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Ingredients for Batter 2 cups Flour 1 egg Salt Water as required Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp Black pepper 1/2 tsp Chaat masala 1/2 tsp For Filling You will need Chicken mince 150 grms Salt Black pepper 1/2 tsp Redchilli powder 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder 1 tsp Chaat masala 1 tsp 1/2 Capcicum chopped into small cubes Cheese 1/2 cup Oil Method for batter Add flour in a bowl. Add all batter ingredients. Mix well and keep aside. Method for making chicken filling Heat the pan with some oil. When oil gets warm add chopped onions fry till translucent. Now add chopped capcicum fry well and add salt,ginger garlic paste, garam masala, chat masala, red chillie powder, Now add mince chicken. Cook the chicken until done. Now wait till the filling gets cool down. Until then lets make the rolling sheets Making of Sheets Heat a non stick pan take a round scoop shape spoon and make round shape patties just like we make Dosa. When all sheets are cooked. Start making rolls b

Mango Trifle is made from Sponge Cake, Fresh Mango and fresh cream..Simple and easy Recipe you just have to layer them and serve it chilled... Ingredients 1 kg sponge cake 1 cup mango peeled and cubed 1 cup fresh cream 2 tbsp vanilla essence Few strawberries/ biscuit crumbs or any of your favourite fruit for garnishing Method Cut spong cake in cubes and assemble in a dish. Squeeze out the juice from mango pieces and stir in 6 tbsp of water and vanilla essence. Sprinkle the prepared juice over the cake and keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Cover the cake with mango pieces and pour the cream ver top. Decorate with some fresh strawberries or any desired fruit and refrigerate for few hours. Serve Chilled.

Yesterday i made this yummy cheesy samosa came out so delicious. ..I couldn't take filling pic coz its at that time we are bussy so in hurry i just took this pic :) P.s this is own variation do try n let me know :) Ingredients Mince meat 250 grms Salt Gingergarlicpaste 1tsp Green chili paste 1tsp Coriander leaves 1 bunch Blackpepper 1/2tsp Garam masala 1tsp Chaat masala 1tsp Chees 3tbsp Oil for deep frying Samosa patti sheets 1tbsp flour paste to seal samosa patti Method Marinate mince meat with all spices except cheese Heat the pan and add oil Den add marinate mince meat N fry until done. Now let it cool down compeletly den add cheese n mix it well now place samosa sheets or patti put filling n make samosa deep fry them serve hot wit tomato sauce. .. :)

Today I tried this Mash kai Dahi Badai from page   MySpicytastebuds It's all about sweet,sour & savoury...thanku sitara for this lovely recipe,My hubby liked it very much and praise my work it came out sooo yummy..i did add tempering coz we don't eat without tempering :) Mash kai Dahi Badai Ingredients 3/4 cup white lenti;/mash ki daal 1/2 inch piece ginger 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp cumin seeds 7-8 button red chillies 1 tbsp coriander seeds curd 1 kg 3 tbsp icing sugar 1/4 cup water salt 1/2 tsp chat masala as per your taste 2 tbsp coriander leaves 2 chopped green chilies green chutney as per your likes sweet tamarind chutney as per your likes Method 1. Soak daal in water 7-8 hours 2.Dry roast 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp of cumin seeds and 7-8 button red chillies then grind them. 3. Blend daal along with ginger piece, adding little water as required for blending. While adding water keep in mind we don

Easy and yummy Chana Dal on iftar table..love this yummy snack during iftar time. Ingredients Spilt chana daal 1 cup Turmeric 1/2 tsp Salt to taste Black pepper powder to taste Finely Chopped small green chillies 1 tbsp Cilantro 1/2 cup, finely chopped Mint leaves 2 tbsp , finely chopped Lemon juice to taste Method 1. Wash and soak the dal for 4-6 hours preferably. Drain the water away and wash them well. 2. Now boil them in warm water, taking care you do not add too much of water to it. When the dal has soften up, make sure it not mushy an still in its shape, (the water shouldn't be there, it should be dry).. So while boiling water,add only one cup of water and if its dries up before the dal being softened, add little more amount of warm water to it. 3. Remove the dal and add black pepper powder, salt, cilantro , lemon juice and chopped green chillies. Serve it warm.

