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02/02/2026

Tandoori chicken pasta for everyone

02/02/2026

Quick, Easy and Most Comforting Recipe✨

Dhaka Chicken..

Ingredients…
Chicken ( boneless cubes) 300 grams
Gg paste 1 tbspn
Salt per tatse
Chicken powder 1/2 tspn
Cumin powder 1/2 tapn
All spice powder 1/2 tspn
Blk pepper 1/2 tspn
Turmeric powder 1/4 tspn
Chilli flakes 1 tspn
Oregano 1/2 tspn
Lemon juice/ vinegar 1.5 tbspn
1 egg
Gram flour 2 tbspn
Cor flour 1.5 tbspn
Sesame seeds 2 to 3 tbspn
Oil required for frying

Mix all the ingredients and marinate for 5 to 7 min then do fry on a medium flame until golden and serve hot with ketchup or chutney of your choice..

02/02/2026

Adana Kebabs with Special Roasted Tomato Pepper Chutney
آدانہ کباب خاص روسٹڈ ٹماٹر مرچ چٹنی کے ساتھ

Juicy, smoky Adana Kebabs made with perfectly spiced meat and served with a bold roasted tomato & pepper chutney
This Turkish classic is everything your BBQ cravings need — tender, fiery, and full of flavor!
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Ingredients – Adana Kebabs (12 Kebabs)
Minced Beef/Mutton with fat ½ kg
قیمہ (بیف یا مٹن چربی کے ساتھ) آدھا کلو
Red Capsicum 1 small
لال شملہ مرچ 1 عدد (چھوٹی)
Green Capsicum 1 small
سبز شملہ مرچ 1 عدد (چھوٹی)
Onion 1 small
پیاز 1 عدد (چھوٹا)
Garlic Cloves 4–5
لہسن کے جوے 4–5
Red Chilies (seedless) 2
ثابت لال مرچ 2 عدد (بیج نکال کر)pk Olive Oil 2 tbsp
زیتون کا تیل 2 کھانے کے چمچ
Salt to taste
نمک حسبِ ذائقہ
Paprika Powder 1 tbsp
پاپریکا پاؤڈر 1 کھانے کا چمچ
Crushed Red Chilies ½ tsp
کُٹی لال مرچ آدھا چائے کا چمچ
Crushed Cumin Seeds 1 tbsp
کُٹا ہوا زیرہ 1 کھانے کا چمچ
Ingredients – Roasted Tomato Pepper Chutney
Tomatoes 2 medium
ٹماٹر 2 عدد درمیانے
Garlic Half Pod
لہسن آدھی گڈی
Red Chilies 1–2
لال مرچ 1–2 عدد
Red Capsicum 1 large
لال شملہ مرچ 1 عدد (بڑی)
Olive Oil 2 tbsp
زیتون کا تیل 2 کھانے کے چمچ
Lemon Juice 2 tbsp
لیموں کا رس 2 کھانے کے چمچ
Salt to taste
نمک حسبِ ذائقہ

02/02/2026

Spring rolls are one of the most loved Ramadan iftar items, and this crispy chicken spring roll recipe is tried, tested, and always a crowd-pleaser 🌙✨
Golden on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor — these spring rolls stay perfectly crispy till iftar.
Shredded Chicken – 250g
ابلا ہوا چکن (ریشہ کیا ہوا) – 250 گرام
Cabbage (chopped) – ½ cup
بند گوبھی (باریک کٹی ہوئی) – آدھا کپ
Carrot (julienned) – ½ cup
گاجر (باریک لمبی کٹی ہوئی) – آدھا کپ
Capsicum – ½ cup
شملہ مرچ – آدھا کپ
Salt – to taste
نمک – حسبِ ذائقہ
Black Pepper Powder – 1 tsp
کالی مرچ پاؤڈر – 1 چائے کا چمچ
Chicken Powder – 1 tsp
چکن پاؤڈر – 1 چائے کا چمچ
Garlic (minced) – 1 tsp
لہسن (باریک کٹا ہوا) – 1 چائے کا چمچ
Oil – 1 tsp
تیل – 1 چائے کا چمچ
Soya Sauce – 4 tbsp
سویا ساس – 4 کھانے کے چمچ
Vinegar – 1 tsp
سرکہ – 1 چائے کا چمچ
Chilli Sauce – 4 tbsp
چلی ساس – 4 کھانے کے چمچ
All-Purpose Flour – 1 tbsp (for sealing)
میدہ – 1 کھانے کا چمچ (سیل کرنے کے لیے)
Roll Sheets – 1 packet
اسپرنگ رول شیٹس – 1 پیکٹ

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02/02/2026

Imli Ki Chutney
make it and Store it for Ramadan!

