How to make Russian salad at home

Russian salad is a very famous and greatly popular traditional salad from the snowy home of the Red Army and is now encountered by you people in dinners and lunches . It has become a symbol of pride because of its high nutritious value not only in Russia but also in various European and other American countries , and it has also become popular in some part of South Asia .Generally , the Russian salad is served as an appetizer or starter prior to the whole meal course .
Vegetables are always good for health but when this salad is made , there are many more countless benefits which comes along .
Here , we have provided you a special Russian salad recipe , you can very easily make this at home by spending very short time in cutting , boiling & mixing .
Let's get started :
Russian Salad :
                             
In English :
Ingredients :

1. 2 Apple  chopped in cubes
2. 2 Potato chopped in cubes
3. 2 Carrots chopped in cubes
4. Peas 1/4 cup
5. Pineapple 1/4 cup
6. Fresh cream 4tbspn
7. Mayonnaise 4tbspn
8. Nestle yogurt 3 tbspn
9. Lemon juice 2tbspn
10. Sugar 1tbspn
11. Salt 3 to 4 pinches
12. Black pepper 1/4 tbspn
13. 1 tin pack of coaktail 
14. Raisins 1 tbspn

Method :

1. First of all , we  will boil potatoes , carrots and peas until they become tender .
2. Then , cut apple , potato , carrots into small cubes along the pine apple .
3. Now we will add the dressing of yogurt , fresh cream and mayonnaise .
4. Sprinkle spices like salt , black paper and sugar over it .
5. Finally , pour the lemon juice over it .

Now the delicious and healthy  Russian salad is ready .
In Urdu :
                        

    Steps to make Russian salad with pictures :
                                                               Chopped  Apples
                                                 

Chopped boil potatoes

Chopped carrots

Boil Peas

Fresh cream

Nestle yogurt

Msayonnaise

Black pepper

Sugar

Salt

Mix these ingredients , Now   the delicious Russian salad is  ready .

                                                        

        I hope you like my all efforts specially made for my dear audience . Try it and tell me about your experience . I hope you like it :)



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Choclate cake recipe

The word Chocolate I personally think always puts a smile on your face . It honestly doesn't matter , what sort of mood you are in  if you hear someone mention " Chocolate " you smile .

      Here are some benefits of chocolate :

1. It prevents us from heart attack , it simply gives a healthier heart .
2. Dark chocolate lessens cravings sweet , salty and fatty foods , so we can say that it is good for weight loss .
3. Chocolate helps control insulin sensitivity .
4. Chocolate makes our mood happy .
5. Chocolate reduces stress and makes a person feel good .
6. Chocolates having flavanols give us sun protection .
7. Chocolates boost brain power , it give us higher intelligence .

 Hmmm , despite all of these benefits I would never suggest you to eat chocolate all time . Eat chocolate but in accountability ,  as we all know " Excess of everything is bad ."

Now come to the point , today I m telling you the most mouth watering recipe for Chocolate cake .

Chocolate cake :

 Chocolate cake is one of the most common types of cakes that you can easily make at home . The cool thing is that you can make the cake for almost any type of event .  

                                

                                                     

Ingredients :

For you to prepare the cake you need to select the right ingredients . The ones you need include :

1. 3 Egg yolks
2. 2 saucepans
3. 2/3 cup Butter , room temperature
4. Heat safe bowl
5. Spatula
6. 2/3 Boiling water
7. 1 tsp Baking soda
8. 1 tsp Baking powder
9. 2 tsp Vanilla extract
10. Whisk
11. 2/3 cup sour cream
12. Two cake pans
13. 4 oz. Un-Sweetened  chocolate
14. 2/3 cup sugar
15. Standing mixture with paddle  attachment . 

 Steps to make Chocolate cake :

1. Preheat an oven for 325 F and then fill a saucepan with water and bring it to boil . After turning off the heat , rest the bowl on the inside rim of the saucepan . You should be the cautious when doing it . Ensure that you place the bowl just above the water height . This is to prevent the chocolate from overheating . 

         You should then boil water using a saucepan on the stove , and whisk the chocolate into it .To prevent the chocolate from seizing , ensure that the  chocolate is still warm .   

