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Jul
12

Potato Salad - Aloo Raita

Posted by Hash

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One of the simplest and quickie subcontinental salads is the Aloo Raita. In India & Pakistan it literally goes with any and every dish. Try this one on your next desi cooking venture.

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Jul
12

Spicy Okra - Masala Bhindi

Posted by Hash

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Okay guys let me assure you that one of my all time favourite dishes sinces my childhood is this Masala Bhindi. Theres something really delicious about it. Easy as easy can be you could be eating this delicious okra recipe in under 30 minutes if you start now..

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Jun
15

Chicken Biryani

Posted by Hash

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Yeah its the same Chicken Biryani that we were so eager to eat while still in early school! Our grand mother was an expert hand at this. Luckily we have that precious recipe to share with you folks. Chicken Biryani is a very popular Indian/Pakistani dish done mostly on special occasions. In this recipe chicken pieces are marinated in spices and yogurt mixture and cooked with basmati rice on a low flame.
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Apr
15

Watermelon Punch

Posted by Hash

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Hey, all you guys out there! Who doesn’t like a great punch? Well, summer’s just round the corner and we got a whole bunch of punches just for you. This easy watermelon punch recipe is the first one in the series. Easy as easy can be, surprise your loved ones spending 30 minutes to get this delight in order. Off you go hunting a watermelon..

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Apr
06

Soup Making Techniques

Posted by Hash

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MAKING OF SOUP
Always use soft water for making soup and be careful to proportion the quantity of water to that of the meat. Somewhat less than a quart of water to a pound of meat, is a good rule for common soups. Rich soups, intended for company, may have a still smaller allowance of water.

PRINCIPAL INGREDIENTS
The making of the stock that is used in soup is the most important of the soup making processes; in fact, these two things soup and stock may be regarded, in many instances, as one and the same. It is important to keep in mind that whenever reference is made to the making of soup usually stock making is also involved and meant. Before the actual soup making processes are taken up, the nature of the ingredients required should be well understood; for this reason, suitable meats and vegetables, which are the principal ingredients in soups, are first discussed.

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Mar
29

Original Homemade Pizza Sauce

Posted by Hash

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This Original Homemade Pizza Sauce recipe works wonders transforming a homemade pizza into a professional one. You gotta try this one out.

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Mar
28

Masala Lamb Chops

Posted by Hash

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Having a small party tonight? Try these delicious lamb chops and pose yourself as a great chef! These mutton chops are prepared with spices and yogurt and are yummy. Wait till you taste them. Whats more they are quite easy to prepare and are ready realatively quickly. Come on guys, get your hands on a couple of lamb chops and you’ll be drooling soon.

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Mar
25

Curried Meat Balls - Mince Koftas in Gravy

Posted by Hash

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An all time favourite of my nephew, who would go to any length to make his demand for koftas being met the very same day! Traditionally cooking koftas has been considered more of a hassle by desi women, here we prove it to be a delightfully simple and delicious recipe. Go for the leanest choice minced lamb and you will end up with real suave and succulent koftas. Try not to make the meat balls (koftas) too hard while forming them.

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Mar
24

Basic Pizza Dough

Posted by Hash

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Who can resist the great aroma of a pizza being baked nearby? Probably no one, specially not me. Well, here we start off with teaching you how to be an expert pizza chef. In this series of recipes you will learn how to do the basics of pizza - the dough or the base which houses all those great tasting pizzas from all over the world. The pizza base can be thin or crispy, medium, or lastly thick and chewy. It is up to your liking to go for a particular one. Ok, lets get started.

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Mar
24

Kashmiri Style Lamb Curry - Rogan Josh

Posted by Hash

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A Kashmiri style mutton delight permanently featured by Pakistani and Indian restaurants all over the world. Rogan Josh is hugely popular with the Westerners just as well. In fact, this recipe is on a special request of a long time Welsh friend of mine. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll love to cook this delicious curry again, sooner than later.

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