Ingredients:

200 gms tamarind (imli)
3 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ginger powder

02/02/2026

Chicken Wontons
with spicy Chilli Oil

Ingredients:

300 gms Chicken mince
2 tbsp spring onion
2 garlic chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce or worcestershire
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp black pepper
Half tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
half tsp salt
half tsp oregano
12-16 wonton wrappers
Oil for frying

Chilli Oil :
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp chili flakes
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 garlic chopped
2 tbsp ketchup
Half cup hot oil

Mix together everything, then add hot oil on top, give it a stir and yummmiest chili oil is ready.

Method:
Mix together chicken with all the sauces and spices mentioned above.
Take a wonton wrapper, grease a spoon with oil, take put a scoop of chicken filling, seal as shown using water at edges.
Fry for 7-8 min at medium heat until golden crisp. Serve with chilli oil and enjoy .

02/02/2026

Malai Chicken Samosas

Chicken Filling: (makes 20-24)

400 gms chicken breast (boiled & shredded)
4 tbsp butter or ghee
1 tsp garlic
2 green chilies
1 small capsicum(bell pepper)
3 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 pack thick cream (160 gms)
1 chicken cube or 1 tsp chicken powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp chili flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt (adjust accordingly)
Samosa sheets
Flour slurry(1 cup water + 2tbsp Flour)
Oil for frying

Method:

Fill samosas with the batter as shown and seal edges using flour paste.
Fry them for 8-9 minutes at medium heat, flip in between until golden and done.

You can bake and airfry them at 200C and cook for 10-12 minutes. Flip in between and spray some oil for a nice finish.

02/02/2026

Tips for the best looking paratha: You can apply melted ghee inside paratha as it will be easier to spread. Sprinkling dry atta over ghee enhances the layers. Apply minimal pressure when rolling out the paratha so the layers remain intact and apply as little dry flour as possible so you don't get dry flour on your hands when eating. And cook your paratha on medium heat to make it khasta

02/02/2026

Winter special healthy paya | just the way his mom makes it 🫶🏻
Paya Recipe (Mother-in-law Special Recipe )

Ingredients
• Paya
• Lime water
• Onions
• Ginger-garlic paste
• Salt
• Turmeric powder
• Red chilli powder
• Cumin-coriander powder
• Garam masala powder
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Fresh mint leaves
• Oil
• Hot water

⸻

Recipe

Step 1:
Clean the paya with lime water and soak for 10–15 minutes. This helps remove all dirt. Rinse well with clean water.

Step 2:
In a pressure cooker, add paya, onions, ginger-garlic paste, salt, turmeric, and hot water.

Step 3:
Cook on a slow flame for at least 3 hours until the paya becomes soft and well cooked.

Step 4:
In a separate pan, heat oil. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté well. Add salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin-coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well. Add fresh coriander and mint leaves.

Step 5:
Add this prepared masala to the boiled paya in the pressure cooker. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.

Step 6:
Paya is ready. Serve hot with naan and salad.

02/02/2026

Ramadan Prep🌙
Khatay Meethy Dahi Baray( Dahi Bhallay)

Fresco Style Dahi Baray…

Ingredients..
✅Baray (Bhallay)
• Mash ki daal (Urad dal, dhuli hui) - 3 cups
• Water - as needed (for soaking & grinding)
• Salt - ½ tsp
Zeera powder 1/2 tapn
Ginger 1 inch piece, garlic 3 cloves, green chilli 2
• Oil - for frying
✅For Dahi (Yogurt Mixture)
• Fresh thick yogurt (preferably Fresco-style fresh dahi) - 2 cups
• Sugar - 3-4 tbsp (adjust to taste)
• Salt - ½ tsp
• Red chili powder - ½ tsp
• Roasted cumin powder - 1 tsp
• Chaat masala - 1 tsp
✅For Sweet & Sour Toppings…
• Imli (tamarind) chutney 4 tbspns
• Green chutney -4 tbspns (optional but recommended)
Garnish (Optional but Traditional)
• Red chili powder - a pinch
• Roasted cumin powder - a pinch
• Chaat masala - a pinch
• Fresh coriander - chopped
✅Method
• Prepare the Baray..
1. Wash and soak mash ki daal for 6–8 hours or overnight.
2. Drain completely and grind into a thick, smooth batter using minimal water.
3. Add salt, zeera powder,green chilli ginger and garlic. Beat well until fluffy.
4. Heat oil on medium heat.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil and fry until golden brown.
6. Remove and immediately soak baray in warm water for 10–15 minutes with 1 tbspn of green chutney and imli pulp
7. Gently squeeze excess water and set aside.
✅Prepare Khatay Meethay Dahi
1.Whisk yogurt until smooth and creamy.
2. Add sugar, salt, red chili powder, roasted cumin, and chaat masala.
3. Taste — it should be mildly sweet, tangy, and spicy.
4. Adjust sugar or salt if needed.

✅Assemble Dahi Baray
1. Arrange baray in a serving dish.
2. Pour prepared yogurt generously over them.
3. Drizzle imli chutney, meethi chutney, and green chutney.
4. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin powder and chaat masala on top

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