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Chapati Roti
The staple food and eating habit of Pakistan are closely related to the religion of Islam. They have a variety of food stuffs such as rice, beef, chicken, fish, and vegetables, while pork is forbidden. The cooking style of Pakistan is very much influenced by the Mughal Empire, which established its rule around the time [...]
Turkish Style Eggs
INGREDIENTS 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 1 pinch salt 1 quart water 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 6 eggs 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon paprika DIRECTIONS 1 . In a small bowl, combine the garlic, yogurt and pinch of salt; mix well. 2 . In a large saucepan [...]
Memoni Mutton/Beef Briyani
Ingredients: Preparation Time: 20 min Total Time: 20 min Makes: 16 servings, 2 slices each Meat 750g, cubes with bones Rice, Basmatti 750g, washed & soaked for 30 minutes Onions 3-4 medium, finely sliced /300g Potatoes 4 medium, peeled & halfed /500g Tomatoes 3-4 medium, diced /300g Yogurt, Plain 1¼ cups, whipped /250g Garlic Paste [...]
Low Fat Mediterranean Salad
I often make this low fat Mediterranean salad to pack for lunch on busy days. To make a full meal out of this salad, top it with water-packed tuna or some cooked chicken. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups baby arugula 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans 1 14-ounce can water-packed [...]
Banana Colada
Ingredients Banana 1 Pineapple 1/2 cup Pineapple juice 1/2 cup Coconut milk 1/4 cup Sugar 2 tbsp Ice cube 1 cup Method Put all ingredients in a blender and blend it well, until all the ingredients are unified in the blender. Pour drink into a glass. To serve, garnish with pineapple slice.
Advice on coping with the physical effects of fasting
Millions of Muslims started fasting with the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. During this month health and diet issues are very important for all of us especially for the ailing and people with specific health complications. The food eaten should be well balanced, fried foods should be limited, fatty foods and food containing [...]
Dry Beef Chilies
Ingredients Beef (under cut)-1kg Big Pieces Leave it in the freezer for 2 hours Green Chili-15 remove seeds and julienne cut Soya Sauce-2tbsp Crushed Black Pepper-1tsp Sugar-1tsp White Vinegar-2tbsp Salt To Taste Sesame Oil-few drops Corn Flour-1tsp White Pepper Powder-1tsp Chicken Cube Mixed Flour-1tsp Garlic-8 cloves Oil-4tbsp Method Take out the beef from the freezer. [...]
Allu Ki bhujia Pori k sath
Ingredients: Potato-1/2 kg (Boiled, peel and mash them) Green Chili-6 (chopped) Sugar-1 tsp Turmeric-1 tsp Raye (powder)-1 tsp Mint-1/2 Bunch Curry Leave-some leaves Lemon-2 Onion-2 (finely chopped) Black Seeds (kalonji)-1/2 tsp Red Pepper Powder-1/2 tbsp White Cumin-1 tsp Salt-As required Coriander-1/2 Bunch Tamarind Paste-1/2 cup Oil-1/2 Cup Method: Take Mashed potatoes put 1 glass of [...]
Till Ki Chutni
Ingredients Coriander leaves-1 cup Mint Leaves-1/2 cup Peanut Powder-3 tbsp Sesame Seeds-3 to 4 tbsp Cumin-1 tsp Green Chili-2 to 3 Brown Sugar-1 tbsp Lemon Syrup-1 tbsp Capsicum-1 Salt-To taste Method Take a blender put all ingredients in it and blend it. Now Till Ki chutni is ready for serve.