 

      2. Place butter and sugar  into a mixing bowl  and mix the two until it becomes fluffy and light .This process not only mixes the two , it also aids in aeration  which is vital for the creation of light and tender cake . To ensure that ingredients are incorporated evenly you should occasionally  scrap down the bowl sides .

      3. Gradually add egg yolks and vanilla essence in to the mixture and beat them until they are fully incorporated . The purpose of adding eggs is to prevent from separating . Eggs at room temperature have been shown to result to a more cohesive batter . When you get a good mixture , beat in the melted chocolate .

     4. Sift all the dry ingredients . These include salt , baking powder , baking soda , flour . You should then add them together with sour cream in to the batter . The best way of doing it is adding 1/3 of the dry ingredients and 1/2 of sour cream . You should repeat this process until all the sour cream and dry ingredients are evenly incorporated .The reason why you should gradually include the ingredients is to allow the batter to accept the large liquid quantities that create a delicious and moisture cake .

  5. Beat the batter until it gets smooth . When doing it be cautious that you don't over mix . You should then prepare the baking pans using oil and pour the batter into it evenly . Finally . bake your cake until it springs back to touch .

Conclusion :

This is the guide and  simple steps on how to make a chocolate cake at home . To complete the look of cake you can use variety of frostings and fillings as your convenient because you have a wide range of frostings to choose from . Its up to you to choose the one you like .

  Try other recipes like Choclate Bronie cake

                           Chocolate Marble  cake

                       Chocolate Birthday cake

Please tell me if you like my post . Thank you :) :)

 

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Hot and sour soup Recipe step by step

Pakistani kitchens boast a wide range of Chinese soup which are relished all over the country
by old and young alike . Soups which are delicacy especially during the chilly month of winter , when people like to warm themselves up with a nice , steamy bowl of soup .
Chinese soups like the Hot and sour soup  , Mushroom soup , Fish vegetable and Chicken corn soup & Noodle soup are widely popular among Pakistani denizens .

Let's get started with Hot and sour soup :

Hot and sour soup

Ingredients :

1. Chicken :1/2 kg
2. Water : 8 glasses
3. Corn flour : 5 tablespoons
4. Soya sauce : 3 tablespoons
5. Chilli sauce : 2 tablespoons
6. Vinegar : 2 tablespoons
7. Ketchup or tomato paste : 4 tablespoons
8. Eggs : 2
9. Sugar : 1teaspoon
10. Ground black pepper : 1 teaspoon
11. Ground red chili : 1 teaspoon
12. Thin chopped cabbage : 2 tablespoons
13. Thin chopped carrots : 3 tablespoons
14. Onion : 1 medium
15. Black peppercorns : 6 to 8
16. Boiled prawns : 6 to 8 cut
17. Thin chopped capsicums : 2 tablespoons

Method to cook :

1. Add  chicken , whole onion , 6 to 8 black peppercorns into 8 glass water and boil . When stock(yakhni) is reduced to 6 glasses , turn the stove ( gas or chulha ) off .
2. Now take chicken out of stock ( yakhni) and make  its fragments ( tukrey) and dispose off bones. 
3. Sift the stock ( yakhni )and place on the stove ( gas ) . Add salt , Chinese salt , ground black pepper and red chili . When it gets boiled , mix corn flour in half mug water and add into the stock ( yakhni ) and cook for 5 minutes .
4. When stock (yakhni) becomes thick , add soya sauce , chili sauce , vinegar & tomato paste or ketchup and also chicken .
5. Now add the beaten eggs ; remember that do not move the ladle (chamach)  immediately after adding the eggs . Doing this breaks the eggs into very thin pieces so move the ladle after two minutes so that you get proper pieces of eggs .
6. Lastly add carrots , capsicums , cabbage , green onions and prawns if you like and place on dun for 5 to 8 minutes . And so your hot and sour soup is ready .

Steps to make hot and sour soup with pictures : 
                                            
                                                  

                                                        

                         

                                                   

                                        

I hope these pictures might  help you to recognize the ingredients . :)

                                        

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