tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73968512715839498002024-03-23T15:16:17.845+05:00The Crazy ChefTehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-18934636446077854272022-08-19T14:50:00.001+05:002022-08-19T14:50:10.183+05:00Pizza 101 Pizza 101:Learn how to make pizza from scratch! - Learn how to knead the pizza dough- Marinara Sauce- Pepperoni Pizza- Chicken Fajita Pizza- Calzone PiesAnd manyyyy other pizzas with various toppings!Register by the 25th of August and get a certificate at the end of the class as well! Recipe cards will be provided.For details whatsapp on the number provided! Venue: Phase 6, Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-7632341320699847402019-04-16T16:12:00.000+05:002019-04-16T17:25:14.052+05:00Accidentally Delicious Baigan Ka Raita (Aubergines with Yogurt)
Hello guys! Hope you all are doing well. I've been meaning to post this recipe since FOREVER. Like literally. The first time I made this dish way back in 2017, never got around to posting it but you know one of those accidental recipes that turn out really yum? This is one of those!! So we had fresh aubergines growing on our farm and while making lunch we decide to randomly mix in some masalas, Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-66489251274596877052019-02-26T17:11:00.000+05:002019-02-26T17:11:17.050+05:00Margherita Pizza
There's an entire story (also a mini challenge) behind the making of this pizza. I was staying over at my moms and me and my brother were watching 'Ugly Delicious' on @netflix. David Chang was in Italy, known as the Pizza HotSpot. All them pizzas made us droooool. Brother suggested that we order in and I was like noooo Imma make it at home. He wouldn't accept and was adamant on ordering. I Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-1177026038595482952018-11-09T10:39:00.001+05:002018-11-09T10:39:26.612+05:00Hot Sauce/Peri Sauce
Ingredients:
Onion, small 1
Big, whole dried red chilies (talhar mirch/Kashmiri mirch) 4
Vinegar 1/2 cup
Oil 1/2 cup
Garlic 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds, crushed 1 tbsp
Coriander, crushed 1 tbsp
Red chili, crushed 2 tbsp
Lemon juice, 3 tbsp
Method:
Soak chilies over night- then blend all the ingredients together till smooth.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-50013049786167596532018-08-08T18:05:00.002+05:002018-08-08T18:05:35.479+05:00Tribeca Cafe & Bistro
I'm a huge fan of Tacos and would have them any where bring offered, however in Karachi, there are hardly any eateries offering Tacos as close to their original taste. Had been followimg @tribecapk for some time on Instagram and I just had to give this place a try! Ended up here with a friend who has just moved from Islamabad. We ordered nachos, soft shell grilled chicken tacos, and Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-79489350222249880122018-04-27T17:32:00.001+05:002018-04-29T02:58:58.278+05:00Creamy Mushroom Pasta
It's a tough job making people like veggies, and even harder to make them eat it! So what to do? How does one incorporate vegetables in their daily kitchen menu? What does one do to make their family 'like' eating vegetables? One solution to this! #CubeThatVeggie. Yes! Use Knorr chicken cubes, in different veggie recipes to get that oomph, that flavor everyone's been looking for! I will be Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-11057874065458749672018-04-24T20:12:00.000+05:002018-04-26T14:03:58.375+05:00Mix Sabzi (Mix Vegetable Curry)
It's a tough job making people like veggies, and even harder to make them eat it! So what to do? How does one incorporate vegetables in their daily kitchen menu? What does one do to make their family 'like' eating vegetables? One solution to this! #CubeThatVeggie. Yes! Use Knorr chicken cubes, in different veggie recipes to get that oomph, that flavor everyone's been looking for! I will be Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-48546822279413228882018-04-24T16:10:00.000+05:002018-04-24T20:11:46.099+05:00Vegetable Chowmein
It's a tough job making people like veggies, and even harder to make them eat it! So what to do? How does one incorporate vegetables in their daily kitchen menu? What does one do to make their family 'like' eating vegetables? One solution to this! #CubeThatVeggie. Yes! Use Knorr chicken cubes, in different veggie recipes to get that oomph, that flavor everyone's been looking for! I will be Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-40386281958798560262018-04-23T18:51:00.001+05:002018-04-24T20:12:16.034+05:00Aloo Baigan (Potato-Aubergine Curry)
It's a tough job making people like veggies, and even harder to make them eat it! So what to do? How does one incorporate vegetables in their daily kitchen menu? What does one do to make their family 'like' eating vegetables? One solution to this! #CubeThatVeggie. Yes! Use Knorr chicken cubes, in different veggie recipes to get that oomph, that flavor everyone's been looking for! I will be Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-41229789154831353692018-04-21T22:31:00.000+05:002018-04-21T22:31:14.704+05:00Hyderabadi Biryani
I've been trying so hard to perfect my Biryani and finally, after years of trying I finally made biryani which was liked by everyone! Not one person complained. Success!
