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31/10/2025

To make Black Pepper Chicken Karahi, take 1 cup of mustard oil and heat it until it burns slightly (to remove the raw smell).

When it’s ready, add 15 crushed garlic cloves. Once the garlic aroma fades, add 5 large chopped tomatoes.

When the tomatoes become soft, add salt to taste and 1½ teaspoons of coriander powder. Then add 1 star anise, 2 pieces of cinnamon stick, the shell of 1 large cardamom, and the crushed seeds of that cardamom.

Since we’re making chicken, add the chicken gizzards first (as they take longer to cook). When the masala is ready, add 1½ kilograms of chicken and fry it until the color changes.

Once the color changes, add juice of 4 lemons and 1 small bowl of yogurt, then sauté (bhoon) well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, the chicken will be tender. You can keep the gravy as thick or thin as you prefer.

When oil separates (tari appears), garnish with green chilies and fresh coriander, and enjoy your Black Pepper Chicken Karahi!

25/10/2025

*Parcel mission complete*

"Food first, parcel next. Opened it at home and felt all the love packed inside. Thanks to the amazing senders."

22/10/2025

Perfect 👍
Yahan hai Simple Chicken Biryani Recipe with Shan Masala — bilkul asaan aur restaurant-style taste ke sath, 1½ kg chicken aur 1½ kg chawal ke liye 🍗🍚

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🌾 Ingredients (Samagri):

Main:

Chicken – 1½ kg

Basmati chawal – 1½ kg (30 min ke liye bhigo dein)

Shan Biryani Masala – 1 packet (agar teekha pasand hai to 1¼ packet)

Dahi – 1 cup

Pyaz – 4 medium (bareek kati hui)

Tamatar – 3 medium (bareek kati hui)

Adrak-Lehsan paste – 2 tbsp

Tail – 1 cup

Hara dhaniya & pudina – ½ cup (kata hua)

Hari mirch – 4–5 (cheer kar daalein)

Zafran (optional) – 1 pinch (2 tbsp doodh me gholein)

Lemon slices – 2

For Boiling Rice:

Pani – 4–5 litre

Tez patta – 2

Bari elaichi – 2

Laung – 5

Darchini – 1 piece

Namak – 2 tbsp

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🍳 Step-by-Step Method:

1️⃣ Chicken Masala Tayyar Karein

1. Kadhai me tail garam karein.

2. Pyaz daal kar golden brown kar lein, thoda sa birista side me nikaal lein (layering ke liye).

3. Adrak-lehsan paste daal kar 1 min bhun lein.

4. Ab tamatar, dahi, aur poora Shan Biryani Masala daal kar achhi tarah mix karein.

5. Chicken daal kar dhak dein aur medium flame par 20–25 min tak pakayein jab tak chicken narm ho jaye aur masala thoda ghada ho jaye.

6. Hara dhaniya, pudina aur hari mirch daal kar mix karein.

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2️⃣ Chawal Ublain

1. Ek bade pateele me pani ubalne dein, usme sab garam masala aur namak daal dein.

2. Chawal daal kar 80% tak paka lein (thoda kachha rehne dein).

3. Paani nikaal lein.

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3️⃣ Layer Lagayein

1. Handi me thoda tail/ghee lagayein.

2. Pehli layer chawal ki bichhaayein, phir chicken masala ki layer.

3. Upar se fried pyaz, hara dhaniya, pudina, lemon slices aur zafran doodh (agar daalna ho) daalein.

4. Is tarah 2–3 layer bana lein.

5. Sabse upar chawal ki layer rakhein aur thoda tail/ghee chhidak dein.

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4️⃣ Dum (Steam)

1. Handi ko tight dhak kar bohot halki flame par 15–20 min dum par rakhein.

2. Gas band kar ke 10 min baad hi handi kholen.

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🍽️ Serve Karein:

Garam-garam biryani raita aur salad ke sath serve karein 😋
Shan masala ka taste perfect balance deta hai — na zyada teekha, na zyada mild.I will give you the Marble Cake recipe later.
I have already used the ingredients I had for the biryani.
You can use whatever ingredients you have available.
I’ve written down all the ingredients.

