…ld prepare it especially for me. She cooked it in such a simple way – as a gravy, as patties, in a pulao, a dry preparation… She cooked it with great love & passion. I would dig into it thoroughly enjoying her lip smacking preparations of various shellfish. I was craving for Kalva since a very long time. During my previous visits I did not get it inspite of enquiring in various restaurants. Recently when I went to Goa for a short vacation a g…
…ry the chicken breasts on high flame till steam is released from the chicken. Reduce heat & cook on slow fire with the lid closed. Make sure the chicken is cooked through & dry but some gravy should be retained. Cool the chicken thoroughly. Slice the chicken, place on a plate & drizzle some of the gravy on it. Serve garnished with French fries….
…getables. We love to dip & soak pieces of bread/pav in this sumptuous gravy & enjoy this tender & delicate fish. I am sure you too will enjoy this steamed fish with onions & tomatoes which is very easy & a quick fix meal.. J Ingredients : 6 fillets of Rawas (Indian Salmon) ¼ tsp. fresh Ginger-Garlic paste 1 tsp. fresh Lime juice/Vinegar 1/3 tsp. Turmeric pwd. 2 med. Onions (cut into thick round slices) 2 med. fresh red Tom…
…nely chopped) 3 tbsps. Ambot Tik Paste for the stir fry + 2 tbsps. for the gravy 3 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Water as required 8 Toothpicks Method : Clean the squids thoroughly. (I get it cleaned from the fishmonger). If you wish to clean at home then refer to homecooking.about.com Apply a little salt & keep aside for about 5 mins. Wash the squids well especially the pockets. Retain the pockets but cut the side flaps. Finely cut the flaps & t…
…d tamarind pulp if desired. Mix well. Add water & stir well. Cover with lid & cook on simmer till the red pumpkin is tender & slightly moist. Adjust salt to taste. In case you like it with gravy then add a little extra water & cook till gravy is retained. Garnish with fresh scraped coconut & coriander leaves. Serve hot with chapattis, phulkas or puris. …
…nce! You will be amazed at the wonderful aromatic flavor it imparts to the gravy. My home was filled with the heavenly aroma of mint when I made this curry & my family just loved it!! This lovely minty curry is so finger licking good that you must treat yourself & the ones you love with this yummy green treat!! So here’s wishing you all “A Very Happy & Prosperous New Year” filled with good health, fun & laughter.. T…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…ce heat & let it cook till the potatoes are cooked & tender. The gravy too should be thick but of pouring consistency. Assembling the Biryani : You can use a large pan/handi. (I used 2 oven proof glass casseroles). Alternate layers of rice & chicken masala with some strands of fried onions & few chopped coriander & mint leaves. The top most layer should be rice. Sprinkle remaining crisp fried onions, chopped coriander …
…8; toss well till well mixed. Serve hot with Chicken Pineapple Oriental or gravy of your choice. Tips & Variations : Julienned vegetables cook faster; retaining the crunch enhances the taste of the stir fry. While adding vegetables to the wok, maintain the order i.e. veggies which take longest to cook should be added first to the wok. It is better to add spring onion greens last; just before taking the wok off the heat. You can use a combinat…
…ck peas & the remaining cooking liquor, salt to taste, stir well. The gravy should be sufficiently thick. Let it settle for a while for the flavors to meld. Garnish with fried green chillies quartered tomatoes & chopped coriander. You may also serve raw sliced onion rings & quartered limes. Serve hot with bhature or rotis, naan, parathas, phulkas…. Bhature Ingredients : 3 cups Maida ( Refined flour) ¼ cup Rava (Semolina) ½ cup…