…sala (4 cloves, 1stick cinnamon, 3 green cardamom, 2 black cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 5 peppercorns, 1 tsp. shahjeera 1 star anise) 10 slices fresh Surmai (King Fish) 3 med. Onions (sliced thinly) 4 tbsps. fresh Garlic paste 3 tbsps. fresh Ginger paste 2 med. fresh Tomatoes ½ cup Curds (Yoghurt) 1 Star anise 1 tbsp. Red Chilli pwd. 1 tsp. Turmeric pwd. 3 tbps. Coriander pwd. 1 tbsp. Garam Masala pwd. 1 tbsp. fresh Mint paste 2 tbsp. fresh Coriander pas…
…cloves, 2 small sticks cinnamon, 2 green cardamom,1 black cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves of star anise 5 peppercorns) 1 tbsp. ginger paste 1 tbsp. garlic paste ½ tsp. red chilli powder. 4 tbsps. Biryani Masala 1 tsp. turmeric powder. (haldi) 2 red tomatoes (finely chopped) A pinch of sugar 2 tbsp. curd (yoghurt) 4 tbsps. cooking oil 5 cups cooked rice (3/4 cooked or till firm but not overcooked) Salt to taste 2 tbsp. lime juice Few sprigs o…
…Masala – (4 cloves, 6 peppercorns,1 inch piece cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 2 green cardamom, 2 small pieces star anise, 1 black cardamom) 1 stalk Celery ( leaves & stem finely chopped) A Pinch of Sugar 5 cups Water /sufficient water 3 tbsps Vegetable Oil/Olive Oil 1 tsp. Desi Ghee/ Amul Ghee/Butter 2 tbsps. Coriander Leaves (chopped ) for Garnishing Method : Pick, clean & wash the basmati rice 3- 4 times or till the water runs clea…
…lized brown rice with Dhansak! 😀 Ingredients : 200 gms. Basmati Rice 1 Bay Leaf 4 Cloves 1 inch piece Cinnamon Stick 1 Black Cardamom (lightly crushed) 3 Green Cardamom (lightly crushed) 5 Peppercorns 1 star Anise 2 tbsp. dark liquid Caramel/ 1 tbsp. Sugar 1 med. Onion (finely sliced) 3 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Salt to taste 1 tsp. Ghee (optional) Water as required Procedure : Pick & wash rice till the water runs clear. Drain & let the rice so…
…ioned ingredients in a muslin cloth : 2 cloves 1 small Cinnamon Stick 1Bay Leaf Procedure : Wash, wipe, peel & cut drumsticks into 2 inch pieces. Add sufficient water & cook till soft in a pressure cooker along with the spice bag. Transfer cooked drumsticks in a bowl with a slotted spoon& let it cool down. Reserve the excess water used for cooking for further use. Squeeze out & discard the spice bag from the reserved water. This wa…
…p. Shahijeera 2 Green Cardamoms + 1 Black Cardamom (lightly bruised) 1 Bay Leaf 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil 1 tbsp. melted Ghee or Butter (optional) ¼ cup fresh Coriander Leaves (roughly chopped) Water as required Procedure : Mix the cleaned & washed prawns with red chilli powder, turmeric powder & salt for about 10 mins. Heat 2 tbsps. of vegetable oil in the pressure cooker body till hot. Add the marinated prawns & fry for about 5 mins. Se…