Naila Kanwal

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  • Murgh Cholay | Chicken With Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans |

    Murgh Cholay | Chicken With Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans |

    Hello loves,  Here is an awesome new recipe for you , make sure you try it and let me know how it came out.

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    What you need

    • Garbanzo/Chickpeas .       1 Cup ( Soaked Overnight ) & pre boiled  ( keep with water )
    • Onion                                    1 Large sized ( Chopped )
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste           2 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                       1 Cup
    • Chicken                                 1 Kg ( 2 LBS )
    • Lemon Juice                         Sprinkle (optional)
    • Green Chillies (Serrano)   2-3 Sliced
    • Cilantro                                 For Garnish

    Spices

    • Red Pepper                         per taste or 1/2 Tbsp
    • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
    • Cumin Powder                   1 Tbsp
    • Coriander Powder             1 Tbsp
    • Turmeric                             1/2 Tsp
    • Black Pepper                      1/2 Tsp
    • Murgh Cholay (SHAN)    1 TBSP (optional) gives great flavor
    • Garam Masala                   Sprinkle as much as you like
    • Crushed Red Pepper        1/2 tsp or as much as you like (optional) not recommended if you don’t like too spicy.

     

    Instructions

    1. Chop Onion
    2. Add Onions to the pan with 1/2 Cup Oil
    3. Fry for 4-5 minutes
    4. Add Ginger/Garlic Paste
    5. Add Chicken and Fry for 5-10 min
    6. Stir , sprinkle some water if the chicken start to stick to the pot.
    7. Add all the spices
    8. Stir and mix well fry for 5 minutes
    9. Add Garbanzo Beans / Chickpeas  with leftover water.
    10. Add green chillies
    11. Cover the pot and leave on low – medium heat for 10 min
    12. Add Cilantro For Garnish ( Sliced Ginger or Lemon Juice )
    13. Serve hot with flat bread ( Roti ) and Enjoy!

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  • Palak Gosht | Spinach With Mutton | Absolutely Delicious

    Palak Gosht | Spinach With Mutton | Absolutely Delicious

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Mutton                              1 kg / 2.2 lbs ( estimate ) (pre-boiled)
    • Onion                                1 Medium-Large (chopped)
    • Tomatoes                          3 (Organic) (sliced)
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste        2 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                    1 Cup
    • Heavy Whipping Cream  1/2 Cup
    • Spinach                             Washed,Boiled & Blended. ( I use this method and freeze the spinach so when needed it saves time )
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         per taste or 1 Tbsp
      • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
      • Cumin Powder                   1 Tbsp
      • Coriander Powder             1 Tbsp
      • Turmeric                             1/2 TSP

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in pan
    2. Add onions fry until light brown
    3. Add ginger/garlic paste
    4. ( sprinkle water whenever needed to avoid meat sticking to the pan )
    5. Add meat ( With or without broth up to you )
    6. Fry meat for 10-15 min ( If you used broth let it dry up )
    7. Add tomatoes
    8. Add spices
    9. Fry on medium heat until tomatoes dissolve
    10. Add Spinach
    11. Mix it well cook it on medium heat for 10-15 min
    12. Bring heat down to low
    13. Add Heavy Whipping Cream
    14.  Cover and leave on low heat for 10-15 min.
    15. Enjoy with fresh roti / tortilla or rice pulao.

