Just like sheekh kebab, chicken boti (also called tandoori chicken boti) is a very popular Pakistani dish. It can be had as an entree with nan ( bread made in a tandoor) accompanied by tamarind chantey and yogurt sauce ( raita). You can also make a boti roll with paratha or nan. In the roll, […]
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Shami Kebab (Low Carb Appetizer / Entrée)
Making shami kebabs brings back memories of a very plain and simple place in Karachi, Pakistan which used to sell Shami kebabs. It was my husband’s and my favorite place to eat this dish. This was not even a restaurant. This young man had a push cart and fried the kebabs fresh and served it […]
Cauliflower and Ground Chicken/Beef Patty (Low Carb Appetizer)
I have recently decided to switch to a low carb diet. Trying to reduce the carbs in my diet was very hard. I could not just reduce it slowly. So I decided to just give up my rice and chapatis and replace them with veggies. I used to enjoy a very special appetizer which I […]
Ground Chicken Samosas (Appetizer)
Samosas are one of the most popular appetizers in Indian and Pakistani cooking. My mom used make the most amazing samosas; deep frying them in a karahi ( a deep pan with handle). I used to make them the same way. It took a very long time as you have to fold up each samosa […]
Beef Meatballs (Low Carb Appetizer / Snack)
My mom used to make these meatballs as appetizer. We also ate them as evening snacks. My mom deep fried the meatballs, and I use to pan fry them. But now I make them in the air fryer. I sometimes add these meatballs to my salad. This recipe is very mild, which makes it great […]
Seekh Kebab (Low Carb Appetizer)
I have vivid memories of eating seekh kebab with a crispy paratha at a very authentic restaurant in Pakistan. My daughter would have it with a sweet halwa (made of cream of wheat, sugar and milk) as she found the kebabs spicy. So now when I make these kebabs at home with this quick recipe […]
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