LMB’s Ramadan Diary is a short fun page to make your Roza more enjoyable ;)

Dua of the Day:

‘O, God! Please help those who strive for freedom, peace and harmony among us’ Amen!

Today’s To-Do:

Say sorry to a friend or colleague with whom you had been rude the other day.

Thought of the Day:

Live and let live!

Recipe of the Day: Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

4 Boneless chicken breats pounded thin
2 bunches Green onions, chopped
1/4 pound Mushrooms, sliced
1 can Cream of chicken soup
1 box Your favorite stuffing mix (or your own recipe)

Instructions:

1. Sauté onions, mushrooms in butter or oil; do not drain. Add enough bread stuffing to onion/mushroom mixture to fill the four chicken breasts.

2. Use your favorite stuffing recipe. Cover one side of each breast with mixture and roll or fold over. Fasten with toothpicks.

3. Place in baking dish add Cream of Chicken Soup. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Bake at 350° for one hour.

Recipe from iChef

LMB’s Ramadan Diary is a short fun page to make your Roza more enjoyable ;)

Dua of the Day:

‘O, God! bless our parents for everything they did for us’ Amen!

Today’s To-Do:

Pick up at least 20 pieces of wrapper, rubbish paper, banana peel in and around your office or neighborhood and dispose them in a proper bin. There is no shame in keeping your surroundings clean. :)

Thought of the Day:

“Such Bolo, Such Tolo, Jhoot Mutt Bolo”
Tell the truth, weigh fair, do not lie

Recipe of the Day: Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients:

1/2 cup malt vinegar
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced onion
4 cups shredded lettuce
8 pita bread rounds

Instructions:

1. In a glass baking dish, mix together the malt vinegar, 1/4 cup yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt and pepper. Place the chicken thighs into the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors if desired. Cover and refrigerate.

3. Cover the chicken and bake in the marinade for 30 minutes, turning once. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from the dish, and cut into slices.

4. Place sliced chicken, tomato, onion, and lettuce onto pita breads. Roll up, and top with the tahini sauce.

Recipe from AllRecipes

LMB’s Ramadan Diary is a short fun page to make your Roza more enjoyable ;)

Dua of the Day:

‘O, God! Please give us the strength to bear our responsibilities’ Amen!

Today’s To-Do:

Watch Islam: Empire of Faith, with your family this evening

Thought of the Day:

Patience is something to be exercised by you first, do not let others take the lead :)

Recipe of the Day: Dilly Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients:

4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed, divided
8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread
4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 lettuce leaves
8 slices tomato

Instructions:

Pound chicken to flatten evenly; set aside. In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter; add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon dill. Add chicken; cook until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Spread both sides of bread with remaining butter. In a skillet or griddle, grill bread on both sides until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice and remaining dill; spread on one side of grilled bread. Place lettuce, chicken and tomato on four slices of bread; top with remaining bread.

Recipe by Orien Major at AllRecipes

LMB’s Ramadan Diary is a short fun page to make your Roza more enjoyable ;)

Dua of the Day:

‘O God! please keep our loved ones and ourselves safe’ Amen!

Today’s To-Do:

Walk a little instead of taking a regular car, bus or rickshaw ride back to home. Physical exertion during fasting works cool in burning a good number of calories

Thought of the Day:

Thank God for giving us everything that millions in the world can not afford to buy or own.

Recipe of the Day: Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries

Summary:

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients:

5 russet potatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Peel potatoes and cut into half-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 1/2-inch thick fries. Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring up to a gentle boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily. Cooked about 3/4 of the way through.

3. Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown.

4. When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well-browned and crispy and the cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve.

Recipe by Michael Chiarello at Food Network

LMB’s Ramadan Diary is a short fun page to make your Roza more enjoyable ;)

Dua of the Day:

‘O, God! please forgive us and show mercy on us for you are the most Merciful of all’ Amen!

Today’s To-Do:

For a holiday like today, visit a public hospital near your home, spend some time there helping poor patients fill out forms; showing them to a doctor’s room; standing in a queue for them at the pharmacy; and/or, if you can, help someone emotionally or financially. You will find a plenty of needy people at Jinnah, Ganga Ram, Mayo, Services or Lahore General hospitals.

Thought of the Day:

Keeping yourself in wudhu means that you remain spiritually and physically pure throughout the day.

Recipe of the Day: Samosas

Ingredients:

1 cup white four
½ cup whole wheat flour
Clarified butter (Ghee) for frying
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon ginger, very finely chopped
1 Cup ground meat
2 Tablespoon peas
1 Teaspoon freshly ground coriander powder
1 teaspoon freshly cumin
½ teaspoon Garam Masala
1 Tablespoon fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 large potato, boiled, peeled and mashed
2 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Sieve the flour with a pinch of salt. Work in 2 Tablespoon of the butter, then add enough water (about 3 Tablespoon) to make smooth dough. Knead for a few minutes, cover with a damp cloth and set aside.
Fry the onions in 2 Tablespoon butter. Next, stir in the ginger, ground meat, peas, spices, and salt to taste. Fry for two minutes. Add the potato and lemon juice, and fry for a few minutes more. Cool this mixture.
Meanwhile, knead the dough again, divide it into small balls, and roll each one out until it is quite thin. Cut the pieces in half and lay one part on top of the other. Presses lightly, then roll the pieces into very thin semicircles. Put a portion of the filling on one half of each pastry piece, moisten the edges with water, and fold the other half over. Press the edges together well with a fork, then deep-fry in butter until crisp and golden. Serve warm, with mint chutney or ketchup.

Source: PakRecipes