Chicken Tikka Macroni

Chicken Tikka Macroni

Here is something spicy for you make it and impress your family. This is a perfect meal who loves Italian cuisine. It is very delicious and tasty. Chicken tikka macroni is the most loved dish by everyone. In Pakistan, macroni makes in different ways because people like to eat macroni in different tastes like Achari macroni, hara masala macroni, beef macroni, afghani macroni, mutton macroni, mayo juicy macroni, masala macroni, chicken fajita macroni and also as BBQ macroni but chicken tikka macroni is my favorite macroni and it tastes is so delicious and so yummy. I make this chicken tikka macroni by my own recipe which my family and friends like the most. Chicken tikka macroni is very simple and easy to make. Firstly, You marinate the chicken for half an hour for perfect spicy taste. This is one of my favorite dish that i love making. 

• Marinate Time: 20-30 minutes
• Cooking time: 30 minutes
• Serve: 5-6 people
• Taste: Spicy and hot

Ingredients:

1. Macroni Packet Bake Parlor (400 gm).
2. 250 gm Boneless Chicken (Cut in cube shape).
3. Half Cup Oil.
4. 1 cup Yogurt.
5. 2 tbs Red chili powder.
6. 1/2 tbs Coriander powder (dhaniya powder).
7. 1 tbs Black chili powder.
8. 1/2 tbs Cumin powder.
9. 1/2 tbs Turmeric Powder (haldi powder).
10. 1/2 tbs Garam masala.
11. 1 tbs Lemon Juice.
12. 1 tbs Ginger and Garlic paste.
13. 2 Onion medium size (chopped).
14. 4-5 tomato (paste).
15. 2 tbs tomato ketchup/sauce.
16. 3-4 Green Chili (chopped). 
17. 2 tbs Fresh Cream/ Milk.
18. Salt per taste.

Method:

• First we need to marinate chicken, Chicken must be boneless and cut in cube shape.
• Take a bowl, put chicken cubes in it then add yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili  powder, black chili powder, ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, lemon juice and salt. Mix it very well and marinate chicken for 20-30  minutes.
• In a pan heat oil, add marinated chicken and cook very well for 5-8 minutes at high flame, roast the chicken till tender and dry.
• Add ground tomato paste and onion (chopped), mix and cook very well until the raw smell of tomatoes disappears.
• Add 2 tbs of fresh cream or milk, mix it very well.
• Add green chili (chopped).
• Add boiled macroni in it and mix it very well. 
• Now chicken tikka macroni is ready. 
• Serve hot and enjoy it with drink.
   

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Sooji ka halwa

Sooji ka halwa

Sooji ka halwa is a quick,easy and delicious halwa which is mostly made in breakfast with pooriyaan. Sooji ka halwa is an amazing delighted dessert when served with garnished almonds and coconut. When you add dry fruits while preparing halwa it becomes more tasty and delicious. Sooji ka halwa made quickly and easily in a few minutes with few ingredients.Sooji has a unique and lovely texture. Sooji also have many benefits like it can help you lose weight, sooji consists of healthy carbohydrates that boost energy levels, sooji also prevents iron deficiency as it is rich in iron, helps in regulating blood, and adds in maintaining a healthy and highly responsive system. Learn how to make basic sooji ka halwa recipe. Quick and easy dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients:

4 tbs Ghee

4 Green Cardamom (Hari Elaichi)

1 cup Semolina (Sooji)

4-5 tbs sugar or to taste

4 tbs Gram flour (Besan)

3 cups Water

Method:

1: In wok/pan, heat the ghee,add cardamom cook for a minute.

2: Add semolina (sooji) and roast on medium low flame until colors change and fragnant, you will see the change in color of the sooji from creamy color to golden color.and add gram flour (besan),roast very well.

3: Add sugar and give a good mix.

4: Add dry fruits like crushed almonds,pistachio,coconut and raisins(kishmish).

5: Add water and stir well,cook on medium low flame for 3-4 minutes.

6: Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

7: Garnish with dry fruits.

8: Sooji ka halwa is ready.

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Kofte

Kofte

In this corona situation i want all of you to cook at home and eat healthy. Homemade meatballs known as kofte are the best things to happen on your dinner table. These are spicy  and tasty. Kofte is very easy to made at home and that are much tastier than store bought ones.

Ingredients for Kofte(Meatballs):

250 gm Mince Beef (Qeema)

2 tbs Poppy seeds (khashkhaash)

1 Medium Onion (chopped)

1 tbs Gram Masala Powdered

2 Green chilli (chopped)

1 tbs Red chilli flakes 

2 tbs Roasted Gram flour (Besan)

Instructions:

For Meatballs (Kofte)

1: Take mince beef in a large bowl.

2: Soaked and grind Poppy seeds, and add in it.

3: Add chopped onion in it.

4: Add gram flour(roasted), gram masala, green chilli, red chilli flakes.

5: Using your hand, mix everything well. Knead it for about 4-5 minutes, and make 14-15 equal portions of the mixture, roll each portion gently into round ball . Put these aside.