This extremely satisfying treat, infuses with traditional Middle Eastern Flavours,  relies on dates for its sweetness-remember to use pit-in dates.. Serve 4  Time 10 minutes  Ingredients  Ricotta Cheese (paneer) (you can even use Cream cheese) 1 tsp honey optional  2 tbsp ground almonds (grind them or crush it) 12 medium  dates  12 almonds or Pistachios if using pista use unsalted shelled  Method In a small bowl, stir ricotta and honey until well combined. honey is optional I did not add. With a sharp knife, cut a lengthwise slit on 1 side of each date. Remove pits. Using a small spoon, stuff each date with 1 tsp ricotta mixture. Press 1 almond or pistachio on top of each date. Arrange on a serving paltter and, If desired, garnish with additional cardamom powder or serve at room temperature like that yummy n delicious Dates for Ramadan is ready...

This Recipe is Added By our Member Syeda Sadaf  especially for Ramadan at Iftar time to Boost your Energy! Soak around 10-15 almonds for 1-2 hours. Boil around 1-liter milk with 10-12 deseeded dates and few cardamoms When the milk changes it colors to pretty cream remove from heat and let it cool on room temperature. Once cooled add soaked almonds and blend it nicely along with some crushed ice. add Roohafza on top Serve chilled

Shared By Our Page Member Syeda Sadaf  This yummy Apple Refreshing Drink is a booster for all of us during Ramadan at iftar so simple and yet delicious drink. This drink can be served as it is or you can add seven up or Sprite to it for a Carbonated taste. Ingredients Green Apple 1 (you can use Red apple also ) if using red apple discard the peel. Mint leaves 1 bunch Lemon juice 2tbsp Sugar 1/4 cup Rock Salt pinch Method Blend all these ingredients in the blender with water and loads of crushed ice and serve chilled. This drink can be served as it is or you can add seven up or Sprite to it for a Carbonated taste.

Yummy ! Simple Avocado spread & Omelette Sandwich  quick and easy for iftar :) By Hajra Avocado spread 1 Avocado mashed well Salt  Lemo juice  2tbsp Green chillies 4 Garlic cloves 3 Egg 1 Avocado sandwich bread Make an omelette with your favourite veggies. or just sliced boiled eggs. Toast bread spread the avocado on one side and tomato sauce on other. Keep the omelette in between the slices. Serve with chilli sauce.

In Ramadan, Hyderabad is famous for Harees/daleem  try this easy harees at home with easy step by step recipe.This yummy and Delicious recipes is shared by my aunt Sayeeda Siddique who is from Riyad :)  Ingredients  1kg boneless mutton 3 cups cracked wheat 4 teaspoon ginger garlic paste  1 cup urad daal  1 cup chana daal 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup curd 1 cup light golden color crisp fried onions 1/2 cup cashew nuts  1 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick  2-3 cloves 2-3 cardamom  1/2 cup ghee  1 cup fresh coriander leaves 1/4 cup fresh mint  5-6 green chillies salt Method Step 1: First wash and soak the cracked wheat for at least 1/2 hour. Then wash and clean the mutton thoroughly, trimming off any excess fat. Step2: Mix the mutton with 1 Tbsp of ginger--garlic paste, 1/2 tsp salt, red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. St

WEEK 4 DIET PLAN image sources  flickr 8:00 AM - 2 Glass of Luke Warm water. 5 Almonds Soaked with the skin. 1 kali Mirchi black peppercorn. 9:00 AM - 1 Glass of Cold Coffee and BB Toast (brown bread) 11:30 AM - One Fruit of your choice  1:30 PM - This week you have lots of options which you can take  alternatively. 1 bowl sprouts + fruits  2 bowl vegetables + salads  1 bowl dalia + 1 bb toast (brown bread) 1 bowl kadhi + 1 quarter plate rice. 5:00 PM - 1 cup milk or tea with 2 biscuits / 1 small bowl roasted  chick pea/ 1 bowl popcorn (without butter) 7:30 PM - 1 bran Chappati and 1 bowl vegetable. 8:30 PM - One fruit of your wish  By the end of the month, you will definitely lose 3-6 kgs you will  lose up to 4.3 kgs in a month.. Some Points to be foolowed  When you go out with friends try to have your lunch or dinner at  subway. The healthiest option out there. Take a veggie delite sub  in brown bread

