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May
06

Whole Chicken with Saffron - Murgh Musallam

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Hi all you desi chicken lovers, here is another sizzling hot recipe from the vast expanses of the subcontinent. This time its a rich preparation of whole chicken with saffron and roasted spices. Yummy, I can see you drooling! Here we go..

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Apr
20

Russ Malai

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Russ Malai is very special sweet dish in India and Pakistan as well as with millions of expatriates world over. Traditionally the preparation of russ malai has been best left to professional sweet makers, now  www.bestdesicooking.com brings it your home. Enjoy this great sweet recipe and come back for more.

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Apr
06

Soup Making Techniques

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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
23

Ginger Chicken with Mushrooms

Posted by Hash

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Another tasty variant of the chicken clan is Ginger Chicken. In this delightful recipe chicken shreds with mushrooms are prepared in soya sauce with a dose of ginger, which imparts it a typical flavour.

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Mar
21

BBQ Minced Kebabs - Seekh Kebabs

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Here’s another great stuff for you party loving folks. The smell of these seekh kebabs being roasted is nothing short of maddening. Try it out yourself and win the acclaim of your friends and. These are succulent minced meat kebabs flavoured with spices and taste and smell really great. Best served right off the grill.

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Mar
16

Lamb Brain Masala - Bheja Masala

Posted by Hash

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Another yummy non-veg dish from our selection of Pakistani recipes for a lively table. Now some of you guys might be put off by the thought of it but you gotta try this one out to see how delicious it tastes. The only thing is, you have to make sure you can get your hands on a lamb brain or two from your local butcher.

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Mar
14

Beef Cow’s Trotters with Shank - Bong Paey

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This all time favourite is a real treat at family get-togethers. Beware though, that it requires a bit of patience and a couple of hours at hand to embark upon this treat. The hassle is well worth the wait and effort. It tastes and smells really great. Another word of caution for people with high blood pressure and cholesterol issues, this is not for you!

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Mar
10

Minced Meat Kebabs - Shami Kebabs

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Shami Kebabs are a side order in most restaurants and complement any other main courses. Specially served along with Mutton Pulao, Biryanis of all sorts. Shami Kebabs are minced meat balls, flattened and shallow fried in a non-stick frying pan or a Tawwa (A thick, flat metal utensil for making chappati/naan bread).

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