Tag: Dinner Recipes

  • Mushroom Pulao Recipe

    A delicious North Indian rice recipe. Mushroom Pulao spiced up with green chillies and cinnamon makes a perfect one pot meal when served with raita and papar. Check it out the Mushroom Pulao Recipe here!!

    Mushroom Pulao Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cup rice
    • 3 onions, thinly sliced
    • 200 gm mushroom
    • 200 gm cottage cheese
    • 2 capsicum
    • 5-6 cauliflower pieces
    • 4 cloves
    • 2 cinnamon pieces
    • 2 bay leaf
    • 6 tbsp clarified butter
    • 2 tsp salt

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Soak rice for half an hour or so.

    Step 2

    Boil rice in a container until it gets cooked properly and water dries up.

    Step 3

    Finely chop onion.

    Step 4

    Cut paneer cubes.

    Step 5

    Cut cabbage into fine long pieces.

    Step 6

    Cut mushroom into slices.

    Step 7

    Heat ghee in a pan and fry paneer until light brown.

    Step 8

    Take them out and keep aside.

    Step 9

    Now fry onion in the pan until it turns pink. Then add cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, and mushroom. Fry for few minutes.

    Step 10

    Then add capsicum, cauliflower, salt and cheese cubes along with little water. Cook at low flame.

    Step 11

    When vegetables are cooked properly, remove it from the flame. Mushroom Pulao is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    • Serve hot with raita.

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  • Comfort Food Craving? Make This Cheesy Baked Keema Macaroni!

     

    The classic macaroni dish made even more hearty with keema of choice. Great for kids’ lunch. Check it out the Keema Macaroni Recipe here!

     

    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 25 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 35 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:  6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

     

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    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • Two (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
    • 2 tsp dried oregano
    • 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1- 3/4 tsp coarse salt, plus more for cooking macaroni
    • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
    • 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
    • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
    • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 4 cups whole milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

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    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°.

    Step 2

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 7 minutes.

    Step 3

    Stir in beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 7 minutes.

    Step 4

    Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.

    Step 5

    Uncover, and simmer for 15 minutes more. Remove from heat; set aside.

    Step 6

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add macaroni; cook until al dente.

    Step 7

    Drain macaroni; set aside.

    Step 8

    Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Increase heat to high, and while continuing to whisk, add milk and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
    Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.

    Step 9

    Beat eggs in a small bowl.

    Step 10

    Slowly whisk in 1 cup of hot cream sauce, being careful not to scramble eggs, then beat egg mixture back into cream sauce. Whisk in 3/4 cup Parmesan.

    Step 11

    Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.

    Step 12

    Add half of the macaroni and Cover with 1 1/2 cups cheese sauce. Spread beef mixture evenly over. Layer with remaining macaroni; sprinkle with feta cheese.

    Step 13

    Top with remaining cheese sauce, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

    Step 14

    Bake in oven until golden and bubbling, 35 minutes. Let stand until firm, about 15 minutes. Keema Macaroni is ready to serve.Enjoy!

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    • Serve with bean salad.

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  • Dhal Curry Recipe

    Cheap, delicious and healthy – dal is the perfect comfort food supper. Try this Dhal Curry Recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with  us!!

    Dhal Curry Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 sliced onion
    • 1 chopped tomato
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 1/2 cup moong dhal
    • 2 medium size potato
    • Salt to taste
    • a pinch of turmeric powder
    • 3 tsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp mustard
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds

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    Step 1

    Boil the potatoes, peel and smash it.

    Step 2

    Cook the moong dhal and blend it. Set aside.

    Step 3

    In a skillet heat oil, add mustard when it crackles add cumin seeds.

    Step 4

    Add onion, tomato stir and cook till onions are golden.

    Step 5

    Add boiled moong dhal and smashed potatoes followed by salt, turmeric powder and garam masala. Fry for a minute.

    Step 6

    Add some water and keep boiling for 3 minutes. Dhal Curry is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with boiled rice.

