Shaheen Ali

Pakistani Bhuna Gosht is a mutton preparation very popular in Pakistan. Mutton pieces slow cooked in whole spices and chopped onion, ginger garlic is later fried (bhuna) with lots of ghee and garnished with coriander. Pakistani Bhuna Gosht is one such succulent dish that is best enjoyed with Rumali Roti or Naan. The mutton pieces when cooked slowly with whole spices, leaves an aromatic flavor and extremely juicy mutton that makes you crave for more. Normally Bhuna Gosht is prepared with minced onion, ginger and garlic, but here in this Pakistani version of Bhuna Gosht, the onions are fine sliced…

Kashmiri Rogan Josh is a delicious flavorful Lamb curry that comes from Persian origin. It is the signature dish of Kashmir, where the name is derived from Persian words in which Rogan meals oil and Josh mean Intense heat. Kashmiri Rogan Josh is an integral part of the lavish spread Waawan. No celebrations are complete without this signature dish, typically made with lamb but now days even mutton is used to make this authentic and aromatic Rogan Josh. Among few exotic ingredients used in the recipe, Alkanet root, better known as Ratan Jot is the most important one. It is…

Broccoli is the most loved vegetable that comes from the cabbage family and in India it categorizes under exotic vegetables. Similarly, coming from capsicum family, bell peppers are not just colorful but also and excellent source of Vitamin A, C & B6. Stir fry vegetables are simply loved in my family and my son is a huge fan of broccoli. Though now as we a re running out of season for broccoli, i requested my sister to get them from Mumbai so that i can continue making my son’s stir fry vegetables even in monsoons. Excellent source of nutrients and…

Kurma in Kerala is a typical curry made with different vegetables, yellowish in color with slightly mashed veggies and a vibrant flavor of coconut milk. Cauliflower Kurma is one such kind of curry that is teemed up with small chopped carrots and green peas and is particularly served with Idiyappam or Rice. Cauliflower Kurma also goes well with Kerala Parotha aka Malabar Parotha. The curry is mainly made with two extracts of coconut milk. The vegetables are cooked i second extract of coconut milk that is thin and later thickened with the first thick coconut milk. Believe me it’s one…

 Thoran is a typical Keralite dry vegetable dish made with finely chopped veggies like, cabbage, beans, beetroot etc with lots of grated coconut. This popular dish is an integral part of Onam Sadhya as well as eaten as a side dish with daily meals in Keralite homes. The beauty of this dish lies in the fine chopping done with skilled hands. Not everyone can chop as fine as the people of Kerala do for their vegetarian dish.

A light and airy textured dessert with a flavor of mango is a perfect for your dinner parties. A mousse can range from light and fluffy to creamy and thick, depending on preparation techniques. It can be prepared as both sweet or savory. Dessert mousses are typically made with whipped egg whites or whipped cream. Flavored with chocolate, coffee, caramel, puréed fruits or various herbs and spices, such as mint or vanilla. Sweetened mousse is served as a dessert, or used as an airy cake filling. (source wikipeia) Though i am an egg eater and love egg recipes but when…

The month of Ramadan and Eid is comes with various mouth watering preparations where one can indulge into delicious mutton and chicken dishes. Tamatar Gosht is one such easy mutton curry that can be made in a jiffy and is a mouth watering option specially if you have sudden guests at home. Slight tangy curry that comes with tomatoes is teemed up with mutton pieces and is a cooker recipe. Hardly takes an hour to cook and goes best when served with plain steamed rice. I personally love all kinds of cooker recipes, they are simply hassle free and gives…

Keema Matar is a quintessential dish in every Muslim home specially during Ramadan. Mutton mince slow cooked with whole spices and lots of fresh green peas is a perfect side dish to your meal and certainly a show stopper in every Ramadan get together parties. I love to add potatoes in my keema matar, but one can always avoid it if they don’t like. Mutton keema can be cooked dry or as a gravy as well. Usually keema is semi dry curry that is teemed up with rice and roomali roti. We love keema matar in any form, hence we…

Dum ka Murgh is also popularly known as Lagan ka Murgh in Hyderabad which is actually slow cooked marinaded chicken in cashew and poppy gravy. The chicken is marinaded in curd/yogurt and spices and later slow cooked which gives a rich color and texture to the gravy. Dum ka Murgh is one of the most favorite chicken dish in my family and I often make when i have guests at home. Garnished with cashews chunks and coriander, Dum ka Murgh goes best when served with Roomali Roti, Mandey or Butter Naan. Being a contributor in Archana’s Kitchen, every month i…

Did u know that our very famous, sweet and crispy Jalebi is also known as Zulbia, and is very popular in countries of South Asia, West Asia and also North Africa. It is made by deep-frying a wheat flour batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar. Indian jalebi is made with Maida (all purpose flour) with a mix of curd mainly. The batter is kept for fermentation and then later fried in circular shape and soaked in sugar syrup. Quite a lengthy process! Jalebi is one of my family’s favorite sweet. Typically desi and the…

Kasuri Malai Murgh is a rich, creamy chicken curry made with cashew paste and fresh cream & flavored with fresh ground pepper and dry fenugreek leaves. Kasuri Malai Murgh comes from Mughal Cuisine and is a perfect side dish with Rumali Roti or Naan. The creamy, silky gravy with juicy and tender chicken pieces is simply irresistible and can be a show stopper dish at any house party. During Ramadan, i always try to cook some different kind of chicken and mutton dishes that can be enjoyed in the evening and also consumed in Sehri (early morning meal). In my…

Mutton Keema Samosa is the most popular evening snack made during Ramadan at Muslims homes as well as in snack corners too. Mutton mince boiled with spices and later mixed with lots of finely chopped onion, mint and coriander gives an amazing taste and aroma when filled in a samosa. Samosa itself is the most loved street food in India, and when it’s Keema Samosa, this famous snack just reaches to another level of deliciousness. It’s weekend and this is the day when the whole family sits together for Iftaar, hence it had to be special. Iftaar preparations started since…