Sesame Prawn Balls

Sesame Prawn Balls~

A simple prawn balls recipe for you to cook a great meal for family or friends. Serve this easy to make appetizer in thus weekend.

Ingredients of sesame prawn balls:

• 1 cup of medium size prawn (peeled & deveined),
• 2 tablespoons of rice flour,
• 1 tablespoon of flour,
• ½ teaspoon of ginger paste,
• ½ teaspoon of garlic paste,
• a pinch of red chili powder,
• 1 piece of egg,
• 1 teaspoon of chopped green chili,
• 1 tablespoon of chopped coriander,
• 2 tablespoons of chopped onion,
• oil for frying,
• sesame according to need,
• salt according to taste.

Instructions of sesame prawn balls:

1. At first wash the prawn properly and drain out the water and blend the prawn with the rice powder, ginger & garlic paste, onion, green chili, chopped coriander & salt according to taste on a blender.
2. Then make the balls from the prawn mixture and keep it some time in the refrigerator.
3. Now mix the flour with the egg, a pinch of salt & some water to make a smooth thick batter.
4. Then take out the prawn balls from the refrigerator, dip on the batter and roll it on the sesame and deep fry it until it is golden color, take it out and place it on a serving dish with some salad and a cup of hot tea.
5. Finally, serve the sesame prawn balls and enjoy :) :)

Kunafa

Kunafa~

Kunafa, also spelled kunafeh or kanafeh, is a Levantine cheese pastry soaked in sweet sugar-based syrup, typical of the regions belonging to the former Ottoman Empire. It is a dessert specialty of the Levant, especially in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and northern Egypt. It is a first cousin of the Greek kadaifi and the Turkish tel kadayıf, künefe and ekmek kadayıfı.

Ingredients of kunafa:

• 1 packet of laccha shemai or vermicelli,
• ¼ cup of butter (melted),
• ¼ cup of liquid milk,
• 1½ cup of ricotta cheese,
• 3 tablespoons of condensed milk,
• 1 tablespoon of cream,
• 1 cup of sugar,
• ¾ cup of water,
• 1 tablespoon of orange juice,
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, cherries or chopped pistachio nuts for garnish,
• 1 drop of food color (orange or whatever).

Instructions of kunafa:

1. At first boil the water with the sugar on a saucepan and stir it gradually until it is sticky and then pour orange & lemon juice on it, make the syrup and keep aside.
2. On the other hand, mix the butter & milk on the vermicelli step by step. Then take the vermicelli and prop root it by the hands.
3. Then make the smooth yeast from the ricotta cheese by the hand then mix with condensed milk & melted cream on it very well.
4. Now mix some butter with the food color and brush around on a round baking pan and pour the laccha shemai or vermicelli and make the first layer which will be 1 inch thick.
5. Then pour the ricotta cheese mixture on it and press it by the hand slowly to make a flat level and pour the vermicelli again and press it very well by the hand to make another level.
6. Now bake it on a preheated oven for 30 minutes over 160d C, take it out and flip it, then place it on a serving dish and pour the sugar syrup on the vermicelli and garnish it with the cherry or chopped pistachio nuts.
7. Lastly, cut the kunafa into pieces before serving and enjoy on your post-Eid party

Spicy Roast Chicken

Spicy Roast Chicken~

A nice big roasted chicken with sticky honey-spice coating makes a great meal for Sunday dinner or any festive occasion, like Eid, you want to make special. You can also do this delicious, spicy chicken dish with whole chicken instead of chicken pieces. Another option is cooking on the bbq (its terrific!)

Ingredients of spicy roast chicken:

• 1 piece of chicken (1 kg),
• ½ cup of sweet yogurt,
• ½ cup of sour yogurt,
• 1 teaspoon of sugar,
• 1 tablespoon of onion paste,
• 1 tablespoon of ginger paste,
• 1 teaspoon of garlic paste,
• 1 tablespoon of caraway,
• 1 tablespoon of poppy seed paste,
• ½ cup of oil,
• 2 teaspoons of coconut paste,
• 2 tablespoons of clarified butter,
• 2 teaspoons of almonds paste,
• 2 tablespoons of fresh cream,
• 1 cup of liquid milk,
• 1 tablespoon of the nutmeg-mace,
• 1 cup of onion beresta,
• 1 tablespoon of cardamom-cinnamon paste,
• 1 teaspoon of red chili powder,
• salt according to taste.

Instructions of spicy roast chicken:

1. At first cut the chicken into 4 pieces and wash it properly and drain out the water and contuse them with the fork.
2. Then rub the chicken with all the ingredients together very well on a bowl, except the milk, nutmeg mixture, clarified butter, oil & fresh cream and keep aside for 20- 25 minutes to marinate.
3. Then fry the chicken pieces with the oil on a large pan and take it out, pour the marinated spices mixture on the same pan and stir it gradually until it is fragrant.
4. Now pour the milk & nutmeg-mace on the pan, when it is simmer pour the chicken on it, cook it with the lid over medium heat.
5. Then pour the clarified butter & fresh cream on the pan when the broth is reduce and cook it over low heat with the lid. 
6. Take it out when the broth is thick and the chicken leaves the oil, and then place the chicken roast on a serving dish and garnish it with some lettuce, beresta & salad.
7. Lastly, serve it hot spicy roast chicken and enjoy on this Eid :) :)

Garlic Beef

Garlic Beef~

This time I will share Garlic Beef recipe, It’s easy to make. Various garlic health benefits have long been claimed and the “stinking rose” treatment has been used extensively in herbal medicine (phytotherapy) down the centuries. Many of the claims are best unproven, however there are some very positive garlic health facts that are now widely accepted. Amongst the most interesting potential applications are suggestions that garlic might be able to assist some people in the management of blood pressure cholesterol levels. This garlic beef stir fry is made with marinated meat, pepper, flavored with garlic, strong taste and flavorful.

