Amina Abrar

Amina Abrar Welcome to my kitchen! I'm Amina 👋 Wife & a mother of 3. Cooking is my love language. Me and my family enjoy food from all over the world.

If you love cooking then you are at the right place! I am also on Tiktok & Intagram. Just search: handymama_of3

06/02/2026

Mama’s cake. That’s what I call it. My kids call it Nani’s cake. It’s so nostalgic that if you are a kid that grew up in Pakistan then you’ll sure going to love it!

Ingredients:
3 cup flour
Baking powder 2 teaspoon 
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 tsp
2 eggs
1 2/3 milk
1 1/4 cup oil
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder

Bake on 300 degrees for an hour and 10 min. Leave it in the oven for 5-10 min after oven is turned off. 

05/31/2026

Chicken Karahi recipe that takes under an hour to cook and holy moly is it amazing.

Ingredients in order:
1 chicken cut in to pieces
1 cup oil
1/2 head of garlic, crushed
1 inch ginger, crushed
2 tsp salt
1 tsp red chili
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
6 tomatoes cut in half
1 cup water
For garnish:
6 green chilies
1-2 tsp garam masala

05/29/2026

Aloo Palak. Nothing beats homemade Saag. Make this restaurants quality Alu Palak at home and be impressed by your own culinary skills. Healthy and nutritious.

Ingredients:
20 oz of palak (spinach)
1 tbsp sukhi methi (fenugreek leaves)
1/4 cup ghee
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbspm crushed garlic
6 crushed green chilies
1 tsp crushed turmeric
2 tbsp crushed ginger
2 large sliced onions
4 medium puréed tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2 medium cubed potatoes
1 cup water
1 tbsp fenugreek leaves

05/25/2026

Shahi Kulfi is a guilty pleasure! It is a traditional ice cream of Indian subcontinent. An authentic version takes hours to make. This recipe however only requires 10 minutes (or less) to whip up and believe it or not tastes just as good. Make this for Eid!

Ingredients:
2 cans evaporated milk (24oz)
1/3 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz)
1 cup Heavy whipping cream 
4-5 cardamom pods (seeds crushed)
Pinch of saffron strands
2 sliced of bread
1 tbsp chopped almonds
1 tbsp chopped pistachios

05/23/2026

This salty meat dish has my heart! You might think that it’s too good to be true considering the quick turnaround but trust me once you try it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Ingredients:
4 pounds of goat or veal meat
2 tbsp crushed ginger
2 tbsp crushed garlic
1 tbsp crushed fresh turmeric or 1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2-1 tsp salt
2 tbsp garam masala

Toppings:
1/2 cup chopped Dhania (cilantro)
Lots of julienne ginger
4-6 chopped green chilies
Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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05/21/2026

You can’t love Chinese food and not be obsessed with Orange Chicken. I mean it’s such a classic. Love the flavors and crunch from crispy chicken.

Ingredients:
3 pounds of boneless chicken thighs cut in cubes
2 egg whites
1/4 cup of corn starch or rice starch
3 tbsp of soy sauce
1 tsp of ground black pepper
2 cups of cooking oil for frying
Sauce:
1/4 cup of orange juice
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp corn starch
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup water

1 tbsp crushed ginger
1 tbsp crushed garlic
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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05/19/2026

Tali Machli (fried fish). Is such a renowned and well loved recipe. It’s crispy on the outside and buttery in the center. Absolute perfection. Try this recipe ASAP!

Ingredients:
1 whole sea bass or fish of your choice
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp carom seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 tbsp chaat masala
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup Besan (gram flour)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4-1/3 cups water
2 cups oil to fry

05/16/2026

This Chicken Broth is so good for your bones and overall health. Make this recipe today especially since the weather is changing and your immune system is weak. This will definitely help.

Ingredients:
Yakni (broth):
1 whole chicken cut in small pieces
2 onions cut in chunks
1 whole garlic sliced in half
2 inch ginger cut in chunks
2 1” slices of Turmeric root
2 tbsp salt (or to taste)
1 liter water
(Whole spices)
1 Star anise
2 black cardamom
1 small cinnamon stick
I/2 tbsp coriander seeds
6 cloves
1/2 tbsp whole black pepper
1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf

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05/14/2026

No Bake Chocolate Cake is simple, easy and ridiculously delicious. You are going to be shocked how good it tastes.

Ingredients:
500g Graham Crackers or Tea Biscuits
1 Cup Toasted and chopped Pecans or Walnuts
1.5 Sticks or 170g of Butter
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
3 tbsp Cocoa Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
(For Ganache)
1/4 Cup Whipping Cream
1/2 Cup Chopped Semi Sweet Chocolate

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