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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  • 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

     

  • Anti-Inflammatory Ginger & Turmeric Tea | Natural Remedy To Fight Cold & Flu

    Anti-Inflammatory Ginger & Turmeric Tea | Natural Remedy To Fight Cold & Flu

    What you ‘ll need

    • 1.5 inch         Ginger
    • 1 inch            Fresh Turmeric
    • 2 Cups          Water
    • As needed    Organic Honey or Raw Honey

    Instructions

    1. Clean and cut ginger and turmeric in half
    2. Bring water to boil
    3. Add ginger and turmeric
    4. Once water starts boiling , boil it for 10 minutes.
    5. Pour it into a cup and add honey as much as you desire.
    6. Drink it while its warm.

    Benefits

    The spectacular turmeric ginger tea has a very lengthy list of benefits which includes helping you eliminate inflammation and strengthening your immune system. Help your body become naturally strong enough to fight off flu and cold related problems this season.  Collaboration of these powerful ingredients helps speed up relief for cough, colds, congestion and eradicates the masked infections. Turmeric is also a great known agent to clean acne, acne scars and improve skin quality overall.  Make it a part of your daily routine once a day is or once every two days is good enough to stay safe this flu season.

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