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Announcing My First Anniverasary Giveaway Event

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A s-salāmu ʿalaykum Everyone, I am so excited to announce my very first giveaway event on my blog and celebrating my one year of blogging anniverasary.It has been an lovely journey. I have had been enjoyed lot blogging and sharing my hyderabadi recipes,learnt from my mum,mother-in-law and from my family members. when I started blogging I had no idea or clue,how my blogging will start some how started my very first post however I had incredible experience and learned lots during my blogging about social media,food photography,typing  and expressing myself.I am thankful to my follow bloggers and motivating me .  Now its time to announce for the giveaway for this event which is sponsored by Me. I am bit confused I haven't yet decide what should I go with, So I want you to decide !  What would you like to win and why ? You will Fall in love with the Coffee Maker or Sandwich Toaster or Coffee Mugs of your choice which one you want to go with :) Here is the chance to

Chawal Ki Kheer aur Puri ( Rice Pudding)

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 Kheer now a days is prepare in many version. In Hyderabadi Version its called Gil e- firdaus (a kheer made of Bottle gourd - means clay of paradise) and  Similar dessert variously  called  Fir-ni/Phir-nee (  Rice Pudding) ,   its quite popular recipe and made during festival and wedding. Traditionally Kheer is served in  chilled in a clay cups /earthen bowl- (Mitti ka Matkas) . In Hyderabadi house usually  its serve with Puri - Sadi Puri/Khopurai ki  Puri (Chobay ki puri / Puran ke poori (chana dal,ghee,sugar,khoa and dried nuts) during festival /party/ wedding ( small function  party -Sanchak-maanjaye- Jumagi :) Ingredients For  Chawal ki Kheer ( Rice Kheer) : 1 litre Milk 1/3 Cup Rice Powder ( powder) soaked rice 1- 2 hours / dried the rice grind into powder 1 cup sugar 4 cardamom (elaichis) 3 tbsp  Nylon Sago (Subhudhana)- Soaked overnight/soaked for 1-2 hours (optional) 1 big pinch Saffron threads (soake

Shimla mirchi keema ka salan(Capsicum Keema)

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Ingredients: 1/2 Kg Mince Meat 1 Green Capsicum- Shimla mirchi  (Finely chopped) 2 Onions (finely chopped) 1  tbsp Ginger garlic paste 1  tbsp Red chilli powder ¼ tbsp Turmeric powder 2 green chillies (finely chopped) 2 tbsp Lemon juice Salt – to taste 6 tbsp Oil For Garnish Coriander leaves (finely chopped ) Mint leaves (finely chopped)  Method: Wash Mince Meat and Drain thoroughly. In a mixing Bowl add  mince Meat,  red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste,gram masala, lemon and  mix well   cover it and leave it for marinate for  30 minutes. In  a large non-stick saucepan/Handi add oil at medium heat,a dd finely chopped onion  stir until tender and  translucent, then add the marinate mince meat , stir for 5-10 minutes,  Then cover with a tight lid and leave it at a low heat for 10 minutes until all liquid evaporates. Now add capsicum, salt to taste, green chillies and cover wi

Gulab Jamun ( Fried Doughnuts with cardamom sugar syrup)

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Gulab Jamun (Indian doughnuts soaked in cardamom flavoured sugar syrup and rosewater and saffron) a classic Indian sweet. The Persian word Gulab  means "Rose Water " referring to rosewater-scented syrup and Jamun refer to Jambul fruit. Ingredients 1 1/2 Cup Home  made/ Ready-made   Khoya (Mawa) 1/4 Cup Home made/Ready-made  Chenna(Paneer) 3 tbsp Maida 3 -4 tbsp milk 1 tbsp Rose water 1  pinch Saffron threads 1  pinch soda 2 cup sugar 2- 3 cardamom (Elaichi) 1/2 cup  Ghee/Oil  For Garnishing : Slices Almonds blanched, skin removed.  Slices Pistachios fry until golden,about 3 minutes. _________________________________________________________________________________ Method: To prepare sugar sugar: 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 cup  water 2-4 Cardamom (Elaichi) 1 tbsp Rose water 1  pinch Saffron threads  In a saucepan at a medium heat add water and sugar,crush cardamom and let it boil for 20 minutes,