Chicken Reshmi Kebab
The new year is around the corner. What is your new year resolution? If you'd ask mine I'd say nothing. NOTHING at all. Do good, do better. After, all we have no idea if we are going to live this whole coming year. So go with the flow! Don't pressurize yourselves, take a deep breath and try being a better person than you were this year. You are going to be happy with the change. Be inspired and keep inspiring others. Try to spend more time with your parents and family. It's worth is more than money could ever buy. Speak Love, Do Love, Let Love. 😊💓
Coming back to the recipe, if you love kebabs and BBQ you are gonna love the fact you found this recipe. I personally think this is the best kebab recipe I came across. So succulent and juicy that these hot kebabs are going to get over in a blink of an eye. So watch out! hahaha (Keep some for yourself, or else you will regret it later, I did!) 🙍
Hard and dry Kebabs are my pet peeves! I found this recipe from a group of sisters and it was the trending dish, so I knew I had to make it! I would have regretted if I hadn't tried it. You just can't enjoy your kebabs if they aren't tender and juicy. Kebabs are like the staple food in middle eastern cuisine and the origin is also stated to be from the middle east. Yet they are relished, cooked and enjoyed all over the world. There are many variants and styles kebabs are prepared in. For me its always sheesh kebab. I just love them. I am sure you will love them too.

Kebabs are so delicious yet the easiest to prepare; it isn't deep fried and so doesn't require a lot of oil. I have used a grill pan here, you may use a non-stick fry pan. I love those stripes on my kebabs and grilling on a grill pan makes it even more succulent. The coconut powder and cream are the secrets to a successful tummy-kush kebab. The tender Chicken breasts is a game changer, you get them in supermarkets, it plays a big role to make the chicken even juicier. If you can't find them, you may brine them for half an hour to 45 minutes. You can do this by soaking the chicken in a solution of 4 cups of warm water and 1/4 cup of salt and a couple of tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. This step isn't necessary but will help you attain juicy kebabs, you can totally omit it, it doesn't matter, it's just a tip of mine. I have been wanting to share this recipe since so long now. And finally, it is time to reveal the RECIPE OF THE JUCIEST KEBABS you are ever going to make!
Let's get started...
INGREDIENTS
- 700 gm Tender Chicken Breasts
- Salt (As Needed)
- 4 Green Chilies
- 1 Onion (Finely Chopped)
- 5 gm Green Coriander leaves
- 35 gm Butter
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 small piece Ginger (Chopped)
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tsp white pepper Powder
- ¼ tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 2 tbsp Coconut Powder
- 1 2 tsp Cream
- Cooking Oil (As Needed)
INSTRUCTIONS
- First of all, take a Blender, add chicken (after removing excessive water with paper towels), Butter, White Pepper Powder, Salt, Black Pepper Powder, Green Coriander, Onion, Coconut Powder, Cream, Red Chilli Flakes, Coriander Crushed, Garam Masala Powder, Cumin Powder, Ginger, Garlic, Green Chili. Now Blend these all ingredients with chicken. And Keep it in the fridge for 30 Minutes
- Apply the oil at the hands, make kababs from the marinated chicken
- Take a pan, add oil and fry the kababs lightly
- Take oven tray and keep these kababs in this tray now oven bake for 10 minutes at 180 °C or grill them on a grill pan for 6 minutes on one side and flip and let it get done for 4 minutes on a medium-low flame. Serve Hot with creamy hummus and khubz.
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Oats Chicken Soup
Winter in Dubai is bliss!😻 The perfect weather, which calls for outings, that is, more family time. The most favorite few months in Dubai, it comes and goes in a blink. Trying to make the most of this beautiful season, is what every person wants to do in #mydubai. Dubai has a lot of outdoor activities, everyone embraces winter with wide open arms. It's the best feeling. But along with it comes cold and flu.😷 May the Almighty protect everyone. Aameen.
I created the recipe for the soup many years ago when I felt I wasn't satisfied with the soup ideas on the internet then. Me and my family was ill and I didn't want to eat anything, like duh? This soup is so wholesome, it has veggies, chicken and oats, which is perfect for your metabolism, especially when you are ill. I am not a big fan of kanji (A South Indian rice water soup/porridge). I do not like to have kanji for than a day. Hence this recipe happened.

Since it is a soup it contains water which is most essential when you catch a cold or fever. And it contains oats, which has carbs and fiber and many other essential nutrients. You may add in any veggies like carrots, beans, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms (I like to sautee my mushrooms and then add them to the soup) etc. This soup is a perfect dinner idea too, especially in this weather, it is heavenly! It is so simple... doesn't even take half an hour from start to finish. Not only does it taste delicious it fills your heart and soul with warmth which is why I named it chicken soup for the soul! Happy taysting! 😋
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium Onion Finely Chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1-2 cups quick cooking white Oats (depending on the thickness of the soup)
- 1/2 Carrot
- 1/2 cup French Beans
- 1/2 cup Broccoli
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 3/4 cup Corn (cause I love corn)
- 150 gm chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white pepper (Optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (Optional)
- 1 Maggi Chicken Cube (Optional)
- Spring Onions to garnish
- Salt to taste
Note:
- If using mushrooms you may saute them in little butter/olive oil and add in a splash of soy sauce when the mushroom gets done and salt if required.
- You may use the white part of the spring onions chopped finely, and sautee when you add in the onions.