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  • Palak Kofta Curry Recipe

    When you want to cook something special koftas always come in mind. There are so many different kinds of koftas and cooking recipes all over India and Pakistan.Here’s a very tasty Palak kofta curry recipe that goes great at lunch or dinner time. Children love palak kofta as kofta is their favorite dish and according to health palak is good so we can cont it as healthy dish. Those who don’t have to eat much oily or frying thing they can have baked kofta instead of fried one. Check it out the Palak Kofta Curry Recipe here!!

    Palak Kofta Curry Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    For Koftas:

    • 2 tbsp grated paneer
    • 1 cup palak leaves , washed & chopped
    • 1 cup of mashed boiled potatoes
    • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
    • 1 inch ginger piece, minced
    • salt to taste
    • 2 slices of bread

    For the Gravy:

    • 1 big bunch of spinach , washed-blanched and pureed
    • 2 big onions, blanch the onions and make a paste
    • 2 medium tomatoes ,blanch the tomatoes and make a paste
    • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
    • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 2 tbsp cashewnut paste
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tbsp ghee
    • 1 tsp shah zeera
    • Cream for garnish(optional)

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    Step 1

    To Make Kofta: In a bowl add all kofta ingredient. Mix well until combine.

    Step 2

    Make small lemon sized balls, roll them in corn flour/bread crumbs and deep fry in oil.

    Step 3

    To Make Gravy: Heat ghee in a cooking vessel and add the shah zeera and let them pop.

    Step 4

    Add the onion paste and fry for 4-5 minutes on medium heat ensuring that it doesn’t burn.

    Step 5

    Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for another 2-3 minutes. Add red chilli powder and combine.

    Step 6

    Add the tomato puree and let it cook over slow fire till the ghee separates.

    Step 7

    Add the palak paste and the cashew nut paste and combine. Add a cup of water and salt. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat.
    Stir once in a while.

    Step 8

    Lastly add the garam masala and mix well. Turn off heat.

    Step 9

    Just before serving, spread the koftas on a serving plate and pour the creamy gravy over the koftas and garnish with cream . Palak Kofta Curry is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with boiled rice.

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  • Vegetarian Manchurian Recipe

    In our last post we learn’t how to make Spicy mushroom rice. Today we will see a good side dish for it. Vegetable Manchurian are deep fried vegetable balls in a soya sauce based gravy. Manchurian balls mainly consists of cabbage, carrots and onions. So here it is, Vegetable Manchurian, authentic Chinese recipe. Make it when you feel low and just watch it lift your spirit as soon as your taste buds get the taste of this sweet, sour and spicy delight. Please stop being a sissy and indulge in some deep fried lovelies. Check it out the Vegetarian Manchurian Recipe here!!

    Vegetarian Manchurian recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups Grated Cabbage
    • 2 cups Grated Carrots
    • 1 Chopped Spring Onion
    • 2 Chopped Green Chilies
    • 3-4 Crushed Garlic Flakes
    • 2 tbsp Corn Starch or Flour
    • Oil for deep frying
    • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp Pepper Powder
    • 1 tsp Sugar
    • 2 tbsp sesame oil

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Mix grated cabbage and carrots and squeeze the water out from them.

    Step 2

    Now in a bowl take the squeezed cabbage and carrots and mix 1 tbsp. corn starch and add few chopped chilies and little salt to it.

    Step 3

    Make small balls (like koftas) of the mixture .

    Step 4

    Heat the oil in a karahi / wok and deep fry the balls till golden brown, drain and keep aside.

    Step 5

    Now in a separate pan heat 2 tbsp oil. Saute garlic, green chilies and spring onions.

    Step 6

    Add water, salt, pepper powder, sugar and soya sauce.

    Step 7

    Bring it to a boil. Mix 1 tbsp corn four with half of a cup of cold water and stir into it.

    Step 8

    Gently add the fried balls to the gravy. Cook the vegetable Manchurian for 3-4 minutes.

    Step 9

    Garnished with chopped coriander. Vegetarian Manchurian is ready to serve.

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  • A Taste of Kashmir Cuisine: Make Restaurant-Style Kashmiri Chicken Curry at Home!

