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    Mirchi Tales » Recipes » Dinner

    Dinner

    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 or Chicken Makhani

    Chicken pot pie is comfort food personified. Chicken and vegetables in a rich and creamy white sauce with flaky puff pastry on top. Delicious!

    Chicken Pot Pie

    Originally from Burma, Chicken Khow Suey or Khao Suey is a popular dish among the Memon & Gujrati community of Pakistan. It comprises of noodles in a coconut or yoghurt based curry, with spicy chicken or beef and an array of condiments.

    Chicken Khow Suey or Khao Suey

    With the aroma of sliced ginger and lots of fresh coriander on top, this Pakistani style ginger chicken is sure to delight family members and guests.

    Ginger Chicken Pakistani Style

    Healthy, delicious, home-made chicken shawarma recipe. Serve this Middle-Eastern dish in a wrap with caramelised onions & capsicum, lettuce, tomato and dollops of tzatziki sauce

    Chicken Shawarma Wraps | Middle Eastern Recipe

    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.

    Pakistani Karahi Chicken Recipe

    A Pakistani twist to a Mexican favourite, these desi chicken quesadillas are made with shredded chicken, sliced vegetables, lots of spices in a flour tortilla. 

    Desi Chicken Quesadillas

    Onions, carrots, potatoes, capsicum, corn and more come together to make this super vibrant restaurant style vegetable jalfrezi. Serve this vegetarian / vegan dish with rice on the side.

    Vegetable Jalfrezi

    This lemon garlic chicken starts off with browning the chicken and then cooking it in a garlicky lemony gravy that is best served with buttery noodles. 

    Lemon Garlic Chicken

    A simple Pakistani style bhindi ki sabzi made with sliced onions and spices finished off with lemon juice. Enjoy with garma garam chapatti.

    Bhindi ki Sabzi | Pakistani style okra vegetable

    A bowl full of Pakistani keema aloo topped with coriander leaves.

    Pakistani aloo keema | Ground mince with potato curry

    Tandoori fish wraps with a filling of tandoori masala spiced fish, caramelized vegetables, and a yoghurt sauce can be served as a filling dinner or a quick snack.

    Tandoori fish wraps

    Lasagne

    Zeera aloo ki sabzi is a Pakistani vegetarian dish comprising of sliced potatoes seasoned with cumin seeds and chili in a simple but delicious gravy. Serve with raita and chutney for a comforting dinner.

    Zeera Aloo ki Sabzi (Spiced Cumin Potatoes with Gravy)

    Paneer Reshmi Handi. This decadent chicken dish with its rich & creamy sauce flavored with coconut & green chili’s is just the thing to impress friends & family.

    Paneer Reshmi Handi

    This fish curry with coconut milk is made with boneless fish fillets in a traditional Pakistani style salan with onions, yoghurt and spices with a can of coconut milk to make a rich and creamy gravy.

    Fish Curry with Coconut Milk

    Chicken with French Fries and Peas is a Pakistani Desi fusion recipe which can be eaten with roti, bread, rice or even with chili sauce.

    Chicken with French Fries & Peas

    Mushroom butter masala or mushroom makhani is a delicious vegetarian main dish that comprises of a creamy buttery gravy with fresh mushrooms and bell peppers.

    Mushroom Butter Masala or Mushroom Makhani

    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.

    Healthy Chicken Manchurian Sauce

    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, and is best served with roti.

    Murghi ka Salan | Chicken Curry with Onion and Tomatoes

    The ultimate pan-seared chicken recipe is made from boneless meat marinated in Asian and Pakistani spices. Eat the chicken on its own, or use the chicken in sandwiches, salads, pasta and more.

    Ultimate Pan Seared Chicken Recipe

    A hybrid between Pakistani spices and Italian herbs, this baked chicken loaf is healthy, delicious and oh so easy to make. 

    Chicken Loaf with Basil

    This delicious chicken paprika stroganoff is made from boneless chicken with mushrooms in a rich & creamy paprika based sauce.

    Chicken Paprika Stroganoff

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