Get Lighter Skin Tone -Home Remedies for fair Skin If you don't have dark skin heredity, you can get more fair skin color, lighter skin tone or fair complexion within a month. But if you have dark skin heredity, no product can change your skin color.But don't worry even dark skin could get even lighter skin tone, better look, face glow, fresh and soft skin with regular use of the following tips. Image sources  brit.co Remember this points  Wash your face minimum 2 times a day. Always use sunscreen lotion also in cold weather according to your skin quality. Avoid direct exposure of colder or more hot air on your skin. Avoid maximum junk food, more tea or coffee. Use more fresh fruits vegetables and juicy fruits daily in the diet. Use more salad in the diet. Apply the following paste on your face. Take 2 tablespoons of rice flour  or gram flour in a glass bowl. Now add 2 tablespoons of milk powdered into  it. Now add 1 tablespoon of honey

Dark upper lips are a problem for many women, especially those with naturally darker skin tones. A dark upper lip may refer to the skin above the upper lip , or the upper lip itself. This post will provide you with some helpful information on dealing with both problems.  Lime & Lemon Juice  Rub a lime on your lips. This helps to tackle the pigmentation effectively as lime has natural bleaching properties. You can also dab on some lemon juice on your lips with the help of cotton. If you have a dark upper lip shadow, the lime juice will also help to lighten the hair. Use an exfoliation treatment  Exfoliation can help to slough off the upper layers of dark, pigmented skin and reveal the newer, lighter skin underneath. Use a facial scrub three or four times per week to exfoliate the skin above your lip. You can use a store- bought product, or make your own scrub using sugar or salt. Alternatively, you could consider getting a microdermabrasion tr

Virtually Stress-Less Ramadan Tips Image sources  flickr As Ramadan is approaching near and I m planning to clean my house! While people in general usually consider cleanliness to be a pleasing attribute, Islam demands it. Our Prophet Muhammad Sallahu alaihi wasallam (peace be upon him) informed his companions and thus all of us, about the importance of cleanliness when he said,''Cleanliness is half of iman'' and you see today so many people appear to forget that cleanliness is so important. Make your Ramadan stress-less and clean your house to make it peaceful and beautifull inshallah <3 Image sources  flickr We need to keep in mind that the month of ramadan is conditioned with  breaking Iftar parties. People more often like to invite their friends and relative at their home in Ramadan. So cleanliness of your home does matter a lot. image sources  flickr Image sources  flickr A month before Ramadan, I start going

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Image sources  flickr Cheese Freeze Tip You can freeze blocks of cheese without it becoming crumbly if you let it thaw completely before putting it in the fridge. If you prefer to shred your cheese first, add a tablespoon or so of cornstarch or flour to the bag and shake it to prevent clumping when it thaws. Another great idea...buy a big piece of Parmigiano cheese grated in the food processor and put in a freezer bag. It keeps for months and all you have to do is open the bag and scoop out a couple of tablespoons when you need it.

Week -3 Diet Plan image sources:nynutritiongroup.com Now we are going to follow Week-3 Diet Plan dear readers.  8:00 am - 2 glass of lukewarm water with honey/lemon. 5 soaked almonds with skin. 1 kali Mirch (black peppercorn) 9: am - 1 glass of milk and a fruit  11:30 am - one fruit of your wish.(except mango & banana) 1:30 am - 1 bran chappati and any vegetable  5:00 pm - 1 cup of milk or tea with 2 biscuits / 1 small bowl bhuna channa/ 1 bowl popcorn (not the buttery act 2 ones but air-popped popcorns without the butter) 7:30 pm - 3 pcs steamed or roasted chicken or fish + salad (non-vegetarians) Any one of the following for vegetarians: 1. 1 bowl dal + 1 bowl curd + salad  2. 1 bowl veg + 1 bowl curd + salad  8:30 pm - one fruit of your wish