    A simple Chicken Curry that uses loads of tomatoes and whole spices to get maximum flavor. In Kashmir, cooks traditionally use large pieces of chicken (this dish would normally be made with a small quartered chicken), but you can use anything you have access to. The flavors are simple, rustic and well-rounded. This is a wonderful, rich and creamy Kashmiri chicken Curry recipe. Simply served with boiled rice, chicken is transformed into a delicious dish for dinner or lunch. Check it out the Kashmiri Chicken Curry Recipe here!!

    Kashmiri Chicken Curry Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    For Chicken Curry:

    • 1 kg whole chicken
    • 3 large onions, thinly sliced
    • 4 tbsp oil or ghee
    • 1 tbsp ginger paste
    • 1 tbsp garlic paste
    • 1 inch cinnamon stick
    • 8-10 black peppercorns
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 3 cardamoms
    • 2 cloves
    • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tbsp paprika powder
    • 1 tbsp ground almonds
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup cashew nut paste
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
    • 1/4 cup roasted cashew nuts
    • 2 green chillies, sliced

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    Step 1

    Wash chicken thoroughly and pat dry. Then cut into 10 large pieces.

    Step 2

    Heat oil or ghee in a thick bottom wok. Add onions and whole spices;fry for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.

    Step 3

    Reduce heat to low add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds.

    Step 4

    Then add red chilli powder,paprika, turmeric powder, cumin powder and cashew nut paste.

    Step 5

    Stir fry for 3-4 minutes on low flame.

    Step 6

    Place chicken into the wok and fry for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

    Step 7

    Gradually add yogurt and stirring frequently. Cover with the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

    Step 8

    Transfer into a serving bowl ; sprinkle garam masala over it.

    Step 9

    Garnish with cashew nut, green chilies, and chopped coriander leaves. Kashmiri Chicken Curry is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with Paratha or white rice.

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  • The Perfect Eid Feast: Make Restaurant-Style Hyderabadi Haleem at Home!

    Hyderabadi Haleem

    Hyderabadi Haleem is a world famous delicacy which is mostly made in the Ramadan month when Muslims observe fasting. The taste is heavenly and this is the best food to break the fast. Try out this Hyderabadi Haleem recipe and see how much delicious it turns after prepared with some cashew and almonds nutty taste texture. Very lips smacking recipe must try on Eid.

    Hyderabadi Haleem Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 2 hours[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 8[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 kg Boneless Mutton
    • 1 tsp red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 2 Bay Leaf
    • 250 gm Dal Channa
    • 200 gm Whole Wheat
    • 50 gm Barley
    • 1/2 cup Oil
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • Onion
    • Lime Slices
    • Green Chilies
    • Fresh Coriander Leaves
    • Sliced Ginger

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    Step 1

    Soak all three grains overnight.

    Step 2

    Fry the meat in oil. Add all the spices and 4 to 5 glasses of water. Cover and leave on low flame to tenderize until the meat is extremely soft.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, put the grains and dal in a pot with 1 tsp salt,1/2 tsp chilli powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Add water and cook on low flame till very soft.

    Step 4

    When both are soft, mix the meat and grains together and leave on a very low flame. Keep mashing and mixing.

    Step 5

    It starts to boil and becomes bubbly fry a little onion in oil and add to it. Remove from heat.

    Step 6

    Sprinkle garam masala over it and garnish with fresh coriander leaves, green chilies, fried onion and lemon. Hyderabadi Haleem is ready to serve.
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    • Serve with hot naan!

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  • The Perfect Steak Dinner: Easy Beef Fillet Recipe

    Try this Beef Fillets recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 kg beef fillets , undercut
    • 1/2 kg tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon ginger paste
    • 2 teaspoon ground red chilies
    • 4 big green chilies , cut lengthwise
    • 3 tablespoon oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt

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    Step 1

    Apply the ginger garlic paste and salt to the beef fillets and leave aside.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a karahi (wok), add the ground red chilies and fry to a brown in color.

    Step 3

    Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook it for a while.

    Step 4

    Then add the beef fillets and cook till the fillets are tender. When water dries up, fry the fillets for a few minutes and remove from fire.

    Step 5

    Heat one tablespoon oil and fry green chilies into it. Put the chilies on the cooked fillets. Karahi Beef Fillets is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with french bread or naan.

