In the Chinese culture dumplings are meant to bring good fortune and since the shape of Chinese dumplings is similar to ancient gold or silver ingots, they symbolize wealth. Dumplings are a part of daily diet in China and made in several different ways. Traditionally filled with a blend of pork and shrimp, […]
Chicken Cheese balls are a childhood Ramadan favorite, Ramadan is just not complete until I don’t make these at least 3 to 4 times and now it’s also my kids favorite. Potato, chicken and cheese balls are deep fried golden and crispy, once you break them open delicious gooey cheese […]
Falooda is a delicious dessert drink from the Indian subcontinent. It is typically served at happy occasions, festivals and religious holidays. Rooh Afza is a rose flavored syrup base, which is diluted with water and considered a popular refreshing drink served in summer to cool down. This base is also […]
Box patties are a Ramadan staple in our family, a delicious creamy chicken filling tossed with stir fried veggies is wrapped in the spring roll wrappers and shaped like a box. Once deep fried, they turn crispy golden. Usually served with ketchup, they are a crowd pleaser for sure. It’s […]
These delicious gluten free millet flour (bajra) kebabs are a part of my family for 3 generations. A unique batter made with millet flour and white vinegar gives these delicious kebabs a distinct flavor unlike any other kebabs you have ever tried. I learnt to make these from my mother […]
This delicious better then take out egg roll recipe is a keeper. Simple multi purpose boiled, shredded chicken is tossed with stir fried with egg noodles, cabbage, bell pepper and carrots then wrapped in egg roll wrapper and deep fried until golden and crispy. Once you try this recipe you […]
A combination of jalapeño popper filling stuffed inside a flaky pastry once deep fried a creamy, cheesy and spicy chicken filling oozes out when you break into it. This Ramadan try my ultimate jalapeño popper samosas. These are going to be the next family favorite iftar snacks. The use of […]
Frontier chicken is a spicy, tangy tomato based gravy with peppers and onions. It gets its name from the area of Pakistan its popular in, which is the northwest or the frontier of Pakistan. It’s especially popular at the highway dhabas (truck stops). Frontier chicken is more popular in the United […]
This is my go to ultimate tomato base gravy, I make a big batch of this gravy and freeze it, especially during Ramadan. All you have to do is add boneless chicken and you’ll have chicken masala ready in under 30 mins. Same goes for raw shrimp, ground beef, lamb or […]
Keema Aloo is one of the most staple dishes in any south Asian home, its ground meat of choice beef/chicken/lamb and potatoes cooked in a tomato based gravy with minimal spices easily available at home. It is very versatile and can be enjoyed with naan/roti or rice. In my family […]
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