…ace it in the fridge for a few hours or preferably overnight. To Stuff the Chicken : Take the marinated chicken out of the fridge about 30 mins. before it goes into the oven. Preheat your oven to 200C. Mix all the ingredients mentioned above for the stuffing in a small bowl. Place the chicken on a roasting tray. Fill the chicken cavity with the prepared stuffing. Stitch up the cavity with a strong thread carefully. Insert pieces of butter below th…
…y popular & well loved Chicken Farcha. Even though it is a crispy deep fried chicken it is not very oily like other deep fried snacks. You do not have to fry the chicken pieces for too long simply because the chicken is first steamed & then fried. Chicken Farcha is served at all Parsi celebratory occasions. This lovely fried chicken is mildly spiced & yet very tasty. I make this Marghi Na Farcha quite often because we all enjoy it. Do…
…tikka preparation is a good marination and very importantly the quality of chicken used. The chicken pieces should be tender and not fibrous. It is also important to use quality curds/yoghurt and well balanced spices. Today’s Oven Baked Chicken Tikka is super delicious even though it is prepared using an electric oven. Like all tikkas, it can be served with a spicy green chutney, sliced onions, mint leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime/lemon or with…
…hich are in your fridge and bring it to good use. Today’s recipe is simple Chicken Fried rice which is equally loved by children, young and old. It is a great meal to cook for family or friends. This Chicken Fried rice is equally delicious served piping hot, warm or cold. If you have any leftovers, then pack into your kids’ lunch boxes and they will be so excited about it. It is also great for working people and bachelors. How about making this wo…
…éing continuously & cook on low heat for about 5 mins. Add in shredded chicken, the remaining chicken marinade if any, tandoori color, aromatic spices & kasuri methi powder. Keep stirring continuously & cook on simmer for about 5 mins. Add cream & check seasoning. Cook for another 5 mins. Serve hot with your favorite Indian flatbreads. You may garnish with a blob of butter or a drizzling of fresh cream. Tips & Variations : Depe…
…y dear to us. 🙂 It sure is finger licking good. A platter of perfectly pan fried or grilled Chicken Cafreal is so succulent and delicious. It pairs well with potatoes and a fresh green salad. It tastes good with a serving of pulao and with bread too. When in Goa, enjoy it with Goan pao or poee and of course with Feni. Left over cafreal is excellent in sandwiches. Enjoy as an appetizer with Feni, or your favorite alcohol. Serve at parties with cock…
…to maintain consistency of the curry. Remember, potatoes absorb water and thicken the curry. If using potatoes, adjust the water accordingly. Sauteeing is a very important process. It brings out the flavor from the aromatic spices used. Never over cook the chicken and potatoes. Chicken must be cooked and tender but should not fall off the bone and potatoes should not be mashed. If using tomatoes, adding a pinch of sugar cuts the acid. Besides, the…
…in the diced onion & carrot, celery stick & the spices. Poach the chicken till the chicken & the vegetables are cooked & tender. Let the chicken steep in the juices for about 30 mins. Separate the chicken pieces; debone if using chicken with bone & process in a food processor/masala grinder/blender till chicken is mashed & fairly smooth. Keep aside. Now it is time to flavor the chicken & then bind it into medallions… 2…
…mashed potatoes. You may prepare it with whole chicken too. If using whole chicken, debone the chicken after roasting, shred it & enjoy! This roast is my mother-in-law’s recipe which she taught me when I was new to cooking. Besides, I learnt a lot from her & I truly miss her.. She was an excellent cook & measured all ingredients with her hands. I have tried to re-create it. She had great taste & judgement in every thing she put…
…the marinated chicken pieces for about 2-3 minutes. Drain and reserve the fried chicken pieces. Heat 2 tbsps. oil in a wok. You may use the oil which was used for deep frying. Add finely minced garlic, grated ginger and sauté lightly. Add chicken stock, soya sauce, sugar and enough water to prepare a gravy/sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil. Add the fried chicken pieces and let it cook for about 5 mins. Add diluted corn flour while you keep sti…