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Aloo Gosht Recipe (Lamb and Potato Curry)

8th October 2016 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/9fZGXCOzV5o Aloo Gosht (or lamb and potato curry) is a classic South Asian dish, with a delicious combination of textures and tastes from the succulent lamb pieces and soft potatoes. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Lamb (mixed cut) 500g Potatoes (quartered) 2 Medium Onions 2 Medium Tomatoes (chopped) 10 Cherry Tomatoes 1/2 cup Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) 1/2 cup Plain Yoghurt 1 tablespoon Garlic & Ginger Paste 1/2 tablespoon Salt 1/2…

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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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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 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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