Khara Masala qeema is one of the comfort food me and my whole family enjoy. It can be served with any kind of flat bread ( roti, naan, chapatti) or rice. Tip If you are using chicken, then reduce the of water added at the start to half as chicken doesn’t need that much water. […]
Desi recipes
Butter Chicken
Butter chicken is a kind of recipe which is signature in almost every Indian and Pakistani restaurant. There are so many different ways to make butter chicken the key ingredient is butter, chicken and the tomato base/curry. My husband isn’t a big time fan of this but my kids absolute love this recipe. Its a […]
Hyderabadi tala Gosht (Stir Fried Meat)
Hydrabadi Tala Gosht (Stirr fried meat) is something really simple to make with very few ingredients. Most of the Hyderabadi recipes which I have been sharing here, are been transferred to me by Mom who learned those recipes from My Dadi Ammi. This is certainly one of those dishes which I’ve been enjoying since my […]
Air Fried Seekh Kabab
These Kababs are melt in your mouth soft. These soft Kababs are a must have at most of the Pakistani weddings and restaurants. One of my uncle who runs a marriage hall in Pakistan shared his recipe. Even though I had tried a couple of recipes in past but after trying this recipe I […]
Sheer Khurma (Nani Ammi special)
Sheer Sheer Khurma is a rich vermicelli pudding made with milk, lots of nuts, dates and sugar. The dish literally means milk with dates. Its often made during Eid.Eid festivities are kind of incomplete until and unless you have Sheer Khurma! I learned two different versions of it, one from my Mom and another one […]
Hydrabadi Khatti Daal(Sour lentil soup) In Instant Pot.
Hyderabadi Khatti Dal is a delicious tangy daal preparation tempered with curry leaves, cumin, dry red chilies and garlic. This daal has perfect balanced flavor of sourness and spiciness. The best match for this is steamed rice with tala gosht (fried meat) but you can also enjoy it with karahi or any curry. Sharing my […]
Simplest Chicken handi
Chicken Handi got its name from its cooking style, as it is traditionally cooked in Handi (clay pot). Since we are cooking it in a regular pan the aroma which this dish gets due to that clay pot might be missing, but it turns out great anyways. This is the simplest recipe for chicken handi.
Lauki Ka Raita (Bottle Gourd Dip)
Bottle gourd (Lauki) is a cooling watery gourd which is excellent during summers. It is rich in nutrients and minerals. It is also easy to digest. The water which is drained after boiling or steaming it has therapeutic properties to it. It has shown to decrease blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Raita is the side […]
Kakori Kabab
This is a delicious Mughlai recipe that is prepared with mutton or beef, onions and lots of spices. These kebabs are so soft and succulent that they melt in your mouth right away. This dish is easy to cook and high in protein and fiber. I learned this recipe during my Usmania special course at […]
Hydrabadi Bagharay Baingan (Eggplant curry)
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