tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72131734783920266082024-03-18T02:47:57.318-07:00My Passion For CookingSidra Amjedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15135102125804406870noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213173478392026608.post-42981934029617018532017-12-04T07:24:00.000-08:002017-12-04T07:24:31.555-08:00Green Chicken Karahi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Bored of the same old chicken karahi? Then this recipe ifs for you. really delicious and super quick to make. </div>
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1 kg Chicken</div>
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1 bunch of Coriander leaves</div>
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a handful of Mint leaves</div>
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6-7 Green chilies (add more if you want a little more heat)</div>
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2-3 cloves of Garlic</div>
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1 tbsp of Coriander seeds</div>
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1 tbsp of Cumin Seeds</div>
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1 tbsp of dried Kasuri Methi</div>
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1 tbsp of Ginger Garlic Paste</div>
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1-2 tsp of Black Pepper (freshly crushed if possible)</div>
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1 cup of beaten Yogurt</div>
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1/4 tsp of Garam Masala</div>
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Julienne Ginger for garnish.</div>
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Roast Cumin and Coriander seeds till they are fragrant. Crush coarsely in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Keep aside.</div>
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Blend together coriander leaves, mint, Green chilies and garlic cloves with a little bit of water to make a paste. Keep aside.</div>
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Heat oil in a wok and fry ginger garlic paste till fragrant than add chicken,<br />
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kasuri Methi and half of coriander cumin mix. Fry on high heat till the chicken changes color.<br />
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Than add the blended coriander mixture, salt, black pepper, and the remaining ground cumin and zeera.<br />
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Cook till the oil separates, about 10-15 minutes.</div>
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Add yogurt and cook on high flame till desired consistency. I kept the gravy to a minimal.</div>
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Sprinkle Garam masala, julienne ginger and chopped chilies. Cover for 5 minutes on low flame.</div>
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Serve with naan.</div>
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Sidra Amjedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15135102125804406870noreply@blogger.com121tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213173478392026608.post-17654572815395245402017-12-03T04:49:00.004-08:002017-12-03T04:49:47.457-08:00[Guest Post] Malpua<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So a few days ago a very sweet aunty <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006738345348" target="_blank">Zeenat</a> approach me and asked if I would post her recipes on my blog. I said yes the very instant, how could I say no to tried and tested traditional family recipes?</div>
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I'll be sharing her recipes on my blog from now on. I will also be trying her recipes myself and will update the posts with my attempts. </div>
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So the first recipe that she wants to share is Malpua. </div>
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1/2 to 3/4 cup of Suji (semolina)</div>
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1 cup of Atta</div>
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Sugar according to taste (enough to sweeten)</div>
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1 egg</div>
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Water to soak in for semi-thick consistency</div>
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Soak suji, atta and sugar in water overnight for semi thick consistency.</div>
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Add egg and whisk in the morning before frying.</div>
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Take oil in frying pan, heat, take ladle and pour till a circle of batter forms in frying pan when golden brown turn side when both sides are golden brown it is ready to eat.</div>
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relish with Balai mixed with honey</div>
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Recipe Courtesy : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006738345348" target="_blank">Zeenat Hussain</a></div>
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Sidra Amjedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15135102125804406870noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213173478392026608.post-57160837446452588752017-10-13T08:38:00.002-07:002017-10-13T08:38:34.858-07:00Vada Pav<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Vada Pav, not something that us Pakistan think about when we want something for a snack. Our snacks are usually samosa, pakora and stuff. But why not give this a try too?</div>
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I had Vada Pav at a small chaat place here in Muscat. I fell in love with it. I've had it countless times since than. But now since I live much further from that chaat place, I thought why not try to make it myself.</div>
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So this is the recipe that I came up with. </div>
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The recipe of Garlic chutney is adapted from <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/Dry-Garlic-Chutney-2860r" target="_blank">Tarla Dalal</a></div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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1/2 tsp of Mustard Seeds</div>
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1/2 tsp of Cumin </div>
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1/4 tsp of Ginger Garlic Paste</div>
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2 Green Chilies (roughly chopped)</div>
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1 small Onion (diced)</div>
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1 tsp of Red Chili Powder (adjust according to taste)</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1/4 tsp of Turmeric powder</div>
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a pinch of Chaat Masala (optional)</div>
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2 large Potatoes (boiled and roughly mashed)</div>
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Juice from half a Lemon</div>
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<b>(For the Batter):</b></div>
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1/2 cup of Besan (Gram Flour)</div>
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a pinch of Baking Soda</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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a pinch of Red Chili Powder</div>
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a pinch of Cumin</div>
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1/2 bunch of Coriander</div>
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1/2 bunch of Mint</div>
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1 Green Chili</div>
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1 clove of Garlic</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1/4 tsp Cumin</div>
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2-3 tbsp Tamarind paste</div>
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6-7 Cloves of Garlic</div>
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3 tbsp of grated Coconut</div>
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1 tbsp of Red Chili powder</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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4-6 Pav/Burger buns</div>
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<b>Method:</b></div>
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For the Green Chutney, Blend everything together with a little bit of water. Keep Aside. </div>
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For Garlic Chutney, heat a little bit of oil in a small frying pan, cook garlic cloves till they are light brown. take out the garlic than roast grated coconut. Blend garlic, coconut and red chili powder. Add salt. Keep aside. </div>
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Mix besan, baking soda and the spices. Make a lump free, medium consistency batter with water. Keep aside. </div>
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Heat oil in a frying pan. Add Mustard Seeds. When they start to splutter,</div>
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add Cumin,</div>
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When fragrant, add Green Chilies,</div>
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Onion, salt, turmeric and red chili powder. Cook for a minute. Add a splash of water if the spices starts to burn.</div>
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Add boiled potatoes and lemon juice.</div>
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Mix and keep aside to cool.</div>
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Make balls of the potato mix. </div>
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Dip in besan batter and deep fry till light golden brown. </div>
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To assemble Vada Pav, lightly toast the pav, apply green chutney and dry garlic chutney. Place vada on top and lightly crush with the top half of the bun. </div>
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Alot is happening in my life right now. I'm trying to find a place where I actually belong. I thought Oman was it, but as it dawns on me now, this country is a career suicide. As much as I love Oman (Things to-do when in Oman, coming up on the blog soon), I'm already thinking about moving. Not sure where, not sure when, but it will happen InshAllah (hopefully). *fingers crossed*</div>
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500 grams of Beef or Mutton with bone (I used beef)</div>
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1 medium Onion</div>
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1/2 inch piece of Ginger</div>
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5-6 cloves of Garlic</div>
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5-6 Cloves</div>
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5-6 Black peppercorn</div>
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2-3 Black Cardamom</div>
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1 Star Anise</div>
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2 sticks of Cinnamon</div>
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1-2 Bay leaves</div>
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1/2 tsp of Cumin</div>
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1 tsp of coarsely crushed Coriander Seeds</div>
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Some dried chilies (optional)</div>
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1.5-2 cups (regular measuring cup) or approx 350-400 grams of Basmati Rice</div>
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1 Medium Onion, sliced</div>