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  • Aromatic Boneless Plain Biryani: A Simple Yet Flavorful Rice Dish

    Boneless Plain Biryani

    Wondering what to do with your leftover boil rice? This easy and quick Boneless Plain Biryani recipe is a great solution of your problem. Left overs can be too much valuable when you have lack of timings and guests arrived suddenly. This boneless Plain biryani could help you out in that situation. Frozen chicken stock, rice and boneless chicken are main ingredients to prepare this recipe. This is a nice aromatic rice dish and perfect to make any day of the week.

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    Check it out the Boneless Plain Biryani recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook Time: 40 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Difficulty Level: Medium

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm boneless skinless chicken, cut into 2 inch pieces
    • 2 cups boiled rice
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • 1/2 cup clarified butter or ghee
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 piece of nutmeg
    • 1 pinch of saffron
    • 2 piece mace
    • 6 green chilies
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tablespoon kewra
    • 1 teaspoon black cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon badyaan flower powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon yellow food color
    • salt according to taste

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Heat ghee or clarified butter in a large pot.

    Step 2

    Add ginger garlic paste, bay leaves, black cumin, nutmeg and mace. Cook for 1 minute then add boneless chicken and cook until all juices run clear.

    Step 3

    Add chicken stock salt and green chilies. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.

    Step 4

    Now Layer boiled rice, badyaan flower powder, kewra, saffron, mint and yellow color. Tightly cover the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes on low flame.

    Step 5

    Turn the stove off. Take it out in a dish. Delicious Boneless plain biryani is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    If you like Boneless Plain Biryani Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Plain Dehli Biryani Recipe

    Plain Dehli Biryani:

    This is an excellent, easily prepared Plain Dehli Biryani Recipe, combining rice and meat with spices. Use homemade spices instead of packet masala to get a great taste and texture of Plain Dehli Biryani. This Plain Dehli Biryani is a nice aromatic rice dish and perfect to make any day of the week. Try this Plain Dehli Biryani recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us !!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm chicken
    • 500 gm basmati rice, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes
    • 2 onions, thinly sliced and fried
    • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup ghee or oil
    • 1/2 cup milk, add green cardamom in it
    • 1 tablespoon ginger, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon whole garm masala
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon black cumin powder
    • 12 cloves
    • salt to taste

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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Stir and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

    Step 2

    Now add yogurt, ginger, cloves, tomato, garam masala powder, black cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt.

    Step 3

    Cook it on low flame for 15 minutes or until all water dries up.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, boil water in another large pot. Add the rice, whole gram masala, and salt. Cook the rice for 8 minutes or until ¾ done.

    Step 5

    Drain rice in a colander.

    Step 6

    Mix pinch of yellow color in cardamom milk.

    Step 7

    Take a large pot, layer the cooked rice and chicken in it to form at least 2 sets of layers.

    Step 8

    Top with fried onion. Cover the dish tightly. Let it simmer for 10 minutes or until done.

    Step 9

    Take it out in a serving dish. Delicious Plain Dehli Biryani is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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  • Cheesy & Juicy: The Irresistible Chicken Cheese Kabab Recipe!

    Chicken Cheese Kabab

    Melt-in-the-mouth chicken `n cheese starter.This Chicken Cheese Kabab Recipe is for all ladies who want to make something new with chicken. Make it at home and you will forget the restaurant one. Simply Delicious and mouthwatering. Check it out the Chicken Cheese Kabab Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 cup thick yogurt
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
    • 1/2 cup fresh cream
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tablespoon gram flour
    • 1 tablespoon cornflour
    • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon green chili paste
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste
    • Oil for shallow frying

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    Step 1

    Break egg into a small bowl. Add cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, coriander leaves, gramflour, and cornflour. Mix well.

    Step 2

    Now add turmeric powder, black pepper, salt, fresh cream, cheese and yogurt. Mix and make a smooth paste.

    Step 3

    Put chicken into the cheese mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and marinate al least for 30 minutes.

    Step 4

    Soak bambooo skewers in the cold water.

