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Stuffed Luqaimat is my this year's Eid ul Fitr special recipe. To begin with, Luqaimat are deep fried dough balls similar to doughnuts that are served with a sweet syrup. These deep fried goodies are popularly prepared at home during Ramadan in many Middle Eastern countries and are commonly sold on streets throughout the year.… Continue reading Stuffed Luqaimat – Eid Special
Ramadan is a month of fasting, at the same time everyone looks forward to breaking the fast with something appetizing and lipsmacking. I always try to make something that is yummy, isn't very oily, less cumbersome and above all pleases all members of the family. And so, this chicken lollipop recipe fits perfectly in the… Continue reading Pan Fried Chicken Lollipops
Mangoes are in season! Quench your thirst using them to make this new summer drink..I am going to serve it for iftari as it has the goodness of a fruit that energizes and refreshes at the same time. Also, since it's so easy to make - ideal for last minute iftar serving. .It's perfect for… Continue reading Mango Mojo
An easy and quick snack for everyone. A good change from pakoras for monsoon cravings. Kids love it and so do adults Potato Garlic Bites Recipe Makes 24 (as seen)1cup mashed potatoes3 tbsp oil3 tbsp chopped garlic1/2 tsp chilli powderSalt1/2 cup water1/4 cup rice flour2 tbsp cornflourOil for fryingStep 1 - Heat oil in a… Continue reading Potato Garlic Bites
A good appetizer or party snack needs to be an ultimate combination of a Gourmet recipe and Quick recipe. Rarely do both combine to give an ideal dish but thankfully this recipe of Grilled Chicken Skewers is spot on! As fancy as it sounds, on the contrary the dish is so simple to prepare with… Continue reading Grilled Chicken Skewers
This Eid ditch the usual favourites and give Basbousa a try! Basbousa is a popular Middle Eastern sweet made from Semolina. It has it's origins in Egypt but is very commonly prepared is homes as well as sold in local bakeries across the Middle East. Basbousa is cooked in a pan traditionally but these days… Continue reading Basbousa – Eid Special
Mutabbaq / Murtabak is a popular street food of Saudi Arabia, it is essentially a box shaped Paratha with a mince stuffing and layers of egg and chopped vegetables. A meal in it self, just 1 or 2 Mutabbaq is enough to carry on for the day, especially during Ramadan as a suhoor/ sehri dish.… Continue reading Mutabbaq / Murtabak
Kofta Curry is an Indian dish of meatballs in gravy. This famous meatball curry consists of fine mince balls cooked in a tangy spicy curry and served along with bread or fragrant white rice. Kofta curry is a lip-smacking, easy to prepare curry dating back to royal kitchens from the era of Mughals. It is… Continue reading Kofta Curry
Chicken Cutlets are those tender cakes of meat popularly served as starters across the global and eaten by dunking in variety of hot and tangy sauces. The term cutlet is of English origin and actually refers to a piece of meat which has been flavoured, crumbed and fried. However, over the years the dish… Continue reading Bohri White Sauce Cutlets (chicken)
Baklava is a baked sweet which is made of Filo / Phyllo / Fillo pastry. It has endless layers of the pastry, nuts and butter soaked in sweet flavoured syrup.
Kofta Biryani is a biryani that uses minced meat balls or koftas instead of meat pieces. Mince can be of any meat of your choice; however, mutton is the most commonly used meat for this biryani. As exotic as it sounds, the biryani has many steps to it but is not difficult to prepare at all. Try it to treat your friends and family this Eid.
It’s the last weekend before school re-opens (Yay!) and I decided to treat Nabeel with his favourite food – Chicken. It’s Ramzaan too so I narrowed down on an Indian recipe this time which would double up as our iftar treat 🙂 On an average, Non-Indian recipes (read baking recipes) out number Indian recipes on… Continue reading Methi Murg Tangdi Kebab
Most of my generation moms grew up watching Popeye – The Sailor and so were introduced to spinach very early and would not mind consuming it since Popeye did so and he could manage getting over any trouble. Sadly, our kids don’t know Popeye as he is taken over by the likes of Chotta Bheem… Continue reading Popeye Pie
Today, I have one more chicken creation invented especially for Nabeel when he was holidaying and demanded all things new. It’s a fairly simple recipe using homemade chicken mince, yes homemade, because I am yet to find a decent store selling the perfect fine chicken mince that most of my recipes require. If you, too,… Continue reading Chicken & Oats Squares
Ramadan is almost here and I am sure the concern of what new to make every evening for Iftar is eating you up! Fret not; I have put up a list of recipes which you can try out and win praises.
The famous Chilli Cheese toast can now be whipped up in your kitchen with this blink n make recipe.
A healthy snack using malai or fresh milk cream as an ingredient is ideal for growing kids. Pack these sandwiches in your kids lunch-box, today!
Simple, easy to make Masala Rotis are high on taste and nutrition. Eat them for breakfast, as a tiffin treat or as a travel snack they adapt well to any occassion.
Super crisp and easy to prepare these wedges come straight out of the heaven - oops oven !
A simple n easy menu to prepare when hosting a playdate
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