Today, Food Fusion had the honor of hosting Mrs. Mahtab Tariq, a true inspiration. She delighted us with her secret recipe for Mouth Freshener/Pan Masala, and shared her journey with the Food Fusion Community. Besides her love for cooking, Mrs. Tariq runs a successful venture called TMUGS Crafts (https://www.instagram.com/tmugs.pk/), where she channels her love for art and craft. In a special message, Mrs. Tariq Says "Each one of you has something to share. Acquire a skill during your lifetime so that it helps you later on when your nests are empty and you have all the time to yourself"Written Recipe: https://bit.ly/3PSObw3 Recipe in English:Ingredients:-Chuwaray (Dry dates) 250g-Water as required -Sukha nariyal (Dried coconut) soft 125g-Misri (Rock sugar) 250g or to taste-Saunf (Fennel seeds) 250g-Kaddu ke beej (Pumpkin seeds) 125g-Tarbooz ke beej (Watermelon seeds) 125g-Dhania giri (Dried coriander seeds) 125g -Safed til (Sesame seeds) 125g-Elaichi ka danay (Cardamom seeds) 20 pods-Silver coated fennel seeds 100g (optional)Directions:-Wash thoroughly dry dates & soak in water for 10 minutes then pat dry,deseed,chop & set aside.-Chop dried coconut & set aside (dried coconut should be a soft).-In a mortal & pestle,add rock sugar & crush into small pieces,take out small pieces & set aside (Dont throw powdered rock sugar as it can be used as sugar alternative).-Heat wok,add fennel seeds & dry roast on low flame until it changes color (3-4 minutes),spread them on a large tray & set aside.-In the same wok,add pumpkin seeds,watermelon seeds & dry roast on low flame for 3-4 minutes or until they crackle,spread them in the same tray & set aside.-In the same wok,add dried coriander seeds & dry roast on low flame until its fragrant (3-4 minutes),spread them in the same tray & set aside.-In the same wok,add sesame seeds & dry roast on low flame for 3-4 minutes or until they crackle,spread them in the same tray & set aside.-In the same wok,add chopped dried coconut & dry roast on low flame until light golden (30-40 seconds),let it rest for 2-3 minutes then spread them in the same tray & set aside.-In the same wok,add chopped dry dates & dry roast on low flame for 3-4 minutes,let it rest for 2-3 minutes & spread them in the same tray & set aside.-Let the mix cool down completely (approx. 15 minutes). -Add crushed rock sugar,cardamom seeds,silver coated fennel seeds & mix well.-Can be stored in an airtight container until use (Yield: approx. 1.5 kg).Recipe in Urdu:Ajza:-Chuwaray (Dry dates) 250g-Water as required -Sukha nariyal (Dried coconut) soft 125g-Misri (Rock sugar) 250g or to taste-Saunf (Fennel seeds) 250g-Kaddu ke beej (Pumpkin seeds) 125g-Tarbooz ke beej (Watermelon seeds) 125g-Dhania giri (Dried coriander seeds) 125g -Safed til (Sesame seeds) 125g-Elaichi ka danay (Cardamom seeds) 20 pods-Silver coated fennel seeds 100g (optional)Directions:-Chuwaray ko pani sa ache tarhan dho lein aur pani mein 10 minutes kliya soak ker lein phir pat dry karein aur deseed ker ka chop ker lein & side per rakh dein.-Sukha nariyal ko chop ker lein & side per rakh dein-Mortal & pestle mein misri dal dei aur small pieces mein crush ker lein,small pieces ko nikal ker side per rakh dein (powdered miri ko cheeni ki jagha use ker lein).-Karahi garam karein aur saunf ko halki ancch per color change ho janay tak dry roast ker lein (3-4 minutes),large tray per pheela dein & side per rakh dein.-Us he karahi mein kaddu ka beej aur tarbooz ka beej dal ker halki ancch per 3-4 minutes ya crackle hunay tak dry roast ker lein,large tray per pheela dein & side per rakh dein.-Us he karahi mein dhania giri dal dein aur khushbu anay tak dry roast ker lein (3-4 minutes),large tray per pheela dein & side per rakh dein.-Us he karahi mein safed til dal dein aur halki ancch per 3-4 minutes ya crackle hunay tak dry roast ker lein,large tray per pheela dein & side per rakh dein.-Us he karahi mein chopped sukha nariyal dal dein aur halki ancch per light golden ho janay tak dry roast ker lein (30-40 seconds),2-3 minutes kliya rest dein aur large tray per pheela dein & side per rakh dein.-Us he karahi mein chopped chuwaray dal dein ur halki ancch per 3-4 minutes kliya dry roast ker lein, 2-3 minutes kliya rest dein aur large tray per pheela dein & side per rakh dein.-Mixture ko thanda ker lein (approx. 15 minutes). -Crushed misri,elaichi ka danay aur silver coated fennel seeds dal ker ache tarhan mix ker lein.-Airtight container mein dal ker store ker saktay han (Yield: approx. 1.5 kg).