20/10/2025

It was Sunday today, and all the week’s pending chores had piled up. I had to clean the lawn and the fish aquarium. I started with cleaning the lawn first, then moved on to the fish aquarium — it was very dirty since I hadn’t had time to clean it all week. I used a sucker pump to remove the water with some help. I shifted the fish to another container, then flipped the aquarium upside down to wash it with water first. After that, I cleaned it thoroughly with acid and left it for a while.

Then I dipped the gravel and accessories in acid as well. Once the acid cleaning time was done, I applied detergent and let it sit for a bit. When that time was up, I washed everything and placed the aquarium on a cot. I moved the large stones back, set up the oxygen pump, and poured in the gravel again. After putting everything back in place, I installed the oxygen pump and filled it with water. Finally, I shifted the fish back into the aquarium.

Even the fish must be thinking today, “Thank goodness, he finally found time for us!”
They were swimming happily.
See you in the next vlog — bye!

19/10/2025

🍳 نرگسی قوفته کی ترکیب (Nargisi Kofta Recipe in Urdu)

اجزاء:

قیمہ کے لیے:

بیف یا چکن قیمہ – 500 گرام

پیاز – 1 درمیانہ (باریک کٹا ہوا)

ادرک لہسن پیسٹ – 1 کھانے کا چمچ

لال مرچ پاؤڈر – 1 چائے کا چمچ

ہلدی – ½ چائے کا چمچ

دھنیا پاؤڈر – 1 چائے کا چمچ

زیرہ پاؤڈر – 1 چائے کا چمچ

گرم مصالحہ پاؤڈر – ½ چائے کا چمچ

نمک – حسبِ ذائقہ

بھنے چنے یا بریڈ کرم – 2 کھانے کے چمچ

انڈہ – 1 عدد (قیمے میں باندھنے کے لیے)

انڈے کے لیے:

انڈے – 4 عدد (ابلے ہوئے)

گریوی کے لیے:

پیاز – 2 درمیانے (باریک کٹے ہوئے)

ٹماٹر – 3 درمیانے (بلینڈ کیے ہوئے)

دہی – ½ کپ

ادرک لہسن پیسٹ – 1 کھانے کا چمچ

لال مرچ پاؤڈر – 1 چائے کا چمچ

ہلدی – ½ چائے کا چمچ

دھنیا پاؤڈر – 1 چائے کا چمچ

گرم مصالحہ – ½ چائے کا چمچ

نمک – حسبِ ذائقہ

تیل – ½ کپ

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ترکیب:

1. قیمے میں تمام مصالحے، پیاز، بھنے چنے اور انڈہ شامل کرکے اچھی طرح گوندھ لیں۔

2. اب ابلے ہوئے انڈوں کا چھلکا اتاریں۔

3. قیمے کا ایک حصہ لیں، انڈے کے گرد لپیٹ کر بیضوی (oval) کوفتہ بنا لیں۔

4. تمام انڈوں کے ساتھ یہی عمل دہرائیں۔

5. اب ایک برتن میں تیل گرم کریں، پیاز سنہری کرلیں۔

6. ادرک لہسن، ٹماٹر، دہی اور تمام مصالحے شامل کریں اور مصالحہ بھون لیں۔

7. تھوڑا سا پانی ڈال کر گریوی تیار کریں۔

8. احتیاط سے کوفتے گریوی میں ڈالیں اور 15–20 منٹ ہلکی آنچ پر دم پر رکھ دیں۔

9. آخر میں گرم مصالحہ چھڑک کر ہرا دھنیا ڈالیں۔

🧡 نرگسی قوفتے تیار ہیں!
نان، پراٹھے یا چاول کے ساتھ پیش کریں۔

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🇬🇧 Nargisi Kofta Recipe (English Version)

Ingredients:

For Kofta (Meatballs):

Minced beef or chicken – 500g

Onion – 1 (finely chopped)

