Culinary heritage
Lassi
September 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Lassi is a popular and traditional Punjabi yogurt-based drink of India and Pakistan. It is made by blending yogurt with water or milk and Punjabi spices. Traditional lassi is sometimes flavored with ground roasted cumin. Sweet lassi, blended with sugar or fruits instead of spices, is also very popular. In Dharmic religions, yogurt sweetened with honey is used while performing religious rituals. Less common is lassi served with milk and is topped with a thin layer of clotted cream. Lassis are enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment, mostly taken with lunch. With a little turmeric powder... [Read the full story]
Ramadan diet
Diet in Ramadan
September 4, 2010 · 1 Comment
Ramadan fasting has spiritual, physical, psychological, and social benefits; however, man-made problems may occur, if fasting is not properly practiced. First of all, there is no need to consume excess food at if tar (the food eaten immediately after sunset to break fast), dinner or sahur (the light meal generally eaten about half an hour to one hour before dawn). The body has regulatory mechanisms that activate during fasting. There is efficient utilization of body fat, which has been scientifically proved. Basal metabolism slows down during Ramadan fasting.. A diet that is less than a normal... [Read the full story]
Events
Pavilion End Club Ramadan Fiesta
August 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Ramadan Fiesta After experiencing a huge success in last year, this Ramadan again Pavilion End Club are offering Iftar cum Dinner Buffet. PEC will be serving over 50 dishes in a very economical charges. Per head charges for the Iftar cum Dinner Buffet is only 499 PKR. Take the advantage and book your corporate events such as exhibition, seminar, product launching, meeting, get-to-gather, etc., along with Iftar cum Dinner at Pavilion End Club. Finger Licking Menu: Chicken Dum Pullao, Chicken Vegetable, Vegetable Fried Rice, Chappali Kabab, Chicken Boti, Beef Touck, Daal Makhni, Nouratan Qourma,... [Read the full story]
Tips
Cooking With Garlic
September 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Garlic is one of those tricky ingredients that you need to be careful with when cooking. If you don’t use enough, you won’t even know that it is there, and end up missing out on a great treat. Use too much though, and you can easily find your meal is overwhelmed with garlic. Cooking with garlic doesn’t need to be that difficult though, as long as you follow these simple guidelines. Have you ever wondered how to correctly use garlic? After all, if you use too much then you find your meal either too spicy, or just plain ruined. However, if you use too little then you can find yourself... [Read the full story]
Article
A Childs First Fast
August 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Hinaa al-Hamraani “You will not eat anything today until the sun sets.” Such a declaration can be dreadfully frightful to a small child. It seems like a very, very long time. Many adult Muslims can recall the first Ramadhan fast they observed when they were children. It is often a poignant memory. The difficulty of that day is easy to recall. Nevertheless, when the fast is successfully accomplished for the first time, the sense of triumph and of joy felt on that day is cherished for life. Some Motherly Advice for Ramadhan fasting: A number of mothers share with us their... [Read the full story]
Chefs
Rida Aftab A Renown Cooking Expert
September 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Rida aftab worked in media since seven years. She started her career from “Dalada ka Dastarkhawan” on City channel, She had done several shows from different TV channels, including Indus TV, Aaj TV, TV One and Masala TV, According to her, she experienced a lot from Zubaida Tariq and Kokab Khawaja. She was also involved in social activities, She is also running Habibia Welfare in Junejo town karachi in which 300 children are taking education. Specialty: Desi food PERSONAL: Rida Aftab was born on17th April 1978 in Karachi. Her forefather lives in Abbottabad.15 year back she got married... [Read the full story]
Ramadan
Lubnani Kabab
Ingredients: Minced (Beef, Mutton)-1kg Onion-3 (medium size) Tomato-3 Ginger/Garlic Paste-1 tsp Crushed Black Pepper-1 tsp Bread Crumbs-1 packet Oil-As required Potato-3 (boiled) Macaroni-1 cup (boiled) Peas-1 cup (boiled) Green Chili-6 to 8 Egg-2 (beaten) Salt-To taste Method First of all take cooking bowl,...
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Chicken Paties
Ingredients: Puff pastry (dough)-300 gram Chicken Minced-250 gram Onion (chopped)-1 Ginger/Garlic Paste-1 tbsp Coriander (chopped)-1/2 bunch Crushed Black Pepper-1 tsp Green Chili (chopped)-3 to 4 Egg-1 (for garnishing) Oil-2 to 3 tbsp Salt-As required Puff Pastry Or Pie ingredients: All Purpose Flour (maida)-1...
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Phool Gobi k Pakore
Ingredients * Cauliflower-1 (separate flowers) * Corn Flour-4 tbsp * Black Pepper Powder-1 tsp * All Purpose Flour (maida)-1 tbsp * Oil-As required * Egg-2 * Salt-As required * Chicken Cube Mixed Flour-1 tbsp * Sugar-1 tsp Method * Wash the cauliflowers flowers and leave it for dry. * Take a bowl put all the ingredients...
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Regional recipes
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Specials
Pavilion End Club Ramadan Fiesta
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Rangoli, an avalanche of colours, an oath to a culinary adventure, the very symbol...
Ramadan celebration at Pearl Continental Karachi
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Diet
One Day Diet (1600 Low Calorie, Low Fat)
When selecting a low calorie or low fat plan, make sure you are consuming ...
Using Vitamins and minerals to Lose Weight
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Industry
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Rida aftab worked in media since seven years. She started her career from “Dalada...
Farah Jahanzaib- Zaiqadar Maza
A Famous Cooking Expert and a Versatile Fashion Designer at the same time sounds...
Mr. Tahir Chuadry is renowned chef of Pakistan currently he is doing shows on...
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