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  • Potato Scotch Eggs

    Potato Scotch Eggs

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

    Potato Scotch Eggs

    A delicious and easy tea time snack for your friends and family. Fresh Parsley makes this traditional Potato Scotch eggs recipe extra special.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 6 organic eggs
    • 3 medium sized potatoes boiled
    • 2 small dried red chilies cruhsed
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves chopped
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • salt according to taste

    For Coating

    • 4 tablespoon cornflour
    • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
    • 1 egg light beaten
    • a pinch of salt and pepper
    • oil for frying

    Instructions

    • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Cook 6 of the eggs for 6 minutes.
    • Strain and leave to cool for 10 minutes in iced water.
    • Then peel.
    • Meanwhile, mash potatoes in a large bowl.
    • Add parsley, soy sauce and red chili.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Mix until well combined.
    • Shape the potato mixture around the boiled eggs; it could be 1 cm thick.
    • Beat egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Now coat the potato covered eggs first in the cornflour, then dip in the egg.
    • Then coat with bread crumbs.
    • Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
    • Carefully drop the scotch eggs into the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until crispy and golden.
    • Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.Cut them in half or quarters.
    • Drizzle some ketchup before serving. Delicious Potato Scotch Eggs are ready to serve. Enjoy!!

    Notes

    1. Do not freeze them because potato become soggy and watery if you store them for longer period of time. I myself prepare potato based things fresh always.
    2. You can also add any herb seasoning in potato mixture.
    3. You can also make it with chicken mince etc.
  • Chicken Shorba

    Chicken Shorba

    Perfect for week days. It’s a good change in your lunch or dinner. This lip smacking Chicken Shorba Recipe is one of my favorite. It’s prepared in chicken stock with addition of traditional Pakistani ingredients, texture and consistency of an Pakistani Stew and the aroma of Oriental spices.

    Chicken Shorba

    Perfect for week days. It’s a good change in your lunch or dinner. This lip smacking Chicken Shorba Recipe is one of my favorite. It’s prepared in chicken stock with addition of traditional Pakistani ingredients, texture and consistency of an Pakistani Stew and the aroma of Oriental spices.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs organic chicken desi murgh
    • 2 medium onion finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; grated
    • 1/2 cup tomato puree
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick
    • 4 cloves
    • 7 peppercons
    • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • salt according to taste

    For Garnishing

    • few coriander leaves

    Instructions

    Directions

    • Take a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Now add oil and chopped onions, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves.
    • Stir and fry until the onion turns translucent and lightly browned.
    • Stir in the garlic and ginger and the dry masala, blending well.
    • The aroma coming from your kitchen will be amazing.
    • Add chicken. Stir and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
    • Now add tomato puree and yogurt.
    • Cover with a lid and let it simmer on low heat for 40 minutes or until chicken is almost tender and all water dries up.
    • Remove the lid and cook on hight heat for few minutes or until oil come on top.
    • Now add the chicken stock.
    • Bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
    • If you’re not in a hurry or for a more intense flavour, let the soup simmer for longer.
    • Transfer into a serving bowl.
    • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Delicious Chicken Shorba is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Make sure always to buy fresh chicken & which is hormone free.
    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Tandoori Roti.
  • Brinjal Raita Recipe

    Brinjal Raita Recipe

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • Brinjal 115gm
    • Curds 225gm
    • Chilli powder 5gm
    • Garam masala a pinch
    • Cumin a pinch
    • Salt to taste

    For Tempering:

    • Mustard seeds a pinch
    • 1/4 tsp Red chillies
    • 1 tbsp Oil

    Instructions

    • Place brinjal on live coals or grill and roast, turning frequently.
    • When skin turns black and the brinjal is soft inside, remove and peel.
    • Mash well and add to beaten curds.
    • Add salt and spices and mix.
    • Heat oil.
    • Add mustard seeds and whole red chillies.
    • When the seeds crackle, pour over brinjal mixture, and mix well.
    • Brinjal Raita is ready to serve.
    • Enjoy!
  • French Fries Pakora

    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.