    Step 5

    After 30 minutes, put chicken cubes onto bamboo skewers.

    Step 6

    Heat a non stick grill pan over medium high heat. Drizzle some oil.

    Step 7

    Put chicken skewers on the hot pan. Shallow fry chicken kababs, turning the skewers from time to time, until the kebabs are golden on all sides.

    Step 8

    Transfer into a serving platter.  Delicious Chicken Cheese Kabab are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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  • Eid Feast Must-Have: The Perfect White Mutton Biryani Recipe

    White Mutton Biryani

    The name in itself says that it is a royal dish among all the other rice preparations of Pakistan and Indian. There are many subtle variations to biryani, the familiar elements found in all of them is the harmonizing of Indian condiments, spices ,stock & yogurt. The aroma of cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cardamom distinctly fills the air. The blending of two whole and separate dishes into one, bursting with flavour. When it comes to Biryani, one can understand by the tempting aroma and fragrance of the dish, how much effort the cook has put into it. Today I’d like to share my White Mutton Biryani recipe with you all which is actually a combination of Dum Biryani and Yakhni Pulao. Goes great with simple salad and zeera raita. Check it out the white Mutton Biryani recipe here and don’t forget to leave your comment below the post.

    White Masala Biryani recipe
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    For stock (yakhni):

    • 6 cup water
    • 4 bay leaves
    • 2 black cardamom
    • 6 garlic cloves
    • 8 mint leaves
    • 1 small piece of dried ginger
    • 1 cinnmon stick
    • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds

    For Mutton Biryani:

    • 500 gm mutton
    • 500 gm basmati rice
    • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 tomatoes
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup brown onion
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 4 cloves
    • 4 green caradmom
    • 1 black cardamom
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon green chili paste

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    Step 1

    Take a large pot, add water, bay leaf, dried ginger, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, black cardamom, garlic cloves and mint leaves in it.

    Step 2

    Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes. Strain the stock and set aside.

    Step 3

    Put mutton in the pan. Add stock, ginger garlic paste, cloves, sliced onion, black cardamom, green cardamom, green chili paste. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until mutton is almost tender.

    Step 4

    Now add, yogurt. Cook fro 10-12 minutes or until all water dries up.

    Step 5

    Meanwhile, boil rice with salt until half done. Strain and reserve half cup water of the rice.

    Step 6

    Layer mutton mixture, tomato slices, brown onion and boil rice in a heavy bottom skillet or pot. Drizzle reserved water from rice over it.

    Step 7

    Heat oil and pour on the top of rice. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes on low flame or until cooked thorough.

    Step 8

    Take it out in a serving dish. Garnish with mint leaves. Delicious white Mutton biryani is ready to be serve.

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    • While frying onions, add a pinch of salt. This speeds up the frying process.
    • You may boil the chicken a day before the cooking to make it easier the next day.
    • Do not overcook the rice or else it will become mushy.

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    • Serve with green salad and zeera raita.

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  • Eid Special: Make Restaurant-Style White Mutton Karahi!

    White Mutton Karahi

    When guest arrive unexpectedly and you just want to make a quick dish. Then this White Mutton Karahi recipe here will help you out. I added a new taste to the traditional mutton karahi with unique style. Entertain your family and guest with this delicious taste of white mutton karahi. Check it out the recipe here!!

    White Mutton Karahi Recipe
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    • 1 kg mutton
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup oil or clarified butter
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
    • black pepper as required
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 1/2 bunch fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • 4 green chillies, thinly sliced
    • 1 inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a deep pan or karahi. Saute ginger garlic paste in it.

    Step 2

    Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.

    Step 3

    Now add mutton and cook for 20 minutes or until all water of mutton dries.

    Step 4

    Now add 2 cup water, coriander, cumin and salt. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until meat is almost tender.

    Step 5

    Now add yogurt and black pepper, cook on high flame until the oil separates from the gravy and meat tenderize.

    Step 6

    Adjust the seasoning. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, green chillies and sliced ginger. Delicious White Mutton Karahi is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Tips: Use undercut mutton to prepare Mutton Karahi.

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    • Serve with Naan, salad and zeera raita.

