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Quaker Oats- A healthy and nutritious New Year Resolution

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I am not a morning person & don’t live in a joint family, probably the reason behind me skipping breakfast & lunch altogether for brunch. Not a good habit though but it is what it is.

I am getting into morning routine since my kid started going to school. Hopefully I’ll be able to follow 3 meal routine by the time my second kid will be starting her school. I need to change my diet to more healthy eating habits after gall removal surgery few months back. Here’s to healthy & nutritious new year to you all too. 

So, when you gotta adopt healthy lifestyle around the world little help on the Internet will reveal thay all around the world breakfast is synonymous to Quaker Oats. Apparently no one knows better how to provide a nutritious yet deliciously good start to the day than Quaker. World renowned Quaker Oats finally decided to land in Pakistan to promote (much needed) healthy lifestyle. 

Why Oats? 

Oats are not a part of our regular diet as they’re tough too cook(unprocessed ones takes hour to cook) but they’re the nutrition powerhouse; 

  • a rich source of dietary fiber, 
  • a good source of plant-based protein and
  • Also helps to reduce cholesterol in your body. 

The best part about Quaker Oats is that along with health benefits it doesn’t compromise on taste. So you don’t have to eat some boring daliya to stay fit. Wanna know more about how to eat Quaker Oats in yummy ways? Keep reading. 

#OatSomeBrunch event:

Quaker Pakistan hosted #OatSomeBrunch at Cosa Nostra, Lahore & Cafe Flo, Karachi to let people experience the versatile taste of Oats. The event included a buffet of scrumptious breakfast and brunch foods exclusively made from oats! 

Chef Mehboob’s Oat Recipes:

The best Pakistani fusion food expert, Chef Mehboob Khan showcased following five-star recipes during #OatSomeBrunch events featuring oh-so-yum Quaker Oats: 

  1. Oatfully good omelette,
  2. Oat Quesadillas and 
  3. Oat crumbed fish
  4. Oat cookies 

Do try them & let me know how was your experience. BTW I spotted loads n loads of Quaker Oats jars today at Imtiaz store. Go grab one as soon as you can. 

Follow Quaker Pakistan on Facebook & Twitter to stay updated on more healthy recipes & fun contests (I just participated) in the near future. Start your new year with a nutrition packed bang. Have #OatSomeBrunch. 

Food, Pakistan

Ramazan #MadeEasy with National Foods

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Summers and Ramazan calls for some magic trick to cut down time spent in kitchen and thank God I got that trick this year. All credit goes to National Foods MadeEasy approach and chef Saadat for blessing us not only with some handy kitchen tips but for his unique quick and easy recipes for Iftaar and Sehri.

Since the National Foods Bloggers meetup where I had a chance to meet Chef Saadat and taste his food, I was so tempted to try his fusion ideas made easy with such tempting videos. A recipe is now just a minute away.

I have tried few recipes from the MadeEasy video section and they’ve turned out yum. Here’s my MadeEasy journey so far this Ramazan.

Peri Bites:

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MadeEasy Peri Bites

This was the best thing that I have made this Ramazan and repeatedly so far. It has been made easy peasy by National foods but the only trick you need to master is cutting and de-seeding jalapenos.

My Tip: Squeeze a lemon over chilies before filling them and try to make them before iftaar and let them sit in your fridge for better frying.

Masla Dosa:

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Can’t thank enough for this made easy recipe coz it doesn’t require sitting of Dosa batter for fermentation. The Aaloo bhurta turned out to be finger licking good we’ve had the left over in Sehri with parathas. It is a house favorite non-veg meal now.

My Tip: Non-stick pan will do the trick for dosa and as Chef said,”pehla dosa kharab hi banta hai” so keep practicing.

Mint lemonade:

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MadeEasy Mint Lemonade

This drink will make you refreshed with every sip. The ting of lime and coolness of mint will make your dehydrated rozaydaar self extremely satisfied. perfect summer cooler it is.

My Tip: Blend the mint at the last moment for the freshness.

Pizza Paratha:

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MadeEasy Pizza Paratha

I’ve made this paratha one fine sehri morning when there was ‘egg-mergency’ spotted. There were no eggs available that day and i was running out of time to make something quick. had some left over chicken and cheese so I gave pizza paratha a try. So filling and hearty meal that kids will fall in love with.

My Tip: Mix two o three types of cheese for a flavor burst.

Go through MadeEasy website or download iOS/Android app to learn more of such easy recipes and thank National Foods Pakistan for being so helpful with their contemporary cooking approach.

A recipe mix is not just a box of one recipe wonder. the possibilities are endless. use them as suggested by Chef Saadat or create your own masterpieces of indulgence. Ever tried making aaloo ki bhujia with achar gosht masala? or making a steak with tikka masala?

I tried using spices in different ways. Like I’ve used National Tawa Chicken Masala as a steak rub on this grilled chicken.
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I have also added National Karahi Masala to cook simple aaloo qeema for sehri and it was a hit.

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Not to forget the hero among all desi Pakistani spices, National Chaat Masala can save your taste buds from getting bored. Sprinkle over Pakorras to Dahi barra to French fries or try stuffing it inside a jalapeño with some lemon juice and mashed potato. This is the super hero of all spices.

Do try creating some gastronomical wonders with National Foods MadeEasy this Ramazan.

Food, Pakistan

میری امی کے یخنی پُلاؤ کی ترکیب

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Here is the recipe of my mums yummiest yakhni pulao ever. We have grown up on this authentic punjabi pulao while living in the city of biryani. Yes, Karachi main reh k pulao se pyaar kartay kartay biryani walay hogaye magar ab bhi is pulao ki takkar ki koi biryani nahi.

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Moms made Yummiest Yakhni Pulao

I am not a itnay chamach ye and itnay chamach wo wali recipe lover. I love to learn techniques and its perfectly described by my Zain, my sister.

P.S. Best Yakhni pulao is made with beef with bones, some fat and marrow. Nothing as good as a marrow and fat wala pulao. Yum.

Some Pro Tips.

https://twitter.com/hinasafi/status/586190559452213248

https://twitter.com/hinasafi/status/479276355398287361

https://twitter.com/hinasafi/status/394785129857839104

https://twitter.com/hinasafi/status/289748196962480129

Bon appetite!!

zainiisstaan

ایک ململ کے کپڑے میں زیرہ, لونگ, دار چینی, الائچی, کالا زیرہ, سفید زیرہ, لہسن اور سونف ڈال کر پوٹلی بنا لیں. مرغی , بکرے یا گائے کے گوشت کو حسبِ ضرورت پانی میں پوٹلی اور نمک کے ساتھ ابال لیں کہ گوشت گل جائے . یہی پانی یخنی کے طور پر استعمال ہوگا.
الگ پتیلی میں پیاز کو تیل یا گھی میں گولڈن براؤن کر لیں . دھیان رہے کہ تیل یا گھی بہت کم نہ ہو. اب اس میں ثابت ہری مرچیں ڈال دیں اور پانی کا چھینٹا دیکر ڈھک دیں تاکہ پیاز اپنا رنگ چھوڑ دے.
نمک , (آلو) اور ابلا ہوا گوشت ملا کر تھوڑا سا بھونیں اور چاولوں کی مقدار سے ایک تہائی زیادہ یخنی ملا کر ایک اُبال آنے دیں. اب اس میں صاف اور پہلے سے بھیگے ہوئے چاول ملائیںں . اب چاولوں کو دم پر رکھ دیں اود دس سے پندرہ منٹ…

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