Category Archives: Asian (desi) cooking

Lahori Fried Fish

Lahori fish is known for its spicy distinct taste. It is light, crispy and crunchy from the outside while moist, tender, aromatic and jam-packed with flavours from the inside. You can use any kind of fish for this recipe but … Continue reading

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Meatballs or Koftay

I’n my eternal quest for the perfect meatballs or Koftay, I have finally reached meatball or Koftay Nirvana finally after 3-4 years. I just thought, Koftay are one of those things I will never get them right. Either they were … Continue reading

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Sarsoon Ka Saag and Makkai Ki Roti

Saag is a spicy scrumptious treat. You can enjoy this hot and spicy dish in cool winter nights with makkai ki roti, uh the combo tastes heaven in those chilly nights for sure. But the best thing about this dish … Continue reading

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Chicken Tikka Biryani

Everybody seems to love Biryani. It is a perfect combination of aromatic rice and spicy chicken put together in one dish. The word Biryani has been derived from the Persian word “Birian” which means “fried” or “roasted”. Traditionally, leg piece … Continue reading

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Macaroni With Minced Meat

You can make this macaroni/pasta recipe with your pre-cooked minced (Qeema) of chicken, beef or even mutton. Or even if you have some cooked meat pieces from precious day, shredded them and you can use them in this recipe. This … Continue reading

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Malai boti chicken

You can never praise this malai chicken recipe enough. This recipe is JUST PERFECT! I am not exaggerating, the first time I made it, everyone couldn’t stop praising enough, till I literary started to get embarrassed but this recipe is THAT good. Don’t believe me, try it … Continue reading

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Lasagna

You can make your lasagna with chicken, beef, mutton or simply using vegetables. I have seen many people make a combo of spinach and mince chicken in the layering of lasagna and it tastes delicious, even if you are not … Continue reading

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Tender, Juicy Kachnar Ghoost

I like all vegetable except lady fingers, I don’t know why, but I just don’t like cooking/eating ‘em. Kinda disgusting, eating your own fingers, eww! eek hehe Since it’s kachnar season, meaning kachnar is in season duh! and they are quite expensive … Continue reading

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Tangy Achari Chicken by Rida Aftab

Who doesn’t like fool proof recipes (psst it was rhetoric question so that’s why you didn’t see a question mark khekhekhe) Got this recipe from Rida Aftab’s show “Tarka”. My sister-in-law and her family were visiting that night. I wanted to try … Continue reading

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Chicken with Mushroom

God I love Mushrooms in any form. Since we can’t find oh-so-many varieties of mushrooms in our place, so canned button mushrooms work best for me, all the very time And for that Desi tooth of yours this chicken and … Continue reading

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