This is a no fuss, easy recipe! For my convenience, I used commercially available biryani masala, but you can use your own homemade masala if you prefer.
Ingredients:
Chicken, 1 kg, cut in 8-10 pieces
Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-66793579816253514292018-04-20T20:58:00.002+05:002018-04-20T20:58:32.603+05:00Peri Bites
Ingredients:
Green chillies 20
Bread crumbs
For Chicken:
Mayonnaise 4 tbsp
Cream cheese
Crushed pepper
Vinegar 1 tbsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Garlic paste 1/2 tsp
Peri Peri Sauce 1 tbsp
Lemon juice 1 tbsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
For Batter:
Flour, as needed
Breadcrumbs, as needed
Egg 1
Method:
For chicken, mix all the ingredients except mayonnaise and cream cheese and refrigerate. Let it marinate for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-83784490329058274382018-03-22T17:40:00.002+05:002018-03-24T22:12:18.659+05:00A Place Where You Can Eat Your Sorrows Away!
Mac n Cheese (Texas Chili)
Mac n Cheese and Jacket Potato
Crab Cigars
Three Chicketeers
Fried Mac n Cheese Balls
Mac n Cheese (Popcorn Chicken)
Glazed Apple Donut
Grilled Cheese
This restaurant in Karachi, just 8 days old, is THE place where you get a chance to chow away your sorrows! You may not call it a fancy, fine-dining place, but a small, cute cosy Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-57142796747059228802018-01-01T18:01:00.002+05:002018-01-01T18:21:44.184+05:00Crispy Fried Okra
Here's me presenting a SUPER easy and delicious vegan recipe (my mother in law's invention!), made with just 5 ingredients! Yes, the Crazy Chef's been MIA for a while, (motherhood duties!) but promising this time to be more active than before, Inshaallah! I absolutely LOVE this recipe of bhindi or Okra, best eaten with daal chawal or just a spoon and some raita! Do try it out and Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-26573098619403813142017-09-23T10:50:00.000+05:002017-09-23T10:58:05.436+05:00
Moringa - - Tree of life!
Moringa, or Moringa Oleifera is referred to as
the ‘Tree of Life’ as each and every
part of the tree can be utilized in one way or another, from the seeds, pods
and flowers being utilized as food, whilst the rest of the tree is utilized for
making herbal medicine and for making tools. In saying this, though the Moringa
leaves are known to provide numerous Atif Rashidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04309694161723041627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-37484027638654799222017-08-23T13:23:00.001+05:002017-08-23T13:23:33.785+05:00Moringa -- what it really is?
Moringa Plant. Photo credits: The Organic Farmer
Moringa, stemming from the flowering plant family, Moringaceae, derives its name from muringa, the Tamil word for drumstick. It contains thirteen species ranging from small herbs to tall trees, found in subtropical and tropical areas of the world, with its appearance being similar to that of shrub with fast growing and drought resistant Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-34025871180976174782017-06-24T14:57:00.000+05:002017-06-24T14:39:33.368+05:00Chicken Stroganoff
Chicken Stroganoff is a variation of the original dish, Beef Stroganoff, of the Russian Origin. It is basically a dish with sauteed pieces of beef or chicken with mushrooms in sour cream served with noodles - succulent pieces of chicken with a creamy sauce, an absolute delight to have.
Ingredients:
Chicken boneless, cut in strips, 1 cup
Mushrooms, sliced, 1/2 cup
Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-89985159736949281952017-06-22T18:16:00.001+05:002018-04-26T14:06:40.422+05:00Potato Pops
It's a tough job making people like veggies, and even harder to make them eat it! So what to do? How does one incorporate vegetables in their daily kitchen menu? What does one do to make their family 'like' eating vegetables? One solution to this! #CubeThatVeggie. Yes! Use Knorr chicken cubes, in different veggie recipes to get that oomph, that flavor everyone's been looking for! I will be Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-49011884845356909392017-06-20T16:46:00.003+05:002017-06-21T05:09:55.383+05:00Chicken Teriyaki with Garlic Rice
A super duper easy and quick recipe for Chicken Teriyaki (courtesy my sister!)