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Cumin powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Roasted gram powder or breadcrumbs – 2 tbsp

Egg – 1 (to bind the mixture)

For Filling:

4 boiled eggs

For Gravy:

2 medium onions (finely chopped)

3 tomatoes (blended)

Yogurt – ½ cup

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Oil – ½ cup

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Method:

1. Mix all ingredients for kofta and knead well.

2. Peel the boiled eggs.

3. Take some minced mixture, wrap around each egg and shape into ovals.

4. Heat oil, fry onions until golden.

5. Add ginger garlic paste, tomato, yogurt, and all spices; cook till oil separates.

6. Add a little water and make gravy.

7. Carefully place koftas in the gravy, cover, and cook on low flame for 15–20 minutes.

8. Sprinkle garam masala and coriander before serving.

🥘 Serve hot with naan, chapati, or rice.

17/10/2025

Yahan hai Chicken Qeema Bhary Karely (Stuffed Bitter Gourd with Chicken Mince) ki zabardast aur asaan recipe — bilkul dhabay jaisi: 👇

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🟢 Ingredients (Samagri):

Karelay ke liye:

Karelay (bitter gourd) – 6-8 medium

Namak – 2 tbsp (for rubbing)

Lemon juice – 2 tbsp

Filling (Chicken Qeema):

Chicken qeema – ½ kg

Pyaz – 2 medium (bareek kata hua)

Tamatar – 2 medium (bareek kata hua)

Adrak lehsan paste – 1 tbsp

Hari mirch – 2 (bareek kati)

Namak – 1 tsp (ya zaiqe ke mutabiq)

Lal mirch powder – 1 tsp

Haldi – ¼ tsp

Dhania powder – 1 tsp

Zeera powder – ½ tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Hara dhania – 2 tbsp (kata hua)

Tel – 3 tbsp

For Frying:

Tel – ½ cup

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🔶 Tayari ka Tareeqa:

Step 1: Karelay ki safai

1. Karelon ko chhil lein aur beech se halkay se cheera laga kar beej nikal dein.

2. In par namak aur lemon juice laga kar 30 minute ke liye rakh dein (isse karwahat kam ho jati hai).

3. 30 minute baad ache se dhon kar saaf kar lein.

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Step 2: Qeema tayar karna

1. Kadhai mein tel garam karein, pyaz halka golden hone tak bhun lein.

2. Adrak lehsan paste daal kar bhun lein.

3. Ab chicken qeema daal kar mix karein aur pani sukhne tak bhun lein.

4. Tamatar, mirch aur tamam masalay daal kar 8–10 minute tak dum par rakhein jab tak qeema dry ho jaye.

5. Akhir mein hara dhania daal kar thanda hone dein.

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Step 3: Bharnay aur pakane ka tareeqa

1. Thanda hone ke baad qeema karelon mein bhar lein, aur dhagay se band kar lein (optional).

2. Ek fry pan mein ½ cup tel garam karein aur sab karelay halki aanch par 10–12 minute tak fry karein jab tak golden brown ho jayein.

3. Aap chahein to thoda sa bacha hua qeema pan mein daal kar karelon ke sath 5 minute dum bhi de sakti hain.

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🌿 Garnish:

Hara dhania, sliced pyaz aur nimbu ke tukray ke sath serve karein.

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🍛 Serving Suggestion:

Garam garam roti, paratha, ya zeera rice ke sath bohot mazedar lagte hain!

17/10/2025

Here’s a delicious and authentic Chicken Achar Gosht recipe — spicy, tangy, and full of desi flavor! 🍗🌶️

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🌿 Ingredients:

For Chicken Marinade:

Chicken – 1 kg (cut into medium pieces)

Yogurt – 1 cup

Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric – ½ tsp

Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)

For Achar (Pickle) Masala:

Fennel seeds (saunf) – 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds (rai) – 1 tbsp

Nigella seeds (kalonji) – ½ tsp

Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) – ¼ tsp

Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
(Dry roast all and coarsely grind)

Other Ingredients:

Oil – ½ cup

Onions – 2 medium (finely sliced)

Tomatoes – 2 large (chopped)

Green chilies – 4–6 (slit)

Lemon juice – 2 tbsp

Fresh coriander – for garnish

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate Chicken:

In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric, and red chili powder.

Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare Achar Masala:

Dry roast fennel, mustard, nigella, fenugreek, and coriander seeds until fragrant.

Grind them coarsely and set aside.

3. Cook Chicken:

Heat oil in a pan, add sliced onions, and fry until golden brown.

Add marinated chicken and cook on medium heat until chicken changes color and oil separates.

4. Add Tomatoes:

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and the masala releases oil.

5. Add Achar Masala:

Mix in the roasted achar masala. Cook for 5–7 minutes on low flame.

6. Final Touch:

Add slit green chilies and lemon juice. Stir gently.

Cook for another 5 minutes until flavors combine and oil separates on top.

7. Garnish & Serve:

Garnish with chopped coriander.

Serve hot with naan, paratha, or steamed rice.

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💡 Tips:

For extra tang, you can add 1 tbsp pickle oil (achar ka tel) from your favorite achar jar.

If you like it saucy, add ¼ cup water while simmering.

You can also replace chicken with mutton for a traditional Achar Gosht variation.

14/10/2025

Here’s a simple and delicious French Toast recipe you can make at home 👇

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🥚 Ingredients:

Bread slices – 4 (preferably slightly stale or thick-cut)

Eggs – 2

Milk – ½ cup

Sugar – 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)

Salt – a pinch

Vanilla essence – ½ teaspoon (optional but adds great flavor)

Cinnamon powder – ¼ teaspoon (optional)

Butter or oil – for frying

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla essence, and cinnamon (if using). Mix until smooth.

2. Dip the Bread:
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and grease it lightly with butter or oil.
Dip each bread slice in the egg mixture, coating both sides well (but don’t soak it too long or it’ll break).

3. Cook:
Place the coated bread slices on the pan and cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

4. Serve:
Serve hot with:

Maple syrup or honey

Powdered sugar

Fresh fruits (like banana, strawberries, or berries)

Or even a drizzle of chocolate syrup 😋

10/10/2025

I was going to pick up my little one from school — obviously, it was a bit off my usual routine. A video came through just then. My younger son’s school is at the far end of the city. I picked him up, and then he said he wanted to drink sugarcane juice.

We gave a bottle to the juice vendor, and he poured the juice into it and returned it to us. Then we passed by Simba — people say something scary lives there; I wonder if that’s true.

After that, we passed by the place where we used to live — brought back memories. Then we headed back toward our usual route.

Just then, a car guy made my video even more interesting — I almost hit him on my bike, but thankfully I was safe.

Then outside a government place, I saw some plants — looking at them really clears your mind, you know? Everything starts to feel better; you get a bit of peace. I was admiring the plants so much I thought, what if I end up in some car while doing this!

There’s also a really nice gym and park nearby. A truck was passing by, carrying taralli (metal rods).

Then I dropped my little one home and headed toward work — of course, uncles don’t really feel like going to work, but once you do, you get paid.

Then a car guy wouldn’t give me way — anyway, I finally reached my workplace.
Allah Hafiz (Goodbye).

07/10/2025

Today we’re making okra (bhindi). Let’s begin!

First, take a pot and add half a cup of oil.
When the oil is hot, add 1 medium-sized onion.
When the onion turns golden, add half a teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste.
When a light aroma starts to appear, add 2 tomatoes.

Then add:

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons red chili powder

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Cook until the oil separates — your masala is ready.

Now, start frying the okra (1 kg) separately.
In it, add:

1½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Fry in ½ cup of oil.

When the stickiness of the okra disappears, it means the okra is ready.
Add it to the prepared masala and mix well.

Then, add 2 tablespoons of tamarind pulp, mix again, and cover to simmer for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, sprinkle some garam masala, and your bhindi is ready!

Serve hot with roti or rice, and enjoy! 🍽️

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