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250 grams of Yogurt</div>
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1 tsp of Ginger Garlic paste</div>
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1/2 tsp Cumin</div>
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1/2 tsp of Garam Masala Powder</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1/2 tsp of Ground Black pepper</div>
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4-5 Green Chilies, roughly chopped</div>
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Fried Onion (optional)</div>
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Start by adding Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Cinnamon, Peppercorns, Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom, Cloves, Cumin, Coriander seeds, Bay leaves and some dried Chilies in a deep pot.</div>
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Add beef/mutton</div>
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Add water so that the meat is fully covered.</div>
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Cook on low till the meat is cooked through, about 1.5-2 hours.</div>
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Take out the meat and strain and reserve the stock to use later.</div>
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Whip yogurt with Cumin, Ginger Garlic paste and Garam Masala powder. Keep aside.</div>
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Brown onion in 4-5 tbsp of oil than add cloves, peppercorn, cinnamon and cardamom.</div>
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Add beef/mutton..</div>
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yogurt mix, salt, ground black pepper and roughly crushed green chilies</div>
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Cook till all the water from the yogurt evaporates and oil is released. </div>
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Add reserved stock (double the amount of rice used, I used 1.5 cups of rice, so 3 cups of stock). If you have less stock, just add water to compensate. Bring to the boil.</div>
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Add Rice and cook covered on medium flame till the water is almost dried. Than cook on low with a flat 'tawa' underneath the pateeli for 20 minutes.</div>
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Uncover and marvel at the aroma that would hit you in the face.</div>
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Sprinkle with fried onion and coriander.</div>
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I had this yummy pulao with Potato cutlets (<a href="http://sidra-amjed.blogspot.com/2011/10/potato-cutlets.html" target="_blank">recipe here</a>), salad and raita.</div>
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I love simple, flavorful food and this is exactly what this is. </div>
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Simple, sada, ghar ka khana. </div>
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1 tin of pre-boiled Chickpeas / 200-250 grams of boiled Chickpea</div>
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1 1/4 cup of Rice</div>
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1 small Onion</div>
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1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste</div>
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2 Green Chilies</div>
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a few Mint leaves</div>
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250 grams of Yogurt</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1/2 tsp of Red Chili Powder</div>
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1/4 tsp of Garam Masala</div>
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Fry onion till golden brown.</div>
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Add ginger garlic paste. Fry till fragrant. </div>
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Add mint leaves, green chilies and all the spices.</div>
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Saute till it gets saucy.</div>
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Add chickpeas and fry for 5 minutes.</div>
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Add water, almost double the amount of rice. I used 2 and 1/4th cup of water.</div>
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Add rice when the water starts to boil.</div>
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Cook on medium flame till the water almost evaporates but still just a little bit left. Put on dam for 10 minutes (with tawa at the bottom)</div>
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What to eat in Istanbul, you ask?</div>
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Well, let me take you on a journey of food that you must eat when in Istanbul.</div>
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As many of you may know by now, food is a huge part of my life. the first thing we planned when we decided to go to Istanbul was to try different things to eat and not eat anything that we would find here in Oman and to stay in our budget while fully experiencing Turkish food, we decided to eat as much street food as we can.</div>
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The breakfast buffet at our hotel was incredible.</div>
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<b>1. Kumpir</b></div>
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You cannot come back from Turkey without trying this, just dont. You'll thank me later.</div>
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Its a giant baked potato with butter and cheese, topped with a variety of toppings of your choice.</div>
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I had kumpir thrice during our trip, its that good.</div>
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It usually costs around 13-16 TL (360-450 PKR - 1.5-2 OMR) </div>
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If you dont like seafood than this is not for you. But I would still urge you to try it for once.<br />
It is basically a fish sandwich sold on a decorated boat at Eminonu side of the Galata Bridge.<br />
Cost of the sandwich is 8 TL (0.800 OMR / 220 PKR), which is pretty reasonable.<br />
Grilled fish served on a bun with lettuce, a dash of lemon juice and you're good to go.<br />
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<b>3. Islak Burger</b></div>
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Super spidy beef burger dunked in tomato sauce. Its nothing like you've ever had before, its that good. Its pretty cheap too, cost 3 TL each (0.300 OMR / 80 PKR)</div>
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<b>4. Doner Durum / Sandwich</b></div>
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Basically flatbread filled with shawarma meat and greens. Pretty good, and sold literally everywhere! </div>
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<b>5. Dondurma</b><br />
The icecream for which you'll have to literally beg, yeah, that one.<br />
It is one of the best icecream I've had. The texture of the icecream is not like what we ususally eat, its kind of slimy and sticky. Incredibly delicious.<br />
The one which we had outside the Blue mosque was 4 flavors for 7 TL (0.700 OMR / 190 PKR), while it cost us 5 TL (0.500 OMR / 135 PKR) for 5 flavors at the princess island.<br />
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We has the traditional turkish tea with Simit (Turkish bagel) in a small alleyway near Istiklal Street. I loved the tea, really warming in a chilly evening. Najia was not a fan.</div>
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If you're from Pakistan, this will taste somewhat like kheer, the only difference is that its baked.<br />
Delicious nonetheless. Try it, or no?<br />
7 TL ( 0.700 OMR / 190 PKR)<br />
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<b>9. Shish Touk Platter</b><br />
This was one of the best meal we had during our stay from a small dhabba style place somewhere in the Grand Bazaar. I have no idea about the exact location or the name of the place. We randomly stumbled across this place and decided to eat because we were starving.<br />
The chicken was grilled to the utmost perfection, served with barley, a piece of bread and a tangy salad. Yum yum yum.<br />
22 TL (2.200 OMR / 600 PKR)<br />
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If you see anything like the one pictured below, do not, I REPEAT, do dont think that its just blah. This is the food that has been sent down from the heavens for us. Well, not really, but this thing is incredible, so soft. One of the best breads I've had.<br />
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Icecream topped with warm semolina. The contrast of hot and cold was amazing. 3 TL (0.300 OMR / 80 PKR)</div>
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Grilled chicken and vegetables dunked in tomato sauce. Good and hearty meal.</div>
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Handmade toffee from a roadside vendor near Galata Bridge. 3 TL</div>
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Cinnamon rolls type something. I have no idea what it called, but delicious. Had this outside the Blue Mosque. 2 TL.<br />
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Doner platter. We had this right across the street from the Blue Mosque. 22 TL.</div>
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Falafel from a small shop opposite the Galata Tower. 5 TL.<br />
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Strawberries from a random fruit seller. These were the sweetest strawberries I have ever had in my life. If you are from Pakistan, I would definitely recommend that you try the fruit in Istanbul, specially berries, they are incredibly sweet, unlike the tart ones that we have in Pakistan.<br />
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Grand Bazaar is one place that everyone visits on their stay in Istanbul, bustling with people of different nationalities and turkish vendors trying to strike a deal with the tourist. This bazaar is a sensory overload, its amazing.</div>
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The main bazaar is lined by different shops, the street is pretty wide initially it becomes narrower and narrower as you go further in the market. There are around 4000 or so shops, this place is truly huge, a maze of narrow streets. The general feel of the bazaar is like 'Zainab Market' in Karachi, without the ugly stares of the shopkeepers and the general 'awam' (I'm sure Karachi waley know what I'm talking about).</div>
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The easiest way to reach the bazaar from Taksim is via funicular and tram.</div>
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From Taksim take a funicular to Kabatas, from there take the tram to Beyazit-Kapalicarsi (Grand Bazaar)</div>
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You will find anything and everything here, from clothing to gold to household stuff and all of this at a very reasonable price. So buy whatever your heart desires.</div>
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If you are looking for souveniers to take home, this place is where you will get the best price, make sure you bargain. The vendor will go down 70-80% of the price he originally quotes, so there is a huge margin for bargain here.</div>
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We did buy a lot of stuff here, my most favorite are the coasters, such unique and pretty designs. I bought 12 for 20 TL (2.300 OMR / 615 PKR)</div>
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We saw beautiful bedding, towel sets, table and bed runners, which can make very nice gifts for new brides. So unique. (done ave a picture of those though)</div>
