Aguas Frescas originally means fresh waters in Spanish. Fresh fruits are pulped and water is added to dilute the liquid. It is the popular way of having a fruit based drink in Mexico and Central America. There is no rule on what fruits go into this pulp. They can range from a simple orange or watermelonContinue reading “Aguas Frescas”
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Chicken Bajji (Chicken Fritters)
Commonly known as Bhajjia in Pakistan and Northern India or just Bajji in Southern India, this is one the most favourite tea time snack. Quick to whip up for unexpected guests and served hot and crispy with tea, these fritters just fly off the serving platter. Using sliced onions, sliced potatoes, sliced raw bananas, capsicumContinue reading “Chicken Bajji (Chicken Fritters)”
Cold Coffee
Summer days are to stay for a while now. Beat the beat with this easy to make cold coffee. Ingredients Cold Milk ……………………………….200 ml Instant Coffee Powder ………………1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder …………………………1/2 teaspoon Sugar ……………………………………..1-2 teaspoons Vanilla / Chocolate Ice Cream …….1 scoop Chocolate shavings ……………………..toppings Method Mix sugar, instant coffee powder and cocoa powderContinue reading “Cold Coffee”
Chappli Kebab
Originally an Afghani dish, Chappli kebab is commonly made in Pakistani or Afhgahani kitchens. To be precise, it originates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (Courtesy Malala Yousafzai fame). The word chappli itself means flat. It is usually made of minced meat (mutton or beef), mixed with fresh spices and chopped onions n tomatoes. Whole eggs and corn meal areContinue reading “Chappli Kebab”
Nachos
Ingredients Corn Tortilla Chips ……………………1/2 bag Nacho toppings Old El Paso Salsa ……………….5 tablespoons Sliced Black olives ……………..2 tablespoons Chopped Capsicum …………….2 tablespoons Jalapeños …………………………4-5 pieces (as per taste) Nacho Cheese Sauce ……………4-5 tablespoons Sour Cream ……………………….1 tablespoon Method Arrange the tortilla chips in a flat bowl. Drizzle the chunky salsa on the chips. AddContinue reading “Nachos”
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Ingredients Butter …………………………20 gms All purpose flour……………1 teaspoon Milk …………………………….1 cup Cheddar Cheese Block …….240 gms Method Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and and keep whisking so that it does not form lumps. Add the milk and simmer for a minute. Cut the cheddar cheese and add it into the saucepan.Continue reading “Nacho Cheese Sauce”
The Mediterranean Way
Today was a lazy day. Dint want to cook anything elaborate. But wanted a filling iftar for my family and myself. Something Arabic. So … I decided to make Arayees. The quick and filling Arabic sandwich.I quickly made my way to my local butcher, got half a kg ground mutton, grabbed a bunch ofContinue reading “The Mediterranean Way”
Arayees
Ingredients Ground mutton (minced)………………………………….1/2 kg Pine Seeds……………………………………………………1/4 cup Onion…………………………………………………………..1 medium Tomato…………………………………………………………1 small Fresh Parsley…………………………………………………1/2 cup Garlic …………………………………………………………..5 cloves Lemon Juice ………………………………………………….2 tablespoons Red chilli flakes (optional)…………………………………2 teaspoons Garam masala ………………………………………………..1/2 teaspoon Summac powder …………………………………………….1 teaspoon Olive Oil ……………………………………………………….1/2 cup Salt ……………………………………………………………….seasoning Fresh Pita Bread/ Khuboos………………………………..1 small pack Serving Size: 5 Arayees Method With the helpContinue reading “Arayees”
Hammous
Ingredients Chickpea …………….cooked and drained …………. ..240 grams Tahina/tahini ……………………………………………………..4 teaspoons Yoghurt ……………………………………………………………..1 cup Garlic cloves ………..whole…………………………………..2 cloves Lemon juice ………………………………………………………4 tablespoons Olive Oil ………………………………………………………….. 3/4 cup Paprika powder (or sumac powder) …………………..2 pinches Parsley…………………fresh chopped leaves ………….6-8 leaves Salt …………………………………………………………………. seasoning Method Put the chickpea, tahina, yoghurt,garlic, lemon juice and 2/3 cup oliveContinue reading “Hammous”
Chicken Spring Rolls
Ingredients Boneless Chicken – Shredded………………….240 gms Carrot – shredded…………………………………..1/2 cup Capsicum (Bell Pepper) – finely chopped….1/2 cup Garlic Paste …………………………………………..1 + 1/2 teaspn Red Chili Powder (optional) ……………………1/2 teaspn Soy Sauce …………………………………………….. 1 tablespoon Salt ……………………………………………………….seasoning Spring Roll Sheets (Sunbullah brand) ………1 pack (20 sheets each) All purpose flour ……………………………………2 tablespoons water …………………………………………………….4-5 tablespoons Oil forContinue reading “Chicken Spring Rolls”
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