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Champaran Handi Lamb

  Champaran Handi Lamb (Aromatic lamb slowly cooked in glazed clay pot with aromatic and flavorful   spices)   Ingredients 3 lbs.   Lamb, shoulder cut in chunky pieces 2 tbs    Olive Oil & 1 tbs Ghee 3            Onion, medium size grated 2 tsp     Red Chili Powder 1 cup   Cilantro, chopped 6          Garlic Cloves, crushed 6           Green Chili, adjust to taste Salt to taste 1 cup   Water Spices (Pan Roasted and finely grind) 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds 1 tbsp Cumin, freshly ground 1 tbsp   Yellow Split Peas (roasted chana) 1 tsp    Black Pepper, adjust to taste 5          Cloves 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds Aroma Pack: (Pan Roasted and finely grind) 1/2        Nutmeg 1 tsp  ...

TANGIA: TRADITONAL MOROCCAN SLOW COOKED LAMB

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  TANGIA: TRADITONAL MOROCCAN SLOW COOKED LAMB (Aromatic lamb slow cooked in glazed clay pot with saffron, spices and olive oil) Ingredients 3 lbs. Lamb, shoulder cut in chunky pieces 2 preserved Lemons, quartered 1 cup Green or Black Olives, whole 6 Pearl Onions, whole (optional) 2 tbs. Virgin Olive Oil & 1 tbs Ghee 1 cup water   Spices: 2 tsp Cumin, freshly ground 1 1/2 tsp Ras el Hanout 1/2 tsp Turmeric (Karkoum) powder 1-2 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder 1 tbs Ginger Root, grated 6 Garlic Cloves, crushed Salt to taste   Aroma Pack: 1/4 tsp Saffron threads 1 tsp Rose Water 1/2 tsp Nutmeg, freshly grated 1 cup chopped cilantro Meat Tenderizer: ½ Kiwi, skinned   Tools: Tangia, a Morocco traditional glazed clay pot Parchment paper to seat pot Twine Thread to tie   PREPARATION:   ·         Marinade Lamb with cumin, Ras El-Hanoot, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt for 2 hours to over...

Harrira (Shorba) : Healthy Slow Cooked Lamb, Lentil and Oat Soup

  Harrira (Shorba) :  Slow Cooked Lamb, Lentil and Oat Soup Healthy proteins loaded and easy one-pot slow cooked dish for Ramadan iftaar. Best served with meat samosa. This is non-traditional harrira, also called as "Shorba" is prepared in the households of the migrants from Yemen and settled in Hyderabad. INGREDIENT ·         1 1/ 2 cups of Plain Oats ·         ½ cup green lentils, soaked in water for an hour ·         1 lbs. Lamb with bone, shoulder cut in small ½ inch cubes ·         2 medium size Tomatoes, roughly chopped ·         1 medium size Red Onion, roughly chopped ·         1 tsp. Moroccan Ras El-Hanout, spice blend 1/2 Dried Lemon ·         1 tbs. Ginger garlic paste ·         1 tsp. Red chili powder (...

Healthy Moroccan Carrot Salad with Cumin & Sumac Berry

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  Healthy Moroccan Carrot Salad with Cumin & Sumac Berry INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. Carrots, organic medium size 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbs White Vinegar  2 tbs Olive Oil  Salt to season   Spices 2 tbs Coriander, freshly grounded  1 tsp Cumin, freshly grounded 1 tsp Paprika 1 tbs Sumac berry   Greens ½ cup or less Parsley, finely chopped     MAKE DRESSING •         In a small bowl, add garlic, olive oil, vinegar, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, and           black pepper. •         In a blender, make a smooth dressing and let it rest to absorb all flavors   CRISP BOIL CARROTS & CHOP TO BITE SIZE •         In a medium sized pan fill water, cook carrots on medium flame •         Do not cover and check frequently to not to over cook •  ...

Healthy Moroccan Beet Salad with Cumin & Coriander

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 Healthy Moroccan Beet Salad with Cumin & Coriander INGREDIENTS 1Lbs  uncooked medium sized beetroot, organic ½ red or white onion, finely chopped 3-4 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Pinch cayenne pepper Pinch ground cinnamon 1 Teaspoon of Cumin powder, freshly ground 1 Teaspoon on Coriander powder, freshly ground Pinch ground black pepper Olive oil, to drizzle   For the dressing   3 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon vinaigrette 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon rose water METHOD Boil beetroot to soft but still firm.  and cut to small cubes In a small bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients together until smooth In a mixing bowl, add beet and onion. Add liquid dressing, salt and pepper Mix well, adjust lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste. Refrigerate Add pars...

A DESERT FOR RAMADAN EID: SHEER KHORMA (HYDERABADI STYLE)

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  RECIPE: SHEER KHORMA Sheer Khorma is a  dessert recipe that is specially made for Ramadan Festival. No Eid is complete without this delicious desert. Ingredients: •              2 litre Milk •              150 gms Roasted Vermicelli, crushed •              2 cup Sugar ( adjust to taste) •              1 tbsp Ghee/clarified butter •              100 gms Almond, soaked, thinly sliced and crispy fried in ghee ·                      100 gms Pistachio, soaked, sliced and crispy fried in ghee ·                  100 gms Dry dates, soaked and sliced Method:    ...

Recipe : Shahi Chicken Methi (Fenugreek) in Cashew

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Shahi Chicken Methi (Fenugreek) in Cashew (Creamy aromatic chicken cooked in Hyderabadi style with fresh methi herb) Fenugreek (Methi) Fenugreek is a flavorful herb to enhance your culinary creativity. It is a rich source of fiber, protein and iron. It can be a great addition to your daily diet as it helps gastrointestinal issues, and helps cholesterol, lowers blood sugar, increase male libido and helps respiratory problems. Ingredients : 2 lbs.             Organic Chicken, boneless one inch cubed 2                     Red Onion, medium thinly sliced 1 cup.           Fresh Cream 2 tbsp.         Whole Milk Yogurt 1 tbsp.         Ginger-Garlic paste 1 cup.           Fresh Organic Fenugreek (Methi) 1/2 cup         Cashew, unsalted soaked in water 1 tsp.  ...

Mix Masters: Coolest Watermelon Pitcher for the Hottest Day

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REFRESHER OF THE SOUL Coolest Watermelon Cocktail for the Hottest Day Ingredients:   4 Cups          Watermelon, chopped s eedless to make 4 cups juice, chilled                          2                    Lime, juiced  (adjust to taste) 4 tbsp           Rooh Afza Syrup 2 tbsp          Lingonberry Juice  (optional)                         Crushed  Ice Garnish         Sprigs of Mint and Lime wedges Instructions: Throw watermelon in a large blender to make a smooth juice Pour the juice through mesh strainer in to a large pitcher Combine lime juice, Rooh Afza and Lingonberry  juice Stir well and add crushed ice - allow it to cool Stir and pour the juice in glasses Garnish wi...

The Classic Chimichurri Steak of the Andes

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The Classic Chimichurri Steak of the Andes (Argentina: Music, Tango and the Stunning Charcoal Grilled Chimichurri Steaks)   Things you need 2 lbs.                  Skirt Steak, rinsed in cold water & pat dry   For the chimichurri marinade 1 cup                    Cilantro  1 cup                   Parsley 1/4 cup               Fresh Oregano 4-6                       Garlic Cloves 2                           JalapeƱo ...