    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.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm potatoes
    • 2 tablespoon chickpea flour
    • 4 tablespoon rice flour
    • 2 tablespoon corn flour
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for frying
    • chaat masala powder for sprinkiling

    Instructions

    • Peel potatoes and cut into strips.
    • Place potatoes, chickpea flour, rice flour and cornflour in a large bowl.
    • Season with salt, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder.
    • Add some water and mix to coat evenly.
    • Set aside.
    • Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat.
    • Add potatoes in a sprinkled way and fry for 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
    • Remove from oil and drain the excess oil.
    • Sprinkle Chaat masala over it. French Fries Pakora is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    You can also bake them for a Healthier version.
    Serving Suggestions:
    You can serve with Tomato Ketchup.
  • Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

    Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

    Who said you can’t make Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe at home ?? and Who said, you need ready made brand karahi Masala to get the authentic flavor ?? They are wrong !!Try this Kebab Karahi recipe and find on your own.

    Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe

    Who said you can’t make Restaurant Style Kebab Karahi Recipe at home ?? and Who said, you need ready made brand karahi Masala to get the authentic flavor ?? They are wrong !!Try this Kebab Karahi recipe and find on your own.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings 5
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm lamb mince keema
    • 200 gm lamb fat
    • 1 large red onion finely chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 5 green chillies
    • 2 tablespoon grated ginger
    • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander
    • 1 tablespoon papaya paste
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder or to taste
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon oil or melted butter

    For Gravy

    • 1/2 cup oil or ghee
    • 2 medium red onions finely chopped
    • 2 to matoes finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 green chillies
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing

    • few coriander leaves
    • 1 inch piece of ginger cut into julienne
    • 2 green chillies thinly sliced

    Instructions

    Directions

    • Place mince(keema) and fat in a food processor or chopper. Add red onion, papaya paste, garlic, green chillies, ginger, coriander, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, black pepper and salt.
    • Process until well combined.
    • Take it out in a bowl and make kebab’s from the mixture.
    • Lightly greased a pan with some oil and place the kebeabs on it.
    • Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes or until they are done.
    • Set aside.

    To Make Gravy

    • Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium heat.
    • Saute onion and ginger garlic paste for3-4 minutes or until the onions turn light brown.
    • Add spices, yogurt and tomatoes and cook on high heat with constant stirring until the tomatoes are cooked.
    • Add a splash of water if necessary.
    • Now add all the spices and adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
    • Add 1/2 cup water and stir well.
    • Bring to a boil and add your kebabs and cover the wok.
    • Cook on very low heat for 20 minutes or until gravy is well done.
    • Take it out in a serving dish.
    • Garnish with coriander, green chillies and ginger julienne.
    • Delicious Kebab Karahi is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    You can also make these kebabs from chicken or beef mince.
  • Crispy Potato Toast

    Crispy Potato Toast

    This is an open sandwich recipe. An easy and quick tea time delicacy.Great for Iftar Parties

    Crispy Potato Toast

    This is an open sandwich recipe. An easy and quick tea time delicacy.Great for Iftar Parties
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 6 bread slices
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 boiled potatoes
    • 1 cup boiled chicken shredded
    • 2 green chilies thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped green corinader hara dhaniya
    • 1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped
    • 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes kutti laal mirch
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    Directions

    • Mash potatoes in a large bowl.
    • Add shredded chicken, green coriander, mint and green chili.
    • Season with salt, chaat masala, cumin and red chili.
    • Mix until well combined.
    • Divide bread slices diagonally in two pieces.
    • Put prepared potato chicken mixture on the bread slices. Spread evenly.
    • Dip in egg.
    • Then shallow fry on hot pan for 2 minutes or until crispy frpm both the sides.
    • Remove from the pan. Crispy Potato Toast’s are ready to serve. ENJOY 🙂

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with mint chutney, tomato ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce!
  • Parcel Samosa

    Parcel Samosa

    An impressive starter to your Iftar Parties. Much easier than it looks, once you have mastered this Parcel Samosa recipe it will be a dinner party favourite.