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We had lunch at a small Turkish dhaba type somewhere in the bazaar, I dont even recall the name, the only thing I remember is the fragrance that hit us when we walked by, the fragrance of grilled meat and turkish tea. Stopping for lunch right than was the best decision we made that day.</div>
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We both ordered chicken shish touk platter, which was 22 TL (2.5 OMR / 680 PKR)</div>
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This was hands down the best shish touk I've ever had. The chicken was oh-so-tender, perfectly grilled served on a bed of spiced barley with a piece of bread and salsa in a tangy sauce on the side.</div>
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My mouth is watering just thinking about it right now. So yum!</div>
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For dessert we had vanilla ice cream topped with sweet semolina from a small vendor in the bazaar for 3 TL (0.350 OMR / 100 PKR). I love contrast in my food, sweet and salty, hot and cold, so this was right up my alley. The ice cream was cold and the semolina was warm, this was marriage made in heavens. So so good. Must try.</div>
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Visiting Sultan Ahmed Mosque a.k.a The Blue Mosque is one of the top touristy thing anyone would do when in Istanbul. This post is all about this mosque, neighboring Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.</div>
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Getting to the mosque is pretty straight forward. If you're not sure, literally anyone would help you with the directions. From Taksim take a funicular to Kabatas, than a tram from Kabatas to Sultan Ahmet stop.</div>
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The moment you get off the tram, you'll see people flocking towards the mosque (it's crowded most of the year). Just walk till you see the mosque.</div>
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We reached the mosque around 12. Decided to roam around for a while than offer 'zuhr' prayers.</div>
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Wear modest clothes and take a head scarf or you wont be allowed to enter the mosque.</div>
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I have no idea whats this called but it was kind of a cinnamon roll but not very sweet. really delicious. 2 TL each (0.250 OMR/ 68 PKR)</div>
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you must've heard a lot about Turkish icecream, the one where the vendor makes you angry and literally makes you cry while the people around you laugh and joke before you can try this amazing sugary concoction. Yeah, that one.</div>
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You can choose any amount of flavors you like on one cone. I had vanilla, caramel, chocolate and strawberry. This was 7 TL each (0.900 OMR/ 238 PKR)</div>
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We had the icecream while walking towards Hagia Sophia which is right in front of the mosque.</div>
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The entry ticket per person is 40 TL (5 OMR/ 1360 PKR)</div>
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I wouldn't recommend going if you're with kids, they'd be bored and you wont be able to enjoy and take in all the history in this place.</div>
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To see everything in detail you need about 1 hour.</div>
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Hagia Sophia was built as a church in 537 AD but it was converted to an ottoman mosque in 1453 until 1931. It was converted to a museum in 1935 (AYASOFYA MUZESI)</div>
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Inside of the museum is filled with so much of both faiths. </div>
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Its breathtaking inside, the ceiling is really high and the whole place has a feel of grandiose.</div>
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Roam around and take it all in, read about everything, you'll be amazed its so magnificent. </div>
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The left side was undergoing restoration.</div>
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I was fascinated with the mosaics, there were so many. They are made of the tiniest mosaic tiles. The bottom part is badly deteriorated.</div>
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After this we went to Topkapi Palace which is about 10 minutes walk from the Hagia Sophia. </div>
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Topkapi Palace used to be a residence for Ottoman Sultans during their years of reign and converted into a museum in 1924.</div>
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The palace has 4 courtyards and many small buildings. Be prepared to walk, as there is a lot of ground to cover.</div>
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They dont allow pictures inside though, if you try to sneakily capture some, a huge and dangerous looking turkish guy will start shouting and everybody would be looking at you with daggers in their eyes :D. We saw it happen to one poor guy. So just dont.</div>
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I cannot describe the feeling I had while looking at these sacred things, to see myself as a tiny part in a much much much bigger picture, it's a very humbling experience. </div>
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Not many people will visit an aquarium when they visit Istanbul. If not for 'N', I wouldn't have either because I've already been to an aquarium in Thailand. </div>
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This was our 3rd day in Istanbul and the day we stepped on Istanbul's metro for the first time. </div>
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We asked one of the guys at our hotel's reception for directions to the aquarium.</div>
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Get a metro card if you plan on exploring Istanbul, metro tickets are much cheaper that way. We had 2 metro cards, which i borrowed from my brother and cousin but we opted to use only one (you can charge the card as many times in one go) </div>
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We left the hotel at 11 am. Walked till Taksim square (5 minutes away). </div>
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Took a metro from taksim to Yenikapi, which is 3 stops away. I dont remember the exact amount for the ticket but it was around 2.5-3 TL (88-106 PKR / 0.3- 0.4 OMR). It took 15-20 minutes to reach Yenikapi. </div>
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From Yenikapi take the airport line to Kocatepe, which is 4-5 stops away. The mall is right outside the station. The aquarium is in the mall as well. </div>
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So we spent some time at the aquarium, roamed the mall and had lunch at the food court.</div>
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Tickets for the aquarium are 48 TL per adult (6.200 OMR / 1700 PKR), Child (3-14 years) is 37 TL (4.900 OMR/ 1300 PKR)</div>
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We had lunch at Otantik Kumpir in the food court.</div>
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Kumpir is the ultimate baked potato with butter, cheese and a whole range of toppings. Its delicious! </div>
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Kumpir was 13 TL each (1.700 OMR/ 460 PKR)</div>
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I had it thrice during the course of our trip! :D</div>
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We were pretty excited to go to Ikea, ask me why! </div>
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We do not have Ikea in Oman (yes, you heard that right). We have everything but no ikea, nada. </div>
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We bought fruity candles, nothing else.</div>
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Dinner that day was a basic doner from Taksim Park Restaurant at Istiklal street.</div>
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Well, this was day 3.</div>
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Stay tuned for Turkey Part 4: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace</div>
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Day 2 started bright and early.</div>
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We woke around 7, went upstrairs to put food in our bellies (YOLO, yeah right!)</div>
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Breakfast spread was incredible!!</div>
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So many things to EAT!!</div>
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As you can see, i was pretty excited. More so that i clicked a picture of my breakfast EVERYDAY! but thats for another post!</div>
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But if you do see someone selling fresh fruits, try the strawberries, they are incredible, so big and juicy and oh-so-sweet, nothing like you've ever tasted in Pakistan! </div>
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Bought this box of strawberries for 5 TL (0.650 OMR / 176 PKR)</div>
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You'll pass Galata Tower on the way to Galata Bridge, it is usually always crowded but that day there was nobody there because of the rain. We didnt go to the top thinking we'd go some other day when its bright and sunny.<br />
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In the end the street would open up to a busy sidewalk, with Galata bridge on your right.<br />
It is such a gorgeous sight!<br />
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The walk from Taksim Square to Galata bridge was about 3 km (Dont forget to take your runners)</div>
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We walked on the bridge, the whole view was so picturesque, birds flying around, blue water, with lots of boats, ferries and loads of people!</div>
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We crossed the bridge, bought a grilled corn and went in a ferry for a trip to the Bosphorus bridge, the weather was beautiful, so we thought why not.</div>
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Being the geniuses that we are, we decided to sit upstairs area which was open and it got cold pretty quick!</div>
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But we did manage to take some really nice photos, so totally worth it! :D</div>
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We came downstairs to sit in a warm and toasty cafe after we captured a good amount of photos of us making awkward poses and yeah, some scenery too.</div>
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Reaching back to Eminonu, we opted to have a lunch of the famous Balik Ekmek (Fish sandwich), which by the way 'N' did not like at all. She had a Doner Sandwich from a nearby doner place.</div>
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The sandwiches are made on a very fancy decorated boat, which just adds to the attraction. The sandwich itself if just a piece of grilled fish with lettuce in a thick bread. You can add a dash of lemon juice, which is provided at the table. The price of the sandwich was 8 TL ( 1 OMR / 277 PKR)</div>
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It was simple, fresh and yum!</div>
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It was difficult to get the fishy smell out my hands after that though, had to wash my hands many time, use sanitizer, even used a perfume. Too 'wehmi' </div>
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We walked back to the hotel to rest for a bit. We've already walked for 8 km, my feet were about to fall off. So tired.</div>