Ingredients of garlic beef:

• 2 kg of beef,
• ¾ cup of coarsely chopped onions,
• 1 teaspoon of garlic paste,
• 1 tablespoon of ginger paste,
• 1 teaspoon of cumin powder,
• 1 teaspoon of coriander powder,
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder,
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder,
• 1 cup of oil,
• 1 teaspoon of hot spices powder,
• 1 cup of onion beresta,
• green chili according to taste,
• 7-8 pieces of whole garlic,
• salt according to taste.

Instructions of garlic beef:

1. At first cut the beef into pieces and wash it very well, drain out the water properly and rub the meat with the paste & powder spices and keep it an hour.
2. Then fry the onion with the oil until it is light brown, on a large pan and pour the marinated meat on it and stir it occasionally until it is fragrant.
3. Now pour some hot water on the pan and cook it until it is tender, when it is tender give the garlic on the pan and stir it until the broth is reduced.
4. Pour the beresta & green chili and stir it some time and take it out, pour the beef meat on a serving dish.
5. Lastly serve the hot garlic beef and enjoy :) :)

Beef Schnitzel

Beef Schnitzel~

A schnitzel is a boneless meat, thinned with a meat tenderizer, coated with flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs, and then fried. A popular food in many countries, it is made from veal, mutton, chicken, beef, turkey or reindeer. It is very similar to the French dish escalope.

For a simple, budget-friendly dinner for the family, try this tasty beef schnitzel recipe and taste different in this Eid :) :)

Ingredients of beef schnitzel:

• 2 lbs of beef round; sliced into ½ inch slices 6 oz each,
• 1 cup of flour,
• 2 cups of buttermilk,
• 2 eggs of beaten,
• salt and black pepper according to taste,
• ¾ teaspoon of paprika,
• ¼ teaspoon of chili powder,
• 1 cup of béchamel sauce seasoned with fresh thyme.

Instructions of beef schnitzel:

1. At first tenderize the meat with a mallet until thin.
2. Beat eggs with buttermilk.
3. Sift flour with salt and spices.
4. Coat the steaks with flour followed by a dipping into the egg wash.
5. Coat it once again in the flour and deep fry in hot oil at 180°C.
6. Cook on both sides until golden.
7. Drain on a paper towel.
8. Lastly pour the sauce over and serve beef schnitzel hot & enjoy :) :)

Pocket Chicken with Vegetable

Pocket Chicken with Vegetable~

I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make something a little more special than ordinary chicken recipe. It's good with duck & turkey, too. Perfect for outdoor dining, these chicken breasts filled with vegetables make for easy meal.

Ingredients of pocket chicken with vegetable:

• 3 pieces of chicken breast,
• 1 teaspoon of ginger paste,
• 1 teaspoon of garlic paste,
• 2 tablespoons of vinegar,
• 1 teaspoon of cumin powder,
• a pinch of red chili powder,
• 1 teaspoon of soya sauce,
• 1 cup of finely chopped (cabbage, cauliflower & carrots),
• 1 tablespoon of butter,
• oil for frying,
• salt according to taste.

Instructions of pocket chicken with vegetable:

1. At first wash the chicken very well and drain out the water properly and contuse the chicken breast with a fork.
2. Then rub the vegetable with little salt & soya sauce together very well and keep aside.
3. Now rub the chicken with all the seasoning paste, vinegar, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt & soya sauce and set aside for almost 2 hours.
4. Then cut the chicken breast from one side and make a pocket, pour the butter & vegetables on it, close it with the thread properly.
5. Now deep fry it until it is golden color and take it out, place it on a serving dish with some fresh salad & any kind of sauce.
6. Lastly, serve the pocket chicken with vegetable and enjoy :) :)

Ricotta Cheese Zulbia/Jalebi/Jilapi

Ricotta Cheese Zulbia/Jalebi/Jilapi~

Soft, melt in the mouth Bangladeshi pastries (zulbia/jalebi/jilapi) made of homemade fresh ricotta cheese. This is Bangladeshi style of zulbia/jalebi/jilapi. It’s super tasty and very easy to make. This is could be good addition to all those dessert recipes for upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Ingredients of ricotta cheese zulbia/jalebi/jilapi:

• 2 cup of ricotta cheese,
• ¼ cup of semolina,
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder,
• 2 cups of sugar,
• 3 cups of water,
• 2 pieces of cardamom,
• clarified butter-soya bean oil for frying,
• saffron according to need.

Instructions of ricotta cheese zulbia/jalebi/jilapi:

1. At first boil the sugar with the water to make the sugar syrup, if you want then you can add saffron in the syrup.
2. Then mix the ricotta cheese with the semolina & baking powder together very
3. well, to make the smooth dough and keep it for 10-15 minutes with cover.
4. Now take it out and make the long dough to make the jilapy like this photo and deep fry it over low heat until it is red color.
5. Then take it out, soak it on the sugar syrup for 3-4 hours with the cover, and take it out place on the serving dish.
6. Lastly, serve the jilapy and enjoy :) :)