    Parcel Samosa

    An impressive starter to your Iftar Parties. Much easier than it looks, once you have mastered this Parcel Samosa recipe it will be a dinner party favourite.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 12
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup boiled chicken shredded
    • 1/2 cup grated cheese
    • 1 packet ramen noodles crushed
    • 1 small onion finely chopped
    • 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
    • 1 small carrot finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chilli Garlic Sauce
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chilli
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • salt according to taste
    • 12 roll wrappers
    • 2 cups oil for frying

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or pan over medium heat.
    • Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes or until crispy.
    • Now add onion, green bell pepper, carrot. Season with dried oregano, red chilli, black pepper and salt.
    • Cook and stir for 2 minutes then add soy sauce, oyster sauce and chili garlic sauce.
    • Remove from the heat. Add cheese and mix well. Let it cool.
    • Lay the roll wrappers on a clean work surface.
    • Place a teaspoon of the chicken filling at the center of each wrap and fold the pastry to enclose the filling and form a square parcel.
    • Seal edges with water.
    • Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling to make 12 parcels.
    • Heat oil in a deep wok over medium heat. Deep fry Samosa for 2-3 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
    • Remove from the oil and drain excess oil on kitchen paper.Serve warm with the Tomato Ketchup.

    Notes

    You can also bake these samosa’s. Place the parcels in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  • Chicken Nuggets

    Chicken Nuggets

    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm boneless chicken breast cubed
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    For Breading

    • 1 cup breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 2 eggs beaten with 1 tsp milk
    • a pinch of salt and pepper
    • salt and pepper
    • oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Pound chicken cubes with a mallet.
    • Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add soy sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper and red chili flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
    • Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
    • Now, beat eggs with a teaspoon of milk and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Place breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
    • Place flour in another shallow bowl.
    • Now roll the chicken cubes in flour mixture. Then dip in the egg and milk mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
    • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
    • Fry chicken nuggets in batches for 5-8 minutes or until they turn golden in color.
    • Remove and drain any excess oil. Delicious Chicken Nuggets are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Chili Garlic Sauce.
  • Pocket Bread Sandwich Recipe

    Pocket Bread Sandwich Recipe

    Pocket Bread Sandwich Recipe

    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 12
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    For Stuffing

    • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
    • 1 cup shredded cabbage
    • 1 capsicum thinly sliced
    • 1 carrot shredded
    • 3 tablespoon tomato ketchup
    • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • salt to taste
    • For Sandwiches
    • 12 bread slices
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • oil for shallow frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Heat up oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
    • Add chicken and stir fry for 1-2 minutes or until crispy.
    • Now add all the veggies and stir fry for 1 minutes or until crisp-tender.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Stir in the mayonnaise, ketchup and soy sauce until well combined.
    • Turn the heat off.

    To Make Sandwich Stuffing

    • Take two bread slices and cut them into round shape with a cutter or a mug.
    • Press them to make it thin.
    • In a shallow bowl, beat eggs with salt and pepper.
    • Press the round part of both slices together and dip in egg then roll in bread crumbs.
    • Shallow fry for 2 minutes or until they turn crispy and golden on both sides.
    • Remove from the oil and repeat this method with remaining bread slices.
    • Now cut bread slices into halves.
    • Try open them from between like a pocket and fill it with chicken veggie filling.
    • Transfer into a serving platter. Pocket Bread Sandwich is ready to serve. ENJOY!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with tomato ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Tikka Samosa Recipe

    Tikka Samosa Recipe

    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    For Samosa Filling

    • 2 boneless chicken breasts
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon tikka masala
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • salt to taste

    For Samosa

    • 12 samosa sheets manda patti
    • 1 egg wash
    • oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Place chicken and ginger garlic paste in a large bowl. Sprinkle tikka masala and salt over it.
    • Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
    • Marinate for 30 minutes to blends flavors.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a grill pan over medium heat.
    • Cook chicken for 15 minutes or until done.
    • Shred the chicken with a fork.Wrap samosa’s with chicken tikka filling.
    • Sealed with egg wash.
    • Deep fry samosa for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
    • Remove from the oil and absorbent on a kitchen paper. Tikka Samosa is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Sweet and Spicy Chutney or Apricot Chutney.
  • Tangy Pan Fried Fish

    Tangy Pan Fried Fish

    This Tangy Pan Fried Fish recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious and healthy too! Fish Fillets or Fish steaks are pan-fried, searing in the flavors and omega-3 goodness of the fish.