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We had traditional Turkish Tea with Simit(Turkish Bagel) that we bought from red carts that you'd find all over Istiklal street. Tea was 2 TL for a cup and 1 TL for Simit.</div>
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Cost 3 TL each (0.400 OMR / 105 PKR)</div>
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Overall day 2 went pretty good. we tried loads of food, bought a few things, got really tired with all the walking. </div>
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We came to the hotel around 9:30 ready to crash, and i was asleep before my head hit the pillow!</div>
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Sidra Amjedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15135102125804406870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213173478392026608.post-61778001894075740132016-07-14T16:27:00.001-07:002016-07-14T16:27:42.496-07:00Turkey Part 1: From Muscat to Istanbul<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Those of you who follow me on Instagram (@sidraamjed) know that I went to Istanbul with my sister-in-law ('N') 2 months back. This being our first trip to Turkey, we did all the touristy things, went to all the touristy places but we tried the food that the locals eat, which was incredible by the way (will get to that in the next post)</div>
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This trip was amazing in so many ways, first and foremost, it was just me and my sister-in-law, so just a girls' trip. Secondly, leaving behind the blistering heat of Muscat, the gorgeous weather of Istanbul was a welcome change, temperature ranged from 16°C to 22°C throughout our stay. The overall cost of the trip was really cheap as well (Thank you FlyDubai!)<br />
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So, for the next posts I will write as much as I can about our trip to the city of two continents!</div>
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The whole idea of this trip started in February, when J was just going through his facebook and saw deals from Flydubai. Husband couldn't go because of work. 'N' had some work related thing in Istanbul as well, so this deal came just in time. We booked our flight the very next day.</div>
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The cost of per ticket was 89 OMR (24,208 pkr), which was really cheap as compared to the normal fare for Istanbul which range in between 170 to 220 OMR (depending on the airline)</div>
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<b><u>DAY 1</u></b><br />
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So on 3nd May 2016 we packed our bags and got ready to experience Istanbul!<br />
Our flight was due to depart from Muscat International Airport(MCT) at 12:35 pm and set to arrive at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport at 20:25 pm, with a 3 hour transit at Dubai International Airport(DXB)<br />
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3 hour transit time wasn't that bad either, which we spent roaming around the dutyfree shops.<br />
We had lunch (KFC, another very 'healthy' choice)at the Dubai airport. One drawback to travelling with Flydubai is that they dont serve complimentary meals during their flight, which i was quite disappointing with, You can buy the meals in-flight though. I'm always looking forward to meals in a flight, like a kid, seriously!<br />
But we took this in stride considering we were travelling on pennies!<br />
We did have food before we boarded so we were pretty full, and we had a stash of chips too!<br />
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The overall experience of travelling with flydubai was above average. The seats were okay, leg space was a little tight, but the seat next to us was empty, so it compensated for that. The staff was just okay thought, my sister-in-law had to literally wait an hour for a bottle of water!<br />
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We landed at Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 8:25 pm. After getting our baggage, the first thing we did was get credit for the sim (cousin's sim). The service provider was Turkcell and the package we opted for was 1 GB internet and 30 minutes of international calls for 40 TL (5.300 OMR / 1450 PKR). This took us about an hour.<br />
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The hotel we chose was near Taksim Square and the best way to travel from the airport was through <a href="http://www.havatas.com/" target="_blank">Havatas</a> bus service. The bus departs every 30 minutes from right outsie both the airports (Sabiha Gokcen and Attaturk) to designated stops to many parts of the city. You can travel to your hotel by taxi or through a shuttle service that you can book in advance, but they are both pretty expensive.If you're travelling on a budget, like us, than Havatas is the way to go. </div>
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The bus took about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach Taksim Square,. Out hotel was a 5 minute walk away (Thank God for trolley bags!). It did get pretty cold walking in the rain, \but we cme prepared with jackets and umbrellas (which by the way we didn't have the time to open). arrived at the hotel soaking wet! </div>
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Dinner that day was just Pringles and water as it was late, and we were soooooooo tired (the 'o's in my so, making you realize how tired I was. This does not make sense. But please get it?)</div>
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So this was the first day!</div>
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We were excited for the adventure to begin, tummies full of junk food, reached our hotel in one piece, a good day all in all!</div>
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Ramadan Mubarak folks!</div>
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This is a blessed month in which Muslims all over the world fast from dawn till dusk. We practice self-discipline, increase Prayers, Recite Quran and charity during this Holy month.</div>
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So people, try not to waste food, and try to give to the poor as much as you can, not only for this month but all year round!</div>
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Food is a huge part of Ramadan, from delicious <i>salans </i>and <i>parathe</i> in Sehri to <i>pakore</i> and <i>fruit chaat</i> in Iftar. It does get a bit old after a few days though, all the fried stuff (the food coma after all that, i could just pass out right in front of the table!), we ,meaning me and my husband opt for a more easier and much lighter-on-the-stomach option, We just have dinner !</div>
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It was just the 3rd roza, but im already tired of frying stuff, so today I made Grilled Chicken with Potato mash and Steamed Vegetables. Paired it with this gorgeous Russian salad. </div>
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This recipe if so close to the one you get at Pizza Hut, really delicious and so easy to make as well.</div>
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The recipe is slightly adapted from Tarla Dalal.</div>
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Serving: 3-4 people</div>
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1 Potato, peeled and cut in small cubes</div>
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1/4 cup of Peas</div>
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Pineapple Chunks</div>
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Sweet Corn</div>
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Add the diced potatoes to the boiling water. After 5 minutes, add carrot and peas as well. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. Check the potatoes with a fork to see if they are done. Drain and leave to cool.</div>
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Prawns are somewhat an aquired taste. When done right, they are succulent, juicy and amazing; but a minute overcooked, they are like rubber.</div>
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My version of this prawn karahi is so easy, you'll have all the things at your house already, unless you have to go out to buy prawns, for which fresh works best but you can totally use frozen too. No hard and fast rule to any of my recipes (or so I say :D )</div>
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Anyway, this recipe is really easy, you dont have to spend hours in the kitchen to make it, 35-45 minutes tops!</div>
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It doesnt get any easier than that!</div>
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And the taste...</div>
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<b>Prep Time: </b>15 minutes</div>
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<b>Cooking Time: </b>35-45 minutes</div>
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<b>Serving:</b> 3-4 people</div>
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1/2 kg of Prawns (shelled and deveined)</div>
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1 large Onion (chopped)</div>
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2 Tomatoes (chopped)</div>
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3-4 Green Chilies</div>
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3-4 cloves of Garlic</div>
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1/2 cup of Yogurt</div>
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1 tsp Red Chili Powder</div>
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1/2 tsp Crushed Chili Flakes</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder</div>
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1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder</div>
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1/2 a bunch of Coriander </div>
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Fry Onions till light golden brown. Than add chilies and Garlic.</div>
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Cook till fragrant.</div>
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Add chopped tomatoes along with all the spices. </div>
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Cook covered on medium heat till the oil comes on top and the tomatoes are done, about 15-20 minutes. </div>
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Keep on checking though, so it doesn't burn. If it starts to look very dry add a hint of water.</div>
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Now add beaten Yogurt, mix it up and after a minute dunk in all your prawns.</div>
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Cook on high for about 3-4 minutes max. Do not cook for more than that or the prawns will get chewy and rubbery.</div>
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Add coriander, Whole green chilies and garam masala on top.</div>
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This should go from the stove to the table right away. Dont cook the whole dish beforehand and reheat later, this would result in rubbery prawns.</div>
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Hey everyone!</div>
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I know its been a long time since I've posted anything here. We were busy moving to a different house. the last month and a half has been pretty hectic to say the least!</div>
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Between all the shifting, unpacking and organizing; I have started making cakes too. Check them out!!</div>
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So back to today's recipe.</div>
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Potato Pilaf ; or 'Alo waley Chawal' as we call it; was something that we used to have quite often when we were kids. I remember my mother making this for us and serving this with yogurt or pickles. So good!</div>
