July 6, 2015
Ditch the Triangle! Make Delicious Parcel Samosa at Home

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Parcel Samosa

Craving Samosa? Today, I am giving you a special Parcel Samosa Recipe which is my favorite one. This crispy deep fried, Parcel Shaped has a cheesy chicken filling in it.Wow each bite it heavenly. Samosa Parcels are bite-size quick alternate option to one of the most popular Iftar Item or a Tea time Snack in Pakistan.

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Making perfect Samosas could be little tricky and tedious, but these Parcel Samosa’s are very easy and they taste as scrumptious as a perfect Samosa would.

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You can stuff this yummy samosa with any of your favorite stuffs. You can stuff it with paneer, fish, prawns, vegetables or anything that floats your boat. You can serve this with any of the chutneys like green chutney, tamarind chutney, sweet chutney. Do try it!!

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I have also posted Tikka Samosa recipe which is another quick version of making Samosas. Do check it out as well.

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July 3, 2015