    Tangy Pan Fried Fish

    This Tangy Pan Fried Fish recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious and healthy too! Fish Fillets or Fish steaks are pan-fried, searing in the flavors and omega-3 goodness of the fish.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 2
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound thick fish fillets cleaned (I use mahi mahi fish)
    • scant pinch turmeric powder
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon green chilli paste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
    • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon rice flour

    To Serve

    • lemon wedges
    • grated white radish add pinch of salt and cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    Directions

    • Clean fish properly and pat dry on paper towel or kitchen towels.
    • Sprinkle turmeric over the fish fillets and set aside.
    • Meanwhile, In a medium bowl, mix together the green chili paste, ginger garlic paste, vinegar, lemon juice, red chili, Dijon mustard, cumin, chaat masala, garam masala powder and salt.
    • Rub this marination over the fish fillets.
    • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
    • When ready to cook, set the fish out of the refrigerator.
    • Heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat.
    • Sprinkle rice flour over the marinated fish.
    • Mix until well combined. The liquid in the marinade and from the fish should be enough to moisten the rice flour.
    • Pan fry the fish on medium low heat in a single layer, flipping midway to brown on both sides. It took me about 4 minutes per sides.
    • Remove from the pan and transfer into a serving platter. Tangy Pan Fried Fish is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve immediately with lime wedges and steamed vegetables, brown rice pilaf or lentils.
  • Chicken Vegetable Rolls Recipe

    Chicken Vegetable Rolls Recipe

    Chicken Vegetable Rolls Recipe

    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 24
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup boiled shredded chicken
    • 1 cup shredded cabbage
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced
    • 2 carrots thinly sliced
    • 1 capsicum thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • salt to taste
    • 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
    • 24 roll wrappers
    • oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Heat a wok or pan until smoking and add the canola oil.
    • Now add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until crispy. Season with soy sauce and oyster sauce.
    • Now add green onions, cabbage, capsicum and carrot.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Stir fry for 2 minutes until well combined.
    • Cool down the Chicken and vegetable mixture.
    • Place the 2 tablespoon mixture in one corner of the roll wrappers.
    • Fold and roll up tightly.
    • Tuck the top edge in and seal it with a little of the beaten egg yolk.
    • Repeat with the remaining spring roll wrappers and filling.
    • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
    • Carefully put the spring rolls in small batches into the oil.
    • Deep-fry for 2 minutes or until they turn crispy and golden-brown.
    • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
    • Transfer the spring rolls onto a plate. Chicken Vegetable Rolls are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
  • Minced Lamb With Potatoes (Aloo Keema)

    Minced Lamb With Potatoes (Aloo Keema)

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm lamb minced keema
    • 2 onions finely chopped
    • 2 to matoes finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 3 medium potatoes peeled & cubed
    • 4 tablespoon sunflower oil
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
    • 4 green chilies thinly sliced
    • few coriander leaves

    Instructions

    Method

    • Heat oil in a deep pot or wok over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn light brown.
    • Add the garlic and ginger paste. and saute for about 1 minute till you smell the aroma.
    • Now add the chopped tomatoes next along with cumin powder, turmeric, cayenne, coriander and red chilli powder.
    • Stir and cook for 5 minutes or until oil comes on top.
    • Add minced. Turn heat to high and stir it with a spoon for 20 minutes on medium high heat.
    • The meat will start separating,changing color, sweating and becoming watery. Do not worry, everything is going as per plan.
    • Now add yogurt, 1/4 cup water and salt. Stir well.
    • Turn the heat to the lowest possible on your burner.
    • Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until minc is cooked thorough. Note; {You ll need to stir and check periodically to ensure that lamb is not sticking to the bottom. Add more water if needed.}
    • Now add the potatoes and again cover the pot.
    • Cook covered for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are almost cooked.
    • Remove the lid. Check the seasoning and cook on high again for 5 minutes till everything comes together.
    • Garnish with chopped coriander and green chilies.
    • Dish it out. Minced Lamb With Potatoes are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with chapati or brown rice along with green salad.
  • Clean Eating Chicken Parmesan

    Clean Eating Chicken Parmesan

    This chicken Parmesan dish is made with all fresh ingredients so it is a great healthy and low-calorie dish with lots of flavor. I am trying to incorporate a more balanced and healthy diet into my life.

