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MAKING THE RICE Wash the rice at least four times and rinse. Soak the rice for 15 to 20 minutes. In a pan, add the water, salt, and the spices. Let it come to a boil. Rinse the rice and add to the boiling water. When the water boils again, cover the pan and reduce heat to lowest. Cook for 25 minutes. MAKING THE BIRYANI In a small pan ghee and when hot add the sliced onion. You can use oil if you wish. Now fry the onion until caramelized. This will take around 8 minutes on medium high heat. You must use the remaining ghee or oil from the onion. Take two tablespoons from the caramelized onion and mince it with the garlic. In a larger pan, add the ghee remaining from previously frying the onion, when hot add the chopped onion and stir until light brown. Add the chicken and fry until you see brown patches on the chicken. Now add the garlic and stir for two minutes. Add all the remaining spices to the chicken and stir for 2 – 3 minutes. Pour 1 ¼ cup water to the chicken and let it cook on medium heat for 20 minutes while covered, and stir occasionally. In the assembling pan, add 1/3 the cooked rice in the bottom of the pan, then add the chicken then add half of the caramelized onion. Place the rest of the rice on top of the chicken and spread the rest of the caramelized onion on it. Mix the melted butter with turmeric and sprinkle over the rice. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

10/04/2017 29 comments

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani is a dish I grew up eating and enjoying. There are many versions of Biryani recipe out there, and I can’t recall eating a biryani that I didn’t like, but there is something magical about Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani, so let’s find out why this biryani recipe is […]

Aloo Keema Dhaba Style

31/03/2017 10 comments

I won’t write about my love and craze for India, since I’ve done so in many of my previous posts, but will tell you about a small secret, the secret is not in this Aloo Keema recipe, but where to get the most amazing and flavorful food in India.

Pulka (Phulka) Indian Flat Soft Bread

31/12/2016 2 comments

There is something interesting about this Indian flatbread Pulka and some call it Phulka. It is really soft in texture and takes less time to prepare, it is healthier for you, tastes great especially with gravies, and puffs up really nicely without adding yeast or baking powder.

Ghee. Clarified butter made from scratch. You can use it the same way you use oil but it will add amazing flavor to your cooking. Perfect in savory and sweet dishes. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #ghee

Ghee Clarified Butter the Indian Way

28/12/2016 0 comments

Ghee. Bring butter to a boil until the milk solids separate, discard the milk solids, and what is left is called ghee. Making it at home doesn’t take time, in fact, it is so much fun since you can add different flavors to it.

Chicken Do Pyaza Recipe

01/12/2016 2 comments

10 days off is all I needed to start blogging again stress-free. I love blogging so much that I spend a lot of time working on my blog and forget that I do need a break. I have missed you guys and missed my blog and I guess the best […]

Baked Tilapia with Tomato Rice

03/11/2016 0 comments

This is a sponsored post. I was thrilled to receive Bumble Bee SuperFresh® Tilapia with Lemon, Pepper & Herbs. The first thing that came to my mind was to make a fancy looking dinner and baked tilapia with tomato rice sounded perfect.

Whole Wheat Pita Bread On Stove Top

01/11/2016 2 comments

If you liked my previous two posts, Creamy Spinach Lentils and Fiery Falafel then you would love to have both dishes with some Whole Wheat Pita Bread.

Creamy Spinach Lentils Recipe

29/10/2016 2 comments

Are you ready for Winter? I am. Creamy Spinach Lentils the perfect dish to keep you warm and satisfied. It’s delicious, has a creamy texture (hence the title.), is budget friendly, and vegan.

Butter Naan No Yeast No Eggs

04/10/2016 4 comments

This Butter Naan post complements my previously published post, Arabian Lamb Stew. I have actually made both dishes the same day. This butter naan is without yeast or eggs, it tasted delicious and super soft.

Palak Aloo Keema – Spinach Potato and Ground Beef

08/08/2016 2 comments

I don’t want to confuse you here! Yes, there is a dish called Aloo keema, another called Palak Keema, and yes I’ve combined both in one dish, hence the title is Palak Aloo Keema. I never had this dish in any Indian or Pakistani restaurant but I’m sure that there […]

Punjabi Crunchy Beef Samosa

11/06/2016 14 comments

Punjabi Crunchy Beef Samosa – Making Punjabi Beef Samosa always brings joy to my house and there are many reasons for that besides the delicious taste of course. These beef samosas are filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and green peas. The crust is butter based so need I […]

Chicken Tikka Pizza

03/05/2016 8 comments

To me pizza is an open sandwich, It’s fun to be creative with the combination of toppings. It’s almost like spreading your favorite dish over the pizza dough. Today and because I crave pizza and Indian food often, I bring you Chicken Tikka Pizza. Perfect topping on a perfect pizza […]