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But as we got older, this pilaf sort of went on the back burner, we stopped having it as often as we used to.</div>
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But this is an ultimate comfort food for me. </div>
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Its really easy and so quick to make too!!</div>
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There are a lot of different ways to make it, I'm sure every Pakistani home has their own version, I'm sharing how I make it ! (a little twist to my mother's recipe)</div>
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This recipe is for 1 serving only (as I made it for myself only), you can multiply the recipe as per your requirement.</div>
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1/2 cup of Basmati Rice</div>
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1 Potato peeled and cut in cubes</div>
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1 small Onion, chopped</div>
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1-2 Green chilies</div>
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3-4 Curry Leaves</div>
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1/2 tsp of Red Chili Powder</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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a pinch of Turmeric</div>
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1/4 tsp Cumin (Zeera)</div>
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1 small Tomato, chopped</div>
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Heat oil in a deep pan, Add onions, green chilies, curry leaves and cumin.<br />Cook till the onions are golden brown.</div>
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Cook on medium heat till almost all the water evaporates and the rice gets puffed up.</div>
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Then put on dam at very low flame for 10 minutes.</div>
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This is what I had for dessert last night. Pretty gorgeous huh!</div>
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Creme Caramel in all its glory!</div>
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Some minor imperfections, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.</div>
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It looks like I spent hours on it, but this took about 15 minutes of prep time only, and 45 minutes in the oven.</div>
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Its really easy and only requires a few ingredients, which I'm sure all of you will find in your kitchen.</div>
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I've used ramekins here. If you dont have ramekins, fret not. You can double or triple the recipe and make it in a cake tin, casserole dish or whatever floats your boat. Just make sure that its oven proof, and you have something bigger to put it in. (see post below)</div>
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This recipe makes 2 servings. </div>
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Prep time: 12-15 mins</div>
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Cooking time: 45 mins</div>
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Time in the Fridge: 2-3 hours</div>
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<b>You'll need:</b></div>
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1/4 cup of Sugar</div>
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2 tbsp of Water</div>
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1 cup of Full fat Milk</div>
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1 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence</div>
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3 tbsp Sugar</div>
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1 whole Egg</div>
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Preheat oven at 160 degree centigrade.</div>
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Heat sugar in a pot till light golden</div>
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Try not to stir with spoon as the sugar will crystallize. Use the spoon when the sugar is melted.</div>
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When light brown quickly add water and stir. (Measure water beforehand)</div>
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Be careful not to burn the sugar, once it reaches light brown color it will quickly turn dark brown and bitter.</div>
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Remove from heat and quickly pour into ramekins (or any dish you're using)</div>
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Keep aside.</div>
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Meanwhile make the custard.</div>
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Gently heat Milk, vanilla essence and 2 tbsp of the sugar till hot but not boiling.</div>
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In a separate bowl, lightly whisk Egg, Egg yolk and the remaining 1 tbsp of sugar.</div>
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Now add the hot milk to the eggs in a thin stream while whisking continuously so that the eggs dont get cooked.</div>
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Pass the mixture through a sieve. This will insure that your creme caramels are silky smooth, so dont skip this step.</div>
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Now add this to the ramekins. </div>
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Place the ramekins in a dish (I used a casserole dish) and fill the dish with water.</div>
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This is called a Bain marie. The water will let the custard cook gently and not burn.</div>
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Cover the whole thing with aluminium and bake for 45 minutes.</div>
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When ready to serve, gently run your knife on the edge of the custard (be careful not to break th custard, its so delicate. As you can see mine did break a little from the sides as i was taking it out). Place a platter on top, and flip. Remove the ramekin, and enjoy your master piece!</div>
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I saw this recipe on Food Network's Eat Street. It involves marinating the chicken with orange juice, i was instantly intrigued. I did change it just a little bit to suit my taste.</div>
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All the credit goes to the 'Bongo Brothers' food truck in NYC.</div>
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The sandwich is super juicy while the orange juice adds a tiny bit of tangy flavor to it. Really delicious!</div>
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I like to eat mine with Onion rings, but you can totally skip that if you dont like it. Serve with fries.</div>
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(This recipe serves 2. You can easily double or triple the recipe)</div>
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1 chicken breast (or boneless chicken thighs) cut in cubes</div>
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Juice of 1 Orange (mandarins, sweet limes, or whatever floats your boat in the category)</div>
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Juice of 1 lemon</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes</div>
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1/2 tsp of Black Pepper</div>
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1/4 tsp Oregano (dried or fresh, whichever you can find, I used dried)</div>
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1/4 tsp Cumin powder (Zeera powder)</div>
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1 tsp of Olive Oil (or any other oil)</div>
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1-2 cloves of roughly chopped Garlic</div>
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3 tbsp Mayonnaise </div>
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1 tbsp Cream</div>
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1 tsp White Vinegar</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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pinch of Black Pepper</div>
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1 tsp Tomato ketchup</div>
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1 tbsp of finely chopped Onion</div>
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1 large Onion (cut into medium thickness rings)</div>
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4 tbsp All Purpose Flour (Maida)</div>
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4 Tbsp of Corn Flour</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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Buttermilk (to make the batter)</div>
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<b>NOTE: </b>Make your own buttermilk by adding a tsp of vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Leave for 10-15 minutes. Than use as required.</div>
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Buns (store bought, homemade, your choice)</div>
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Lettuce</div>
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<b>NOTE:</b> This can also be made into a wrap, using flat bread or tortillas.</div>
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Add all the ingredients of the marinade in a bowl. Mix together.</div>
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Add chicken pieces. Mix to coat evenly than leave for 1 hour in the fridge.</div>
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Fry the chicken with all the juices till cooked through and the marinade becomes thick and saucey.</div>
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Like so.</div>
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Add everything in a bowl</div>
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Mix together. Keep aside.</div>
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Add buttermilk to make a dropping consistency batter.</div>
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Dip Onion rings in the batter and deep fry</div>
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Add lettuce, chicken, and onion rings.</div>
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As you guys may know by now, Biryani is a staple in my in-laws' house.</div>
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Its a weekly event.</div>
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The handling of fish is a tiniest bit tricky, otherwise this biryani almost follows the same recipe as the <a href="http://sidra-amjed.blogspot.com/2011/07/chicken-biryani.html" target="_blank">Chicken Biryani</a> I make.</div>
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Many people complain that the fish smell, even after they wash it with vinegar and salt and whatnot. </div>
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Take my advice, and wash it with just water and cook according to the recipe, you'll see that the fish doesnt smell at all but give off an amazing appetizing aroma. </div>
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<b>For this recipe You'll need:</b></div>
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<b>(For the Marinade)</b></div>
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Fish pieces (I used bone-in King Fish, You can use any fish you like, bone-in or fillet)</div>
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Juice of 1 Lemon</div>
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1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste</div>
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1 tsp Red Chili Powder</div>