    Clean Eating Chicken Parmesan

    This chicken Parmesan dish is made with all fresh ingredients so it is a great healthy and low-calorie dish with lots of flavor. I am trying to incorporate a more balanced and healthy diet into my life.
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 4 skinless & boneless chicken breasts

    For Sauce

    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 1 small green bell pepper seeded and chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 1 jar organic crushed tomatoes ( about 28 ounce)
    • 1 tablespoon sun dried tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil

    For Chicken Coating

    • 1/2 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
    • 1/2 cup low fat mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 2 tablespoon low fat Parmesan cheese grated
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • Olive oil cooking spray

    For Serving

    • broccoli florets steamed or roasted

    Instructions

    • Flatten chicken to 1-inch thickness with meat mallet or rolling pin.
    • Preheat oven to 180ºC or 400ºF. Lightly coat a baking tray with olive oil cooking spray.
    • Now heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic and bell pepper in hot oil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Now add oregano and basil. Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until oregano is fragrant.
    • Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, Cover the pan and let it simmer for 25 minutes or until done.
    • Meanwhile, In a shallow bowl, combine together the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, oregano, thyme, salt and black pepper.
    • Now brush both sides of each chicken breast with Dijon Mustard. Roll each breast into panko mixture then turn to coat evenly.
    • Place chicken on the prepared baking tray. Coat surface of chicken with cooking spray. Bake, in the preheated oven, for 20 minutes or until half-done.
    • Now top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoon tomato sauce and 2 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Return chicken to oven and bake 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is golden brown.
    • Arrange roasted broccoli on a serving plate and top with remaining tomato sauce and Parmesan Chicken.

    Notes

    Make your chicken Parmesan a bit more golden in color by toasting the panko in a skillet over medium heat first.
  • Egg Paratha Recipe

    Egg Paratha Recipe

    This Egg Paratha recipe is easy, simple and takes less time, especially if you have leftover wheat dough.It’s protein rich, healthy and tasty. You can make it for your kids as a after school snack.

    Egg Paratha Recipe

    This Egg Paratha recipe is easy, simple and takes less time, especially if you have leftover wheat dough.It’s protein rich, healthy and tasty. You can make it for your kids as a after school snack.
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Wheat flour
    • 8 Boiled and mashed eggs
    • 4 tbsp Ghee or clarified butter
    • 1 teaspoon pepper powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • A handful of chopped coriander leaves
    • Water as per requirement
    • Oil for frying
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    Directions

    • Mix the wheat flour with salt, water and knead to a smooth dough. Keep it aside for 30 minutes.
    • Then make small balls from the dough and keep it aside.

    To Make filling

    • To the mashed eggs add salt, pepper, chili powder, coriander and little bit of oil. Mix thoroughly.
    • Take the dough balls and roll out each ball into a thin disc or a chapati.
    • In the middle, place the filling mixture on one round chapati and cover with a another round chapati and seal the edges.
    • Now sprinkle a little dry flour on top, then roll the paratha to a thin round shape chapati. Take care it should not break while rolling it out.
    • Grease your tawa OR griddle with Ghee (clarified butter) and place the paratha over it and when the base turns slightly golden color, apply Ghee (clarified butter) on the top and turn the paratha on the other side.
    • Fry these parathas on both sides, pressing gently and keep turning the paratha until it turns golden brown. Egg Paratha is ready to serve. ENJOY!!
  • Clean Eating – Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice

    Clean Eating – Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice

    Nothing could be easier than this light version of fried brown rice. With this Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice Recipe I use brown rice and a little olive oil to make it healthier and six different types of vegetables.

    Clean Eating – Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice

    Nothing could be easier than this light version of fried brown rice. With this Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice Recipe I use brown rice and a little olive oil to make it healthier and six different types of vegetables.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups brown rice cooked
    • 2 organic eggs lightly beaten
    • 2 tsp olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 green onion thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup boiled green peas
    • 1/2 cup sweet corns boiled
    • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
    • 1/2 cup grated carrots
    • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red chilli
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    Directions

    • In a small bowl, beat eggs until small bubbles appear.
    • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
    • Add eggs and swirl around wok to form a thin omelette.Cook for 1 minute. Turn and cook a further minute.
    • Remove to a board and thinly sliced.
    • Now add remaining oil, sauté garlic in hot oil for few minutes.
    • Now increase heat to high.Add green peas, sweet corns, carrot and cabbage.
    • Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
    • Add green pepper and green onion. Stir fry for few seconds.
    • Then add brown rice.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Stir fry 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
    • Add egg and stir to combine.
    • Dish it out.Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    You can serve it with Fish Manchurian.