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Nehari
Nehari is a very famous and popular national dish in Pakistan and it is also popular among Muslims in India. Traditionally this dish was usually eaten in the morning as breakfast. The Muslims of Delhi brought it to Pakistan after independence in 1947. The dish is known for its spiciness and taste. IngredientsBeef, bong meat cut in 3-6 pieces 1 kg Nulli/narrow bones 1 kg Chili powder 1 tbsp Garam masaala powder (Hot mix spices) 2 tsp Medium onions 3 Ginger paste 1 tsp Garlic paste 1 tsp Aniseed (sonf) 1 tbsp Water 5 liters Fresh coriander 2 tbsp Green chilies 5 Sliced ginger 2 tbsp Flour 1/2 cup Salt to taste Pure ghee (Desi ghee) 1 cupMethod First boil water in a large pot and add beef and narrow bones. Add ginger, garlic paste, chili powder, salt and gram masaala. Keep cooking until the … Read entire article »
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Chicken Broast
Chicken broast is a popular fried chicken recipe all over the world. It is prepared a little differently in India Pakistan. With added flavors and spices Chicken Broast is popular in India and Pakistani cuisine. Chicken broast is a healthier substitute for fried chicken with some of the same taste. While you are here you might also want to check out my Fried Chicken Wings Recipe. Ingredients1/2 kg chicken leg and breast pieces 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp chili sauce 1tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp corn flour 2 tbsp bread crumb Salt to taste Oil for deep fryingMethod Wash the chicken pieces. Put the chicken leg pieces in a large bowl and add lemon juice, red chili, black pepper, chili sauce, white vinegar and salt and rub it all over … Read entire article »
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Gajar Kheer
Gajar kheer (Carrot Kheer) is traditional dessert of South Asia. Usually people make Kheer on special occasions, festivals and weddings. Origins of Kheers are unknown as it is prepared with various names in almost all regions of South Asia. Particularly common in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Ingredients6 cups milk 20 almonds 4 carrot 1 cup sugar 4 tbsp grain rice 1 cup condensed milk 1 tbsp chopped coconut 2 tsp chopped pistachioMethod Soak almonds in hot water. Peel and grind to a smooth paste. Shred the carrots and set aside.In a deep boil milk add rice and carrots.Stir for around 5 minutes. Now add condensed milk, chopped coconut and almonds paste. Simmer on low heat till the carrots are soft and milk has thickened to the consistency you like. Garnish with chopped pistachio. Chill in the refrigerator before serving. Best served … Read entire article »
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Tandoori chicken
Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian Pakistani Chicken recipe. Originated from Peshawar Pakistan, Chicken Tandoori has evolved into so many flavors and various recipes to prepare. It is also popular in Indian restaurants all over the world. The nicest thing about this dish is that its really easy to make and you don’t actually need a Tandoor (a large oven built with clay set in earth) to make it. Ingredients1 kg chicken (leg, breast pieces) 1 cup yogurt 2 tbsp mustard paste 2 tbsp Channa powder 2 tbsp red chili powder 2 tsp chat masala 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp ginger, garlic paste Salt to taste 1 cup oilMethod Wash and clean the chicken. Make incisions with sharp knife on leg and breast pieces. In a big bowl, combine yogurt, mustard paste, Channa powder, ginger, garlic paste, … Read entire article »
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Vegetable Biryani
Just like Mutton or Chicken Biryani, Vegetable Biryani is also an integral part of Pakistani Indian cuisine. Particularly in India where it is popular among vegetarians as well as non-veg. Ingredients1/2 kg Basmati rice 2 cup mix vegetables (Potato, carrot, cabbage, pee 1/2 cup) 2 finely sliced onions 1 tsp ginger, garlic paste 1 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp black pepper powder 4 cloves 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup yogurt 2 tomatoes 1 tbsp fresh coriander Salt to taste 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tbsp dry fruits (cashews nuts, raisin)Method Wash the rice well before cooking. Cut all the vegetables into small thin pieces and fry each one separately in oil. Heat a fry pan with oil, add onions and fry till light brown. Add tomatoes, yogurt, salt and all spices and then cook while stirring and mixing all vegetables. Add bay … Read entire article »
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Hyderabadi Biryani
Hyderabadi Biryani is a Hyderabadi recipe of Biryani with the elements of Mughlai cuisine mixed with Telangana style. It originated from the historic era of Nizam of Hyderabad where Mughlai and local cuisines were blended together in the Royal Kitchens. Slowly it became part of Hyderabadi Cuisine. Today it is a well known in the entire south asia particularly in India and Pakistan. It is often served with Bhagarai Baigan and Raita. IngredientsBasmati rice 1 kg Mutton 1 kg cut into cubes Yogurt 500 gm Red chili powder 2 tsp Coriander powder 2 tsp Ginger paste 1 tsp Garlic paste 1 tsp Black pepper 10 Cloves 6 Hot spice (Gram masala) 1 tsp Cinnamon sticks 2 Bay leaves 2 Green chilies 6 Lemon juice 1 tbsp Fresh chopped coriander 1/2 cup Oil 1 cup Salt to taste yellow food color few drops Saffron a few strands 1/2 cup milkMethod Soak the … Read entire article »
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Lamb Biryani
Prepared with Lamb meat, Lamb Biryani is an uncommon but very delicious Biryani recipe from India Pakistan. Ingredients 1 kg Basmati Rice 1 kg boned leg of Lamb cut in to 6 cm 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tbsp red chili powder 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 tsp black tsp 10 cloves 5 bay leaves 2 sticks cinnamon 3 gm mace 2 onions 1/2 cup milk salt to taste 1 cup oil 1/2 cup pure ghee (Desi ghee) Saffron a few strands Method Wash and drain rice in water for one hour. Soak saffron in the hot milk and set aside. Heat oil in a large pot and fry onions until golden brown and soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep aside on a paper towel to dry the oil. With the left over oil in the pot add all spices and ginger garlic paste and fry for at least … Read entire article »
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Shan Chicken Biryani
Shan Biryani masala mix is very famous all over world. It is easy to make and very delicious. Ingredients 1 kg chicken 1 kg basmati rice 1 cup yogurt 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 2 onion Half cup fresh mint half cup fresh coriander 1 cup oil salt to taste yellow food color Method Fry the onion until it is golden brown. Add ginger, garlic paste, yogurt, chicken and Shan Masala in the oil. Cook on medium heat until chicken is done. Cook the rice separately. Add 3 tbsp salt to 12 glasses hot water and the soaked rice. Boil until the rice is half cooked. Layer the rice, chicken and fried onion one by one. Sprinkle dry food color over the rice. Add fresh mint and coriander. The top layer of rice to moisture the yellow food color. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until … Read entire article »
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