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Lemon Glazed Salmon with Garlic-Butter Sauce
Oh boy! Oh boy! And the end of the year and the season of celebrations has finally called in. And so does it make for a reason to cook some comfort food. This is one simple dish with some amazing aftertaste, that you and your family cannot get enough of, definitely!
Let me add some light to this, if you are going to go to a restaurant and order this same thing it is going cost you a fortune yet with seemingly less or more salt and other spices etc. Cooking this meal served with some roasted rosemary potatoes (about which I will come around in a new post - the best flavorsome potatoes you are going to try!), steamed corn on the cob and broccoli; definitely a wholesome lunch/dinner and a win-win meal. Take my word for this. Of course, you may give in a try with your own idea for sides, can be some creamy mashed potatoes, home-made french fries etc.
Let me break this down for you, I don't really like the taste of lemon, but this lemon-butter sauce is exceptional. You may use a cube of Maggi Chicken Cube with 1 cup of water if you do not have freshly made chicken broth. This sauce truly enhances the taste of salmon. Salmon is a very good source of Omega 3 fatty acids. It is also a good source of protein and high in vitamin B.
FUN FACT: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease. Findings show omega-3 fatty acids may help to lower blood pressure. Basically, it is very good for the heart; prevents and protects from heart problems.
It is advised to have an intake of fatty fish twice a week. So if you want to include salmon in your diet and you have no idea how to do; this recipe is for you! And I am sure you're going to make them quite often. Teehee. The fish is basically pan-fried and drizzled with this ah-may-zing garlic-lemon-butter sauce. Drooling already? Let's move on to the ingredients.
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
600gm, salmon fillets, patted dry with a paper towel
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Half the juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 thinly sliced lemon
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Qatayef
Happy 47th UAE National Day folks! I discovered the taste of Qatayef during one of these recent Ramadans. I could not BELIEVE how sublime this looked as well it tasted even better. I always love a platter that not only looks good but tastes better. So, this time around I thought I would make Qatayef, which isn't originally an Emirati dish but happens to be of middle eastern cuisine; that plays the game for me. It has more of an Egypt origin.
The main essence is the taste of the rose water that simply gives it a nice definition to taste. Qatayef is prepared in two ways, the Qatayef batter is used to make similarly shaped pancakes and filled with nuts or cream and fried. The other way is to fill the Qatayef with a cream mixture or whipped cream halfway through, this one isn't fried, it is served with some rose water scented sugar syrup which is the main element of the dish; this version is also called Qatayef Asafiri.
This is commonly found at iftar tables during Ramadan. You can also find these small pancakes in supermarkets, ready to fill and fry. But I prefer homemade from scratch rather than store bought. It is so much fun to make this. I always find it very interesting to make this one. Doesn't take much time and effort yet it is nectarous and fit for a king. We all love it here! Try it and let me know if your folks love it too in the comments below. Let's move on to the ingredients...
Qatayef
Pancake Batter:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 tsp active dried yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 cup milk
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl combine warm water with yeast and sugar. (Do not kill the yeast by pouring in hot water, it just needs to be warm)
- Set aside for 10 minutes. Then add milk.
- In the meantime, combine the rest of the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients into the milk mixture gradually and whisk creating the pancake batter without lumps.
- Set aside the batter for 15-20 minutes to give the yeast time to wake up.
- Preheat a non-greased non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pour ⅛ of a cup of batter into a preheated skillet and fry the pancake on one side until the top surface is no longer shiny about 2-3 minutes.
- The bubbles created during the frying process is a good indication that yeast in the batter is working properly.
- Once the surface is dry and no longer shiny remove the pancake onto a clean kitchen towel and cover to prevent it from drying out. Continue with the rest of the batter. Adjust the heat as needed so the bottom part of the pancake doesn't burn.
- Let the pancakes cool and keep them covered under a kitchen towel to keep them from drying.
Rose Scented Sugar Syrup :
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon rose water
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine together the sugar, water, and a teaspoon of rose water. Set on the stovetop over high heat. Try to avoid stirring it as it heats to prevent crystallization from happening, but if the sugar is not dissolving, then help it out with a few stirs. Once it comes to a boil, STOP stirring.
- Bring to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Set a timer! The syrup will thicken slightly and have a consistency similar to pancake syrup. If it simmers for longer it could thicken too much and become candy-like.
- Remove off the heat and transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature before pouring over the Qatayef.
Ashta (Cream Filling):
Ingredients:
- 1.5 Tablespoon cornstarch.
- 1 cup milk.
- a dash of rose water.
- 3-4 Tablespoon unsalted cream cheese.
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk or icing sugar
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, off the heat, whisk together the milk, sugar, and cornstarch until well combined and the cornstarch has dissolved completely without any visible lumps.
- Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a full boil, whisking constantly. Continue to boil for a few more seconds until the mixture thickens and large bubbles form around the surface.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk.
- Set the cream-filling aside to cool slightly and mix in the rose water and cream cheese.
Final Assembling:
- Scoop about a teaspoon of the Ashta filling in the middle of the Qatayef.
- Pinch the edges together sealing them two-thirds of the way. Dip the open side into ground pistachios.
- Arrange nicely in a round assemble in a serving dish and cover until time to serve.
- Drizzle the sugar syrup over the Qatayef right before serving. Enjoy them melt in your mouth!
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