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  • Mint & Cilantro Chutney | Unbelievably Tasty Must Try |

    Mint & Cilantro Chutney | Unbelievably Tasty Must Try |

    Hello everyone and welcome back !  Here is the chutney recipe I used in my shawarma but this isn’t limited to shawarma you can serve it as a side with plenty of dishes such as pulao, biryani, fish etc

     

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Tamarind Paste               1 Cup
    • Garlic                                 15 cloves
    • Cilantro                             2 Bunch (Fresh)
    • Mint                                   2 Bunch (Fresh)
    • Vinegar                              2 TBSP
    • Lemon Juice                    1 Tsp
    • Salt                                    per taste
    • Sugar                                2 TBSP
    • Cumin Seeds                   1 TBSP
    • Green Pepper                  4-5 (Serrano) If you use other kind , take a guess on quantity add more later if needed.

    Instructions

    1. Peel garlic cloves
    2. Wash everything well
    3. Add to the blender
    4. Serve and Enjoy.
    5. Use it with fish , pulao , biryani , shawarma or anything else you like it tastes great with everything,

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  • Easy Chicken Shawarma | چکن شاورمہ | Quick & Tasty

    Easy Chicken Shawarma | چکن شاورمہ | Quick & Tasty

    Hello Everyone , Welcome back to my blog . Today I am sharing this yummy and delicious recipe of Chicken Shawarma… well this is the way I make mine and for me and my family it turns out great and we all love it. You can always adjust it the way you want to , I hope you enjoy and let me know how did you like it on youtube or comments below. Don’t forget to watch the video below. Enjoy !

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Chicken                             1 lbs
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste       1 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                  3-4 TBSP
    • Plain Yogurt                    4 TBSP
    • Vinegar                             1 TSP
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         1 TSP or per taste
      • Himalayan Salt                   1 TSP or per taste
      • Mustard Powder                 1 TSP
      • Cumin Powder                    1/2 TSP
      • Cumin Seeds                        1 TSP
      • Barbecue Powder/Tikka Boti (Shan) –  1 TSP
    • For Salad
    • Tomatoes                        1 Chopped
    • Green Pepper                 2-3 Chopped
    • Onion                              1 Chopped
    • Cucumber                       1 Chopped
    • Iceberg Lettuce              Leaves Chopped

    Instructions

    1. Get a bowl
    2. Add Yogurt
    3. Add all the spices
    4. Add vinegar , ginger/garlic paste and lemon juice.
    5. Mix well.
    6. Cut chicken into small pieces
    7. Add chicken into the mixture
    8. Keep refrigerated for 30 or more minutes
    9. Take a pan
    10. Add oil
    11. Add chicken
    12. Fry on medium heat 10-15 min
    13. In between add some water to the left over spice mixture add it on top of the chicken and keep stirring.
    14. Cook until meat in light brownish and tender.
    15. Chop salad sprinkle lemon and black pepper lightly.
    16. Warm up tortilla
    17. Add your spread ( mayo , chutney or siracha mayo )
    18. Add chicken
    19. Add salad
    20. Wrap up the tortilla and enjoy with some house cut fries.

    VIDEO RECIPE

     

  • Delicious Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna Recipe | Tuna Masala |

    Delicious Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna Recipe | Tuna Masala |

    Hey everyone! Today I bring you a very delicious recipe of canned tuna. This is a great way to add fish to your diet while also enjoying a great taste. Fish is important since its high in protein and provides essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D , which your body definitely needs to function properly. All food available at the grocery store is not healthy , you have to make sure what you are buying is healthy. Depending on where the fish is coming from farm/ocean it can definitely make an impact on your health so its important to choose wisely. We have to make sure no GMO’s are involved and fish is low in mercury and coming from ocean instead of farms , therefore I recommend and used Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna (Light Tuna).

    Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna is pole and line caught which means its highly selective and other marine animals stay unharmed while each fish is caught individually by fishermen. You may click on the link if you wish to know more or would like to purchase. I hope you enjoy the recipe below and don’t forget to watch the video below.

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Onion                                1 small (chopped or grind)
    • Tuna                                  1 can
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste        1 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                    4 TBSP
    • Cilantro                              For Garnish
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         1/2 TBSP or per taste or
      • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
      • Cumin Powder                   1/2 TSP
      • Coriander Powder             1/2 TSP
      • Turmeric                              1/2 TSP
      • Cumin Seeds                       1/2 TSP
      • Ajwain ( Carom Seeds)     1/2 TSP
      • Black Pepper                      Sprinkle for Garnish

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in pan
    2. Add onions fry for 5-10 min lightly brown
    3. Add ginger/garlic paste (Mix well )
    4. ( sprinkle water anytime if needed )
    5. Add all the spices except black pepper and mix well
    6. Drain water from tuna Can
    7. Add tuna
    8. Slowly separate the pieces of tuna careful not to mash them too much.
    9. Cook for 5-10 min
    10. Sprinkle black pepper over the fish
    11. Garnish with Cilantro
    12. Enjoy with fresh roti flat bread or use inside a Bolillo/french bread.

