Naila Kanwal

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Cooking : Chanay Ka Salan With Rice | Chickpea Gravy | Garbanzo Beans | Pakistani/Indian Recipe

    Cooking : Chanay Ka Salan With Rice | Chickpea Gravy | Garbanzo Beans | Pakistani/Indian Recipe

    Hello Everyone , Below you ‘ll find the written and the videos for the following recipe.

    Chanay Ka Salan With Rice | Chickpea Gravy | Garbanzo Beans

    You Will Need..

    1 Medium Organic Onion Chopped

    2 Organic Tomatoes

    2 Tbsp Ginger/Garlic Paste

    2.5 Cup Boiled Chickpeas ( Garbanzo Beans ) With Leftover Water (If possible ) otherwise regular water is fine.

    1 Cup Water ( add more to create your desired gravy look )

    1/2 Cup Sunflower Oil

    1-2 Sliced Green Chillies

    Organic Cilantro ( For Garnish )

    Spices 

    Himalayan Salt ( per taste)

    Red pepper ( Per Taste , I used around 1- 1/2 tbsp)

    Turmeric 1/2 Tsp

    Cumin Powder 1/2 TBSP

    Coriander Powder 1/2 TBSP

    Murgh Cholay Masala ( Optional for extra flavor ) – 1/2 tsp

    Instructions.

    1. Heat Oil
    2. Add Onions
    3. Light Brown Onions
    4. Add Ginger Garlic Paste
    5. Add tomatoes
    6. Fry For 5-10 min
    7. Add All Spices
    8. Add Shan Murgh Cholay Masala
    9. Add Green Chillies
    10. Stir
    11. Add Chickpea with water
    12. Bring water to boil.
    13. Cover Pot
    14. Let it simmer on low heat for 10 min.
    15. Add Cilantro

    For The Rice

    You Will Need..

    1. Small portion of Onion Sliced ( as shown in video )
    2. Pre-soaked rice 1 Cup
    3. Boiled Chickpea 1/2 Cup
    4.  Water 2 Cups
    5. Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
    6. Salt (per taste)

    Method

    1. Fry Onions till light brown
    2. Sprinkle water
    3. Add cumin seeds
    4. Add salt
    5. Stir
    6. Add water
    7. Add Chickpea ( Garbanzo Beans )
    8. Add Rice
    9. Give it final stir & check salt is according to taste,
    10. Cover the pot
    11. Let it simmer for 15 min
    12. Enjoy!

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