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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER CURRY

May 29, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

Cauliflower curry is one of my favorite Pakistani dishes. It’s also a family favorite and is on the menu at any hosting. This side dish has all the flavors of a delicious cauliflower mix vegetable curry but it’s very light and only made with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Usually you need more oil to sear tomatoes and onions to create a thick base for the curry. Though I believe any dish made at home is already healthier, but I wanted to make this even lighter on the calories but keep the flavor of this staple dish. I hope you enjoy it!…

TANDOORI FISH (SALMON) TACOS

May 12, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

I wanted to share a very light healthy recipe today. Adding a fish like Salmon to your weekly menu is a great way to boost essential nutrients. Fish in general has lower calories and saturated fat compared to other meats. It’s a good source of protein, fatty acids, essential vitamins and minerals. There is also no need for tenderizing or marinating fish, so that makes it prefect for a quick healthy weeknight meal that is full of flavor.

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BASIC VANILLA CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

May 7, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

This moist single-layer vanilla cake has the prefect texture. It’s made completely from scratch, you will love how easy this recipe is. I have made it a single-layer so you don’t have to worry about leveling, filling & stacking cake layers. If you would like to make layered cake you can double the batter.

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TEHRI (RICE POTATO PILAF)

April 30, 2020 by Shazia 2 Comments

A delicious Pakistani/Indian vegetarian dish that is made with spiced rice and potatoes. This is one of my favorite childhood meals. It’s a classic South Asian comfort meal put together with simple ingredients. This dish has many variations across the region and also goes by a few different names. Recipes always change and adapt to palates, so experiment with different vegetables be creative and make it your own. I hope you enjoy this easy rice option. Watch the full detailed video below.

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4 INGREDIENT COCONUT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

April 27, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

This is such an easy delicious dessert. The trick is to use full fat coconut cream that has been refrigerated. That gives this Mousse a rich decadent flavor and texture. Not to mention how elegant does this look!

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LEMON RASPBERRY CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE MASCARPONE WHIPPED FROSTING

April 26, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

I am excited to share one of my favorite combinations of cupcake and frosting. Homemade lemon cupcakes are soft and moist, with fresh lemon flavor and a burst of raspberries in each bite. Citrus flavors are prefect for this Spring weather and will make a great dessert for any warm celebration. Please also refer to the detailed video below.

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PERI-PERI CHICKEN

April 22, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

Nandos’s is a South African restaurant chain that has worldwide locations. They specialize in Portuguese food, especially known for their peri peri chicken. Peri peri aka African Bird’s Eye Chili is a particular species of chili peppers that were produced in Southeast Africa by the Portuguese explorers. Recipes for this sauce vary from region to region. Even with the variations all have some common ingredients like birds eye chili, lemon, red bell peppers, garlic and paprika. This homemade version is spicy and tangy, I’m so excited to share it with you guys!

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KADHI PAKORA (yogurt/garam flour curry)

April 9, 2020 by Shazia 4 Comments

Kadhi Pakora is one of my favorite dishes when it comes to Pakistani food. I find this dish to be so interesting in preparation and flavor compared to other Pakistani curries. This dish has two main components, the kadhi and the pakoras. The kadhi which is a thick gravy base that’s made with yogurt and gram flour (chickpea flour) with some basic aromatics and powder spices. Than you have the pakoras which are similar to fritters also made from gram flour and few other ingredients that I will go over . The flavor and texture is creamy with a tang from the yogurt. Both of these components are finished off with a tempering (tarka) of oil that has been infused with cumin seeds, dry fenugreek and red dry chilies. It’s often eaten with plain rice or chapati.

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ALOO BHUJIA (SPICED POTATO CURRY)

April 6, 2020 by Shazia 5 Comments

This potato curry brings me so many memories of comfort and family. Aloo Bhujia (Potato curry) is not just our family favorite but a staple of many South Asian households. In a bhujia style curry there is no gravy/sauce that you usually see in other curries. The oil is infused with cumin and black mustard seeds to build layers of flavors, following the use of basic aromatics and spices. If you are new to cooking believe me you want to learn this one. It’s such an easy recipe to start of with, it’s very forgiving. There are many different ways of preparing this comfort meal. Today I am sharing how my mom has always made this delicious family favorite dish.

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VERMICELLI PUDDING (seviyan kheer)

March 16, 2020 by Shazia 2 Comments

Seviyan Kheer is a very popular South Asian dessert. It’s very similar in taste and texture to a pudding. The flavors are a delicious combination of milk, heavy cream and vermicelli noodles flavored with cardamom and sugar. With just a few ingredients you will be surprised how quickly this dessert comes together. Keep in mind this dessert has many variations across the region.

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