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How To Make Biryani Using Laziza Biryani Spice Mix

27th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/o1l7Ni2awvA The quickest way to make biryani is to use the ready made biryani spice mix packets, and one of my favourites is the Laziza Biryani Spice Mix. The result is an aromatic, delicious biryani, and you can use the spice mix for whatever kind of biryani you like, from chicken to fish to veg. Serves 8 | Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients Required: 1 kg Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Other 1/3 Packet Laziza Biryani Spice Mix 2 Medium…

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Keema (Mince Meat) Lasagne Recipe

17th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/Q1l3Ly4VgP4 A gorgeous, creamy lasagne made with a flavourful keema (mince meat) sauce and homemade white sauce. Definitely a favourite in my household. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes Ingredients Required: For the Keema (Mince Meat) Sauce: 500g Mince (Lamb/Mutton/Beef/Chicken) 1 Medium Onion (Sliced) 100g Mushrooms Sliced (optional) 1 cup Passata 1 tablespoon Garlic & Ginger Paste 2 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder 1 tablespoon Garam Masala 3 tablespoons Olive Oil For…

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Aubergine & Potato (Aloo Baingan) Curry

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

https://youtu.be/bpqrGxxWOA4 I loved Aloo Baingan (or Aubergine and Potato) curry when I was growing up. It is not the most attractive curry, but the mushiness of the aubergines with the soft potatoes is a gorgeous combination, especially when eaten with chappatis. The spices add a lovely flavour to this vegetarian-friendly curry, and it is easy to make. Serves 4-6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients Required: 2 large Aubergines (or Eggplants) 700g Cooking Potatoes 1/4…

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Keema Mutter (Mince Meat and Peas) Curry

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/5jS0xPxsFu4 Keema Mutter (Mince Meat and Peas) Curry is one of my favourite curries, and is popular dish in Pakistani households. So simple to make, it is full of flavour and the contrasting texture of mince meat and garden peas works really well Serves 4-6 | Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Lamb/Beef/Mutton/Chicken Mince 2 Medium Onions (sliced) 2 Tomatoes (sliced) 1/2 cup Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) 1/4 cup Chopped Coriander 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste…

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Cheesy Vegetable Bake Recipe

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/AnLk1Lb5HMA Quick and yummy midweek meal, full of veg and cheesy goodness 🙂 Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients Required: For the veg: 1 Broccoli 1 medium Cauliflower 6 medium Carrots 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder (optional) 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (optional) 1 teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper 6-8 cups Water For the sauce: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1/4 cup Plain Flour 2 cups Milk 1 teaspoon Salt…

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Sweet ‘n’ Chilli Lamb and Pepper Curry Recipe

4th February 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/pgWXflJIPnI A sweet ‘n’ chilli lamb and pepper curry which is easy to make and tastes so good! Serves 4-6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 500g Lamb/Mutton 1 Green Pepper 1 Red Pepper 2 Onions 2 Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Passata 2 tspn Salt 1-2 tbspn Coarse Black Pepper 1 tbspn Garam Masala 1 tbspn Ground Coriander 1 tbspn Garlic Paste 3 tbspn Honey 3 tbspn Cornflour 6 cups Water 3 tbspn Olive Oil (or similar)…

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How to make Chinese Chicken Soup

10th January 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/RMmBlIHlwqY A delicious, spicy soup which is perfect for colder days. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients Required: 500g Chicken (On bone) 3 Carrots (Peeled and chopped into large chunks) 300g White Cabbage (Approx. half a cabbage, sliced) 2 tablespoons Coarse Black Pepper 2 teaspoons Salt 1 Egg (Medium, Free Range) 1⁄2 teaspoon Soy Sauce (Dark) 3 tablespoons Corn Flour 6 1⁄2 cups Water (Cold) Method Add chicken, carrots, white cabbage, coarse black pepper and salt into a large…

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Desi-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

10th January 2016 Shamsa Comments 1 Comment

https://youtu.be/s1A5B0wJUMU This is a fabulous alternative to the usual spaghetti and meatballs, and perfect if you like your food with a little more flavour and spice. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Mince (Mutton/Lamb/Beef/Chicken) 2 Onions (Medium) 3 Tomatoes (Medium) 1 Eggs (Medium, Free Range) 1 clove Garlic 3⁄4 cup Gram Flour (Besan) or Plain Flour 3 teaspoons Salt 1⁄2 tablespoon Crushed Hot Chilli Flakes 1 teaspoons Ground Coriander 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera) 1 teaspoon Garam Masala 1⁄2…

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How to make Kebab Curry

10th January 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

Kebab curry is basically kebabs in a curry. The kebabs are yummy on their own, and within a curry are just amazing! Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time 45 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Mutton Mince (Or Other Mince) 2 Onions 3 Tomatoes 1 Egg (Beaten) 1⁄2 cup Gram Flour 2 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon Garam Masala 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder 1 tablespoon Crushed Red Chillies 2 teaspoons Garlic Paste 1 cup Fresh Coriander Cooking Oil (To Fry) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 100g Tomato Passata 1⁄2…

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How to make authentic Chicken Curry

9th January 2016 Shamsa Comments 4 Comments

An authentic chicken curry recipe, Pakistani-style. Not too spicy, but still full of Eastern flavour! Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients Required: 750g Chicken (Whole, in pieces, skin off) 1⁄2 Oil (Sunflower/Olive) 2 Onions (Medium, sliced) 3 Tomatoes (Sliced) 1⁄2 cup Plain Yoghurt (Beaten) 1 cup Coriander (Chopped) 1 1⁄2 tablespoon Garlic & Ginger Paste 2 teaspoon Salt 1 tablespoon Ground Coriander 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin (Jeera) 1 tablespoon Garam Masala 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi) Method: Heat…

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