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  • Chicken Karahi Korma Recipe

    I am fond of trying new recipes with fully concentration and hard work. This makes me 100% sure that this dish is gonna be a hit and this happens every time. You should have belief that every thing you do with concentration and handwork will give you good results. Try this Chicken Karahi Korma recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us !!

    Chicken Karahi Korma recipe
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    • 2 kg chicken, cut into 16 pieces
    • 1-1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 cup oil or ghee
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 4 onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 tomatoes, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 tablespoon red chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
    • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder (zeera)
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 8 small cardamoms
    • 8 cloves
    • 10 almonds
    • 10 cashew nuts

    For Garnishing:

    • 4 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
    • 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon ginger slices

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Grind poppy seeds, almonds, cashew nuts, cumin seeds in a grinder and make a smooth paste.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a deep wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the whole spices, cook and stir for 30 seconds.

    Step 3

    Now add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until golden brwon.

    Step 4

    Add ginger garlic paste and spices powder, cook for a while then add the chicken pieces. Cook chicken for 10-12 minutes or until the oil floats on top.

    Step 5

    Add tomato, coconut milk, yogurt, ground paste, and 1 cup of water. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.

    Step 6

    Remove the lid and cook on high heat for 10 minutes or until korma thickened.

    Step 7

    Garnish with fresh coriander, mint leaves, green chilies and ginger slices. Delicious Chicken Karahi Korma is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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  • Flavorful & Juicy: The Ultimate Beef Keema Recipe

    Beef Keema

    Beef keema is a delicious and easy to make Pakistani recipe. Mince is an all-time useful standby – quick to cook and adaptable. This beef keema recipe is a fast, spicy way to prepare it up for a quick midweek meal. Check it out the beef keema recipe here!!

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    • 1 kg ground beef (keema)
    • 3 onions, chopped
    • 4 tomatoes, chopped
    • 4 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

    For Garnishing:

    • 1 inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
    • 6 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet or pan. Saute onion in hot oil.

    Step 2

    Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 30 seconds or until golden brown.

    Step 3

    Now add the chopped tomatoes and fry for a little while.

    Step 4

    Add ground beef (keema), red chili, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt. Stir well. Cover and cook for 40 minutes on low flame or until the water dries up.

    Step 5

    Remove the lid. Stir and cook on high flame for 5-8 minutes.

    Step 6

    Adjust the seasoning. Sprinkle garam masala over it.

    Step 7

    Take it out in a serving bowl. Garnish with green chilies and coriander leaves. Delicious Beef Keema is ready to serve.

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  • Paneer Manchurian Recipe

    Paneer Manchurian

    A great combination of homemade cottage cheese(paneer) and Manchurian sauce. Must try this Paneer Manchurian recipe and impress your friends and family. It’s so easy to make and delicious in taste.

    Paneer Manchurian Recipe
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    Check it out the Paneer Manchurian Recipe here!!

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    • 200 gm cottage cheese
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1/2 tsp Chinese salt
    • 2 tbsp cornflour
    • 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped
    • 2 tbsp Soya sauce
    • 3 green chillies, chopped
    • 4 tsp ginger-garlic paste
    • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for frying
    • Egg white of one egg
    • green onion, chopped

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Cut the paneer into square pieces.

    Step 2

    Marinate the pieces with salt and two teaspoons of ginger-garlic paste and keep aside for 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Mix cornflour, flour, egg white, ginger-garlic paste, salt in a bowl and make a batter using little water.

    Step 4

    Dip the paneer pieces in this batter and fry in hot oil until they turn golden.

    Step 5

    In another pan heat oil and fry the chopped garlic cloves.

    Step 6

    Now add Soya sauce, spring onions, fried paneer pieces, green chillies, salt, Chinese salt, one and a half cups of water and let the ingredients simmer.

    Step 7

    Take three teaspoons of cornflour and half a cup of water and mix well.

    Step 8

    Add this to the boiling mixture and cook well until the sauce thickens.

    Step 9

    Add green onions.Dish it out. Paneer Manchurian is ready to serve.

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    If you like Paneer Manchurian 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 mouthwatering Paneer Manchurian, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.