     

     

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  • Tasty Desi Murgh Karahi | Farm/Home Raised Chicken Karahi |

    Tasty Desi Murgh Karahi | Farm/Home Raised Chicken Karahi |

                    Hello loves,  For this recipe i am using the same chicken that was left over from the organic broth recipe that I posted earlier. We bought the chicken at a local organic farm , we slaughtered it ourselves. There is a tremendous difference in the chicken you buy at a local market compared to the one from the farm. The diet , health and the condition the chicken lived in is very important factor to consider. Animal welfare is very important because whatever condition that animal lived in will affect you too when you eat it. If you are eating the chicken that comes from factories where they lived a stressful life , never saw a day in the sun , was fed GMO food and grew up with growth hormones etc. Don’t you just wonder what horrible effects it will have on your body and not just that by eating and buying that chicken you are supporting cruelty on animals and the companies that run it.

               Yes eating healthy can be a bit expensive for some people but isn’t it better to eat less but healthy rather then to eat a lot but total crap that will bring no good to you or your body. Its a matter of choice and what your prioritize. Buy local and support small organic farms.  The Farm/Home raised chicken takes longer to get tender compared to the one you buy at the grocery store which is why its better if you boil it before starting this recipe or you may also use a pressure cooker. If you are just simply boiling the chicken before you can also add its broth to the Karahi , it will make a tremendous difference in taste. I didn’t have any clear broth to use because I made the drink out of it. You can read my organic broth drink recipe here.

    Let’s get started

    What you need

    • Organic Tomato                  3 Organic Tomatoes
    • Green Chillies (Serrano)   3-4
    • Dried Fenugreek                 1 TSP ( squish with fingers to turn it into really small pieces)
    • Onion                                    Half medium sized
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste           1 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                       1/2 Cup
    • Chicken                                 1/2 Kg ( 1 LBS ) ( pre boiled )
    • Yogurt                                    2 TBSP
    • Cilantro                                 For Garnish

    Spices

    • Red Pepper                         per taste or 1/2 Tbsp
    • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
    • Cumin Powder                   1/2 Tbsp
    • Coriander Powder             1/2 Tbsp
    • Turmeric                             1/2 TSP

     

    Instructions

    1. Chop Onion
    2. Add Onions to the pot 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
    9. Add Yogurt and stir.
    10. Add tomatoes
    11. Cover the pot and cook on low – medium heat until tomatoes dissolve about 20-30 min
    12. Add green chillies
    13. Add fenugreek
    14. Add Cilantro
    15. Serve hot with flat bread ( Roti ) and Enjoy!

     

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  • Healthy Red Kidney Beans Gravy | Red Lobia Ka Salan | لوبیہ کا سالن | & Benefits

    Healthy Red Kidney Beans Gravy | Red Lobia Ka Salan | لوبیہ کا سالن | & Benefits

    Benefits of Red Kidney Beans

    Kidney beans carry a great source of manganese that acts as an antioxidant defense for your body as well as plenty of protein which makes them the best substitutes for meat & dairy products.

    According to WHFoods Cooked Red Kidney Beans have:
    • molybdenum  295%
    • folate                58%
    • fiber                 45%
    • copper             42%
    • manganese     38%
    • phosphorus    35%
    • protein            31%
    • vitamin B       123%
    • iron                 22%
    • potassium      20%
    • magnesium    19%

    Kidney beans are known to be a great defense against some cancers , combine that with the awesome powers (including cancer reducing ) of turmeric, mixed with the anti-inflammatory powers of ginger and garlic, Voila ! What a great way to keep your body healthy. So don’t forget to try this recipe !


     

    What you need

    • Red Kidney Beans              1 Cup
    • Water                                    5 Cup
    • Organic Tomato                  1 medium sized
    • Green Chillies (Serrano)   1
    • Onion                                    1 medium sized
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste           1 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                       1/2 Cup
    • Cilantro                                 For Garnish

    Spices

    • Red Pepper                         per taste or 1/2 Tbsp
    • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
    • Cumin Powder                   1/2 Tbsp
    • Coriander Powder             1/2 Tbsp
    • Turmeric                             1/2 TSP

     

    Instructions

    1. There are two sizes available for red kidney beans we are using the small size bought at the local south asian grocery store ( it is said that the small size tastes better )
    2. You can soak it overnight if you like you don’t have to but it ll make things easier.You can boil the beans before starting the recipe so its easier to cook  OR you can use a pressure cooker.
    3. Chop Onion
    4. Add Onions to the pot with 1/2 Cup Oil
    5. Fry for 4-5 minutes
    6. Add Ginger/Garlic Paste
    7. Add tomatoes and green chillies
    8. Stir , sprinkle some water if the onions start to stick to the pot.
    9. Add all the spices
    10. Stir and mix well
    11. Add beans and mix
    12. Add water
    13. Securely close your pressure cooker for and leave it for about 25-30 min
    14. If you choose not to use a pressure cooker at this point you can add another cup of water and leave it on stove for 40-50 min.
    15. Add Cilantro
    16. Serve hot with flat bread ( Roti ) and Enjoy!

     

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