Naila Kanwal

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  • Easy Kaddu/Lauki Gosht | Bottle Gourd/Squash with Meat | لوکی گوشت | HD Pakistani Recipe

    Easy Kaddu/Lauki Gosht | Bottle Gourd/Squash with Meat | لوکی گوشت | HD Pakistani Recipe

    Hello Everyone , Its time to try a new recipe and today I am sharing my recipe of Kaddu Gosht – Mutton with Bottle Gourd/Squash/Loki Curry. You don’t have to use meat, you can also use chicken instead or no meat at all. Bottle Gourd is low in saturated fat and cholestrol rich in dietary fiber, Vitamin C, iron, magnesium etc. It is also known to promote weight loss.

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Mutton                              2.2 lbs (1 KG)  (pre-boiled)
    • Onion                                1 Medium (chopped)
    • Bottle Gourd                     5-6 Mashed & Boiled
    • Tomatoes                          2 (Organic)
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste        1.5 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                    1 Cup
    • Green Chillies                   1-2
    • Cilantro                              For Garnish
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         per taste or 1 Tbsp
      • Himalayan Salt                  per taste or 1 Tbsp
      • Cumin Powder                   1 Tbsp
      • Coriander Powder             1 Tbsp
      • Turmeric                             1 TSP
      • Black Pepper                      Sprinkle for Garnish

    Pre Boil Kaddu/Bottle Gourd in 1 cup water for 15-20 minutes ( Clean, Wash and Slice )

    Pre Boil Meat ( 1 Kg)

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in pan
    2. Add onions fry for 5-10 min light brown
    3. Add ginger/garlic paste
    4. ( sprinkle water whenever needed )
    5. Add pre boiled meat
    6. Fry meat for 5-10 min
    7. Add tomatoes
    8. Add spices
    9. Cover on low heat until tomatoes dissolve
    10. Add pre-boiled Bottle Gourd
    11.  Cover pot and leave on low heat for 10-15 min or until water dries out.
    12. Garnish with Cilantro and Black Pepper
    13. Enjoy with fresh roti or rice.

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  • Khatta Chicken | Sour Chicken |

    Khatta Chicken | Sour Chicken |

    Hey guys, I am on a trip to Pakistan and learning my husband’s favorite recipes from my mother in law and sharing with you guys. I hope you guys like em and don’t forget to watch the video below !

                              Khatta Chicken | Spicy & Sour Chicken |

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Chicken                              1.8 Lbs / 0.8 Kg Chicken
    • Yogurt                                1 Kg
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste        1 TBSP
    • Green Chillies Paste        1/2 TBSP or as preferred
    • Green Chillies                   Fresh 1-2
    • Cilantro                              For Garnish
    • Lemon Juice                     4 TBSP
    • Spices
      • Salt                                                                    per taste
      • Cumin Powder                                               1 Tbsp
      • Garam Masala                                                1/2 TSP
      • Zarda Rang/Yellow food color                    1/2 Tsp

    Instructions

    1. Beat yogurt in a bowl
    2. Add ginger/garlic paste
    3. Add green chillies paste ( green chillies blended in few tablespoons of water in a blender )
    4. Add Cumin
    5. Add Garam Masala
    6. Add Zarda Rang/Yellow Food Color
    7. Add Lemon Juice all over chicken
    8. Add yogurt spice mix all over chicken.
    9. If you have time leave chicken in mixture for 1 hour or overnight otherwise cook in 15-30 min.
    10. Turn the heat to high and bring mixture to boil.
    11. Cook on high heat for 15 min.
    12. After 15 min , bring heat to medium and leave for 10 minutes.
    13. Bring heat to high again and add 2 Tbsp oil.
    14.  Mix well.
    15. Add fresh green chillies
    16. Cook on high heat until all the water is dried up and mixture is stuck to meat.
    17. Garnish with Cilantro/Mint
    18. Enjoy with fresh roti or rice.

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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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