Pakistani karahi chicken (or kadai chicken) is a simple and super delicious curry made with chicken, lots of tomatoes and of course coriander to garnish in the end. Enjoy with rice or tandoori naan. Karahi chicken is one of those quintessential Pakistani dishes that can be seen regularly at menus, whether at a cafe, a fancy restaurant and most often at roadside dhaba’s. The name of the recipe is derived from the way it is cooked, which is in a…
Halal cart style chicken and rice is an iconic New York street food comprising of shawarma style sliced chicken piled on top of spiced yellow rice served with salad and pita bread. This is then drizzled with a tangy white sauce and a spicy hot sauce. If you have been to New York you would have seen the food carts with halal signs at pretty much every street corner, more so in Manhattan but pretty popular in the other boroughs…
Different from the regular chicken handi, this zeera chicken handi is made using green chili, lots of bhuna zeera (roasted cumin) and of course yoghurt and cream to make a rich gravy. Best had with paratha or buttery naan. Certain recipes come about as a combination of leftover items in the fridge and combining ones favourite ingredients hoping for magic to happen. This zeera chicken handi recipe is a combination of both. Leftover cream in the fridge and roasted cumin…
Butter Chicken or Chicken Makhani is a popular recipe at Indian restaurants made by marinating and grilling boneless chicken pieces, after which they are cooked in a rich tomato and cream based gravy. Butter Chicken, Chicken Makhani or Murgh Makhani is an entree I love to order at restaurants. The dish consists of boneless chicken cubes marinated in yoghurt and spices that are grilled in butter resulting in golden brown chicken with the most appealing char marks on it. The…
This healthy chicken Manchurian sauce is made by pan-frying boneless chicken cubes in olive oil. Toss in a flavorful sauce, seasoned with Chinese spices and sauces. It’s important to eat healthy, not just to lose weight but to keep fit and energetic. At least that’s my goal – a healthy lifestyle where I am not weak and have the stamina to do chores. Whenever it comes to eating healthy, focus should always be on lifestyle changes because they are sustainable…
Chicken Curry or Murghi ka salan is a staple at the Pakistani dinner table. This particular version is made with a base of onions and tomatoes. Chicken Curry, Chicken ka Salan or well Murghi ka Salan if we are talking about proper translations is a dinner staple of the Pakistani household. The salan or gravy / curry in English is eaten with rice or roti. It can consist of any meat but with health problems on the rise these days…
A hybrid between Pakistani spices and Italian herbs, this baked chicken loaf is healthy, delicious and oh so easy to make … For someone with a busy schedule, it’s important to have recipes that can be easily made, and that can serve as multiple meals at the same time. This chicken loaf is one such recipe. It can be sliced and served with roti for dinner, or used to make sandwiches. It can be eaten on its own, or cut…