Khana Khazana

  • Spaghetti Bolognese – My Version!

    This is my version of the popular sauce (ragu alla Bolognese) that originated from Bolgna, Italy. Traditionally this is made with beef mince but my version uses lamb mince. The recipe is a variation of many recipes that I have tried earlier and it incorporates the best of both worlds – knowledge derived from expert

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  • Chicken Curry – Amritsar Style

    This is an amazingly simple recipe that I have adapted from an original mutton recipe. It is easy to make and is truly delicious. It tickles the palate and gets the digestive system really stimulated (in a good way!) Ingredients 1 kg Chicken 12-15 Green Cardamoms (Elaichi) 2 Bay Leaves 5 Medium Onions, chopped 5

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  • Undhiyu – With Love to my Darling Mother!

    First it was my father-in-law’s closely guarded secret – Yusuf’s Kate Masale ka Gosht. This time it is my mother’s secret recipe that I have tried to re-create here. I cooked this for lunch and well, it came close to her brilliance!!! The missing ingredient was perhaps a mother’s love! This recipe is a tribute to

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  • Yusuf’s Kate Masale Ka Gosht

     My father-in-laws secret recipe revealed! This is a recipe that my father-in-law Yusuf Husain has perfected. It is his secret recipe – one which he rarely shares with others! Even if he does share it you can be sure that he will leave out some important detail.   I have ‘cracked’ the recipe after many unsuccessful

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  • Non-Spicy Cabbage Poriyal – Simple, light and vegetarian!

    Ingredients 1 Medium Cabbage, chopped 3 tsp Oil 1 tsp Mustard seeds 2 tsp Urad Dal 8-10 Curry Leaves 2 tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi) Salt, to taste 1/2 Grated coconut Water Procedure Heat the oil. Add the urad dal to this. When urad dal turns brownish add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to

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  • Broken Wheat Upma

    Broken Wheat Upma

    Ingredients 1 cup Broken Wheat (Daliya) 3 tsp Oil 2 Medium Onions, chopped 2 Medium Carrots, chopped 2 Medium Potatoes, chopped 2 Green Chillies, chopped 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds 10-12 Curry leaves 2 tsp Chana Dal 2 tsp Urad Dal 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi powder) 1/2 cup Yoghurt, beaten 3 cups Water Salt, to

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  • Ingredients 1 kg Mutton, cut into large pieces 1 tbsp Garlic, ground 2-3 large Onions ground into paste 5 tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi) 8 Green cardamoms (Chhoti Elaichi) 8 Cloves (Laung) 5 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, mixed with 1 cup water ¾ cup Ghee 2.5 litres Water a few strands of saffron, mixed in

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  • Mutton Kolhapuri – nothing subtle about this one!

    INGREDIENTS 1 kg Mutton, medium sized pieces 3 large Potatoes, cut into large pieces 1 ½ tsp Turmeric powder 2 tbs Ginger-Garlic paste 5 large Tomatoes, chopped 3 large Onions, chopped ½ Coconut, grated 10 pcs Cloves (Laung) 8-10 pcs Whole Red chillies 2 tsp Poppy seeds 2 tsp Fennel seeds (saunf) 2 tsp Coriander

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  • Roghni Roti – A royal treat!

    INGREDIENTS 1 cup Milk 1 cup Wholewheat flour (Atta) ¼ cup Ghee ¼ tsp Saffron (Kesar) 1 tsp Green Cardamom powder (Chhoti Elaichi powder) Salt, to taste PROCEDURE Boil the milk. Reduce to half. Sieve the flour with salt. Add ghee, saffron, green cardamom powder and milk. Knead thoroughly to make a soft, elastic dough.

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  • Sinful Chocolate Mousse

    Sinful Chocolate Mousse

    INGREDIENTS 250g Milk Chocolate/ Semi-bitter Chocolate (Take your pick!), broken into pieces 75g Butter, cut into pieces 1-1/2 cup Fresh Cream 2 Large Eggs 2 tbs Irish Cream (any liqueur you prefer!) 1 tbs Honey PROCEDURE Put the chocolate and butter in a bowl. Place the bowl over some boiled water that is kept on

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