     

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  • Alu Bhujia | Potatoes With Mixed Spices | Easy and Delicious |

    Alu Bhujia | Potatoes With Mixed Spices | Easy and Delicious |

    Today's Recipe
Alu Bhujia | Potatoes With Mixed Spices |

    WHAT YOU NEED

    •  Oil                                      1 Cup (We use Sunflower)
    • Potatoes                             7-8 small sized OR  5 medium sized cut in small slices.
    • Cilantro                              For Garnish
    • Dried Fenugreek Leaves  1 TSP
    • Green Peppers                   2-3 Chopped
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         1/2 TBSP or per taste
      • Crushed Red Pepper        1/2 TBSP
      • Dried Coriander                1 TSP ( or more as u like )
      • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
      • Cumin Powder                   1 TBSP
      • Coriander Powder             1 TBSP
      • Turmeric                             1/2 TSP
      • Black Pepper                      1/2 TSP
      • Garam Masala                    1/2 Tsp ( Optional )
      • ( Blend of spices called garam masala available at any indian/pakistani grocery stores)

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in pan
    2. Add potatoes.
    3. Fry for 15-20 min
    4. Add water / sprinkle as needed to avoid sticking to the pan.
    5. Add Cumin powder ,Coriander powder and seeds , Turmeric, Red Pepper ,Crushed Red Pepper and Salt. Mix well.
    6. Fry for about 5 min
    7. Add green peppers chopped.
    8. Cover and leave on low heat for 10-15 min until potatoes are done.
    9.  Once potatoes are tender
    10. Add dried fenugreek , cilantro , black pepper and ( garam masala optional )
    11. Mix well .
    12. Enjoy with fresh roti flat bread .

     

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  • Delicious Keema Alu | Ground Meat With Potatoes |

    Delicious Keema Alu | Ground Meat With Potatoes |

    Today's Recipe
Delicious Keema Alu | Ground Meat With Potatoes

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Onion                                1 medium (chopped)
    • Ground/Minced Meat    250 Grams / 0.55 lbs ( we used goat ground meat)
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste        1 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                    1 Cup
    • Cilantro                              For Garnish
    • Dried Fenugreek Leaves  1 TSP
    • Tomatoes                            2 Organic ( sliced )
    • Green Peppers                   5
    • Potatoes                              3 small-medium sized cut in small chunks
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         1/2 TBSP or per taste or
      • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
      • Cumin Powder                   1 TBSP
      • Coriander Powder             1 TBSP
      • Turmeric                             1/2 TSP
      • Black Pepper                      1/2 TSP
      • Garam Masala                    1/2 Tsp
      • ( Blend of spices called garam masala available at any indian/pakistani grocery stores)

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in pan
    2. Add onions fry for 5-10 min lightly brown
    3. Add ginger/garlic paste (Mix well )
    4. Add Minced Meat
    5. ( If Frozen Add 1 cup water and let it sit on low heat until tender for about 10 min and then move to step 6 )
    6. Fry for 5-10 min
    7. Add Cumin,Coriander,Turmeric, Red Pepper and Salt. Mix well.
    8. Add Tomatoes
    9. Fry for about 5 min
    10. Cover and leave on low heat for 10-15 min until tomatoes dissolve.
    11. Afterwards crush the large chunks of tomatoes lightly if any with spoon to help dissolve.
    12. Add green peppers and fry for 10-15 min.
    13. Add Potatoes
    14. Fry for 5 minutes
    15.  If you want gravy add 1 cup water at this point and let it sit on low heat for 10 min until potatoes are tender.
    16. If you dont want gravy lightly keep frying them until the potatoes are tender.
    17.  Once potatoes are tender
    18. Add dried fenugreek , cilantro , black pepper and garam masala.
    19. Mix well .
    20. Enjoy with fresh roti flat bread .

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  • Milk Tea | Punjabi Doodh Pati Chai |

    Milk Tea | Punjabi Doodh Pati Chai |

    Milk Tea Recipe

    • Whole Milk                             2/3 Cup
    • Half & Half Cream                 1/2 Cup
    • Sugar ( organic cane )           2 TBSP or per taste
    • Green Cardamom                  2 pieces
    • Teabag                                   1

    Directions

    1. Add Milk
    2. Add Teabag
    3. Add Sugar
    4. Add Cardamom
    5. Bring it to a boil
    6. Let it simmer on low heat for 5 until it changes color to your liking.
    7. Serve with cookies.
    8. Enjoy

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