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<b>(For the Rice)</b></div>
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750 Gram of Rice</div>
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1 stick or Cinnamon</div>
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3-4 Cloves</div>
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3-4 Black peppercorns</div>
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1 Black Cardamom</div>
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1 Petal of Mace </div>
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1 Star anise</div>
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<b>(For the Gravy)</b></div>
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2 Large Onions (sliced)</div>
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1 tsp of Ginger Garlic paste</div>
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1/2 Bunch of Coriander leaves (makes about 1/3 cup)</div>
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1/2 bunch of Mint leaves</div>
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2 Tomatoes (chopped)</div>
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4-5 Green Chilies</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1 tbsp Red Chili Powder (adjust accordingly)</div>
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1/2 tsp of Turmeric powder</div>
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1 tsp of Coriander powder</div>
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1/2 tsp of All Spice (Garam Masala)</div>
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1 tbsp of Fish Biryani Masala (or any biryani Masala) (optional)</div>
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1/2 tsp Cumin</div>
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1 cup Yogurt</div>
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Juice of 1/2 Lemon</div>
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a few Saffron Strands</div>
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1 Onion (browned)</div>
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1/2 tsp of Cumin</div>
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a few drops of yellow food color (optional)</div>
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Marinate fish with Lemon juice, Red Chili Powder and Ginger Garlic paste for 30 minutes (or you can leave it for 4-5 hours as well). Up to you.</div>
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While that's happening, Boil rice with Cardamom, Cloves, Black pepper corn, Mace and Cinnamon till 2/3 done.</div>
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Drain and pour cold water over the rice to prevent further cooking.</div>
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Heat oil in a pan, fry fish pieces for 2 minutes each side. (the wingy thing curled up, dont know why :D )</div>
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Take out and keep aside.</div>
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In the same pan cook Onions and 1 star anise till golden brown (add more oil if needed)</div>
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Add Ginger Garlic paste, Coriander and Mint, cook till fragrant.</div>
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Add diced Tomatoes.</div>
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and all the spices.</div>
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I added 1 tbsp of Fish Biryani Masala as well. You can add any biryani masala or you can skip this entirely.</div>
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Cook till the oil is released and the tomatoes are done.</div>
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Add green chilies and lemon juice. Mix.</div>
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Carefully place the fish pieces in the pan. Make sure that your pan is wide enough that the fish does not overlap or you'd break the fish while taking it out.</div>
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Cover and leave on low flame for 5-7 minutes.</div>
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Soak a few Saffron strands in warm water for 5-10 minutes.</div>
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Take the fish out in a plate. keep aside.</div>
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Layer rice with the masala. Sprinkle Cumin, Browned onion and Saffron water(with a little yellow food color) on top.</div>
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Place the fish on top. Cover and leave of very low flame for 25-30 minutes.</div>
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This Halva is something that i make when I'm craving something sweet but dont want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen and lets face it, we are all tired of eating Suji ka Halva! Dont get me wrong, i love that Halva too, but a little variation cant hurt anyone!</div>
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Its super easy and made with so little ingredients (ones that you usually have at home!)</div>
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and take only 15-20 minutes to make!</div>
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This recipe serves 2.</div>
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4-5 tbsp of Gram flour</div>
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2 Cardamom pods</div>
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3-4 tbsp of Ghee (clarified butter)</div>
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1/2 cup of Milk</div>
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2 tbsp of Cream (can be skipped)</div>
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Sugar as desired. I used about 4-5 tbsp</div>
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Dry roast gram flour till light brown and fragrant. Careful not to burn.</div>
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Take your time with this step, if you add the other ingredients too quickly you'll have raw flour taste in your finished halva. So be patient, this would take around 8-10 minutes.</div>
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Add ghee and cardamom. Cook for about a minute or so.</div>
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Than add in the milk, cream and a little bit of water.</div>
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Cook till the Halva leaves the sides of the pan. Add sugar and cook till the sugar dissolves, about 2 more minutes.</div>
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Serve garnished with almonds and pistachios!</div>
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If you're fed up of eating meat everyday but still like something spicy and delicious, than this biryani is for you!</div>
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Its best is to make it when you clean out your fridge and there are 1-2 pieces of various vegetables that collect over 2-3 weeks that you can use instead of throwing them out. Almost all vegetables taste delicious is this biryani.</div>
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1 tbsp of Ginger Garlic paste</div>
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1 tsp of Cumin</div>
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1 tsp of Garam Masala</div>
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2 tbsp of Red Chili Powder vary according to taste</div>
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2-3 Green Chilies</div>
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250-300 grams of Yogurt</div>
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2 large Onions, sliced</div>
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2 medium Tomatoes, chopped</div>
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200-250 grams of Peas</div>
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200-250 grams of Green Beans</div>
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2 medium Potatoes, cut in medium cubes</div>
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2 Carrots, sliced</div>
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900g to 1 kg of Rice</div>
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4-5 Cloves</div>
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5-6 Black Peppercorns</div>
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1 stick Cinnamon</div>
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3-4 Cardamom</div>
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3 Eggs (boiled and sliced)</div>
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Boil Rice with cloves, black peppercorn,cinnamon, black cardamom and cardamom till 3/4 of the way done. Drain and sprinkle with cold water to stop the cooking.</div>
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Layer with Rice, place boiled egg in between the layers.</div>
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Sprinkle cumin, few mint leaves and fried Onion on top. Cover and put on very low flame for about 20-25 minutes.</div>
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Take out and Serve hot with mint yogurt and salad !</div>
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Hi everyone.</div>
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Its been a long time since I've posted something here, its has been a busy month.</div>
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I'll share the recipe or Nihari today, I made this a while back, clicked pictures but never got around to posting it. The recipes are piling up !</div>
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So about this recipe. As you can see, there's no layer of oil floating on top of the nihari, As many of you know, when we go out to eat it, we want the brain, marrow and floating oil on top, not a very healthy option. </div>
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I here tried to make it just a little healthy by adding as little oil as possible without compromising on the flavor. Less oil and believe me, just as good.</div>
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Or if you do like a little oil on top, when you are ready it dish it out, leave it covered on very low heat for about 5-7 minutes. Voila, the 'little' amount of oil will rise to the top!</div>
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1 tbsp of Fennel Seeds (Saunf)</div>
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1 tbsp of Coriander Seeds</div>
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2 small sticks of Cinnamon</div>
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2 Black Cardamom</div>
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2 Bay leaves</div>
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2-3 Green Cardamom</div>
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1/2 kg of Beef (You substitute with chicken or mutton)</div>
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3 large Onions</div>
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1 tbsp of Ginger Garlic paste</div>
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1 tbsp Red Chili powder</div>
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1 tsp Cumin</div>
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1/2 tsp of Turmeric Powder</div>
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1 tsp of Coriander Powder</div>
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5-6 tbsp of Wheat Flour OR 1 and 1/2 Leftover Chapati</div>
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In the leftover oil, add Ginger Garlic paste, when fragrant, add the meat..</div>
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Red Chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, Cumin and the Masala that we've made (reserve a tsp to add later)</div>
