Naila Kanwal

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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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  • Matar Gosht | Green Peas with Mutton | Easy & Delicious

    Matar Gosht | Green Peas with Mutton | Easy & Delicious

    Hello Everyone , Its time to try a new recipe and today I am sharing this wonderful recipe of mutton with green peas.. I hope you try and enjoy this recipe. Don’t forget to watch the video below.

    WHAT YOU NEED ( SERVES 4-5 PEOPLE )

    • Mutton                              1 lbs (1/2 kg ) (pre-boiled with or without broth up to you )
    • Green Peas                        1 Cup ( I used organic/frozen )
    • Onion                                1 Medium (chopped)
    • Tomatoes                          2-3  (Organic) Sliced
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste        1 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                    1/2  Cup
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         per taste or 1/2 Tbsp
      • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
      • Cumin Powder                   1/2 Tbsp
      • Coriander Powder             1 /2Tbsp
      • Turmeric                             1/2 TSP

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in pan
    2. Add onions fry until golden brown
    3. Add ginger/garlic paste
    4. ( sprinkle water whenever needed )
    5. Add pre boiled meat with broth
    6. Fry meat for 5-10 min
    7. Add tomatoes
    8. Add all the spices
    9. Fry on medium heat until tomatoes dissolve
    10. Add green peas
    11. Fry for 5-10 min
    12. Add desired water for gravy
    13.  Cover pot and leave on low heat for 10 min.
    14. Enjoy with fresh roti / tortilla.

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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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  • Punjabi Yakhni Mutton Pulao | Eid ul Adha Special |

    Punjabi Yakhni Mutton Pulao | Eid ul Adha Special |

    Hello everyone , a very happy Eid-ul-Adha mubarak in advance from me. Today I am sharing this delicious recipe of Yakhni Pulao which is a must make in our home on all Eids. I hope you try and like it as well.

    WHAT YOU NEED

    2 Cups Of Rice  ( Pre-soak the basmati rice for at least 30 minutes )

    Preparing Yakhni

      • You will need
        • Mutton                                1.5 Lbs or around 1 Kg
        • Himalayan Salt                   1 Tsp
        • Fresh Ginger                      Small piece about 1 inch cut in half
        • Cumin Seeds                      1 Tsp
        • Whole Black Pepper           1 Tsp
        • Water                                  4 Cups
        • Use the information below to figure how much water you need.
          1 Cup Rice  3 Cup Water
          2 Cup Rice  4 Cup Water
          3 Cup Rice  5 Cup Water

    Instructions

    1. Add 4 cups of water to pot
    2. Add Meat
    3. Add Ginger, Whole Black Pepper, Cumin Seeds , Salt .
    4. Bring it to boil and leave it on medium heat for 20 min.
    5. After 20 minutes drain the Meat and keep Yakhni (broth) aside. You should have about 3 cups of Yakhni (broth) left.

    Preparing Pulao

    You will need

    • Onion                              1 Medium Sliced
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste         2 Tbsp
    • Oil                                    1/2 Cup
    • Garlic                               1 Bulb
    • Whole Coriander              2 Tbsp
    • Rice (Pre-Soaked)           2 Cups
    • Himalayan Salt                Per taste
    • Cumin Seeds                   1/2 Tsp more or as needed
    • Whole Black Pepper        1/2 Tsp more or as needed
    • Bay Leaves                      3-4 (optional)

    Instructions

    *Take your garlic and whole coriander add it to the blender with 1/2 cup water. Blend it well and drain the garlic/coriander water. Keep the water aside.

    1. Heat Oil
    2. Add Onions
    3. Fry till light brown ( golden brown if you prefer rice to get a darker color)
    4. Add Ginger/Garlic paste
    5. Add Meat
    6. Fry
    7. Add Bay leaves.
    8. Bring in your drained garlic/coriander water .
    9. Start adding little by little to the meat. Do not add all at once.
    10. When it evaporates add more and so on until you run out of it.
    11. Adding it a bit by bit will add an interesting aroma to the meat.
    12. Fry for about 10/15 min.
    13. Bring in your 3 CUPS of yakhni (broth) that you put aside earlier.
    14. Add it to the meat.
    15. Check for salt. add more if needed
    16. Add rice.
    17. Do a final check on salt.
    18.  Cover and cook on low heat for 15 min.
    19.  Enjoy with raita and other currys.

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