Recipes By Kulsoom Afzal

  Leftover Chicken Grilled Sandwich Ingredients: 1 cup shredded chicken (leftover chicken qorma works best) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 large green chili (pakora mirch), finely chopped 1 teaspoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon black pepper powder 1 teaspoon white pepper powder ¼ teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce Salt to taste Shredded cheese (optional, as per taste) 1 tablespoon oil Bread slices (as needed) Instructions: Prepare the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and green chili, sauté for a minute until softened. Add shredded chicken and mix well. Now, add black pepper, white pepper, oregano, mayonnaise, salt, ketchup, and chili garlic sauce. Stir everything together. If using cheese, add it at this stage and mix until melted. Turn off the flame. Assemble the sandwich: Take bread slices and spread the prepared mixture evenly on one slice. If you prefer an extra cheesy flavor, add more shre...

🌟 Chinese Pakoras Recipe Ingredients: For Vegetable Mixture: Cabbage (medium size), finely chopped – 1 Capsicum (medium size), finely chopped – 2 Carrots (medium size), finely chopped – 3 Paprika powder – 1 tsp Onion powder – ½ tsp Black pepper powder – 1 tsp Red chili flakes – 1 tsp Salt – to taste Mustard paste – 1 tsp Ketchup – 1 tbsp Chili garlic sauce – 1 tbsp Mayonnaise – 1 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves, chopped – ½ cup For Potato Mixture: Potatoes (medium size), boiled and mashed – 4 Red chili powder – 1 tbsp Salt – a pinch For Batter: Gram flour (besan) – 1 cup Red chili powder – 1 tsp Salt – to taste Water – as needed For Frying: Oil – for deep frying Instructions: Prepare Vegetable Mixture: In a bowl, add finely chopped cabbage, capsicum, and carrots. Season with paprika powder, onion powder, black pepper powder, red chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Add mustard paste, ketchup, chili garlic sauce, mayonnaise, and fresh coriander le...

  Hyderabadi Hari Mirch Ka Salan Ingredients: For Marination: German Green Chilies (Pakora Mirch), cubed – 250 gm Cumin Powder – ½ tsp Crushed Coriander Powder – 4 tbsp Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp Coriander Seeds – 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds Powder – ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds Powder – ½ tsp Red Chili Powder – ½ tbsp Salt – To taste White Vinegar (or Lemon Juice) – 4 tsp For Cooking: Mustard Oil or Cooking Oil – 3 tbsp Instructions: Prepare the Green Chilies: Wash the green chilies thoroughly and pat them dry. Cut them into bite-sized cubes or keep them whole with a small slit if preferred. Marinate the Chilies: In a bowl, combine the green chilies with cumin powder, crushed coriander powder, turmeric, coriander seeds, mustard seeds powder, fenugreek seeds powder, red chili powder, salt, and white vinegar (or lemon juice). Mix well, ensuring the chilies are evenly coated with the spices. Let the mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor. Cook th...

  Long Pepper: The Ancient Spice Transforming South Asian Cuisine Before the fiery chilies we know today reached Indian shores, there was Pippali. This ancient spice, known as long pepper, has been quietly shaping the flavors and wellness traditions of the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. Our modern word "pepper" actually derives from the Sanskrit "pippali" , revealing just how deeply this spice is woven into South Asian culture. A Treasure Trove of Health Benefits Long pepper isn't just another spice in the cabinet. Recent scientific studies have revealed its remarkable properties, from fighting inflammation to potentially helping with diabetes, digestive issues, and even showing promise against certain cancers . Its active compound, piperlongumine, has particularly caught researchers' attention. At the University of Pennsylvania, scientists discovered that this compound showed significant potential against brain cancer in animal studies . Tradit...

  Grilled White Pomfret Recipe Ingredients: 750g white pomfret (cleaned and whole) 1/4 tsp carom seeds (crushed) 1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (crushed) 1 long pepper (pipli, crushed) 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder 1 tbsp red chili powder 1 tbsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ginger powder Salt to taste 2 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar Oil for grilling For Garnishing: Fried onions Fresh coriander leaves Instructions: In a bowl, combine all the spices with lemon juice or white vinegar to make a thick paste. Make deep cuts on both sides of the pomfret to allow better absorption of flavors. Rub the spice paste all over the fish, ensuring it gets into the cuts. Let it marinate for 45 minutes. Heat a grill pan over medium flame and lightly grease it with oil. Place the marinated pomfret on the grill pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and garn...

Spicy Chicken Macaroni Ingredients: Macaroni – 400g (boil as per packet instructions) Boneless Chicken – 500g (cut into cubes) Green Capsicum – 1 cup (julienne cut) Green Chili (Pepper) – 3 (cut into cubes) Onions – 3 medium-sized (julienne cut) Black Pepper – 2 tbsp Soy Sauce – 3 tbsp Chili Sauce – 3 tbsp Chicken Powder – 1 tbsp Paprika – 1 tsp Garlic Powder – 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes – 1 tsp Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp Onion Powder – 1 tsp (optional) Ketchup – 5 tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce – 2 tbsp Salt – to taste Oil – 3 tbsp Marination: In a bowl, add chicken cubes. Mix in 1 tbsp black pepper, salt, ½ tbsp chicken powder, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp chili sauce . Marinate for 30 minutes . Cooking Method: Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wok. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry. Add water if needed and cook until the chicken is done. Add onions, green capsicum, and green chilies . Stir-fry for 1 minute . Now add: 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp chili sauc...