We are all going through some very challenging times in our lives because of the COVID-19 virus so I decided to share my family’s favorite recipe. It does have some sugar but it is a good healthy comfort food for us. In fact I have entertained a lot of my in-laws and my siblings with […]
Tag: entree
Chicken Boti Entrée / Appetizer ( Low Carb)
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, […]
Curry Khowse Entrée (Low Carb)
My sister used to make curry khowse and it was delicious! Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to get her recipe as she passed away very early. Later I got the recipe from my friend Nabat, and it was equally good. Recently my niece, Rubina, also shared how she makes curry khowse. So my […]
Green Beans (Low Carb Entrée)
Recently I visited my son who lives in the east coast. He showed me a different recipe he uses to make green beans. It is quick and easy and simpler than mine. It’s always nice to try something new, something with a different flavor. So I tried making it, and I loved it! Children also […]
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 […]
Herb Seasoned Salmon (Low Carb Entrée)
My older son always raved about the flavor and flakiness of salmon but I was very hesitant to try it. In those days my favorite fish was halibut. Finally I decided to give it a try and I liked it! Now I eat Salmon every week and am a big fan. Being new at low […]
Mixed Veggies (Entrée)
My sister Hamida gave me this recipe few years ago. It was passed on to her by a friend. I made it a few times and have settled on the recipe below. This is now the most popular veggie dish in my daughter’s friends circle. This dish can be eaten with chapati, rice or naan. […]