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Dry roast 4-5 tbsp of wheat flour till fragrant. Mix it in a little water to make a paste.</div>
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You can use leftover chapati (i had tandoor roti) soak it in water for an hour, than blend to make a paste (i prefer this method, as it doesn't leave raw flour taste in the nihari. (and a great way to use leftover chapatis ;)</div>
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Add the fried onions (reserve a little for garnish) and flour paste to the nihari till thickened. Let it cook on low flame for 1 more hour.</div>
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Dish out, garnish with fried onions, chaat masala, coriander and lemon. </div>
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Sidra Amjedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15135102125804406870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213173478392026608.post-27340830323614244412014-11-30T08:50:00.000-08:002014-11-30T08:50:21.697-08:00Shepherd's Pie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've never make Shepherd's pie before, this is the first time. But i'm so happy that i did try this, as its incredible. Combining two of my most favorite things together, saucy mince and mashed potatoes.</div>
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And the best part? Its really quick and easy to make.</div>
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This recipe serves 2, you can double or triple the recipe as per your requirement.</div>
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<b>Serves : 2</b></div>
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<b>Cooking Time: 40-50 mins</b></div>
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<b>(For Mince):</b></div>
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300 grams of Mince meat (Beef/Mutton/Chicken. I used chicken)</div>
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1 small Onion (chopped)</div>
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1 small Carrot (chopped)</div>
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1 stick of Cinnamon</div>
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1/2 tsp of Red Chili Flakes</div>
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1/4 tsp of Cumin</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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2 tbsp of Tomato Paste</div>
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1 small Tomato (chopped)</div>
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1/4 cup of Peas</div>
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1 large Potato</div>
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3-4 tbsp Cream (can be skipped)</div>
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5-6 tbsp of Mink</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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a pinch of Black Pepper</div>
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a pinch or Oregano (or any other herb)</div>
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Garlic Butter (just mix mashed garlic with softened butter)</div>
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Green Onions</div>
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Heat oil, add chopped onion and carrots. Cook till the onions are translucent and the carrots are soft. Add mince tomato paste, chopped tomato, red chili flakes, salt, cumin, cinnamon and a little bit of water. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes (increase cooking time if you are using beef or mutton mince)</div>
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Throw in the peas, and leave for 5 minutes.</div>
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While that is cooking, make Mashed potatoes</div>
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Dice potatoes in 1/2 inch cubes and boil till fork tender.</div>
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Drain and mash. Put them on the stove, add black pepper, salt, cream, milk and oregano (any herb will do)</div>
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Mix on low flame till creamy and fluffy.</div>
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Grease any baking pan. I used ramekins, as I was making only 2 small portions (and because they are super cute) Any baking pan would do.</div>
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Add the mince mixture in the bottom.</div>
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Top it with mashed potatoes.</div>
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Sprinkle green onions of top and serve !</div>
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I love nice juicy chicken, which i think is hard to do (i've messed up a few times as well). No one is a fan of dry rubbery chicken.</div>
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This recipe lets you enjoy super juicy chicken and its really easy to make.</div>
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The secret to this is to leave the skin on, it prevents the chicken from drying out in the oven.</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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<b>(For Marination)</b></div>
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1 whole Chicken (mine was about 1 kg)</div>
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3 tbsp of Yogurt</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1/2 a bunch of Coriander</div>
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1/2 a bunch on Mint</div>
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3-4 Green Chilies</div>
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1 tsp Cumin</div>
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2 tsp Red Chili Powder (adjust according to taste)</div>
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1 tsp Chaat Masala</div>
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1 tsp Garam Masala Powder</div>
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1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste</div>
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Juice of 2 lemons.</div>
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2 cups of Rice (soak in water for 30 minutes)</div>
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1 chopped Onion</div>
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1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste</div>
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1 chopped Tomato</div>
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2 tbsp Tomato Paste</div>
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2-3 Cloves</div>
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3-4 Black Peppercorns</div>
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1 stick Cinnamon</div>
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1 Bay Leaf</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder</div>
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a few drops of Yellow Food Color</div>
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Clean the chicken from inside and out. You can remove the skin but i recommend against it. The skin will keep the chicken moist and juicy.</div>
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Blend the ingredients for the marinade together.</div>
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Marinade chicken for at least 2 hours. (For best results leave overnight)</div>
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Fill the cavity of the chicken with the peel of the lemon you juiced and a few cloves of garlic.</div>
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Place the chicken on a bed of sliced onions on a baking sheet.</div>
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Cover the pan with aluminium foil and bake at 200 degree centigrade for 40 minutes. </div>
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Remove the foil and bake uncovered at 220 degree centigrade for another 25-30 minutes.</div>
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Check the thigh portion, take out if the juices run clear.</div>
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<b>For The Rice:</b></div>
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Add chopped onion to a tablespoon of oil. When transparent add gingergarlic paste, clove, black peppercorn, bay leaf and cinnamon. When fragrant, add tomatoes...</div>
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..tomato puree, salt and red chili powder. Mix and cook for a minute.</div>
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Add Rice. Mix. and cook for a minute.</div>
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Than add water (double the amount of rice) cook on medium heat till the water evaporates. Than put on dam on very low flame for 10 minutes.</div>
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Serve with roast chicken.</div>
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Wadi Shab is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Oman.</div>
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Beyond the breathtaking entrance, the wadi takes you to magnificent pools, waterfalls and colorful scenery. You can jump in and swim in these refreshing pools !</div>
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We went to Wadi Shab on 24th of October. It was a usual Friday here in Muscat, hot and humid.</div>
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A friend of ours has already been there once, and he specially instructed us to wear hiking shoes for this and carry as less stuff as we can.</div>
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We left home around 9 am (We live in Wadi Kabir), met our friends at Wadi Adai and bought water and drinks from the Shell petrol pump there. </div>
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It took about 1 and a half hour to reach there. </div>
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Its just on the right side of Tiwi Beach.</div>
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There's a big car park and public toilets there. We reached there at 10:45 am.</div>
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A small boat will take you from the car park to the hiking trail which is just across. The water here is not that deep, I did see a few guys walking across, the water was up till their chest (from what i heard, the water level varies from time to time)</div>
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Once you reach the other side, you'll start walking. At first the path is not difficult (As you'll see in the pictures below). There are big black pipes that run side by side to the walking path. After about 30 minutes of walking, you'd see the first pool of water and this is where you'll start walking on uneven rocks on the side of the mountain. </div>
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We saw a few guys jumping off a cliff in the deepest part of the pool on the way, this was where Redbull cliff diving competition took place. There was no other way to go down than to jump, so we walked further. After about 1 hour and 2.8 km (according to husband's phone) of walking, we came across this beautiful pond and decided to stop. </div>
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There is a partially submerged cave if you walk further, but you can only excess the cave by swimming and going through a small space in between 2 huge rocks. We didnt go there, as i was the only swimmer in the group.</div>
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We started the walk back at 4 pm, we were at our car by 5:15.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Specifics:</b></span></div>
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<b>Distance (from Muscat to Wadi Shab): </b>about 155 km</div>
