Pakistani Pies and Pastries

Ingredients:

  • 500gm ground beef
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • 1/4  cup carrots,chopped
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic,chopped
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 4 tbsp spring Onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 min or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, saute chopped onion, carrots and garlic with vegetable oil in a frying pan for 5 min.
  • Add ground meat and saute for 10 min until no longer pink.
  • Add salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 5 more min.
  • Add frozen peas and cook for 2-3 more min.
  • Mash hot potatoes and melt butter with them.
  • Add milk, chopped onion springs and cream cheese.
  • Use a spoon to mix them well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer meat to a baking dish and cover with mashed potatoes.
  • Cook in 400 F preheated oven for 30 min until crisp on top.
  • Shepherd’s Pie is ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!
Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Shepherds Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 4 large chicken breasts cooked and deboned
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 stick margarine melted

Method:

  • Cut the cooked chicken into small pieces.
  • Put chicken into a shallow casserole dish and add the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
  • In a separate bowl mix the flour, milk, and the margarine.
  • Pour mixture evenly over chicken and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Easy Chicken Pie is ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!
Easy Chicken Pie Recipe

Easy Chicken Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup cold butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Filling:

  • 2-1/2 cups halved baby carrots
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons minced chives
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Method:

  • In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until crumbly.
    Stir in cheese.
  • Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a large saucepan, cook carrots and celery in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
  • In another saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk in broth and cream.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in the carrot mixture, chicken, onions, peas, chives, parsley and thyme; heat through. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough to fit top of dish; cutout vents.
  • Place dough over filling; trim and flute edges.
  • Brush with egg.
  • Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and crust is golden brown.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Ingredients:

  • Corn, crushed 200 gm
  • Noodles, boiled 1 packet
  • Mustard powder 1/4 tsp
  • Pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Green chillies 3
  • Onions, chopped 1 cup
  • Flour 1 tbsp
  • Milk 1 cup
  • Butter 1 tbsp
  • Oil 1 tsp
  • Ginger 1/2″ piece
  • Soya sauce 1 tsp
  • Breadcrumbs 1 tbsp
  • Chilli sauce 1/2 tsp
  • Tomato sauce 2 tbsp
  • Parsley leaves
  • Salt to taste

Directions:

  • Toss the noodles in the oil and keep aside.
  • Chop the ginger finely.
  • Fry the flour, green chillies, ginger and onions in the butter.
  • Remove from the fire, add the milk and cook again on a slow fire till it thickens to a sauce.
  • Boil the com and mix it with the boiled noodles.
  • Add the noodles and com to the sauce.
  • Add the mustard powder, soya sauce, pepper, salt, tomato sauce and chilli sauce.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and bake till golden brown.
  • Serve garnished with the parsley.

Preparation Time: 5-10 mins
Cooking Time: 20-25 mins
Serves: As Desired

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Ingredients:

  • Plain Flour(Maida) 2 cups
  • Eggs 6
  • Water 2 cups
  • Cooking Oil 1 cup

For Filling:

  • Fresh Cream 200 grams
  • Sugar 4-6 tbsp

Directions:

  • In a wok, mix cooking Oil with water and bring to a boil on medium heat.
  • Add flour and stir well with a wooden spoon until the flour is dry.
  • Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating continuously.
  • Preheat an over at 200c for 15-20 minutes.
  • Brush some cooking Oil on a baking tray with a tablespoon.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • When the puffs turn a light golden color, remove from the oven and cool.
  • Whip chilled cream with sugar.
  • Make a small slit in puffs, fill a tablespoon of cream in each and refrigerate.
  • Serve chilled.
  • Tip: Puffs can be made a day or two befor being served, but cream should be filled when serving.

Prep Time: 10-20
Cook Time: 60 Mins
Serves: As Desired

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