Qazi Touqeer has been doing what Qazi Touqeer apparently does best: entering a room and making sure nobody forgets he is there. Bigg Boss 20 has already seen his Rockstar-style antics, his adorable-but-chaotic bond with Arishfa Khan, his decision to become her protective dad and even his hilarious attempt at playing matchmaker by sending a marriage proposal to BTS’ V. Then came the fake medical-emergency prank, which turned the house upside down and got him a proper Salman Khan reality check. Basically, subtlety was never really going to be Qazi’s strategy!
Qazi Touqeer’s Bigg Boss 20 Conversation Took A Delicious Turn
The Kashmiri singer first became a household name after winning Fame Gurukul in 2005. Away from the cameras, he is married to Ifsa, a dentist who is nine years younger than him. Inside the house, too, Qazi has been very vocal about being “very, very loyal” to his wife, especially when Gullu started pulling his leg about the women around him.
The teasing eventually turned into one of those conversations that starts with jokes and somehow ends with everyone discussing food. Qazi invited Gullu to his home in Kashmir, while the two joked about experiencing each other’s lives, from Kashmir to Gurgaon. Qazi then dropped the real incentive; his mother and wife make Mirchi Korma, and Gullu would get to eat it when he came home.
Now that is a house invitation we can get behind. Forget fancy itineraries. Just tell us where to sign up for the Mirchi Korma.
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What Is Mirchi Korma?
Mirchi Korma, also called Marchwangan Korma, is a traditional Kashmiri mutton dish with a striking red gravy. The colour comes largely from Kashmiri red chillies, while fennel, dry ginger and whole spices give the curry its distinctive Kashmiri character. It is cooked with mustard oil and yoghurt and is usually enjoyed with rice.
Ingredients
- 1 kg bone-in mutton
- 4 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp hot red chilli powder
- 2½ tbsp fennel powder
- 1 tbsp dry ginger powder
- ½ tsp asafoetida
- 1 cup whisked yoghurt
- ½ cup mustard oil
- 2 black cardamoms
- 4 green cardamoms
- 4-5 cloves
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 cups warm water
How To Make Mirchi Korma
- Heat mustard oil in a heavy pot and add the mutton. Sauté until it is lightly browned.
- Add the bay leaves, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and asafoetida. Let the spices sizzle.
- Lower the heat and add both chilli powders. Stir quickly so the chillies bloom without burning.
- Add the whisked yoghurt little by little, stirring continuously.
- Mix in the fennel powder, dry ginger and salt. Cook until the oil begins to separate.
- Pour in the warm water, cover and simmer until the mutton is tender and the gravy has thickened.
- Serve hot with rice.
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And there you have it, the dish apparently important enough to make its way from Qazi’s Kashmir home into a Bigg Boss conversation. Somewhere, Gullu is probably already wondering when that dinner invitation is happening.
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FAQs
What is Mirchi Korma?
Mirchi Korma, also known as Marchwangan Korma, is a traditional Kashmiri mutton preparation known for its deep red gravy and use of Kashmiri red chillies, fennel and dry ginger.
What did Qazi Touqeer say about Mirchi Korma?
During a conversation with Gullu in Bigg Boss 20, Qazi Touqeer mentioned that his mother and wife make Mirchi Korma at home in Kashmir and invited Gullu to eat it.
Who is Qazi Touqeer?
Qazi Touqeer is a Kashmiri singer who rose to fame after winning Fame Gurukul in 2005.
What is Qazi Touqeer famous for?
Qazi Touqeer is best known for winning Fame Gurukul and later appearing on Bigg Boss 20.
Is Qazi Touqeer married?
Yes, Qazi Touqeer is married to Ifsa, a dentist.