Ingredients:
Boneless Chicken 1 kg
Garlic-Ginger paste 1 tbsp
Soya Sauce 1 cup
Dark Brown Sugar 2-3 tbsp
Salt and black pepper To taste
Method:
Fry the chicken on a high heat, till the water dries out. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry a bit more. When the water is completely dried (there should be no water Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-58037210965501857612017-06-18T01:07:00.000+05:002017-06-18T14:02:41.110+05:00Coffee Cooler
Ingredients:
A glass of chilled milk
3 teaspoons of powdered coffee
2 tbsp Olper's cream
Sugar to taste
Ice-cubes
A scoop of vanilla ice-cream
Method:
Blend together the milk, ice-cubes sugar and coffee for a minute or two till it's frothy. Pour in a glass, add cream and a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Sprinkle a little coffee with a little chocolate sauce, and voila, it's ready! Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-22231212776651145152017-06-07T16:31:00.000+05:002017-06-09T00:45:04.693+05:00Iftaar Deals 2017 (Karachi)
Weekend around the corner and don't know where to eat out? Still searching for the best iftaar deals in town? Look no more! The Crazy Chef has compiled some of the best iftaar deals 2017 in Karachi. Scroll down and choose where to eat out!
1. BBQ Tonite
Outlet: 5/1, Boating Basin, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi.
bre Number: 021 111 227 111
Brew Factory
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-1857518957288383872017-06-05T10:00:00.000+05:002017-06-05T18:21:56.864+05:00Herb Roasted Potatoes with Sour Cream
(To view more photos, click here)
Ingredients:
New potatoes (or small sized potatoes), 6-8, peeled, and par-boiled
Salt, to taste
Pepper, 1/2 tsp
Paprika, 1/2 tsp
Oregano leaves, dried, 1/2 tsp
Mixed Italian herbs, 1/2 tsp
Rosemary, dried, 1/2 tsp
Garlic, freshly crushed, 1/2 tsp
Butter, 4 tbsp
For sour cream:
Olper's Cream, 4 tbsp
Lemon juice, 2 tsp
Salt, a pinch
Pepper, a pinch
Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-2679450903681782492017-05-31T15:58:00.001+05:002017-05-31T15:59:16.699+05:00Quick Shawarma Fix!
The Crazy Chef's quick fix for Shawarma! When you don't have all the ingredients, but still want to have something Shawarma-ish! ;)
Ingredients:
1 cup boneless chicken strips
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp tikka masala
1/2 cup boiled chickepeas
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Olper's cream
Pita bread (as needed)
Thinly sliced cucumber (as needed)
Thinly sliced tomatoes (as needed)Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-61609049878952956212017-05-25T02:56:00.001+05:002017-06-01T14:12:36.689+05:00Shahi Tukray
The history of Shahi Tukray goes back to the Mughals, who had dedicated khansamas (chefs/cooks) to prepare delectable dishes for them. The Mughals had a keen interest in fine dining, where the spread was laid to perfection. This dessert is a must serve in family dawats and Eid. Here, I am sharing with you all a super easy, and delicious Shahi Tukray recipe, which we often make at Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-12803167075327127372016-12-20T18:13:00.000+05:002017-01-04T18:14:09.363+05:00Authentic Middle Eastern Food @ Paramount Fine Foods!
I recently had a chance to try out authentic Lebanese cuisine at Paramount Fine Foods, in Karachi near Cafe Clifton/Sea View McDonalds. Talking about authenticiy? Purely authentic. Value for money? Great! Taste? Delicious!
It is the first authentic Lebanese Restaurant that has opened up in Karachi. They have an extensive menu, so you take a good time to decide what to order! (you canTehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396851271583949800.post-76372413441790150722015-05-13T13:15:00.000+05:002015-05-13T13:27:33.301+05:00Online Ordering in Pakistan - foodpanda.pk
Last night was special one for our family, and all of us of were getting together so I thought to order from China Ming, our family's favorite Chinese takeaway place. So took my phone out and decided to order via foodpanda.pk, to my surprise, it went quite smoothly, from placing my order to them confirming it! I got the confirmation SMS with estimated time of delivery Tehniat Aftabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858878445138250005noreply@blogger.com2