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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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  • Small Brown Lentils Recipe | NON-GMO | Vegetarian

    Small Brown Lentils Recipe | NON-GMO | Vegetarian

    Hello everyone and welcome back ! Today we are making yummy small brown lentils, these are really high in protein. In our south asian culture these lentils are usually served with fresh rice and salads. The key is to have best tasting lentils …The south asian stores usually have big size lentils available , there is definitely a difference in taste so be careful what and where you are buying from. Smaller lentils are the best , I bought mine from amazon. These are Non-GMO Project Verified , 100% Non-Irradiated, Certified Kosher and grown right here in the USA. I will post the direct link below if you are interested , I hope you enjoy this recipe and don’t forget to watch the video below.

    Buy the lentils here Palouse Brand USA Grown

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Onion                                1 small (slices)
    • Garlic                                 5-6 cloves ( chopped )
    • Lentils                               1 cup
    • Water                                 6 cups
    • Sunflower Oil                   1/2 cup
    • Cilantro                             For Garnish
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         1/2 TSP or per taste
      • Himalayan Salt                   1-1/2 TBSP or per taste
      • Turmeric                              1/2 TSP
      • Crushed Red Pepper         1/2 TSP or per taste

    Instructions

    1. Add water to pot
    2. Bring to boil
    3. While you wait for water to boil –Add washed brown lentils to the water
    4. Add spices
    5. Once water boils , cover the pan on medium heat
    6. Let it cook for 30-40 min
    7.  Check occasionally and stir the lentils.
    8. After 30 min check lentils if soft means you are done.
    9. For gravy its up to you .. if you want less water and more softer lentils let it cook more until more water evaporates , If you think you wanted more gravy you may add hot water to create extra gravy.
    10.  Prepare Tadka
    11. Add oil in a pan
    12. Add garlic and onions
    13. Fry until golden brown.
    14. Add Tadka to lentils.
    15. Garnish with Cilantro
    16. Enjoy with fresh rice , chutney and salad.

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  • Easy Daal Gosht دال گوشت | Mutton With Gram Lentil

    Easy Daal Gosht دال گوشت | Mutton With Gram Lentil

     

    Hello Everyone , Its time to try a new recipe and today I am sharing my recipe of Daal Gosht aka Mutton With Gram Lentil. This is a great recipe for meat lovers and people who love healthy food because gram lentil ( also known as chana daal / split chickpeas ) has tremendous benefits. Majority of lentils are high in protein and also a great source for vitamins and minerals. The sum of protein that exists in lentils is up to 35%, which is equivalent to red meat, fish, poultry as well as dairy products. 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 ( estimate ) (pre-boiled)
    • Onion                                1 Medium (chopped)
    • Gram Lentil                      1 cup (pre-boiled)
    • Tomatoes                          2 (Organic) (chopped)
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste        2 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                    1 Cup
    • Green Chillies                   5-6
    • Cilantro                              For Garnish
    • Spices
      • Red Pepper                         per taste or 1 Tbsp
      • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
      • Cumin Powder                   1 Tbsp
      • Coriander Powder             1 Tbsp
      • Turmeric                             1/2 TSP
      • Cumin Seeds                       1/2 TSP
      • Black Pepper                      Sprinkle for Garnish

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in pan
    2. Add onions fry until golden brown
    3. Add green chillies
    4. Add ginger/garlic paste
    5. ( sprinkle water whenever needed )
    6. Add meat
    7. Fry meat for 5-10 min
    8. Add tomatoes
    9. Add spices
    10. Fry on medium heat until tomatoes dissolve
    11. Add gram lentil
    12. Add desired water for gravy
    13.  Cover pot and leave on low heat for 10-15 min.
    14. Garnish with Cilantro and Black Pepper
    15. Enjoy with fresh roti or rice.

     

     

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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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