Tag: chicken

Restaurant-Style Chicken Jalfrezi at Home (Quick & Delicious)

Leave a comment

I wasn’t in the mood to make dinner, but I had no choice so I went for the easiest, quickest option I could make. A fast and delicious Chicken Jalfrezi recipe that comes together in no time. I scanned my refrigerator for options and realised I had everything I needed for a simple homemade Chicken Jalfrezi. That’s how I saved myself from spending too long in the kitchen, yet still served a flavour-packed dinner with enough leftovers for the next day. A total win-win!

Continue reading “Restaurant-Style Chicken Jalfrezi at Home (Quick & Delicious)” →

Hearty Chicken Manchurian – Authentic and Easy Desi Chinese

Leave a comment

Even though Chicken Manchurian is considered a “Chinese dish” in Pakistan, I’ve always had my doubts about its true authenticity. Let’s be real, this is proudly Desi Chinese, and we love it just the way it is. You can take a Pakistani out of Pakistan, but you can’t take away their love for bold flavours, comfort food, and nostalgic favourites. There are moments when we deeply miss the flavours we grew up with, and this Chicken Manchurian recipe was born out of one of those late-evening cravings. It’s simple, easy, hearty, and hits the spot every single time – perfect for anyone looking for a fool-proof, flavour-packed Pakistani Chicken Manchurian that tastes just like home.

Continue reading “Hearty Chicken Manchurian – Authentic and Easy Desi Chinese” →

Easy Dum Kabab – Chicken/Beef Kabab Karahi

Leave a comment

Last Saturday, we had the final session of the Student Leadership Programme for E. Before leaving, I quickly placed chicken breasts on the counter to thaw, planning an early dinner when we returned. But after the session, I came home with absolutely zero motivation to cook. HI walked in after his match asking, “What’s for dinner?” The kids were hungry too, and even though I didn’t feel like cooking, I wasn’t keen on a takeaway either.

So, I stepped into the kitchen telling myself I’d just whip up a quick batch of kababs. But that simple start soon rolled into a full dum kabab dinner with fresh roti — the kind of hearty, comfort meal that makes all the effort worth it. Sometimes all it takes is that first step; once momentum kicks in, you actually start enjoying the process. I used chicken that day, but this easy dum kabab recipe works perfectly with beef mince as well and can be adapted into a delicious kabab karahi too.

Continue reading “Easy Dum Kabab – Chicken/Beef Kabab Karahi” →

PERI PERI (Baked) Chicken with PERI PERI Rice

2 Comments

Winters and comfort food compliment each other A LOT. For me, comfort food is something which requires less effort to cook AND tastes palatable. The same definition can be applied to my kitchen motto as well. (… and you know it, right?)

Lately, I was relying so much on my already experimented recipes and was not attempting anything new in the kitchen. Why? Partly because I was Continue reading “PERI PERI (Baked) Chicken with PERI PERI Rice” →