Amina Abrar

Amina Abrar Welcome to my kitchen! I'm Amina đź‘‹ Wife & a mother of 3. Cooking is my love language. Me and my family enjoy food from all over the world.

If you love cooking then you are at the right place! I am also on Tiktok & Intagram. Just search: handymama_of3

08/29/2026

Kaju Katli is a Desi dessert with such delicate flavor. This particular recipe is so good that whoever eats it they think it’s store bought. Try it and find out why!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Kaju (Cashews)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
3-4 crushed cardamom seeds
2 tbsp milk powder
1 tbsp ghee
6-8 silver paper (optional)

08/27/2026

Kadu Daal (Bottle Gourd with split pea lentils). This is hands down the best way to enjoy this delicious vegetarian dish. So much flavor!

Ingredients:
1 cup soaked Chana dal
1 medium size bottle gourd, chopped
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 large sliced tomatoes
4 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp ginger/ garlic paste
2-3 sliced green chillies
2 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
2 cups water
Handful chopped cilantro
1 tbsp ghee

08/25/2026

Chicken Stew. Many desi’s call it “Ishtu” which I find absolutely adorable! It’s a hearty dish fit for royalty. Make it soon and feel the vibe.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 chicken cut in pieces
1 cup fried onions
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
4-6 whole red dried chilies
2-3 whole bay leaves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 black cardamom
4 green cardamom
1 tbsp desiccated coconut powder
1 1/2 cup yogurt
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 cup milk
1 tsp kewra water (optional)
1/2 cup makhana
2-3 sliced green chilies
1 cup water for the stew liquid
Dry fruit paste:
10 almonds
10 cashews
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp melon seeds
1 cup water

08/23/2026

Simple, homemade tomato sauce called Marinara Sauce that can be used for pasta or pizza. Make it in bulk, use it and save the rest for later use.

Ingredients:
6 large beef steak tomatoes
Large pot of water to boil the tomatoes
Large bowl of water with ice to shock the tomatoes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large chopped onion
10 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 tsp crushed pepper
1 tsp ground pepper
2 tsp salt or to taste
Dried Italian herbs:
1 tbsp basil
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp thyme

Additional ingredients:
6 tbsp cream cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese

08/21/2026

Molten Lava Cake (with ganache center)! My kids are a true chocoholics. This recipe is an absolute perfection! There are 3 components to this. Easy steps and if you follow them precisely, you end up with an extra decadent “fancy, shmancy” dessert!

Takes 45 minutes from prep to bake
Makes 4 small or 2 large servings

Ganache Ingredients:
4 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
2.5 ounces Semisweet Chocolate
Pinch of Salt

Batter Ingredients:
4 ounces (113g) Semisweet Chocolate
4 tbsp 1/4 cup unsalted (Cold) Butter
3 Large Eggs
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Sugar
2 tbsp Flour

Cocoa powder and Butter (for ramekins)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and *Correction* bake time for small container will be 18 minutes and 30 minutes for 2 medium sized containers.

08/19/2026

Murgh Musallam is a rich, Mughlai dish featuring a whole chicken marinated in warm spices, often stuffed with ground chicken and boiled eggs with dry fruits. Absolute heaven.

Ingredients for water bath:
2 whole chicken
1 tbsp white vinegar
8 cups water
1 tbsp salt
1/4 tsp red food coloring

Ingredients for rub:
3 tbsp papaya
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp green chili paste
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp cumin powder
1/4 cup yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream

1 coal for smoking the chicken

Ingredients for filling:
1 pound chicken keema
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp kasuri meethi
1/2 cup chopped cashews
4 boiled eggs

Ingredients for gravy:
4 tbsp oil
1 bay leaf
4 cloves
4 green cardamom
2 black cardamom
1 large finely chopped onion
1 tbsp ginger/ garlic paste
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
Dry fruit purée:
2 tbsp cashews
2 tbsp almonds

1 more coal for smoking the chicken

08/17/2026

Spinach & Mushroom Quiche. Ridiculously simple yet delicious breakfast! My family is completely obsessed with it. Make this recipe and find out why!

Baking temp: 375F for 45 minutes

Ingredients for pie crust:
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
10 tbsp/ 142 grams of butter
Pinch of salt
3-4 tbsp cold water

Ingredients for the filling:
1 cup heavy cream
10 eggs
1 small thinly sliced shallot
2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
4 cups baby spinach
4 tbsp of butter
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

08/15/2026

Filet O Fish at home. It’s unbelievable how it tastes like the one you buy from fast food restaurants. So delicious and quality is A+

Ingredients for batter:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup corn starch
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 tbsp mayo
1 tsp Sriracha sauce
1/2 cup to 2/3 cup sparkling water
1 cup corn starch for coating before batter
6-8 burger size slices of fish
2 cups oil for frying

Burger buns
Slices of cheese

Ingredients for Tarter Sauce:
1 cup mayo
1/4 chopped pickles
3 tbsp chopped cappers
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

08/13/2026

My favorite childhood memory is going to weddings with my Nani. Main attraction was always the delicious food for me. Those aromatic flavor made my heart melt!

Ingredients:
2 liters water (to boil the rice in)
2 cups Sella Basmati Rice
1/2 cup ghee
1 1/2 cups sugar
6-10 cardamom
5 cloves
1 Star anise
1/4 cup raw almonds (soaked and peeled)
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup coconut slices
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 chopped pistachios
1/2 cup water (to add to the sugar)
1/4 tsp of green, yellow and red food coloring
1/4 tsp kewra essence
1/3 cup khoya/ mawa
1/4 cup tutti frutti
1 cup angoori rasgula

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08/11/2026

Kachnar Keema. “Kachnar” is a bud commonly grown as Mountain Ebony. It is a small to medium-sized tree prized for its beautiful, orchid-like flowers and distinctive, cloven-hoofed leaves. Native to Asia, it is now naturalized in parts of the United States. It pairs so well with protein rich recipe.

Ingredients:
2 cups Kachnar
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup oil
1 medium sliced onion
2 small peeled, sliced tomatoes
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
Mix of spices:
Sale to taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp garam masala powder

For garnish:
Green chilies, sliced

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