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how to make qeema

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  Qeema is one of those simple yet great recipes to prepare mincemeat curry. And here comes an extremely simple recipe for you: ### Ingredients   - **500g of minced meat** (any meat: beef, lamb or chicken) - **2 tablespoons oil** can be used either vegetable or ghee. - **1 large onion**, chops (pieces very small). - **2-3 cloves of garlic**, chop (minced). - **1-inch piece ginger**, chop (minced). - **2-3 green chilies**, chop according to your taste. - **2 medium-sized tomatoes**, chop - **1 teaspoon cumin seeds** - **1 teaspoon coriander powder** Ingredients- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder  1 tsp red chili powder or to taste  Salt to taste  Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish  1/2 cup water to taste ### Instructions 1. Heat Oil: T ake big pan heat oil in it over a medium flame. Now add cumin seeds in this and let them splutter. 2. Sauté Onions: Add chopped onions in this and sauté until they turn brown. 3. **Garlic and Ginger**: Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies in it.
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how to make samosa at home

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  It is quite a simple process through which samosas are relished as one delicious one. ### Ingredients: #### For the Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 c up oil or ghee 1/2 teaspoon salt Water as and when require #### For the Filling: 2-3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed 1/2 cup green peas fresh or frozen 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped - 2-3 green chilies chopped fine as desired - 1 tsp garam masala - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - Salt to taste - Chopped coriander lea ves for garnish - Oil for frying ### Recipes #### Dough 1. Mix flour with salt together in a bowl. Add oil or ghee to it and knead into the flour till it resembles breadcrumbs. 2. Gradually Add water Add water gradually. Knead dough until it is soft and elastic. Let it rest for about 30 minutes covered with a damp cloth. Stuffing 1. Heat oil in pan for a tbsp, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds ,allow it to splutter. 2. Add ginger and green chilies, sauté
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how to make potato and eggplant curry

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  Ingredients: 2 medium aalo potatoes, peeled and cut into little cubes 1 medium baingan eggplant, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2-3 green chilies, chopped according to taste 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder, according to taste 1 teaspoon garam masala Salt according to taste Fresh coriander for garnish 2 tablespoons oil Steps: Heat Oil : Add oil to a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter . Fry Onions: Brown the chopped onions until it changes its color. Add Ginger-Garlic: Now add ginger garlic paste along with the green chilies. Fry one minute until the smell comes out of it. Add Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes. Allow it soften when oil starts coming out from it. Spice On: Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and add for another minute. Add potatoes and eggplant: Add cubed potatoes and chopped eggplant to the pan. Mix well with spices. Cook: No
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How to make bhindi fry

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  Bindi (Okra) Fry: Another integral element of the Indian cuisine offering an unlimited number of dishes. There are few main ingredients that comprise this dish which consist of varying types of spices and fried bindi. Given below is the elaborative recipe of making the dish known as **Bindi Fry**:### Ingredients Okra – 250grams, cleaned, and wiped dry. Sliced the entire length of the bindi and steamed it so that it does not feel slimy when cooked 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 medium onion finely chopped – **1 tomato finely chopped (optional)** \\\\\ - **2 green chilies slit (optional depending on how hot you want this dish)**\\\\\ - **1/2 spoon turmeric powder**\\\\\ - **1 spoon coriander powder**\\\\\ - **1/2 side cumin powder**\\\\\ - **1/2 red chili powder** (or as desired)  - **1/4 garam masala** (optional) As per taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnish #### Oriya Preparation Wipe thoroughly or thinly slice and put cut bhindi on the kitchen towel and allo
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How to make Beef Tikka

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**Beef tikka** : This is a popular South Asian dish in which beef, marinated with spice, is then grilled or baked. What you should do at home:  ### Ingredients: 500g Beef (boneless, cut into cubes)  Use tender cuts like sirloin or tenderloin for best results Yogurt4 tsp  Lemon juice2 tsp  Ginger-garlic paste2 tsp  Vegetable oil or ghee2 tsp -1 tsp cumin powder -1 tsp coriander powder - **1 tsp garam masala** - **1 tsp chili powder** (optional, to desired spice level) - **1/2 tsp turmeric powder** - **1/2 tsp black pepper** - **1/2 tsp paprika** for color (optional) - **1/2 tsp salt** or to taste - **1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro** (optional) - **Skewers** if grilling ### Steps  Marinate the beef: Now put into it yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Mix it very well. Pour oil or ghee to the marinating mixture  Rub the marinade on to the beef cubes. Cover it, and keep ref
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how to make chicken karahi

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  Another simple, delicious chicken recipe especially for you: Chicken Karahi . • Ingredients - For the chicken: * 500g Chicken cut into small pieces 4 tbsp oil or ghee -2 medium onions, thinly sliced - 2-3 slit green chilies - 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste - 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric - 1 tsp ground cumin Coriander- 1 tsp of powder Add salt to taste - Serve garnished with chopped fresh cilantro. - 1 tsp garam masala ### Practice Step 1: Fry the Oil 1. Heat oil or ghee in a karahi or deep frying pan at medium flame. Step 2: Fry the Onions 2 Chop the onions. Fry in a pan till they are golden in color. Step 3: Add the Ginger-Garlic 3. Add the ginger-garlic paste. Stir-fry for one minute or until fragrant. · Step 4: Cooking chicken.   Add the chicken pieces, stir well until they are all white and pale brown, almost 5-7 minutes. #### Step 5: Season with spices. 5. Add above chopped mixture of tomatoes, green chilies, red chilli powder, turmeric
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how to make chicken biryani

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                                           Make chicken biryani, not so bad at all. Here's a super simple recipe for irresistible chicken biryani: ### Ingredients #### For the chicken marinade : Chicken: 500 g; cut into pieces Yogurt 1 cup Onions, 2, thinly sliced Garlic 4 cloves, minced Ginger. Grate 1-inch piece Green chilies, 2-3, slit. Red Chili Powder 1 tsp Turmeric, powder 1 tsp Garam Masala, 1 teaspoon Cumin powder 1/2 tsp Season to taste. Ingredients Fresh cilantro leaves and fresh mint leaves, chopped a handful of each - Juice of 1 lemon #### For the Rice: - Basmati rice 2 cups - 4 c Water - 2-3 whole cloves - 2-3 green cardamom pods - 1 bay leaf - 1 small stick cinnamon -Adjunct according to taste. #### For Layering Fried onions, store-bought or homemade More cilantro and fresh mint for garnish ### Instructions Step 1: marinating the chicken 1 Mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, salt, lemon juice, and half of choppe
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