Ingredients for Curry:

1 Cup Oil

4 Medium Onions (chopped)

1 tbs Ginger Garlic Paste

1 tbs Red chilli powdered

1/2 tbs Turmeric powdered (haldi)

100 gm Yogurt

1 cup oil

Salt for taste

Instructions:

For Curry
1: Take pan,Heat the oil and add chopped onion, stirring often for 7-8 minutes , or until golden on medium flame then add ginger garlic paste, red chilli powdered, haldi(turmeric) powdered, salt and yogurt cook well for 4-5 minutes or until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
2: Add 2 cups water and raise the heat to bring to a boil. When the water comes to a boil, lower the heat to the lowest setting. Once it has stopped boiling, arrange the kofte in a single layer.
3: Raise the heat to medium, cover and allow it to cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and gently stir the kofte. Lower the heat to low-medium. Cover and allow it to simmer for another 30-35 minutes, stirring once in between, until cooked through.
4: Taste and add salt, if needed. Sprinkle in Garam Masala and Coriander leaves. Serve hot.

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Sawaiyon Ka Zarda

Sawaiyon ka Zarda

Sawaiyon ka zarda is very delicious and tasty. This is also a quick dessert recipe which is done in less than 20 minutes. When you add dry fruits while preparing this sweet delicacy, as they provide a crunchy flavor to the dessert. Sevaiyan is made in both ways,dry as well as with milk and they both have a super amazing taste. Here is a dry sevaiyan recipe.Make it and enjoy with your family and friend.

Ingredients:

4 tbs Ghee

4-5 Green Cardamom (Hari Elaichi)

100 gm (1 packet) Vermicelli (Sevaiyan) 

1 cup water

4 tbs Sugar or to taste

Method:

1: Take a wok/pan, add ghee and let it melt, add cardamom and fry until fragrant.

2: Add water,sugar, mix well and cook until sugar dissolves.

3: Add vermicelli and mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes.

4: Cover and put it on simmer for 3-4 minutes.

5: Sawaiyon ka zarda is ready, Garnish with almond and pistachio(crushed)

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Pakistani Pakora

Pakora 

Pakore are a delicious crispy fried snack made with gram flour ,spices and green chilli. These pakoras are super quick to make anytime . Pakoras are the most popular street food and snack . Mostly pakistani make pakore in rainy season and enjoy with chai(tea). It is also the perfect snack in Iftari. You can serve pakore with Tomato Ketchup and Chatni.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups Gram flour (Besan)

1 cup Water

1 tbs Red chilli flakes

1 tbs salt

1/2 tbs Cumin (zeera)

1/2 tbs Dried coriander seeds (sabut dhaniya)

3 pinch Baking Soda 

2 medium size onion (Cut in cube shape)

2 Green chilli chopped 

Oil (as needed for deep fry)

Method:

1: Take a bowl ,Add gram flour (besan), salt, Red chilli flakes, cumin (zeera), dried coriander seeds (sabut dhaniya) , Baking soda. Mix together.

2: Slowly add in the water and mix. Made thick paste.

3:Add onion (chopped), Green chilli (chopped). Mix well.

4: Pour the oil in your deep fryer/wok and heat on medium flame.

5:Use a tablespoon to put tablespoonfuls of pakora mixture into the oil.

6: Fry until golden brown and crispy,turning as needed to cook evenly.

Tips:

1:The key to making best crispy pakoras is not to add too much water while making the dough for pakoras.
2: Fry the pakoras on a medium flame until crispy. Too low flame with make the pakoras soak up lot of oil. Too high flame will brown the pakoras without cooking the dough well from inside.
3:The color has to be the perfect golden brown. Not yellow and undercooked and not brown and overcooked. This is the part where your frying technique will really come int play.and make sure your besan is fresh.

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Cutlets

Cutlets

There is a simple and quick recipe. Which is loved by people of all age groups.It is quick to make and doesn't take much time.This quick snack recipe can be served with tomato ketchup and green chutney.You can also pack this for your children's lunch box.This cutlet recipe needs no more introduction. It is simply the most easy appetizer which can be prepared in just a few minutes by following some simple steps.

Preparation time: 10 minutes 
 Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Total time : 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 kg boiled potatoes

1 tbs Salt 

1 tbs Chinese salt

1 tbs Red chilli powdered

1/2 tbs chaat masala

2 Medium Size Onion (cut in cube shape)

4-5 Green chilli(chopped)

1 Beaten Egg

1/2 cup Coriander leaves

Method:

1: Take boiled potatoes ,roughly mashed it in a deep bowl.

2:Add salt, chinese salt,red chilli powdered,chat masala ,onion ,green chilli (chopped) and coriander leaves in it.

3:Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well

4:Divide the mixture into 8-10 equal portions and shape each portion very well.

5: Dip each cutlet in the beaten egg .

6: Heat the oil on tava/pan and fry, till the cutlets turn into golden brown color from all the sides. 

7: Delicious cutlets are ready to serve.

8:Serve the cutlets with tomato ketchup and green chutney.  

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