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<b>The Route We Took:</b> From Wadi Kabir, we took a left from Wadi Adai, crossed Amirat and took the road leading to Sur. You will cross the Hawiyat Najam Park (sink hole). After about 1.5 hours of driving, you'd see signs to turn towards Wadi Shab on the right. Follow the signs.</div>
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<b>Things to do: </b>Hiking to get to the pools of water. Reward yourself after a long hike by jumping in the water and swimming in these clear, refreshing pools. You can take snacks, food or stuff to barbecue. (We made bbq pit with rocks and made chicken tikkas!)</div>
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<b>Pros: </b>Breathtaking views of the wadi. Beautiful and refreshing pools to swim in.</div>
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<b>Cons: </b>A long hike up to the pools. Other than that, i didnt find any other negative aspect of the place,</div>
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<b>Things to remember:</b> Carry a lot of water, you dont want to be dehydrated during the hike. Avoid going with small children. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing</div>
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Keep to the right when you see this sign.</div>
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Take an exit after this sign.</div>
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Tiwi Beach right across the Wadi.</div>
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Mouth of the Wadi</div>
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This boat would take you across, to the hiking trail.</div>
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He took 1 Rial for round trip.</div>
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Walking in. </div>
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Stopping for a break.</div>
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I am ashamed to say that we had to stop a lot, and this was on even ground, we are so unfit :(</div>
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First pool of water, this is where the difficult hike starts.</div>
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On the way.</div>
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This is where Redbull Cliffdiving competition took place.</div>
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This is a recipe that I've had for a long time, wrote it in my diary and totally forgot about it.</div>
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Its really easy and quick to make with very little ingredients, that you usually already have at home.</div>
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This takes about 30 minutes to whip up, so if you have unexpected guests that come over near dinner time, you can cook this to impress them. They'd think that you've spent hours in the kitchen making this incredibly delectable dish!</div>
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1 kg Chicken</div>
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4 medium Tomatoes (blended with a little water)</div>
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2 tsp of Red Chili Powder</div>
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1 tsp of Coriander Powder</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1 tsp of Garam Masala Powder</div>
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1 tsp of Garlic Paste</div>
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250 grams of Yogurt</div>
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2 inch piece of Ginger</div>
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Coriander leaves</div>
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Add Garlic paste and coriander powder to yogurt. Mix and keep aside.</div>
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Heat oil in a wok, Add chicken, cook till the chicken turns white. </div>
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Add the blended tomatoes, red chili powder and salt.</div>
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Sidra Amjedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15135102125804406870noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213173478392026608.post-6426226592370059122014-10-27T12:22:00.002-07:002014-10-27T12:22:27.788-07:00Mutton Biryani<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi Guys !</div>
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If you have been following me, you'd know by now that we have 'Friday Biryani Lunch Fest' (thats what i'm calling it)</div>
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It gets quite boring actually, what if I want to eat biryani some other day of that week? or for dinner? </div>
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It was always made for dinner at my mother's house, and whenever we wanted. There was no specified day for it. </div>
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Well these things dont matter, what matters is that it gets quiet monotonous and boring to make biryani every week.</div>
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To make it a little interesting, we are always on a lookout for new biryani recipes.</div>
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This recipe is my sister-in-law's, who found it somewhere on the internet.</div>
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<b>Serves: 5-6</b></div>
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<b>For Marination:</b></div>
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1 kg of Mutton/Beef/Chicken (I used mutton)</div>
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1 cup Yogurt</div>
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1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste</div>
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4 tbsp of Raw Papaya Paste</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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1 tsp of Red Chili Powder</div>
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1 tsp of Garam Masala Powder</div>
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Juice of 1 Lemon</div>
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<b>For The Rice:</b></div>
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700 grams of Rice</div>
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4-5 Cloves</div>
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6-8 Black Peppercorns</div>
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2 Star anise (you can skip this, if you don't have it on hand)</div>
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1 Bay Leaf </div>
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1 tsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf)</div>
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1-2 sticks of Cinnamon</div>
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2 Black Cardamom</div>
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2-3 Green Cardamom</div>
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1/4 Nutmeg (Jaifal) you can skip this, if you don't have it on hand, but it does give a beautiful aroma</div>
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1 Mace (Javatri) You can skip this too.</div>
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2 tsp Salt</div>
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<b>Other Ingredients:</b></div>
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4 Onions (sliced)</div>
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2 medium Tomatoes (chopped)</div>
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2 Potatoes </div>
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1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste</div>
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4 green Chilies (chopped)</div>
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1 1/2 tsp of Red Chili Powder </div>
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1 tsp Coriander Powder</div>
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1/2 tsp Cumin Powder (Zeera Powder)</div>
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1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder </div>
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1/4 cup Milk</div>
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a few Saffron strands</div>
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Yellow Food Coloring</div>
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To Boil Rice, add all the spiced to a small cloth. Tie a knot and put it in the water with bay leaf. </div>
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Boil rice till ALMOST done.</div>
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Drain in a colander, pass under cold water (this prevents rice from sticking together during dam)</div>
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Keep aside.</div>
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Marinate Meat with the Marination Ingredients (see above)</div>
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Leave for at least 6 hours. Leave overnight if possible.</div>
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Fry 2 Onions till golden brown and crispy. Take out and keep aside.</div>
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Heat oil/ghee in a heavy bottom pan, add the remaining 2 onions and green chilies. Cook till golden.</div>
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Add Ginger garlic paste, cook till fragrant.</div>
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Add potatoes at this stage (if you are adding) and a little water. Cook covered on low flame till the potatoes are fork tender.</div>
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Add the marinated meat...</div>
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...Red Chili powder, Cumin powder and Coriander Powder.</div>
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Cook on high for 7-8 minutes</div>
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When the oil seperates, add 2-3 glasses of water and let it cook on medium flame till the meat is tender.</div>
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Add tomatoes, garam masala powder...</div>
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...and coriander leaves.</div>
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Cover and cook for 10 minutes till thick like Korma.</div>
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Add Saffron to warm milk. Leave for 20 minutes.</div>
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Add half of the korma in the bottom,</div>
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followed by crispy Onions and mint leaves</div>
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add half of the rice</div>
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Pour saffron infused milk on the rice.</div>
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Sprinkle Cumin</div>
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Mint Leaves</div>
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Drops of yellow food coloring</div>
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Tarka of Onions.</div>
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Make sure the pan is heavy bottomed. Or put a flat tawa on the stove, than put the pan on top of the tawa. </div>
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Put on Dam for 30-35 minutes.</div>
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Take out and serve with Mint raita and Salad.</div>
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Brace prepare yourself for all the praise you are going to get !! </div>
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Enjoy!</div>
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