Naila Kanwal

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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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  • Milk Tea | Punjabi Doodh Pati Chai |

    Milk Tea | Punjabi Doodh Pati Chai |

    Milk Tea Recipe

    • Whole Milk                             2/3 Cup
    • Half & Half Cream                 1/2 Cup
    • Sugar ( organic cane )           2 TBSP or per taste
    • Green Cardamom                  2 pieces
    • Teabag                                   1

    Directions

    1. Add Milk
    2. Add Teabag
    3. Add Sugar
    4. Add Cardamom
    5. Bring it to a boil
    6. Let it simmer on low heat for 5 until it changes color to your liking.
    7. Serve with cookies.
    8. Enjoy

    VIDEO RECIPE

     

     

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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.

    Thanks for reading you guys !

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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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